Pier Sixty-Six
Fort Lauderdale
Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, United States
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Price
$500–750per night
Why go
Pier Sixty-Six is the Fort Lauderdale pick for travelers who want a polished marina-resort stay rather than a standard beachfront hotel. The recognition stack, including MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected and Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner status, makes it a serious choice for celebrations, business trips, and design-led weekends; beach-first travelers should compare it with Four Seasons, Conrad, or The Ritz-Carlton.
About Pier Sixty-Six
Pier Sixty-Six is a Fort Lauderdale hotel with several recognition signals, including Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner in 2026, Star Wine List in 2026, Forbes Soon To Be Rated in 2026, and MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected in 2025. The confirmed dress code is smart casual.
A Fort Lauderdale stay with confirmed luxury-hotel recognition
The clearest reason to consider Pier Sixty-Six is its recognition profile. The property is a Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner in 2026, appears on Star Wine List in 2026, is marked Forbes Soon To Be Rated in 2026, and was MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected in 2025. Those signals place it in a more closely watched hotel set, but they do not by themselves confirm any specific room type, amenity, restaurant format, service style, or guest experience.
The dress code is smart casual.
If you are comparing Fort Lauderdale options, consider Pier Sixty-Six alongside The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale, Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, The Pillars Hotel & Club, and Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. The right choice will depend on current rates, room availability, preferred setting, and the amenities that matter most for your stay.
Choose it when recognition matters
Pier Sixty-Six is easiest to justify when you value hotel recognition and want a Fort Lauderdale stay with a smart-casual dress code.
Quick reference: choose Pier Sixty-Six for a Fort Lauderdale hotel with luxury and guide recognition; compare it with other Fort Lauderdale hotels if a specific location, amenity, or stay style is the deciding factor.
Inside Pier Sixty-Six
restaurantCalussoCalusso sits on SE 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale, positioned within a dining corridor that draws both local regulars and visitors arriving from the nearby port. Forbes Travel Guide has flagged the property for an upcoming Star Rating assessment, signalling placement in a tier where sourcing credentials and kitchen discipline carry weight. Check back as that evaluation develops.
cafeGarniGarni occupies a notable address on SE 17th Street, one of Fort Lauderdale's most competitive dining corridors, where marina-adjacent restaurants compete across every price tier. Details on format, cuisine, and chef remain closely held, placing it among the corridor's more deliberately low-profile operators. For diners tracking the full Fort Lauderdale scene, it warrants attention alongside the area's better-documented options.
restaurantSotograndeSotogrande brings a Latin-inflected dining sensibility to Fort Lauderdale's busy 17th Street corridor, where waterfront restaurants compete for a well-travelled, yacht-adjacent crowd. The address puts it close to Port Everglades and the marina district, situating it within a neighbourhood that rewards dining rooms with something more considered than standard seafood-and-steak fare. For visitors looking beyond the obvious choices, it merits attention alongside the city's broader dining scene.
Planning details
- Location
- 2301 SE 17th Street
- Website
- piersixtysix.com
- Phone
- 800-722-7220
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Pier Sixty‑Six presents as a midcentury landmark reimagined for today's waterfront luxury market. A 17‑story tower capped by an angular, revolving lounge cuts a distinctive silhouette while the resort spills down to the Intracoastal, where a full marina, capable of accommodating superyachts, underlines the property's marine focus. The recent reworking favors breadth of programming over mere polish: multiple dining formats cluster alongside a large, ambitious wellness facility, producing a property that feels both historically rooted and actively modern in its amenities and service logic.
Best For
This is a resort for guests who prioritize the water: owners and visitors who arrive by boat, travelers who want immediate marina access, and anyone seeking a large-scale wellness offering alongside waterfront resort life. Its short links to Fort Lauderdale International Airport and the Brightline rail make it practical for short business stints or regional getaways, while the property's mix of dining formats and destination‑scale amenities suits travelers looking for a full-service resort experience without leaving the grounds.
Stay Tips
Treat the marina and the property's dining program as part of the planning process. If you arrive by vessel, coordinate your arrival with the resort: the marina is an amenity and direct access point. Expect multiple dining formats across the property and reserve ahead during busy seasons to secure seats at signature outlets. Given the scale of the wellness facility, plan treatments in advance if spa services are a priority. For regional arrivals, consider the Brightline or the nearby airport to avoid relying on a car.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and modern atmosphere with waterfront views, plush bedding, and vibrant social spaces featuring attentive service and luxurious lighting.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Amenities
View
Accessibility
About the Stay
- Rooms
- 325
- Property Style
- Waterfront Resort Blending Historic Charm with Modern Luxury and Timeless Architecture.
- Design Style
- Coastal Inspired Palettes with Stylish, Comfortable Interiors and Floor to Ceiling Windows.
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
- Pets
- Allowed
- Families
- Welcome
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2301 SE 17th Street
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, Notable alternative
- The Pillars Hotel & Club, Notable alternative
- Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Notable alternative
- Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale, Notable alternative
- Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, Notable alternative
Hotel context
How It Compares
Choose Pier Sixty-Six over The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale if the marina-resort atmosphere is the point of the trip. The Ritz-Carlton is the safer beach-facing comparison for travelers who want a classic oceanfront luxury stay, while Pier Sixty-Six is more compelling for an occasion where arrival feel, dining credibility, and resort energy matter. Booking is marked hard here, so flexible dates help.
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale and Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach are the beach-luxury cross-shops. Four Seasons is the cleaner pick for travelers who want the most predictable high-service beachfront frame, while Conrad is easier to justify for suite-style beach stays. Pier Sixty-Six is better for guests who want the hotel to feel tied to Fort Lauderdale's yachting side rather than only its beach strip.
The Pillars Hotel & Club is the better call for a smaller, quieter stay, especially for couples who prefer intimacy over resort scale. Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is the more relaxed option if value and informality matter more than luxury recognition. Pier Sixty-Six is the splurge-leaning choice when ambiance is part of the reason for traveling.
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Compare Pier Sixty-Six
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Pier Sixty-Six | Fort Lauderdale | 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel CollectionStar Wine Lists 2026AHEAD Americas Awards 2026 Shortlist - Event Spaces2025 Michelin Selected Hotels |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | 2026 Forbes 4-Star2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2025 Forbes 4-Star |
| The Pillars Hotel & Club | Fort Lauderdale | Small Luxury Hotels Member 2025 |
| Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort | Fort Lauderdale | No published awards |
| Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Top 12 Hotels in Florida: Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 · #32026 Forbes Recommended2025 Forbes Recommended2025 Michelin Selected Hotels2025 AAA 5 Diamond HotelFour Seasons Hotels |
| Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach | Fort Lauderdale | 2026 Forbes Recommended2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2025 Forbes Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pier Sixty-Six good for business travel?
It may suit travelers who want a Fort Lauderdale hotel with confirmed recognition, including Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner in 2026 and MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected in 2025. Specific business facilities, meeting spaces, and work-travel services are not confirmed, so verify those needs directly with the hotel.
How does Pier Sixty-Six compare to nearby hotels?
Pier Sixty-Six has recognition from Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner, Star Wine List, Forbes Soon To Be Rated, and MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected. Travelers can compare it with The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, The Pillars Hotel & Club, Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, and Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale based on current rates, availability, location preferences, and confirmed amenities.
How is the dining at Pier Sixty-Six?
The dining-related signal is Star Wine List recognition in 2026, and the confirmed dress code is smart casual.
