Diplomat Resort & Spa Hollywood
The Diplomat Resort & Spa, A Curio Collection by Hilton is a beachfront resort located in Hollywood, Florida (Just South of Fort Lauderdale). The hotel has a North and a South Tower that have 998 rooms and are 36 stories tall. The Diplomat has two pools, six restaurants and lounges, beachfront location and a convention center. The hotel is currently owned by Thayer Lodging Group and is operated under Hilton Worldwide
History
The Diplomat Hotel/Motel was opened in 1958. It was the only hotel in its time that was located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Supermarket tycoon Samuel Friedland opened the 150 room hotel named "The Envoy". He later expanded the hotel to 350 rooms and named it "The Diplomat". Soon, the Diplomat Hotel was a successful hotel in the Hollywood Area. Hollywood celebrities which include Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier, Woody Allen and more stayed at the Diplomat Hotel. Harry Truman also took visits to the Diplomat. In 1984, Bob Hope and Ronald Reagan visited the Diplomat as well. Due to financial problems, The Diplomat was closed and sold to the United Association of Journeymen. The Diplomat was demolished in 1998.
Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa
In 2002, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide opened the new Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa with 36 stories and 998 rooms. It cost $187 million to build the Westin Diplomat.
Thayer Lodging Group and Hilton Hotels and Resorts
On August 29, 2014, Thayer Lodging Group bought the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa for $460 Million Dollars. The Westin Diplomat had officially left the Starwood System. Thayer Lodging Group re-branded their hotel as a Curio Collection by Hilton.
Diplomat Landing
Diplomat Landing is a complex across from the Diplomat Resort & Spa that is also owned by Thayer Lodging Group. Diplomat Landing is home to the Rivals Waterfront Bar & Grille (Part of the hotel) and is located next to the Intracostal Waterway. Diplomat Landing also serves as a parking structure for guests staying at the resort. (A sky-bridge connects the Diplomat Resort to Diplomat Landing).
Restaurants
- Diplomat Prime Steakhouse- An Upscale restaurant that serves Sirloins and Seafood.
- Fresh- A small cafe that serves Starbucks, pastries and other goods.
- The Cafe- A Buffet that serves breakfast.
- Bristol’s Burgers, located at Diplomat Landing, is a timeless burger joint with modern upgrades. Serving up signature griddled burgers on freshly baked rolls alongside shakes, beer, cocktails and more
- Portico is a rustic outdoor beer and wine garden serving over 20 beers, wines and cocktails, all on tap, and a menu of light Italian fare.
- Splash- A poolside restaurant that serves Lunch and Dinner. This restaurant has expansive views of the ocean.
- Lobby Bar
Pools
- Infinity Pool
- The Lagoon Pool
- Beach and Ocean
References
- http://www.jumponmarkslist.com/us/fl/fll/hotels/diplomat-hotel-resort-hollywood-beach-florida.php -Evidence for History from Jump on Mark's List
- http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=travel&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=133394&hollywood_glamour_at_the_westin_diplomat_in_hollywood,_florida -Evidence for History from Edge Boston.
- http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article1984325.html -Evidence for Thayer and Hilton Hotels from the Miami Herald
- http://curiocollection3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/diplomat-resort-and-spa-hollywood-curio-collection-by-hilton-FLLDHQQ/dining/index.html -Evidence for Dining and Amenities options at Diplomat Resort & Spa Hollywood from the Diplomat Resort & Spa HomePage.