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  The city of Fort Lauderdale is located along the Atlantic coast in Broward County, Florida. Fort Lauderdale is famous for its gorgeous beaches and is a popular tourist destination. The coastline of Fort Lauderdale includes seven miles of beaches. Scattered along the beach are many beachfront hotel properties.
  
  

Ritz-Carlton

• The Ritz-Carlton, which was among the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List Hotels in 2008, is located on Fort Lauderdale's beachfront promenade. Formerly the Saint Regis, this lodging goes to great lengths to ensure guests are happy during their stay. The Ritz-Carlton offers three dining options, including Cero, which is located along the beach. There are nearly 200 guest rooms at this hotel, all with 300-thread-count sheets, balconies, marble bathrooms, bathrobes and slippers. While staying at the Ritz-Carlton, guests can utilize the fitness center that offers personal trainers, classes and exercise equipment.
  
  The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
  1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
  (954) 465-2300
  ritzcarlton.com
  
  

Marriott Harbor Beach

• The Marriott Harbor Beach, an AAA.com four-diamond hotel in Fort Lauderdale, is located on 16 acres of land, most of which borders the Atlantic Ocean. This beachfront property caters to families, couples and cruise passengers. The Marriott Harbor Beach has its own private beach, which includes a beach bar, lounge chairs and volleyball court. Guests discover, reserved just for them, 50 private beach cabanas, each with a shower, television and ceiling fan. The hotel features a large fitness center with a heated pool, saunas, steam room, cardio and weight training equipment, and Pilates, yoga and spinning classes are offered. The Marriott Harbor Beach offers five dining options.
  
  Marriott Harbor Beach
  3030 Holiday Dr.
  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  (954) 525-4000
  marriottharborbeach.com
  
  

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

• Located directly on the beach, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort has nearly 400 guest rooms, all of them suites. Each suite includes a kitchen or kitchenette, balcony and bathrobes. With an aim to pamper its guests, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale has indoor, outdoor and in-suite spa services, and the lodging offers two dining options. The Ilios serves Mediterranean cuisine, and Le Marche gives visitors is a gourmet market and bakery option. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The many on-site amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, business center and concierge services.
  
  Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
  505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
  (954) 414-2222
  hilton.com