Hosting a Conference or Event in Fort Lauderdale

Engine lists conference hotels in Fort Lauderdale ranked by their meeting and event capabilities, with The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort among the top properties you can book through the platform (its largest event space, the Las Olas Ballroom, runs about 11,000 square feet and holds up to 920 people). Travel managers, event planners, and attendees can search, compare, and book these hotels on Engine. For a stay of 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. For 8 or fewer, you book self-serve, and planners can also find and request meeting and event space through Engine Spaces.

Fort Lauderdale draws corporate events year-round, from teams attending a trade show at the Broward County Convention Center to companies hosting their own meetings and conferences. The hotels on this list serve organizations of every size and industry, whether you need rooms for a sales kickoff, a training session, or a multi-day event. You can search and book guest rooms at these hotels on Engine, and for a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. To find and request meeting and event space, Engine Spaces connects you to more than 40,000 venues, so you can source the right space for your event through Engine.

Showing 15 properties (sorted by distance)

The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1874)

The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort offers 41 event spaces and 432 rooms. Its largest event space, the Las Olas Ballroom, runs about 10829 square feet and hosts up to 920 people.

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North Beach Hotel

3-star hotel 4.0 Great (2253)

North Beach Hotel provides 8 event spaces and 15 rooms. Penthouse 1, its largest space at about 1320 square feet, hosts up to 7326 people.

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Riverside Hotel

3-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (3367)

Riverside Hotel offers 13 event spaces and 229 rooms. The Veranda on Las Olas, its biggest room at about 11375 square feet, accommodates up to 1000 people.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

5-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1001)

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, provides 9 event spaces and 194 rooms. Its Grand Ballroom spans about 8500 square feet and holds up to 520 people.

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Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (2305)

Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach features 10 event spaces across 240 rooms. Infinity, the largest space at about 3157 square feet, holds up to 300 people.

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Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale

4-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (1517)

Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale provides 8 event spaces and 238 rooms. The Stranahan Ballroom spans about 3017 square feet and accommodates up to 300 people.

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Royal Palms Resort & Spa

3-star hotel 4.0 Great (1842)

Royal Palms Resort & Spa features 3 event spaces and 63 rooms. The West Pool Deck, its largest space at about 3384 square feet, accommodates up to 80 people.

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Compare conference hotels in Fort Lauderdale

Same order as the list above: ranked by a hotel's total event space across all its meeting rooms. The largest single room is shown here, so that column can run out of order. Space figures come from each hotel's meeting-space records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel Largest event spaceMax occupancyEvent spacesGuest roomsGuest rating
1 The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort 10,829 sq ft 920 41 432 4.3 (1,874)
2 Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa 14,900 sq ft 1,800 33 650 4.4 (1,002)
3 North Beach Hotel 1,320 sq ft 7,326 8 15 4.0 (2,253)
4 Beach House Fort Lauderdale, a Hilton Resort 3,520 sq ft 440 20 374 4.5 (2,714)
5 Riverside Hotel 11,375 sq ft 1,000 13 229 4.6 (3,367)
6 Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street 5,600 sq ft 400 27 361 4.3 (1,507)
7 The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale 8,500 sq ft 520 9 194 4.5 (1,001)
8 Pelican Grand Beach Resort - A Noble House Resort 2,055 sq ft 150 13 146 4.4 (1,752)
9 The Dalmar, Fort Lauderdale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 3,420 sq ft 350 14 209 4.4 (684)
10 Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach 3,157 sq ft 300 10 240 4.4 (2,305)
11 Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale 3,017 sq ft 300 8 238 4.7 (1,517)
12 GALLERYone- A DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel 3,925 sq ft 290 11 231 3.7 (1,122)
13 Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel 3,784 sq ft 400 7 236 4.1 (1,003)
14 Royal Palms Resort & Spa 3,384 sq ft 80 3 63 4.0 (1,842)
15 Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano 1,500 sq ft 120 6 105 4.5 (1,002)

Frequently asked questions

How does billing work when I book a large conference block in Fort Lauderdale?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you can manage payments for your entire group in one place. You have multiple payment options and there's no membership fee to use the platform. This makes it easier to track expenses and reconcile costs after your event.
Can Engine help with both the guest rooms and the meeting space for my Fort Lauderdale event?
Yes. For guest rooms, Engine Groups handles blocks of 9 or more rooms, and you can book 8 or fewer rooms yourself on the platform. For meeting and event space, you can find and request venues through Engine Spaces, which gives you access to thousands of options. Engine helps you source both pieces of your conference in one workflow.
What's the process for booking a room block for conference attendees?
If you need 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking for you. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book directly through the platform yourself. Either way, you'll have access to pre-negotiated rates and straightforward billing.
What should I look for in a Fort Lauderdale hotel for a large meeting?
Focus on the size of the largest event space, the total number of meeting rooms, and the guest-room count. For example, the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa offers a largest event space of about 15,000 square feet with capacity for up to 1,800 people, 33 event spaces, and 650 guest rooms. The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort has a largest space of about 11,000 square feet, 41 event spaces, and 432 guest rooms. Match the property's capacity to your attendee list and breakout needs.
How do conference attendees get to Fort Lauderdale, and should I book near the airport?
Most attendees fly into Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood International Airport, the airport serving the city, which is close to the beachfront hotel district. Many conference hotels are a short drive from the airport, so proximity depends on whether your agenda includes beach access or other local amenities. Engine lets you compare locations and book based on what works best for your group's schedule.

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