Naples, Florida, is situated on the Gulf of Mexico and features over 10 miles of public beach. Although the city is only 12 square miles in area, a variety of hotels are available. Hotels in the area offer guests access to beaches, golf, swimming pools, tennis and a range of shopping and dining.
The LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort is located on Gulfshore Drive and sits directly on the beachfront of the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel offers fine dining at Baleen restaurant where guests can eat while overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Guests can relax in the hotel's SpaTerre health spa or swim in the outdoor pool. 141 of the 189 rooms overlook the water. An 18-hole golf course is a 10-minute drive from the hotel, and several restaurants and shops are within walking distance.
Guests of the Inn on Fifth can enjoy the nearby beaches, just a few blocks from the hotel, or swim in the rooftop pool. The hotel features 87 rooms, each of which has a Juliet balcony or terrace. Fifth Avenue is famous for its upscale shopping and dining; numerous restaurants, shops and museums are within walking distance of the hotel. Nearby restaurants include Tommy Bahama and Truluck's Seafood, Steak & Crab House. Shopping is available at Marilyn's Jewelers or Seraphim Boutique. Although the hotel is located on a street with limited parking, guests have access to free, private parking and the hotel's valet service.
Travel & Leisure magazine named the Ritz-Carlton among its top 25 hotels in the United States in 2010. All 450 rooms feature a view of the water, and many have private balconies. Guests can visit the spa or relax in one of the two outdoor pools. The hotel also has a swimming pool reserved exclusively for children. Golfers staying at the Ritz-Carlton can play at the exclusive Tiburon Golf Club, home of Greg Norman's Shark Shootout PGA tournament. Fleming's Steakhouse and Daruma Japanese Grill are two award-winning restaurants within walking distance. The nearby Waterside Shops outdoor mall features Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. The Philharmonic Center for the Arts is less than four miles away and hosts concerts, plays and comedy shows.
The Trianon is a boutique hotel with only 58 rooms, located in the heart of Old Naples. Guests of the hotel are within walking distance of Tin City Waterfront Shops. This attraction sits on an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico and features local cuisine at Pincher's Crab Shack and Naples Winery, and shops such as Bondi Surf and Sport and Captain's Closet. Public beaches are located five minutes from the hotel. The Trianon does not have an on-site restaurant, but a free continental breakfast is served every morning.
