W Fort Lauderdale is a luxury boutique hotel located on the beachfront with world-class shopping, dining, and attractions just steps away.

W Fort Lauderdale is a luxury boutique hotel located on the beachfront in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Just steps away from world-class shopping, dining, and attractions, the property underwent a $55 million renovation that includes one of the most Insta-worthy swimming pools in the country with Art Deco tiling. The chic, updated rooms feature views of the Atlantic Ocean and amenities that include a NudeAudio Bluetooth speaker, Homtime Bluetooth charging alarm clock, and spa products.

Guests that need a break from the excitement can indulge in a relaxing escape at AWAY Spa, the hotel’s full-service spa that features a colorful and chic interior. The spa offers a variety of amenities and treatments to help guests detox, retox, and repeat. At The Glam Station, guests can enjoy various makeup services, in addition to nail services at the Manicure Bar and Pedicure Station. Guests also have access to FIT, the hotel’s gym that is open 24 hours a day.

The safety of guests is the spa’s top priority and they are committed to providing experiences and services that meet the highest sanitation and hygiene standards in the spa industry. AWAY Spa adheres to all of the Florida Spa Association’s safety protocols and guidelines.

We interviewed Anna MacDiarmid, General Manager at W Fort Lauderdale, who shared insider tips, recommended treatments to try, and more:

AWAY Spa is located on the fourth floor of the hotel and offers guests a unique spa experience.

Why You’ll Love It: Our guests love how well-rounded AWAY Spa is and how it seamlessly caters to every spa need—be it a full day of relaxation and pampering or a quick touch-up for those on-the-go. Traditional relaxing treatments, like our GO DEEP muscle tension-relieving 50 or 80-minute massage, are perfect for traditional spa lovers, while those opting for alternative ways to get pampered will love our Manicure Bar and Pedicure Station to get every nail polished to perfection.

Our Quick Fix Massage Booth is another favorite for our guests on the go, providing a quick but effective neck, back, and shoulder massages in our comfortable massage chair. Due to COVID-19 safety protocols we are currently not offering any makeup services, but our Glam Station is loved by guests looking to get dolled-up with our Full Make-Up service or get touched up with our Make-Up Dusting, and we look forward to when we can safely resume these services again soon.

AWAY Spa features amenities and treatments to help guests detox, retox, and repeat.

Key Features: At AWAY Spa, guests can expect to find a total of five treatment rooms, and spacious locker rooms and lounges for both men and women. A Quick Fix Massage Booth is available to work out the kinks for those on the go with 10, 25 and 50-minute neck, back, and shoulder massages in a state-of-the-art express massage chair—no changing room required. Our Glam Station features a fully lit mirror with top-of-the-line hair styling tools.

For nail care, our Manicure Bar is fully stocked with a rainbow selection of colors and is equipped to service everything from a Polish Up quick color change to a Lux Mani. Feet are not forgotten, as our Pedicure Station zone has two massage chairs to unwind in while getting polish-perfect. Additional amenities include a couples treatment room, steam showers, and our Glam Station's makeup services, which are currently unavailable due to COVID-19 safety protocols, though we are eagerly awaiting the day we can continue to provide guests with these amenities.

The spa’s interior features several bold colors in different rooms, including this vibrant waiting area.

Bonus: Typically, guests are greeted with a complimentary Bright Elixir refreshment made of healthy ingredients to cleanse and energize. However, this is currently on pause due to COVID-19 safety protocols.

The Pedicure Station zone boasts two massage chairs and decorative throw pillows to help guests unwind and get polish-perfect.

Insider’s Tip: Communication is key! Our massage therapists always strive to provide our guests with an optimal experience, so we encourage guests to feel comfortable and free to speak up before or during any therapy to ensure they are communicating their preferences. We pride ourselves in catering to the needs of every guest whether its choosing subtler scents, wanting gentler pressure during a massage, or needing hypo-allergenic products. We always try our best to accommodate every person’s needs to ensure a quality experience.

Each spa experience begins with a complimentary Bright Elixir shot upon arrival made of healthy ingredients to cleanse and energize.

Snacks Served: We offer a variety of healthy snacks, allowing guests to detox on the outside and on the inside.

Unique Treatment: Our SLIM Body Treatment is the perfect boost for those looking to get a little extra bikini-ready before hitting our lively and insta-worthy pool, WET East, and leaves them feeling confident with a glow from the outside in. The treatment uses thermogenic action, which helps to reduce the typical signs of cellulite, improve microcirculation, and stimulate lipolysis.

AWAY's menu includes five categories: Quick Fix for tune-ups; Detox to cleanse from the inside out; massage treatments to de-stress; face options to lift, firm and revive; and Body to buff, polish and glow from the outside in.

Insider’s Favorite: I love our QUENCH Body Mask Treatment. It’s a 50-minute therapy that uses a soft and creamy body mask that restores the body’s moisture balance and tone, and improves skin elasticity after excessive sun exposure.

Guests can also enjoy beach and ocean views from the Living Room Terrace.

Splurge Treatment: Our REWIND service is a rejuvenating face treatment that plump lifts, firms, and restores your skin, softens lines, and improves luminosity and vibrancy. The treatment includes a double peel followed by a lifting mask for immediate results. For an extra splurge, guests are able to include a “micro add-in,” which would include the neck (or other smaller part of the body) in the service.