Getting around Fort Lauderdale from your hotel
From The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale you can walk straight to Fort Lauderdale Beach via a private skywalk or use rideshares, taxis, and the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi to reach Las Olas, downtown and waterfront attractions. The hotel offers concierge services, 24-hour front desk assistance, on-site valet parking, and pool/pool-deck access (cabana service and Sea la Vie Sundeck) to help you move around efficiently.
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Arriving and departing: airport options
The closest airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Driving time from FLL to the hotel is commonly reported as about a 10–15 minute drive.
There is no direct public bus route between the hotel and FLL listed in the researched dossier, so most guests use taxis, rideshare services, private car transfers, or hotel-arranged transfer service.
- Taxi or rideshare: typical choice for quick door-to-door service.
- Hotel-arranged transfers: concierge can help arrange private cars for arrival/departure (contact front desk/concierge).
- Brightline train station is roughly a 10-minute drive from the hotel if you prefer rail plus a short car ride to reach the property.
| Option | Notes |
|---|---|
| Taxi / Rideshare | Direct from airport to 1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. |
| Private transfer / hotel-arranged | Ask concierge or front desk to arrange; BookResorts agents available 24/7 at +1 (888) 605-1350 |
| Train + car | Brightline station is about a 10-minute drive from the hotel |
Getting around from the hotel by water
The Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi serves stops along the Intracoastal and New River and is a convenient way to reach Las Olas, Hugh Taylor Birch park areas, and select waterfront attractions. A Water Taxi stop is located roughly 0.2 miles (about a 5-minute walk) from the hotel area.
The hotel concierge can advise on water-taxi schedules and routes; the Water Taxi typically operates seven days a week with daytime-evening service.
- Water Taxi: good for leisure travel to Las Olas and downtown waterfront points.
- Jungle Queen Riverboat and other sightseeing cruise departures operate from nearby Bahia Mar Yachting Center.
- Concierge can help book boat tours, sailing, and parasailing excursions.
| Water option | Where it goes |
|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi | Stops along Intracoastal and New River, including Las Olas |
| Jungle Queen Riverboat | Sightseeing and dinner cruises from Bahia Mar |
| Private charters / sailing | Can be arranged via concierge |
Walking and short trips to Las Olas and the beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale sits adjacent to Fort Lauderdale Beach and is within a short walk of Las Olas Beach and the Las Olas Boulevard area. The property provides a private skywalk from the 7th-floor pool deck directly to the beach.
Several local points of interest are an easy on-foot option: The Gallery at Beach Place, Las Olas Beach, and Sebastian Street Beach are all within a few minutes' walk according to the hotel's information.
- Fort Lauderdale Beach: immediate, direct access via private skywalk.
- Las Olas Boulevard: short walk for shops, galleries and restaurants.
- Sebastian Street Beach and The Gallery at Beach Place: very short walking distance.
| Destination | How to get there |
|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale Beach | Private skywalk from 7th-floor pool deck |
| Las Olas Boulevard / Las Olas Beach | Short walk from the hotel |
| The Gallery at Beach Place | Short walk along the beachfront area |
Hotel services, taxis, and rideshares
The hotel offers 24-hour front desk and concierge services to book local transport, tours, and tickets. On-site valet parking is available; the property's own listing shows valet service for guests.
If you prefer independent ground transport, taxis and rideshare apps operate widely in Fort Lauderdale. For car access, note the hotel lists on-site valet parking and public sources cite daily valet fees (see hotel for current pricing).
- Valet parking: available on-site (rates subject to change; check with hotel).
- Concierge: can arrange taxis, private cars, tours, and water excursions.
- Rideshare: widely available for quick trips to nearby attractions, the train station, or the airport.
| Service | When to use it |
|---|---|
| Hotel concierge / front desk | Booking tours, transfers, and local recommendations |
| Valet parking | Guests arriving by car or renting one |
| Taxi / rideshare | Fast direct trips around the city and to airports |
Driving, parking and nearby car travel
Port Everglades (major cruise port) and The Galleria shopping center are reachable by a short drive; Port Everglades is listed as about 3.7 miles from the beach hotel area and The Galleria around a 9-minute drive. The hotel provides valet parking for guests.
If you plan day trips (Everglades airboat tours, Hollywood Beach, or further along the coast), the concierge can advise on routing and recommend parking or transfer options.
- Port Everglades: commonly used for cruise departures; short drive from the hotel.
- Day trips: Everglades airboat bases (Sawgrass Recreation Park) are roughly a 25–30 minute drive west.
- Shopping: The Galleria is a short drive; Las Olas is walkable.
| Nearby drive | Typical travel note |
|---|---|
| Port Everglades | About 3.7 miles; commonly a 10-minute drive |
| Sawgrass / Everglades airboat tours | Approximately 25–30 minute drive west |
| The Galleria | Around a 9-minute drive |
Accessibility, fitness and helping resources
The hotel lists accessible features including a stair-free path to the entrance, accessible elevators, and valet for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs. The on-site spa is described as wheelchair-accessible.
Fitness facilities are open 24/7 and include cardio and strength equipment and Peloton bikes; personal trainers are available. For mobility needs, contact the front desk or concierge for assistance and specific room requests.
- Accessible routes: stair-free entrance and elevator access with 36-inch door width noted in property materials.
- Spa access: The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Fort Lauderdale lists wheelchair-accessible spa facilities.
- Fitness center: open 24 hours with equipment and personal trainers available.
| Service | Accessibility note |
|---|---|
| Entrance & elevators | Stair-free path to entrance; elevators with 36-inch door width |
| Spa | Wheelchair-accessible spa and treatment rooms |
| Valet | Valet service available for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs |
