Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel

Location. Perched at the edge of Florida's Intracoastal Waterway, the Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel stands one block from the Broward County Convention Center, one-half mile from the Port Everglades cruise port and one mile from the Fort Lauderdale Beach.  The Fort Lauderdale International Airport is three miles away.
Hotel Features. Overlooking the hotel's 33-slip marina, the Riverwatch Lounge provides romantic ambience for lunch and dinner. La Marina provides waterfront dining for all three meals. Guests grab burgers poolside at Goosby's Bar & Grille or a frappuccino at the Starbucks kiosk. Guests in town for business appreciate the hotel's emphasis on conference and event planning. With over 20,000 square feet of meeting space and 16 elegant function rooms, the hotel accommodates business needs with high- speed Internet access, business center and translation services. Guests recline at the heated dockside pool and observe the parade of million-dollar yachts along the Intracoastal Waterway. Fitness facilities feature cardio equipment with built-in televisions, and spa tubs are available for a morning splash or for relaxing. The hotel offers babysitting services.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms feature harbor, grounds or waterway views with private balconies to drink in the ocean breezes. Amenities include desks, cable television, minibars, high-speed Internet access and coffeemakers.

Expert Tip. The popular Sunday brunch at Riverwatch Lounge brings in both locals and hotel guests.

Renovation Notice:
The hotel is currently renovating its West and East Villa buildings and lobby. The estimated completion date for all work is December 25, 2007. This date is subject to change.

Surrounding Area

FT LAUDERDALE BEACH  1 MILE

Room Information - Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel

Bed Type:  Short Description: Waterway View Long Description: One king bed or two double beds. Balcony with waterway view. 312 square feet. Dial-up and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV with premium channels, pay movies, and video games. Direct-dial, multi-line phone with voice mail. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Express check-out.    Bed Type:  Short Description: Grande View Long Description: One king bed or two double beds. Balcony with pool or marina view. 312 square feet. Dial-up and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV with premium channels, pay movies, and video games. Direct-dial, multi-line phone with voice mail. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Express check-out.    Bed Type:  Short Description: Harbour View Long Description: One king bed or two double beds. Balcony with harbor view. 312 square feet. Dial-up and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV with premium channels, pay movies, and video games. Direct-dial, multi-line phone with voice mail. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Express check-out.

Property Information

Check In Time - 4 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Credit card required
Floors - 14
Guestrooms - 579
Hotel Built - 1980
Last Renovated - 2006
Minimum check-in age - 21
Photo identification required
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 3.5

Check in time is 4:00 PM, Check out time is 11:00 AM.

Area Activities

Broward County Convention Center - 1 block
Port Everglades cruise port - 0.5 mile
Fort Lauderdale Beach - 1.0 mile
 Los Olas Boulevard shopping - 2.0 miles

Driving Directions - Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel

Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL): Approximate driving time is 10 minutes and distance is 3 miles.

From Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL):
Travel north on US 1.
Turn right on 17th Street.
Exit right onto Marriott Drive.
Proceed under the 17th Street Causeway Bridge to the hotel.