FT Lauderdale Hotels

FT Lauderdale Hotels

Hotels in Fort Lauderdale areoften rerquired for people who need accommodation in the city. Some may want to see the city so they can see the beaches, the tourist attractions or use the city as a base to explore the region. Some may want to see the city so they can have fun and entertainment. Some may want a large hotel or a small hotel. Some may want a hotel with good parking or with good scenic views. Some may prefer a hotel in high status area of the city or even just in the area of the city.

Fort Lauderdale, unlike many cities, has had an official program for designating and recognizing neighborhoods. Under the Neighborhood Organization Recognition Program, more than 60 distinct neighborhoods have received official recognition from the city. An additional 25–30 neighborhoods exist without official recognition, although the city's neighborhood map displays them as well.

The downtown area, especially around Las Olas Boulevard, has seen dramatic growth in the past decade, and now hosts many new hotels and high-rise condominium developments. The downtown area is the largest in Broward County, although there are other smaller cities in the county with commercial centers. Other improvements include a wide array of new boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants.

Fort Lauderdale's arts and entertainment district runs east-west along Las Olas Boulevard, from the beach to the heart of downtown. The district is anchored in the West by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and runs through the city to the intersection of Las Olas and A1A.

Fort Lauderdale does not have long history of hosting professional sports teams, but the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League have played at BankAtlantic Center in suburban Sunrise. Major League Baseball's Florida Marlins, the National Football League's Miami Dolphins and the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association all play in neighboring Miami-Dade County.

Fort Lauderdale's economy is heavily reliant on tourism. From the 1940s through the 1980s, the city was known as a spring break destination for college students. Cruise ships and nautical recreation provide the basis for much of the revenue raised by tourism. Fort Lauderdale now attracts a more sophisticated and affluent tourist, while largely ignoring the dwindling college crowd.

In addition to its museums, beaches, and nightlife, Fort Lauderdale is home to the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop, a large indoor/outdoor flea market and the site of the world's largest drive-in movie theater, with 13 screens. The International Swimming Hall of Fame is located on Fort Lauderdale beach, and houses a large aquatic complex as well as a museum, theater, and research library. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is a 180-acre ark along the beach, with nature trails, camping and picnicking areas, canoeing, and features the Terramar Visitor Center, with exhibits about the ecosystem of the park. The Henry E. Kinney Tunnel on US Route 1 is the only tunnel on public land in the state of Florida. It was constructed in 1960, and its 864-foot (2 length travels underneath the New River and Las Olas Boulevard.

The city of Fort Lauderdale is adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, includes 7 miles of beaches, and borders the following municipalities:
On its east:

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Sea Ranch Lakes

On its south:

Hollywood, Dania Beach

On its southwest:

Davie

On its west:

Plantation, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Cooper City

On its northwest:

North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Tamarac

On its north:

Wilton Manors, Pompano Beach