Location
This hotel is located directly beside Florida's majestic Intracoastal Waterway, across from Port Everglades where the cruise ships arrive and depart, making it the ideal stopover point for cruise guests. The nearest beach is a few minutes away and it is approximately 10 km to Fort Lauderdale Airport. Las Olas Boulevard with its many shopping and entertainment venues may easily be reached by water taxi. Furthermore, this hotel is minutes away from Broward County Convention Center.
Facilities
589 rooms are located on 14 storeys and can be reached by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a cash machine. Wireless internet access (for a fee) is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Everyday necessities can be purchased at the supermarket. Guests can buy souvenirs at the gift shop. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand and a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include room service, a laundry service and a page service. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. There is also a washing machine and an ironing set. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi (for a fee) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
Guests can go for an energising swim at the freshwater pool complex (in part heated). A hot tub invites guests to soothe their muscles, and a poolside snack bar will take care of any hungry bellies. Comfortable sun loungers are available on the terrace. For guests who wish to keep active, tennis, basketball and fishing are available. Guests can take part in a comprehensive water sports programme, which includes jet skiing and sailing, with snorkelling and diving available for a fee. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym and billiards. A spa, a sauna and hydrotherapy treatments are available in the wellness area. Additional amenities include an entertainment programme for children with a number of fun activities.
Meals
Dining facilities include a café and a bar. The non-smoking restaurant provides high chairs for children. A wide variety of dishes are served at all three main mealtimes. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner as a set menu.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.