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This Florida city is home to numerous editor-favorite and award-winning hotels.
Credit:Courtesy of Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Take Fort Lauderdale, for example.
Heres where to stay on your next trip to this part of the Sunshine State.
Those who want to eat on property will be directed to restaurant-cafe-market-bar Burlock Coast or the Poolside Cafe.
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Both menus offer a mix of elevated favorites with good old-fashioned comfort food.
The bathrooms could use an update.
Theres old-school luxury, and then theres the W brand.
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Its a beachfront getaway that manages to serve multiple purposes and types of guests.
The hotels location also allows guests an easy way to get in some beach time and explore the neighborhood.
Consider another hotel if you want something with a trendier, buzzier atmosphere.
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After all, theres nothing like a relaxing treatment at Swedish-inspired PURE Spa to get you in vacation mode.
The guest rooms are decorated in a traditional style, which some travelers may not love.
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club is one of those high-performing few.
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Other entertainment options include beach volleyball, pickleball, a putting course, and four tennis courts.
Its about a 10-minute drive from the beach.
Not all visits to Fort Lauderdale leave time for surf and sand; some trips are for business.
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Theres no real personality to the hotel; youre here for the beach access and standard Hilton amenities.
Not all hotel experiences need to be completely original.
If thats the case, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort may be right up your alley.
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The standard guest rooms and bathrooms tend to run on the smaller side.
There is no spa on-site.
You dont necessarily have to leave the property to enjoy your time, though.
Courtesy of The Dalmar, Fort Lauderdale
The 209-room hotel also has a range of activities to keep you busy.
As always, each hotel aligns with ourT+L Hotel Values.
