Fort Lauderdale Embraces First New Hotel in 15 Years

National Real Estate Investor - March 1, 2000 --- Groundbreaking for Fort Lauderdale, Florida's newest hotel was welcomed with open arms. After all, the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel, slated for completion in February 2001 is the city's first new major hotel in 15 years.

Located on the SE 17th Street Causeway, the 233-room Mediterranean-style hotel is part of the final development stage of The Quay, an upscale commercial and retail area known primarily for its maritime-themed boutiques, restaurants and mega-yacht dock complex. Facilities in the hotel include a 6,000 sq. ft. ballroom, several meeting rooms, a 100-seat grill with wine bar and a 40-seat library. When complete, the hotel will adjoin a three-level, 300-space parking garage and 7,000 sq. ft. of retail and office space.

Cleveland-based Concord Hospitality Enterprises will manage the hotel.

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