Guest rooms at the Plantation. Functional spaces and high-tech amenities

Intuitive. Thoughtful. Contemporary. Those are just a few of the words that can be used to describe the new guest rooms at the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Plantation.

Renovated in September 2014, the rooms at the hotel in Plantation, FL boast a neutral, tone-on-tone color palette and feature updated furnishings, including comfortable lounge-around sofas that add a pop of color. Working away from the office is simple with the functional, moveable work desks and free high-speed wireless Internet available in all rooms. With ample room for lounging and sleeping, guests can expect a truly relaxing, stylish stay.

Guest rooms and suites feature luxurious Marriott bedding – cotton-rich linens, thick mattresses, custom comforters and fluffy pillows. Additional amenities include coffee makers and 37-inch flat-panel TVs with CNN, ESPN, HBO and premium movie channels. Room rates start at just $101 per night.

Enjoy innovative breakfast and dinner options, Starbucks coffee and handcrafted cocktails at The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect., the hotel's trendy restaurant. Guests can start their day with a stack of thick-cut french toast and a velvety latte, or flavorful flatbreads and burgers are available for dinner. End the day on a high note with a classic margarita or ice-cold craft, imported or domestic beer.

Stay in shape at the hotel's modern fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights, or go for a rejuvenating swim in the heated outdoor pool.

With three meeting rooms offering 1,500 square feet of total event space, this Plantation, FL hotel is ideal for presentations and board meetings. Business travelers will appreciate the state-of-the-art lobby, which features cozy work spaces, a GoBoard digital information center and boarding pass printing station to make travel as easy as possible.