DALLAS — Omni Hotels & Resorts recently celebrated the grand opening of Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, the brand’s third flagship in Florida. Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel’s opening elevates Broward County’s ability to host world-class meetings and events. This waterfront landmark was established through a strategic partnership between Omni Hotels & Resorts, Broward County and Visit Lauderdale.
Ascending 29 stories above the Intracoastal Waterway, the new hotel offers panoramic views from nearly every level, blending refined elegance with the relaxed coastal charm of South Florida through a modern lens. The landmark waterfront property features 801 elegantly appointed guest rooms, over 120,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space, and six distinct dining venues.
Offering unmatched access to the Convention Center and the Port Everglades Cruise Terminal, the hotel is minutes from pristine beaches and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The hotel’s 801 guest rooms, including 82 suites, balance modern refinement with coastal elegance. The design incorporates calming earth, sand and sea tones, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows with expansive views. Located on the 27th and 28th floors, the two newly unveiled Presidential Suites each span more than 3,000 square feet, with two-bedroom suites, large private balconies and panoramic views of the ocean and city skyline.
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel offers over 120,000 square feet of versatile, state-of-the-art function space. The centerpiece is the 30,000-square-foot Waterway Ballroom, complemented by an expansive outdoor terrace boasting panoramic views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Further enhancing the offering are the 15,000-square-foot Port Everglades Ballroom, 47 individual spaces, 27 intimate breakout rooms and outdoor terraces spread across three levels.
The hotel and the adjacent Broward County Convention Center — the largest convention facility in the Southeast U.S., with over 1.2 million square feet of total space and 6 acres of outdoor waterfront plaza — form an unrivaled events destination, accommodating every occasion from elegant weddings and milestone celebrations to the region’s most prominent conventions and trade shows.
Reef 76 Kitchen & Bar is the property’s signature restaurant, showcasing refined coastal cuisine infused with bold Caribbean notes. Fair Ketch is a dynamic social hub featuring a state-of-the-art Topgolf Swing Suite. In the lobby, guests can retreat to Hidden Key Bar & Lounge or enjoy artisanal coffee and gourmet provisions at Leeward Market. For those seeking a more secluded atmosphere, Tide Coastal Kitchen offers a vibrant, poolside gathering spot reserved exclusively for hotel guests.
Ibis Sky Lounge is the highest bar in Fort Lauderdale. Perched on the 29th floor, this adults-only lounge offers a nearly 360-degree panorama of the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway and the city skyline. The hotel’s culinary portfolio will continue to evolve in 2026 with the debut of a signature Italian chophouse that reimagines steakhouse classics.
The hotel is further enhanced by an expansive pool deck, the full-service Mokara Spa and a suite of amenities for leisure and business travelers, as well as local guests.
The 8,500-square-foot Mokara Spa features eight treatment rooms, a signature Hammam for traditional steam rituals, a steam room, a courtyard with an intimate plunge pool, and a relaxation lounge. The spa provides a comprehensive menu of personalized treatments and salon services as well as a rotating schedule of wellness activities, including yoga, Pilates and group fitness classes.
Adjacent to the spa, the hotel’s wellness journey continues in a state-of-the-art fitness center. Just beyond the resort-style pool deck, one of the largest in Greater Fort Lauderdale, there are private cabanas and an event lawn with views of the Intracoastal and ocean.
For more information, visit omnihotels.com/fortlauderdale.
