Marriott North Fort Lauderdale

Florida's Cypress Creek Nature Preserve lends a lush green backdrop of native flora and fauna to the Marriott North Fort Lauderdale. While the 17-story building's large, abundant windows commune with nature, the interiors tantalize the eye with clean modern lines and bold primary colors.

A recent property-wide restyling updated the meeting space as well. The largest of 19 conference rooms, the Grand Cypress Ballroom, seats up to 700 people, while the smallest, the Lauderdale Boardroom, holds gatherings of 12. Guests between meetings can drop by the Starbuck's for a quick pick-me-up or dine at the new BlueFire Grill, which serves buffets for breakfast and lunch and trendy a la carte American cuisine for dinner. Leisure time centers around the fitness center and fourth-floor pool deck—and on the trail through the nature preserve just beyond.