The Escalante

Built on a historic property a short walk from both of downtown Naples' main shopping and entertainment hubs â€" Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South â€" 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 a French flair. The spa and beach fitness classes inject a wellness element.