4900 Powerline Rd, I-95 to exit 32 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | (618) 248-8274
A short drive to popular beaches and attractions
Spacious rooms, some with living rooms and kitchens
Meals and drinks served at Venetian Restaurant and Aviatic Bar and Grill
Fitness center with cardio and weight equipment
Heated outdoor pool with thatch-roofed seating areas
Free on-site parking
Residential area without much in walking distance
Fee for breakfast
Fitness room is small
The Fort Lauderdale Grand Hotel is a large, contemporary mid-range hotel located in a residential area of North Fort Lauderdale, a short drive to popular beaches such as Deerfield and Pompano Beach. The 195 guest rooms are spacious, and some have separate living areas and kitchenettes. There are also an outdoor heated pool, a fitness room, and various meeting rooms. Lunch and dinner are served at the on-site Aviatic Bar and Grill, and while breakfast is available at the hotel's Venetian Restaurant, it costs extra.
Scene
Contemporary lobby with neutral colored decor, large couches, and a wall of computers
The hotel lobby is large and contemporary, decorated in calming neutral colors. Crystal chandeliers provide an elegant touch. The large granite counter front desk is flanked by two large wooden columns and the wall above it shows the time in cities around the world on a series of clocks. A number of round microsuede couches provide space to relax. Next to the couches is a large statue of a pizza chef, a quirky, seemingly out-of-place fixture. There are also five computers in the lobby for guest use.
Location
Located in a residential area, a short drive from popular beach areas
The hotel is located in the mostly residential area of North Fort Lauderdale, close to several popular beach destinations, such as Pompano Beach (a nine-minute drive) and Deerfield Beach (a 14-minute drive). Although there's not much within walking distance of the property, it's a short drive to many other popular sights and destinations.- Four-minute drive to Fort Lauderdale Stadium
Rooms
Contemporary rooms, some with kitchenettes and separate living areas
The rooms are modern, with sleek, neutral colored decor and big closets. Traditional and Deluxe Rooms as well as Executive Suites are available and come with plush, mostly king-size, beds. Decor varies a bit, but most rooms have tile floors, understated wallpaper accents, white bedding with beige or red throws, and streamlined furniture. All come with flat-screen TVs, safes, air-conditioning, safes, and coffeemakers. Bathrooms are small and have walk-in showers and separate vanity areas with large granite counters and glass vessel sinks. The Executive Suite and Deluxe Room have separate sitting rooms with TVs, large sofas, dining tables, and kitchenettes with a mini-fridges, microwaves, and sinks.
Features
Outdoor pool, on-site dining, small fitness center, and meeting rooms
The hotel has a heated outdoor pool surrounded by tall trees, lounge chairs, and thatched huts. Guests can grab a bite at the Aviatic Bar and Grill, which serves lunch and dinner and is open for happy hour. Breakfast is available at the hotel's Venetian Restaurant, but it costs extra. There is also a small fitness room with a few machines, computers in the lobby, and a variety of meeting and event rooms, some which can hold up to 300 people.