The Escalante

Built on a historic property a short walk from both downtown Naples' main shopping and entertainment hubs, Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South, as well as the beach, this luxury boutique hotel maintains 10 intimate rooms. They surround a pool, Jacuzzi and fountain framed with lush, flowery, sweet-smelling vegetation. Subtitled "A Naples Hideaway," The Escalante is certainly that. The rooms and suites (one to two bedrooms) have private patios facing the pool or courtyard and mahogany plantation-style furniture with armoires and king-size beds dressed with European style linens. Veranda E restaurant serves contemporary, Asian style cuisine with French flair. The spa and beach fitness classes inject a wellness element.