In Fort Lauderdale, you'll find mostly high-rise hotels belonging to major chains. Since a local ordinance bans construction between Route AIA and the beach, you won't find any oceanfront hotels.

Doubletree Guest Suites Galleria: Reservations: Toll-free 866-613-9330

This conveniently located fourteen-story, 229-suite hotel has concierge service, restaurant, fitness center, and pool, and offers special rates for children.

Lago Mar Hotel Resort and Club: Reservations: www.lagomar.com

With 204 rooms and suites, two swimming pools, tennis courts, a putting green, two restaurants and a lounge, plus rooms with white furniture and accents of rose and forest green, this resort lets you relax in a contemporary setting.

Hyatt Regency Sixty-Six Resort & Spa: Reservations: www.pier66.com

This 388-room marina hotel, topped off with a rooftop revolving lounge, dominates the city skyline from its 22 landscaped acres. Spacious accommodations offer subdued tropical color schemes; small lanais overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, the city, and ocean; several restaurants, tennis courts, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, spa and health club; and children's rates.