The Dalmar: Fort Lauderdale’s Vertical Escape
25 floors above the beach narrative — a skyline hotel with ocean views and attitude.
A Reinvention in Fort Lauderdale
There’s a point, somewhere between the 25th floor and the sky, where Fort Lauderdale stops being a beach town and becomes something else entirely. Elevated above the palms and pastel art deco, The Dalmar is a city hotel with ocean views, a sense of style, and a pulse that’s unapologetically urban.
Where Heritage Gets a Glow-Up
Built as a bold counterpoint to Fort Lauderdale’s shoreline classics, The Dalmar rises 25 stories into the South Florida sky, a modernist monolith wrapped in bronze accents and kinetic energy. Designed to blend mid-century nostalgia with contemporary polish, the hotel feels like a Wes Anderson film set reimagined for the Instagram era — think terrazzo floors, jewel-toned velvet, brass fixtures, and a lobby that feels as much like a living room as a launchpad. The architectural philosophy is clear: Fort Lauderdale is more than its shoreline. It’s a city on the rise — and The Dalmar is its skyline ambassador.
The Vibe: City Soul with Salt Air
The guest rooms are a calm contrast to the city’s heat and color. Pale woods, breezy textiles, and artful splashes of pinks and blues create a visual rhythm that evokes both sky and sea. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame two views in constant conversation — the downtown skyline in one direction, and the crystalline Atlantic in the other. Textures are soft, lighting is warm, and the layout feels effortless. It’s a space designed for slowing down, stretching out, and sipping coffee barefoot while the city stirs below.
Design with Personality
The social heart of The Dalmar beats sky-high. Home to Fort Lauderdale’s first rooftop bar, Sparrow, the 25th floor offers not just cocktails but a full-blown atmosphere: sweeping views, curated playlists, and a golden-hour scene that feels lifted from a Miami rooftop — but with far less pretense. Anchoring the leisure experience is the hotel’s 100-foot infinity pool — a shimmering oasis suspended above the city. It’s both spectacle and sanctuary, framed by palms and daybeds, with the horizon stretching toward the ocean. Dining is diverse and deliberate. Four additional food and drink venues bring range and flavor: from fresh Floridian coastal fare to classic American with global influence. Whether you’re poolside with a citrusy spritz or deep in conversation over dinner, the culinary program here is tuned for both ease and elegance.
DNA Hotels Verdict
The Dalmar invites you to see Fort Lauderdale from a new angle — not just from the beach, but from above. It’s a hotel for those who crave sun with skyline, leisure with edge, and design that tells a story. For the traveler who looks up, this is where Fort Lauderdale begins.
