Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 10 miles.

Driving directions from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: Take I-595 W to I-95 N. From I-95, exit onto Oakland Park Blvd E. Continue east to A1A. Turn left onto A1A and then right onto 41st St. Veer right onto Galt Ocean Dr. Hotel is on the left.

Getting there: The hotel can pre-arrange pick-up by car for $30 per car plus gratuity. Tri County Airport Express runs vans and cars for $5–$15 per person shared and $26–$35 per car for private rides. Taxi fares are metered and are in the $26–$35 range. Rental cars are available from this Web site for more than $36. Town Cars and limousines are more than $36. Fees are subject to change without notice.

Miami International Airport (MIA): Approximate driving time is 53 minutes and distance is 37 miles.

Driving directions from Miami International Airport: Take SR 112/Airport Expwy (toll) east to I-95 N. Follow I-95 north into Broward County and exit onto Oakland Park Blvd E. Continue east to A1A. Turn left onto A1A and then right onto 41st St. Veer right onto Galt Ocean Dr. Hotel is on the left.

Getting there: SuperShuttle vans cost $26–$35 per person. Taxis, rental cars, Town Cars, and limousines are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available via this Web site.

Getting around: The beach is just in front and a shopping mall is across the street so walking is a good bet. Public buses also stop in front of the hotel and travel to the shops and entertainment area of Las Olas Blvd with fares less than $5. Fees subject to change without notice. But for conveniently reaching golf courses, parks, downtown Fort Lauderdale, or other visitor attractions, a car is the best choice. Traffic along the area's main arteries typically moves smoothly and speedily. Driving north and south along A1A is slower but offers more scenic views.

Garden Café - Breakfast, lunch, and coffee drinks.

Gambino's Lounge - Cocktails and nightly live entertainment with ocean view.

Tiki Bar - Tropical drinks by the pool.

Room service is available during limited hours.

Amenity highlights: A large heated pool, shaped like a grand piano and surrounding sundeck provide sunbathing and swimming with an ocean view. To escape the sun, cabanas around the pool offer shade for snoozing and reading.

Insider tip: Approximately 1.25 miles north of the hotel, a pier juts far into the Atlantic, offering strolling, fishing, and night-shrimping opportunities. (A small fee is charged to use the pier.)