Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 4.5 miles.

Miami International Airport (MIA): Approximate driving time is 45 minutes and distance is 32 miles.

Rental cars are the best option for getting around the Fort Lauderdale and Miami area.

Café Indigo - Dining room with floral arrangements, banquettes, and sidewalk seating under roof with ceiling fans. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Pan-Asian, Singapore-accented choices such as spiced lamb chops, kaffir-lime chicken, and Sichuan tuna. Also, sandwiches, salads, and meals for two such as tea-smoked duck and crisp whole snapper. Open daily.

The Golden Lyon Bar - Bar with paddle ceiling fans and golden wood paneling. Windows along the street. Serves cocktails and appetizers. Open daily from mid-day until late night.

Room service is available during limited hours.

Amenity highlights: The hotel's pool is across the street, bordered by a garden and sundeck, and overlooking the New River. Canopies furnished with ceiling fans shade tables and chairs. The hotel has 11,000 square feet of meeting space as well as business services such as faxing, copying, typing, and audio-visual support.

Insider tip: A public "water bus" transporting passengers around Fort Lauderdale's waterways stops four blocks from the hotel. The water bus operates on a schedule from mid-morning until late night, stopping at 19 other locations, including restaurants and shopping centers. The hotel's concierge can assist guests with water bus schedules and ticketing. Ticket options include a bargain-price, all-day fare.