W Hotels Unveils W Fort Lauderdale
JULY 7, 2009 - W Hotels has opened its 30th property worldwide, W Fort Lauderdale and The Residences at W Fort Lauderdale. W Fort Lauderdale brings "Oceanfront Wow" to the shores of South Florida, perfectly positioned directly on Fort Lauderdale with two towers soaring 23-stories above the Atlantic waters.
With interior design envisioned by Clodagh Design, W Fort Lauderdale provides a modern, fully integrated lifestyle experience, including Whiskey Blue, a stylish bar and lounge from famed nightlife entrepreneurs Rande and Scott Gerber; Stephen Starr's Steak 954, a modern interpretation of the traditional steakhouse; and Bliss(R) spa, New York's hottest spa.
W Fort Lauderdale's landmark exterior, designed to resemble a sailboat, was inspired by the city's boating culture. A main feature of the hotel is a breathtaking oceanfront pool deck with a glass-enclosed stairway allowing guests and residents to walk from the signature W living room through the pool's inviting waters and onto the pool deck.
Guests in the living room can watch swimmers above through slivers in the ceiling, adding to W Fort Lauderdale's fun and flirty atmosphere. W Fort Lauderdale features 517 stylish guestrooms and residences, including 16 suites, 38 one-bedroom flats, 102 two-bedroom flats, one WOW suite and the signature Extreme WOW Suite all offering dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean or downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
