Inn on 5th in Naples, FL Delivers Old World Elegance
Posted July 22, 2009 , trackback
The Elegant Lobby at The Inn on 5th in Naples Florida
Naples, Florida is one of those old-money type of vacation cities, so it should come as no surprise that when it came time to open a hotel smack in the middle of the chic 5th Ave. shopping district, it would be housed in a former bank.
What’s nice about the Inn on 5th, is that it has retained a lot of the elegance of the bank both inside and out. The lobby was absolutely gorgeous, with marble floors and chandeliers. I would classify this as more of a boutique hotel, since there were only 87 rooms and suites. My room was a king-bed Jr. suite with a private terrace that overlooked 5th Ave at the front of the building.
The room was rather large and the recently renovated bathroom had a shower with more marble everywhere. I was surprised for all the upgrading that the towels were regular bath size and a bit worn, but housekeeping was quick to respond when I called down for extra (though I didn’t get the extra pillows I’d requested). There was also a small sitting area in the room, with a couch. The room decor was definitely more Florida than the hotel’s common areas.
A Jr. Suite at The Inn on 5th in Naples Florida
The room was equipped with free Wi-Fi that I made use of later when I came back to the room with a bottle of Amarula and sat out on the terrace watching the street light up at dusk. Other nice touches were the in-room plush robes and the iPod docking station/alarm clock.
In the morning, I made use of the pool that sits on the second floor rooftop, which was surrounded by short towers of rooms on two sides. The vibe was Italian/Mediterranean, with a walk-down shallow pool with a small waterfall and a neighboring jacuzzi. I felt like I needed a wide-brimmed hat and a pair of big sunglasses to complete the whole look poolside.
The hotel has several restaurants, of which I tried the Irish pub, McCabe’s. The Guinness-battered Brie appetizer was delish, the burgers were cooked to order and a pint of cold Guinness rounded out the meal. Tasty, if a tad high priced.
Deluxe rooms start at $150/night during the off-season, which in Naples is pretty much the warmer summer months. During the winter months, all the snowbirds come down, so expect rates to start around $209, with holidays more. Self-parking in the back is included, but valet at the front entrance is extra.
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The Inn on Fifth
699 5th Avenue South
Naples, Florida 34102
1-888-403-8778
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