The Ritz Carlton Ft Lauderdale, Fort LauderdaleThe Ritz Carlton Ft Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, United States has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 107 hotels we score in Fort Lauderdale. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $878 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at 1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, this Ritz Carlton property sits directly on the beachfront. It caters to business travellers and holidaymakers seeking coastal access. The hotel features an outdoor infinity pool, a large tropical sundeck with private cabanas, and a full-service spa. Guests can dine at Burlock Coast or Via Luna, and the site includes extensive event space for conferences. Rooms and suites include private balconies with views of the ocean. While the interior design is contemporary, some guests find the exterior and common areas appear aged. The hotel follows mandatory eco-rules, including opt-in cleaning services.What stands out

Direct beach access

Infinity pool and large sundeck

On-site spa and fitness centre

Extensive meeting and event space

Watch out for

Aging exterior and common areas

Limited in-shower amenities

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