Manhattan Tower – New Units,
Covid Protocols and Dining
Manhattan Tower – New Units, Covid Protocols and Dining
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Manhattan Tower, on the water in Fort Lauderdale Beach, is the ideal vacation getaway property for people like us that desire more than a cookie-cutter hotel room experience. Manhattan Tower offers complete apartment rentals right on the Intracoastal Waterway and just a short stroll from the world-famous beach.
The Manhattan Tower apartment hotel was designed and built in 1952 by the innovative architect, Charles McKirahan for General Motors executives as a corporate retreat for executives and their families. A signature Frigidaire logo was created with iron tubing soars 50 feet into the air and surrounds a circular staircase.
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Manhattan Tower, on the water in Fort Lauderdale Beach, is the ideal vacation getaway property for people like us that desire more than a cookie-cutter hotel room experience. Manhattan Tower offers complete apartment rentals right on the Intracoastal Waterway and just a short stroll from the world-famous beach.
The Manhattan Tower apartment hotel was designed and built in 1952 by the innovative architect, Charles McKirahan for General Motors executives as a corporate retreat for executives and their families. A signature Frigidaire logo was created with iron tubing soars 50 feet into the air and surrounds a circular staircase.
We enjoy sitting on the waterfront patio. From jet skis to water taxis to sailboats to mega yachts, you'll see them all sail by. There is something very relaxing about watching them all glide slowly past the hotel one after another.
"Many guests have commented on the spiritual nature of Manhattan Tower. There is a natural serenity in the gardens and to sit by the water and watch the boats go by has a calming effect that many experience. There is a joy in serenity that many cannot identify but many may experience without knowing its source," said owner Russel Dion.
To keep guests safer in the current state of the world, Manhattan Tower has adopted new cleaning protocols.
"Many guests have commented on the spiritual nature of Manhattan Tower. There is a natural serenity in the gardens and to sit by the water and watch the boats go by has a calming effect that many experience. There is a joy in serenity that many cannot identify but many may experience without knowing its source," said owner Russel Dion.
To keep guests safer in the current state of the world, Manhattan Tower has adopted new cleaning protocols.
“We have updated all of our AC units in each apartment with UVC Sterilization lights. This ensures that not only are the surfaces clean the air you breath is free of bacteria, viruses and mold. We install UVC lights in every room once a guest checks out and before a new guest checks in. In addition, to this we use approved cleaners and cleansers to thoroughly clean each apartment. In order to keep everyone safe, we follow the CDC recommendations for social distancing. Guests and staff must wear masks at all times while in common areas. All common areas are cleaned and sterilized regularly. We are minimizing the contact between guests and staff so as to not take the chance of spreading Covid-19,” said Joe Caine.
Manhattan Tower has also added a new property and is adding dining options. “We are renovating the lounge to include a new cappuccino and wine bar, and tapas restaurant. Nibbles will be the name of the lounge. It was scheduled to open this fall but due to Covid-19, renovations have been delayed. We also added new units to our portfolio by purchasing a building with four apartments across the street from Manhattan Tower. We are renovating each unit. These apartments are The Garden Villas and will include one Two-Bedroom unit, two Two-Bedroom Units and one Studio apartment. This is scheduled to open in mid November 2020. We are also redoing our back garden and adding a gazebo,” Caine said.
Manhattan Tower is located at 701 Bayshore Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304 USA.
You can reach them by phone at 954-564-1117.
Visit their website at https://www.manhattantowerfl.com/
Manhattan Tower is located at 701 Bayshore Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304 USA.
You can reach them by phone at 954-564-1117.
Visit their website at https://www.manhattantowerfl.com/
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