Hollywood, Florida, is a popular beach community found on the Sunshine State's Atlantic cost, 11 miles south of Fort Lauderdale and 19 miles north of Miami. This Broward County city of 142,000 people features white sandy beaches, extensive outdoors activities, entertainment venues and is home to several hotels with at least a four star rating.
This four-star property is owned by the Seminole Native American tribe and includes a 12-story, 481-room hotel with a casino. Guests can take in gaming, dining and entertainment right on the property and enjoy a relaxing stay in their private room. Amenities offered include valet parking, concierge services, steam room, fitness center, spa and a lagoon-style pool with waterfalls and a water-slide. Guestrooms include one king or two double beds, minibars, CD players, bathrobes, Internet access, coffeemakers, work desks and sitting areas. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is four minutes from Seminole Okalee Indian Village and fifteen minutes from Hollywood North Beach Park. As of September 2010, room rates are from $175 per night.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
866-502-7529
seminolehardrockhollywood.com
The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa is a Hollywood fixture, known for its stunning architecture and 60-foot atrium. This 36-story, 1,058-room four-star hotel opened in 2001 and includes a spa, 18-hole golf course and several restaurants offering Asian, American, Steak and Seafood and Sushi menus. Hotel services include a full business center, Internet access, kids club, valet parking and concierge. Each room features two double or one king bed, bathrobes, a microwave, a refrigerator, a minibar and a sitting area. This hotel is steps to the beach and is seven minutes from the Anne Kolb Nature Center featuring an observation tower, lake trail, boating and nature preserve. As of September 2010, room rates are from $369 per night.
The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa
3555 South Ocean Dr
Hollywood, FL 33019
888-627-9057
diplomatresort.com
This 11-story, 229-room four-star Marriott Hotel is one minute south of Hollywood North Beach Park and is steps from the Hollywood boardwalk. Hotel amenities include complimentary coffee service, concierge desk, fitness room, a spa, an outdoor beachfront pool with tiki bar and business services. Each room includes two double or one king bed, bathrobes, a CD player, a coffeemaker, a minibar, a work desk and a sitting area. All rooms feature balconies. The Marriott's restaurant, Latitudes, serves contemporary steak and seafood cuisine. As of September 2010, room rates are from $159 per night.
Marriott Hollywood Beach
2501 North Ocean Dr.
Hollywood, FL 33019
866-306-5453
hollywoodbeachmarriott.com
