From savoring breathtaking views to having your cares melt away at the spa, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale beach hotel completes any trip to the Gold Coast. This Florida beach hotel is perched above the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. From discovering the boutiques of Las Olas Boulevard to exploring the canals of the Florida Intracoastal Waterway, Fort Lauderdale can surprise and delight even the most discerning traveler. The local shopping and entertainment is only surpassed by the pristine beaches and waterways. All Marriott properties in the USA and Canada have a smoke-free policy that applies to guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public space and associate work areas. To accommodate the needs of smoking guests, hotels will have designated smoking areas outside of the property. The attractions include Ride the Gondola (At Storks Las Olas), the Famous Water Taxi, Fishing Hall of Fame, International Swimming Hall of Fame, Bonnet House Museum, Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum, Grande Oaks Golf Club, and Galleria Mall.The hotel features include extensive meeting space, an ocean-view tropical pool deck with exclusive cabanas, and a skywalk connecting to the beach. Other amenities include heated infinity pool, dedicated poolside service, separate terrace with private cabanas ,separate lounges for men and women and a gift boutique, fitness center, signature ocean view restaurant, elegant wine room, private wine cellar, lobby lounge and pool bar, overnight laundry service, business center, concierge service, and valet parking.The guest rooms feature private balconies, generously-sized desks, hairdryer, in-room laptop-compatible safe, wireless high speed Internet access (additional fees apply), in-room fax capabilities, computer and fax hookups, state-of-the-art DVD theatre entertainment system, 37-inch LCD panel TV, complimentary morning newspaper, 24-hour in-room dining, and twice-daily housekeeping.