"A refreshing alternative to the sometimes-frenetic atmosphere of South Beach and Brickell, staying at this nautical-inspired hotel operated by the famed Cipriani hospitality clan is like walking on to the posh blue-and-white accented confines of an Italian ocean liner. The boutique hotel’s facade is made up of porthole windows and sail-like tarps separate each balcony, a nod to Coconut Grove’s sailboat culture and the town’s marina nearby. The intimate lobby is outfitted with nautical, vintage-inspired details from the plush velvet seating to a lacquered wood desk like you'd find on a sailboat. A midcentury modern-style rounded bar that leads out to a tranquil courtyard and there’s a charming coffee shop on the ground floor. A rooftop pool deck overlooking Biscayne Bay offers loungers and cabanas for sunbathing while the in-house Bellini restaurant offers coastal Italian fare. Those looking for a bit of pampering can book face and body treatment appointments in the “wellness suite” of the in-house BeAtala operator." - Sara Liss, Jennifer M. Wood
