Conrad Fort Lauderdale Review: Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Conrad Fort Lauderdale is a 24-story condo-hotel resort on Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard (A1A), positioned among other high-end properties like the Ritz-Carlton and the new Four Seasons. The property features 290 units split between 181 hotel suites (floors 6-17) and 109 private condo residences (floors 18-24).

We had just joined Inspirato, which has 20 residences in The Conrad Fort Lauderdale, ranging from one to four bedrooms. When we needed a last-minute getaway, we saw that a two-bedroom residence called “Sailfish” was available and booked it immediately. Here is my review of our seven-night stay.

Here is my review of our seven-night stay.

Conrad Fort Lauderdale Location

The hotel and residences are located directly across from the white sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach, in a highly walkable area, with easy access to a bunch of restaurants, shops, and stunning ocean views.

There are several great places to eat right next to the hotel and it’s just a five-minute drive to the heart of Las Olas Boulevard, where you will find great restaurants, fashion boutiques, art galleries, and outdoor cafes.

The resort is conveniently located near three major airports:

• Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) – 4 miles (approximately 10-15 minutes)
• Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) – 44 miles (approximately 45-50 minutes)
• Miami International Airport (MIA) – 29 miles (approximately 35-45 minutes)

Lobby / Check-In

The lobby is relatively compact compared to traditional resort hotels, which is typical for Fort Lauderdale beachfront properties where space is at a premium. Since we stayed in an Inspirato residence, our check-in process was straightforward and we were quickly shown to our unit. The lobby features the Atlas Cocktail Lounge, which serves as a casual gathering spot for drinks and light bites.

Conrad Fort Lauderdale Residences

The “Sailfish” residence is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath corner unit with a partial oceanfront view from one balcony and an intercoastal view from the other. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in tons of light throughout the day.

It has a large living and dining area with a small kitchen and was the perfect size for a mid-winter getaway with my wife, daughter, and her friend.

Both bathrooms featured marble finishes, walk-in showers, and quality fixtures. The unit also included an in-unit washer and dryer, which was convenient for our week-long stay. Entertainment options included flat-screen TVs in both the living area and master bedroom.

Restaurants & Bars at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale

The Conrad has four restaurants to choose from, ranging from very casual to upscale. They offer drinks and a light bar menu at the Atlas Cocktail Lounge in the hotel lobby.

Takato is their signature restaurant, offering a Japanese and Korean fusion menu with entrees, sharable small plates, and sushi. The restaurant overlooks A1A and the Ft. Lauderdale beach.

We had dinner there the first night – the food was fantastic!

Spinnaker, the poolside restaurant and bar on the 6th-floor sky deck, offers a more casual dining experience with views over the pool area. The gourmet market off the lobby is convenient for grabbing coffee, pastries, flatbreads, and organic juices throughout the day—perfect for a quick breakfast or snack without leaving the property.

Amenities

The hotel offers quite a few amenities including a large pool deck, bicycles, a weight room, and a spa. But you will probably spend most of your time across the street, hanging out on Fort Lauderdale Beach or walking up and down A1A taking in the bars and restaurants.

The beach is directly across A1A from the hotel, and the property provides beach chair and umbrella service to make your beach day easy and comfortable. The spa offers a range of treatments including massages, facials, and body treatments, though we didn’t have a chance to experience it during our stay.

Concluding Thoughts

Overall, we had a fantastic week at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale and it was the perfect introduction to our Inspirato membership. The residence was spacious and well-appointed, the location put us right on Fort Lauderdale Beach with easy access to restaurants and activities, and the property amenities gave us everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The ability to have a full kitchen and in-unit washer/dryer made the week-long stay feel more like a home away from home than a typical hotel stay.

For non-Inspirato members, the Conrad offers excellent hotel suites with the same great location and amenities. We normally spend most of our time in the Naples area, so this was a nice change of pace and introduced us to a different part of South Florida. We would definitely return!