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W Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States · W Hotels · Accessible Luxury
W Fort Lauderdale rises oceanfront on Fort Lauderdale Beach, its 517 rooms and suites designed by Arquitectonica with a WET pool deck five floors above the water. James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr runs the hotel's dining program, anchored by STEAK 954 and the Mexican-focused El Vez.
- 517 rooms
- Opened 2008
- Neighborhood: Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Rooms from 363 sq ft (34 m²)
- Architect: Arquitectonica
About W Fort Lauderdale
- Arquitectonica designed the 2008 oceanfront towers, 517 rooms. The WET deck sits five floors above the Atlantic.
- Stephen Starr runs STEAK 954 and El Vez. Residential suites take a five-night minimum.
History
W Fort Lauderdale opened in 2008 as a W Hotels beachfront resort on Fort Lauderdale Beach, and Marriott’s current property pages describe it as an ultra-modern luxury hotel with expansive oceanfront rooms and a vibrant nightlife scene. The hotel has 517 rooms and suites, including a range of one- and two-bedroom residential suites and penthouse suites. Its dining lineup is anchored by Stephen Starr concepts such as STEAK 954 and El Vez, alongside WET® Bar & Grill and the Living Room, which gives the property a strong social and nightlife identity. The hotel also features AWAY Spa and a 24/7 FIT gym, reinforcing its beach-resort positioning.
The setting
At 401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, the A1A oceanfront towers. Las Olas Boulevard is inland.
Restaurants and bars
- WET® Bar & Grill — Poolside
- Living Room — Restaurant
- STEAK 954 — Restaurant · Steakhouse · Chef Stephen Starr
- El Vez — Restaurant · Mexican
- El Vez Grab & Go — Café
- SOBE VEGAN — Restaurant
- WET® Deck Bites — Poolside
- WET® WEST — Poolside
- In-Room Dining — Room service · Stephen Starr
Amenities
- AWAY Spa
- FIT® gym open 24/7
- WET® Deck with daybeds and bungalows
- WET® WEST pool oasis
- Oceanfront and Intracoastal views
- Oversized private balconies in suites
- Residential suites with fully equipped kitchens
- Pet-friendly program with W Doggie Bed and pet menu
- Infinity pool
- Hot tub
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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