Marriott's BeachPlace Towers

Set above a complex of shops and restaurants, this refined hotel is a 2-minute walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach. Modern, airy rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes, plus pull-out sofas and balconies. The 1- and 2-bedroom villas add separate living rooms, full kitchens, washer/dryers and whirlpool tubs. Some feature ocean views. There's a casual terrace restaurant and bar adjacent to the outdoor pool and hot tub with ocean views, as well as a Starbucks coffee shop and a convenience store. Other amenities include a fitness room, a kids' activity center and a game room, in addition to a business center.