

What was most memorable-or heartbreaking-about your stay? Even if you generally prefer to just hang poolside, you’ll want to dive in-if only to catch a tune via the underground sound system.

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In a city full of very cool hotel pools, Nautilus has one of the coolest: a nearly 2,000-square-foot heated, saltwater pool that overlooks the beach. Stop by the concierge desk or give them a call, and you’ll get what you need in seconds.Īnything stand out about other services and features? staffers-especially the nighttime concierge-are up to the challenge of dealing with any late-night requests quickly and efficiently. Nautilus guests love the nightlife, which is probably why the hotel makes sure that the p.m. Served on Zak the Baker sourdough, the perfectly ripened avocado, soft-poached eggs, pepitas, crispy capers, and radish made for a delicious-and somewhat healthful-meal. Given the hotel’s very hip tendencies, it should hardly be surprising that avocado toast ($15) is one of the most popular items on the in-room breakfast menu. What’s the word on that?įree Wi-Fi comes standard with every room, and the signal is strong enough to handle basic web surfing and email. Maison Margiela products are a nice touch, as are the super fluffy towels. But it’s well appointed-more of that gorgeous, grey-flecked white marble and walk-in glass shower. Given the size of the room, the bathroom is actually pretty small in comparison.

Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down. (Resist the urge to pop that $45 half-bottle of wine-there are wine shops all around you if you just walk outside.) To call the mini-bar seems a bit of a slight, as it’s gigantic and filled with pretty much any kind of liquor, wine, fancy water, or gourmet snack you can imagine. The hotel room’s vintage touches-like the upholstered headboard and steamer trunk mini-bar-gave the space a much more homey feel, as you can imagine choosing some of these pieces for your own home. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. The bed’s grey upholstered headboard with nailhead trim was glamorous, and the bed itself did not disappoint down pillows and bedding with custom Sferra 400-thread count sheets lulled me right to sleep. We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. White marble floors are another classy touch. Serious jet-setters will love the travel-themed décor, like the vintage steamer trunk-styled mini-bar. Though there were only two of us, a family or larger group crashing together would particularly appreciate that come bedtime, as the seating area comes with a sofa bed, making it almost like a second bedroom. At 425 square feet, the room was a nice size, but the simple addition of a couple of sheer curtains helped to really separate the “bedroom” from the seating area. We booked the King Junior Suite for this very reason. Whether you’re traveling with a significant other or a small group of friends, a little privacy is never a bad thing. If Marilyn Monroe had had a Miami beach house, it probably would have looked a lot like this. While the hotel’s many stunning neo-Baroque features were preserved during its revamp, they've been carefully integrated to complement a hip and sexy style. Everything old is new again at Nautilus, an expansive beachfront hotel that was originally designed in the 1950s by Morris Lapidus, the famed “Miami Modern” architect behind the Fontainebleau.
