Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition
Report: South Florida has No. 3 resort in nation
U.S. News & World Report revealed its rankings of the best hotels in the country this week, and two South Florida resorts received lofty honors.
Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach in Sunny Isles was picked third among “Best Resorts in the USA” behind two in Hawaii. It was also ranked sixth in the magazine’s “Best Hotels in the USA” list.
The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside ranked third in the “Best Hotels” category.
Both lists were topped by the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Hawaii.
U.S News & World Report is best known for its annual roundup of top colleges and universities. For this research, it considered the hotels’ reputations “among professional travel experts, guest reviews and hotel class ratings.” The magazine highlighted Acqualina for its attention to guests “to personalize each experience” for them. The publication also noted the resort’s trio of eateries on the premises, four pools and spa. Last month, the resort introduced its new “Grand Deluxe Three-Bedroom Oceanfront Suite.” Located on the 32nd floor, the suite provides views of the Atlantic and Miami skyline.
The magazine touted the Four Seasons Hotel in Surfside for its “floor-toceiling windows,” and “marble bathrooms” and upgraded rooms with wraparound balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.” Researchers also noted the family-friendliness of the resort such as “the designated family pool, the kids program, the child-sized robes and the available babysitting services.”