Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Nearing Completion of New Pools & Room Remodeling (United States)
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Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Nearing Completion of New Pools & Room Remodeling (United States)
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Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - United States - Industry economy
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2009-08-19
. . . The Southwest Florida Beachfront Resort Is Also Moving & Greatly Enhancing Its Pool Area
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club in Southwest Florida is nearing completion of two large enhancement projects. The beachfront resort is nearing completion of a multi-million dollar remodeling of all 319 guest rooms and suites, and is moving and greatly enhancing its pool area. Both projects are slated for completion by November 2009, according to Jim Gunderson, general manager of the resort, which is Southwest Florida’s only beachfront resort with an on-site championship golf course, a world-class spa, and an award-winning tennis center.
The resort has completed a dramatic remodeling and renovation of almost all of its guest rooms and suites, with the remaining slated for completion by November 2009. The first phase of this multi-million dollar guest room project, which was completed in January 2008, included new bedding and fabrics, flat-panel televisions, rich new furnishings, and accents in calming tropical shades. This second (and final) phase of this project includes totally-remodeled bathrooms in all guest rooms and suites, new carpet in all guest rooms and guest room corridors, and new sliding glass doors in the guest rooms and suites in the Watkins and Penthouse buildings.
The totally-remodeled bathrooms in the guest rooms and suites are larger, with a sizeable new walk-in glass-enclosed shower with striking sea-blue tile. The newly-remodeled bathrooms now feature new double sinks, spacious new vanities, beautiful new tile floors, new fixtures, and vanity mirrors. In addition, another vanity outside of the bathroom (complete with a sink, a large mirror, a vanity mirror, and towels) has been added so that another person can get ready while the bathroom is in use. This remodeling of the bathrooms kicked off in November 2008, and has been done in phases so as not to adversely affect guests or groups.
“Once the bathroom remodeling project is complete, the resort will have invested more than $15 million on our guest rooms and suites since 2007, and more than $55 million on enhancements to our resort since 2000,” said Gunderson. “We are making these investments to ensure we’re providing a wonderful and memorable experience to all of our groups and guests. With all of these impressive enhancements, it really is like a new resort.”
In addition, the resort is nearing completion of its significantly-improved new pool area. The new, much larger, beachfront pool area will be just north of the existing pool area, and will feature two pools (a free-form pool for families, and a quiet oval-shaped pool for adults), whereas the existing area features just one pool. The area also will feature two new whirlpools, with one located by the family pool, and the other by the adult pool. There also will be eight new cabanas with chic canvas awnings that may be reserved, which will provide views of both the pool and the Gulf. The pool project also includes new restrooms, new locker facilities, and a new pool shop. Picturesque tall palms will encircle this new large pool area, and there will be easy access for guests to walk right onto the beach.
That pool project began in July 2009, and is also slated for completion by November 2009. The existing beachfront pool and pool area will remain open while the new pool area is being constructed.
“Groups, meeting planners, and guests will truly love this new pool area,” said Gunderson. “Not only will it be much larger, with the option of two different pools, and two whirlpools, but it also will provide a much better view of the beach than the existing pool area provides.”
A consistent recipient of many of the meetings industry’s highest honors, the resort features 34,000 square feet of meeting space, and many scenic outdoor venues for meetings and receptions. The 22,000 square feet of meeting space in The Clubhouse provides an impressive view overlooking the resort’s championship golf course. Meeting rooms include the 6,283-square-foot River of Grass Ballroom, which can accommodate 676 for receptions, and the 2,457-square-foot Mangrove Ballroom.
Standard offerings in rooms and suites include a private balcony or patio, with a view of the Gulf, lush grounds, or picturesque golf course. Standard amenities include in-room refrigerator, two telephones with voicemail, modem access, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, in-room safe, in-room coffee, climate control, and security keycards. High-speed wireless Internet access is also available.
Owned and operated by the Watkins family for more than 60 years, the resort features an enviable beachfront location in the heart of scenic Olde Naples. Recreational offerings at the 125-acre resort include: 1,000 feet of pristine white-sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico; an on-site par 72 championship golf course; a world-class Spa; complete Fitness Center; the Mary C. Watkins Tennis Center with six Har-Tru courts; Beach Klub 4 Kids, a recreational program for children ages five to 12; and an Orchid House, home to over 3,000 tropical plants.
In addition, guests can take advantage of four great restaurants, including the beachfront HB’s on the Gulf, and the Seminole Store that serves deli sandwiches, ice cream, gourmet coffees and a variety of freshly baked pizza, pastries and desserts in a café atmosphere. The resort also features three bars, including the popular Sunset Beach Bar, consistently named “Best Place To View A Southwest Florida Sunset” and named “Naples’ Best Beach Bar” by the Travel Channel.
The resort is just blocks from Naples’ renowned shopping districts of fashionable 5th Avenue South and historic 3rd Street South. Venetian Village, Waterside Shops, Bayfront and Tin City are minutes away.
Groups can experience the area by taking tours of the Everglades, Caribbean Gardens, or the Conservancy Nature Center. In addition, boat and fishing trips can be arranged at the hotel. Other leisure time activities can include Naples’ wonderful museums, theatres, and art galleries.
“Combine these new offerings at the resort with the fact that The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club has everything on-site – the beach, golf, tennis, our world-class spa, great meeting space, and beautiful outdoor Gulf-front venues – and it is an ideal site for groups,” added Gunderson.
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