{"id":106612,"date":"2025-12-16T14:11:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T14:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learn.recommend.com\/fort-lauderdale-welcomes-new-omni-hotel\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T14:11:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T14:11:17","slug":"fort-lauderdale-welcomes-new-omni-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learn.recommend.com\/fort-lauderdale-welcomes-new-omni-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Lauderdale Welcomes New Omni Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Omni Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/strong> has expanded its Florida footprint with the opening of the <strong>Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel<\/strong>, a newly built, 29-story property now accepting reservations and celebrating its debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 18.<\/p>\n<p>Directly connected to the <strong>Broward County Convention Center<\/strong>, the hotel adds to Fort Lauderdale\u2019s appeal as a hub for cruise traffic and leisure travel.<\/p>\n<h2>New Addition to Fort Lauderdale\u2019s Hospitality Scene<\/h2>\n<p><span>The 801-room hotel\u2014including 82 suites\u2014was designed to serve a diverse mix of cruise guests sailing from nearby Port Everglades and vacationers seeking a full-service resort experience close to the city\u2019s waterfront and airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Stacy Ritter, President and CEO of <\/span><b>Visit Lauderdale<\/b><span>, called the opening \u201can exciting chapter\u201d for the destination, noting that the hotel enhances the area\u2019s hospitality infrastructure while reinforcing Fort Lauderdale\u2019s position as a top-tier travel and meetings destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-158839\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-158839 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/recommend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-16-at-8.00.42-AM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hidden Key, lobby bar, at the newly opened Omni Fort Lauderdale.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel features six dining venues, from Fair Ketch, a sports bar and entertainment concept with a Topgolf Swing Suite, to Reef 76 Kitchen &amp; Bar, showcasing seafood-driven menus, and Ibis Sky Lounge, an indoor\/outdoor rooftop bar offering sweeping views of the city and coastline. Additional amenities include a resort-style pool deck and fitness center.<\/p>\n<p><span>Wellness is also a key focus with the debut of <\/span><b>Mokara Spa<\/b><span>, Omni\u2019s signature spa brand. The spa offers a full menu of services ranging from massages and facials to Hammam-inspired steam rituals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Strategically located, the hotel sits just minutes from <\/span><b>Port Everglades Cruise Terminal<\/b><span> and less than five minutes from <\/span><b>Fort Lauderdale\u2013Hollywood International Airport<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>During the ribbon-cutting ceremony\u2014which will draw an impressive guest list of local officials, community leaders and industry professionals\u2014a distinctive moment will highlight the hotel\u2019s strong ties to the maritime community. The United States Coast Guard will perform a ceremonial \u201cRinging of the Bell,\u201d a time-honored tradition that pays tribute to Broward County\u2019s nautical heritage and features the Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel\u2019s connection to the local culture and economy.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/hotels\/fort-lauderdale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">omnihotels.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b><a class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/learn.recommend.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=105982&amp;action=edit\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.recommend.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=105982&amp;action=edit\" data-outlook-id=\"c2b6c1a4-ce94-4d2e-99fb-d443459b1a2e\">##UFL##<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/recommend.com\/destinations\/fort-lauderdale-welcomes-new-omni-hotel\/\">Fort Lauderdale Welcomes New Omni Hotel<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/recommend.com\/\">Recommend<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Omni Hotels &amp; Resorts has expanded its Florida footprint with the opening of the Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, a newly built, 29-story property now accepting reservations and celebrating its debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 18. 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