The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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BY ROSY ALVAREZ PHOTOS BY SMALL LUXURY HOTELS OF THE WORLD HOTEL REVUE THE PILLARS HOTEL Whether you're visiting to escape the cold or just need a change of scenery, e Pillars Hotel offers amenities and activities for just about every kind of traveler. e plantation-style building houses a charming swimming pool area, private water taxi stop, private parking for guests, and a 36-foot luxury Hinckley Picnic Boat that guests can charter. ere's no need to rent a car or boat for a beach day because e Pillars has its own private beach entrance. It is also walking distance to the boutique shops and art galleries of Fort Lauderdale's downtown. Guests looking to spend their days outdoors can arrange to enjoy a number of activities like biking, parasailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, canoeing and golfing. ere are plenty of options for you to soak in the sun, but if you're visiting when temperatures dip below 70 degrees, you can still enjoy a dip in the heated kidney-shaped pool. e lounge area decor along with the surrounding landscaping is inspired by sleek art deco pastels and foliage. e two-story hotel features 18-rooms, which undergo housekeeping services twice a day that follow strict COVID-19 cleaning protocols. Guests can expect to find an espresso coffee machine in their room, the hotel also offers laundry and dry cleaning services, and a full or continental breakfast. e quaint rooms make you feel as though you're visiting your own home in the country, without all the extra maintenance. e Pillars' most requested accommodation is the Queen Poolside Cabana Room that includes a tented outdoor living area with views of the pool and intercoastal waterway. If you're looking for a safe, local getaway this winter, look no further than The Pillars Hotel. Due to its location right on the Intracoastal Waterway, this hotel offers 5-star amenities in-a-small- town comfort. It's no wonder why The Pillars Hotel won the Condé Nast 2020 Johansens Award and is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. V U E N J . C O M 138