About us
4 Diamond Beach Front Luxury Hotel. Awarded as a top 10 Florida hotel by Conde Nast readers, and 3 Time Stella Awards recipient for Best Décor & Design, Best Renovation, and Best Food and Beverage by Successful Meetings, W Fort Lauderdale is the ultimate destination for waterfront luxury in South Florida. With a recent $55 million restyle, and more than 40,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space, W Fort Lauderdale is the ideal setting for your next meeting or event. Bold spaces and signature Whatever/Whenever service combined with next-level catering by James Beard Award Winner Stephen Starr, elevate the ordinary meeting to an extraordinary experience. From modern oceanfront studios and expansive ballrooms to outdoor venues with electric views, the possibilities are limitless. Located on 315 feet of South Florida’s vibrant sugar-sand coastline and minutes from world-famous Las Olas Boulevard and Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale International Airport, W Fort Lauderdale sits at the epicenter of all that's vibrant in South Florida.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandW Hotels
Built2009
Renovated2017
Total meeting space35,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms419
Venue typeLuxury hotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
Condé Nast Top 10 Hotels in Florida 2017 & 2018
2019 Convention South New or Renovated Meeting Site Award
2018 Stella Awards - Best Décor & Design
2017 Stella Awards - Best Décor & Design, Best Renovation, and Best Food & Beverage
Condé Nast Top 25 Hotels in Florida 2015 & 2016
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
Best Hotel Pool 2017 - Smart Meetings Stars Award Winner
BEST POOL - Broward & Palm Beach County, New Times Readers
BEST SPA - Broward & Palm Beach County, New Times Readers
Top 100 Steakhouses, Open Table Awards for Steak 954
2017 James Beard Award Winner Best Restaurateur - Stephen Starr of Steak 954 & On-Property Catering
2016 James Beard Award Nominee, Stephen Starr of Steak 954
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable walls
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Jan 16 - Apr 30
Shoulder season
May 01 - May 31Oct 01 - Dec 23
Low season
Jun 01 - Sep 30
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Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
35,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,148 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
18
Second largest room
4,264 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
35,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,148 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
18
Second largest room
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Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Floor Plans
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
419
Single (1 bed)
290
Double (2 beds)
129
Suites
90
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
6%
Total guest rooms
419
Single (1 bed)
290
Double (2 beds)
129
Suites
90
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
6%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
7 mi
Distance from airport 7 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $41.34/day )
Local Attractions
Miami International Airport
Airport
50 mins
Miami International Airport
2100 NW 42nd Ave,
Miami, FL, US
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Airport
6 mi
100 Terminal Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US 33315
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Greater Ft. Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center
Convention center
3 mi
1950 Eisenhower Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US 33316
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Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District
Shopping
2 mi
Fresh ocean breezes fan lush tropical palm trees as you stop for espresso and mezzo-lunas at a sidewalk café. Lose yourself in paintings, sculpture and antiques as you stroll the galleries and shops. Grab a quick bite or a lingering romantic meal at a waterfront restaurant. Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District is your destination for all of life’s little pleasures. Enjoy a world of year-round delights.
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Las Olas Boulevard
Shopping
2 mi
Las Olas Boulevard - the destination for visitors from all over the world who enjoy the finer things in life!
Las Olas has always been Fort Lauderdale's most charming thoroughfare, and is at the forefront of everything from fashion boutiques and art galleries, to memorable restaurants, sidewalk cafés and clubs.
Night or day, Las Olas is the place to be!
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
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Museum of Discovery & Science
Museum
3 mi
Spend a day of discovery exploring over 200 fascinating interactive exhibits at the Museum of Discovery and Science!
See sharks and the largest living Atlantic coral reef in captivity, hang out with bats, be charmed by a 12-foot snake, plus pet alligators, turtles and iguanas. Explore our new 11,000 square foot nature trail and learn about Florida's amazing Everglades in the Living in the Everglades exhibit and much more!
401 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US 33312
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Galleria Mall
Shopping
1 mi
Welcome to The Galleria - two spectacular levels of world-class shopping where glamorous style, outstanding stores and first-class service await you.
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US 33304
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Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Theater
3 mi
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201 SW Fifth Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US 33312
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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Historical landmark
1 mi
Witness 4,000 years of Florida history encompassed in this nostalgic Caribbean plantation estate featuring stunning art collections, historical architecture and enchanting gardens.
900 North Birch Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US 33304
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Bank Atlantic Center
Recreation
21 mi
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Cancellation Policy
72 Hours
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Our personalized approach and attention to detail ensures a flawless event from start to finish. Anything you need, from fully adaptable conference equipment to AM/PM break programming, can be seamlessly arranged. Book your meeting and get rewarded with meeting planner incentives from our Marriott Bonvoy rewards program.
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W Fort Lauderdale
Luxury hotel
Fort Lauderdale, US
419
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8,148 sq. ft.
35,000 sq. ft.
W Fort Lauderdale Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated W Fort Lauderdale's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does W Fort Lauderdale have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Landscape Waste
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is W Fort Lauderdale and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to W Fort Lauderdale's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Health and Safety
Were practices at W Fort Lauderdale developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Does W Fort Lauderdale clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Eliminated straws; implemented large format bath amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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