Plus Trump Renovations
FORT LAUDERDALE – The $205 million W Fort Lauderdale is scheduled to open in March. The 482-room hotel will be located on a 4.5-acre site offering dramatic views of both the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Amenities at the 23-story, dual-tower property will include W Hotel’s Whatever/Whenever services, a signature Stephen Starr gourmet restaurant, a state-of-the-art SWEAT fitness center, the renowned Bliss Spa, 24-hour concierge and room service, W signature pillow menu, and a one-of-a-kind oceanfront infinity-edge pool. In addition, the W Fort Lauderdale will boast more than 19,000 square feet of meeting space including Sensory Set Up. (954) 462-1633. www.whotels.com/fortlauderdale.
FORT LAUDERDALE – Real estate mogul, Donald Trump has a condo hotel development planned on Fort Lauderdale beach. Construction has begun on Trump International Hotel & Tower Fort Lauderdale, a 24-story building designed by world-renowned architect Michael Graves. From the exterior, the property’s curvilinear lines and art-deco accents recall a circa 1925-cruise liner. Inside, 301 luxuriously appointed one and two-bedroom suites feature Italian-marble flooring and fine furnishings. Other Trump-worthy amenities will include a spa, tropical pool with waterfalls, and a fine dining restaurant. (866) 878- 6701. www.trumpfortlauderdale.com.
FORT LAUDERDALE – The Sheraton Yankee Trader Hotel is undergoing a dramatic multi-million dollar transformation and will be re-flagged as The Westin Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale. The new Heavenly Spa by Westin will offer a rejuvenating experience. The property boasts more than 32,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including a 10,000-square-foot ballroom for groups of up to 900 people, and the Sunrise Terrace with more than 6,300 square feet of space and inspiring Atlantic views. (800) 823-2240. www.westin.com/fortlauderdalebeach.
