Thursday, November 1, 2018

Casa Marina Resort, Key West, Fla..

Casa Marina Resort, Key West, Fla.. Founded in 1920, this historical hotel was intended by railroad tycoon Henry Flagler as a tropical destination for well-to-do passengers of his Overseas Railroad. Produced by famed architects Thomas Hastings and John M. Carrera (who designed the Metropolitan Opera House and Public Library at New York), the hotel's classic Spanish revival exterior and verdant grounds have made it endorsement to the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel has hosted presidents and celebrities, such as Cary Grant, Gregory Peck and Rita Hayworth, and has served as officers' quarters for the U.S. Navy during World War II, then in the home base for the Army's Sixth Missile Battalion during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Image courtesy of Oyster.com



Viceroy Miami, Miami, Fla.. Produced by tastemaker Kelly Wearstler, the resort's suites are definitely cosmopolitan, mixing her signature Hollywood regency style with a watery color palette along with a touch of Asian influence. Picture courtesy of Viceroy Miami



Viceroy Santa Monica, Santa Monica Calif.. Definitely a spot to see and be seen, the hotel's pool area is as renowned for celebrity sightings as it is because of its timeless Old Hollywood look. Designer Kelly Wearstler oversaw every detail, filling the outdoor area with comfortable chaise longues for sun seekers and lavish sheltered pavilions for guests desiring a little bit of solitude. Image courtesy of Viceroy Santa Monica



Four Seasons Maui, Maui, Hawaii Sitting oceanfront on calm Wailea beach, this impeccably landscaped 15-acre hotel has become a favourite getaway for celebs and well-to-do families alike. The property's three saltwater pools, illuminated fountains and cascading water features are just some of the hotel's many attractions. The house also houses an extensive contemporary Hawaiian art collection and an outpost of celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck's Spago restaurant. Picture courtesy of Oyster.com



Viceroy Santa Monica, Santa Monica Calif.. Epitomizing Southern California's indoor/outdoor way of life, the patio dining area at the hotel's award-winning restaurant, Whist, boasts upholstered wingback dining seats and a feature wall covered in classic English transferware. Picture courtesy of Viceroy Santa Monica



The Setai, Miami, Fla.. This award winning hotel blends Asian Zen principles with a decidedly modern aesthetic. Lead architect and designer Jean-Michel Gathy made this peaceful outdoor water garden where guests may sit quietly at one with nature or enjoy sophisticated nibbles in sunken dining areas. Picture courtesy of Oyster.com



The Kahala Hotel and Resort, Oahu, Hawaii Constructed in 1964 by hotel magnate Conrad Hilton in Kahala — a secluded and exclusive residential area 10 minutes away from touristy, bustling Waikiki — the property has hosted a who's-who of celebrities, royals and presidents since its launching. In fact, Liz Taylor and Richard Burton spent their honeymoon here shortly after the hotel's opening. The guest rooms have undergone a massive renovation to create one of the largest deluxe rooms in Hawaii, each with his-and-her bathroom closets, walk-in closets plus a traditional-meets-tropical aesthetic. Image courtesy of Oyster.com



Viceroy Miami, Miami, Fla.. Designer Kelly Wearstler fearlessly utilized a color palette of hot orange, slate grey and chartreuse to make a stunning backdrop for restaurant Eos's acclaimed Mediterranean menu of sophisticated health-conscious snacks. Image courtesy of Viceroy Miami



W South Beach, Miami, Fla.. Contrary to South Beach's glitzy art deco hotels, the design aesthetic in the W is thoroughly contemporary. Designer Anna Busta gave the lobby's "living area" an art-gallery-meets-hip-nightclub texture with soaring dark marble walls, profound Italian leather sofas and massive tufted benches. A nearby pub serves signature cocktails, or guests can grab a snack at Mr. Chow's outpost eatery. Image courtesy of Oyster.com



Viceroy Santa Monica, Santa Monica, Calif.. Mirrored panels behind the bed create a decorative architectural component that functions to make the room appear both bigger and brighter. Sand-colored grass fabric on the walls and between the ceiling's coffers adds a warm tone which helps to break up the room's cool white, black and gray color scheme. Picture courtesy of Viceroy Santa Monica



Viceroy Miami, Miami, Fla.. The hotel's baths are a spare-no-expense spa-like encounter with Sferra linens, Neil George toiletries and Kelly Wearstler's glamorous design touches. She joined slick modern fixtures with black, white, white and green marble, wall-to-wall mirrors and Asian-inspired displays. Picture courtesy of Viceroy Miami



Viceroy Miami, Miami, Fla.. Located on the resort's fifteenth floor, this rooftop eatery offers breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and dozens of scantily clad beautiful people sunning themselves around what many consider the best pool in Miami — a 300-foot-long infinity pool that is the largest in the state. Picture courtesy of Viceroy Miami



W South Beach, Miami, Fla.. Large and luxurious, this bath feels spa-like with double sinks, wall-to-wall rock decks, a walk in shower with body jets and crystal clear glass panels that let in lots of light. Image courtesy of Oyster.com



Viceroy Santa Monica, Santa Monica Calif.. Guests of the hotel can enjoy a romantic dinner alfresco at one of their private cabanas located beyond the hotel's restaurant, Whist. Cast-iron horsehead hitching posts stand sentinel while the cabana's black color strategy, massive shield mirror and Chinese Chippendale chairs evoke the glamour of Hollywood regency style. Image courtesy of Viceroy Santa Monica



W South Beach, Miami, Fla.. Really a room with a view, each of the hotel's 312 rooms boasts an amazing balcony. Floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the room with sunlight and allow you to take in the opinion even while lounging inside. W Hotels' famous modern styling is evident from the glossy faux-bois ceramic tile floor, sculptural acrylic space divider and mirrored headboard. Two flat-screen TVs (one in the bedroom, yet another in the living area), 310-thread-count Egyptian linens and a stocked bar area make this suite a cut above the rest. Picture courtesy of Oyster.com



Sheraton Delfina, Santa Monica, Calif.. Only minutes from the Getty where art lovers can lose themselves in the museum's world-renowned set, the hotel's soaring lobby comes with a display uniquely its own: vintage shell lithographs hung gallery style to make an attention-grabbing grouping. Picture courtesy of Sheraton Delfina



W South Beach, Miami, Fla.. For a fee, guests can enjoy a private poolside cabana complete with a mini-fridge plus also a deep, cushy sectional. And because pets are welcome at all W hotels, your very best friend can curl up on the sofa with you while you enjoy one of the hotel's signature cocktails or just love the scenery. Picture courtesy of Oyster.com



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