Ritz-Carlton Hotel Fort Lauderdale

Year built - 2007 additional property description - the area s newest luxury hotel the ritz-carlton fort lauderdale infuses the gold coast with casual luxury as the city s first and only aaa five diamond property. The 24-story dramatically tiered and glass walled hotel has sweeping curves that are reminiscent of a luxury liner and design elements that recall the 1940 s with artwork that includes playful murals inspired by french artist jean cocteau and a 13-foot high mural of a seascape inspired by the 1880 painting king neptune and his horses. The property features 192 guest rooms and suites 24 000 square feet of light-filled meeting space a raised 29 000 square foot tropical sundeck with an infinity pool and private cabanas destination spa with a 99 percent organic treatment menu and an 8 000 square foot water view fitness center. Four dining and entertainment options include via luna the three-meal-a-day restaurant with seating indoors or al fresco on an oceanfront patio a dramatic oceanfront via luna bar a private wine room with a 5 000 bot