The Pillars Hotel & Club, Fort Lauderdale

The Pillars Hotel & Club - A waterfront boutique hotel with private dining, Intracoastal views, and British Colonial elegance

Located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale, The Pillars Hotel & Club features 24 luxury rooms and suites, including options in the main waterfront building or the Birch House annex. Rooms range from 260 to 550 square feet, with amenities like king-size beds, wet bars, Nespresso machines, and outdoor seating areas overlooking the pool or waterway. The Secret Garden Dining Club operates as a private members' venue within the hotel, offering gourmet meals dockside or in an elegant dining room, available exclusively to guests and members. A continental breakfast is served daily at The Pillars Hotel & Club, with room service available until 11:00 PM. The property includes a kidney-shaped pool surrounded by limestone tiles and lounge chairs, along with access to a private Water Taxi stop for exploring nearby attractions.

Pros

Private Water Taxi stop provides direct access to Fort Lauderdale's shopping and dining destinations.

The Secret Garden Dining Club offers exclusive gourmet meals with Intracoastal views.

Birch House annex provides secluded accommodations with tropical garden surroundings.

Rooms feature high-end amenities like Nespresso machines and outdoor seating areas.

Cons

Gourmet dining is restricted to hotel guests and private club members.

Some rooms may face pool or garden views rather than the Intracoastal Waterway.