Where to stay in Fort Lauderdale

Although Fort Lauderdale is moving inexorably upscale, plenty of motels near the beach still offer a reasonable room for around $50 in summer (more like $75 in winter). The tourist office's free annual has full listings.

Hotels

The Pillars At New River Sound, 111 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale

954/467 - 9639

Rooms: 23

Website: www.pillarshotel.com

Pelican Grand Beach Resort, 2000 North Atlantic Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale

954/568 - 9431

Rooms: 180

Website: www.pelicanbeach.com

Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Air/Sea Port, 1150 W State Rd 84, Fort Lauderdale

954/776 - 1212

Rooms: 100

Website: www.holidayinn.com

The Atlantic, 601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale

954/567 - 8020

Rooms: 124

Website: www.theatlantichotelfortlauderdale.com

Hampton Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport North, 2301 SW 12th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale

954/524 - 9900

Rooms: 109

Website: www.hamptoninnftlauderdaleairport.com

Birch Patio Motel, 617 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale

954/563 - 9540

Rooms: 20

Website: www.birchpatio.com 

Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale

954/525 - 4000

Rooms: 637

Website: www.marriottharborbeach.com

Sheraton Yankee Trader Hotel, 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale

954/467 - 1111

Rooms: 463

Website: www.starwoodhotels.com

Fort Lauderdale Marriott North, 6650 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale

954/771 - 0440

Rooms: 315

Website: www.marriott.com