The Ritz-Carlton, Naples  

On Naples’ sun-soaked Gulf Coast in North Naples, a luxury beach resort sits steps from Vanderbilt Beach and Pelican Bay and about 4 km from the city center. Popular nearby spots include Vanderbilt Beach and Pelican Bay Community Park—ideal for beach days and sunset walks.

Expect roughly 450 air-conditioned rooms and suites with pillowtop beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibars and iPod docking/LCD entertainment in many rooms. Some suites offer expansive ocean views and there's an exclusive Vanderbilt Tower Club Lounge for elevated service. Rooms aim for refined, coastal-chic comfort without fuss.

A full-service, world-class spa anchors the property alongside two heated outdoor pools and an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, lighted tennis courts and a 24-hour health club. Beach activities and water sports are available on the Gulf, and guests can access a nearby Greg Norman–designed golf resort via shuttle. Kids get an interactive environmental program and a playroom; concierge, babysitting (surcharge), arcade/game room, poolside bar and multiple lounges round out the offerings—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and unwind with sunset drinks.

Conference space, meeting rooms and a business center support events and corporate stays. High-speed internet access is available across the property and express check-in/check-out helps streamline arrivals.

Choose from five to six on-site restaurants, a coffee shop/café, three bars and 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are served daily, and the lobby bar features a curated champagne and wine list—perfect for toasting Gulf Coast sunsets after a seafood-forward meal or creative chef menus.