pPoised at the edge of Floridas majestic Intracoastal Waterway, the Fort Lauderdale Marina Marriott is a hotel that can mix business and pleasure with style and ease. As the closest hotel to Port Everglades, it offers complimentary transportation to guests departing from the worlds second largest cruise port. Rooms offer spectacular views of the yachts, as does the hotels La Marina restaurant, which is adjacent to a 33-slip marina. /p p Guests can relax poolside with a frozen drink from Goosby s outdoor Key West-style grill and bar. The whirlpool soothes away all worries, and the on-site fitness center ensures that guests can keep up with their normal exercise routines. A game room will keep kids and kids at heart busy, and the complimentary beach shuttle provides convenient transportation for those wanting to soak up some of the famous Florida sun. Keep on top of current events with the complimentary newspaper and find souvenirs in the hotel gift shop. In addition, there is a full business center and secretarial services are available./p