Ritz-Carlton, Naples
2006-10-24 16:52:04
280 Vanderbilt Beach RoadNaples, Florida
Score: 85.28
The flagship Ritz-Carlton resort, a Mediterranean-inspired complex on a 3-mile beach; facilities at its sister property, the Golf Resort (see below), are available via shuttle.
Competitive Edge: An updated classic beach resort with superb service and access to some of the state'
Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort
2006-10-24 16:52:04
2600 Tiburón DriveNaples, Florida
Score: 80.80
Inland property with a British colonial feel, on 2 Greg Norman-designed courses. More relaxed and sporty than the beachfront Ritz.
Competitive Edge: Superlative golf, plus access to the beach and spa at its sister property 3 miles away...
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Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes
2006-10-24 16:52:04
4012 Central Florida ParkwayOrlando, Florida
Score: 82.43
14-story hotel on a 500-acre complex with a Greg Norman-designed golf course and tropical grounds.
Competitive Edge: Orlando's most exclusive and luxurious property, just 15 minutes from the parks...
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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
2006-10-24 16:52:04
4401 Grand Floridian WayOrlando, Florida
Score: 81.85
Victorian-style hotel with vaulted atrium lobby, on the monorail loop.
Competitive Edge: The most elegant and adult-oriented hotel within Walt Disney World...
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Westin Grand Bohemian
2006-10-24 16:52:04
325 S Orange AvenueOrlando, Florida
Score: 81.89
Czech-themed downtown hotel decorated with gold-leaf marble columns and artwork ranging from Egon Schiele to Dale Chihuly.
Competitive Edge: A refreshingly urban feel and atmosphere for Orlando...
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The Breakers
2006-10-24 16:52:04
1 S County RoadPalm Beach, Florida
Score: 83.27
Oceanfront palazzo modeled after Rome's Villa Medici, on 140 acres, 5 minutes from Worth Avenue.
Competitive Edge: The grande dame of Palm Beach resorts has loosened up, but its aristocratic pedigree still shows...
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Four Seasons Resort, Palm Beach
2006-10-24 16:52:04
2800 South Ocean BoulevardPalm Beach, Florida
Score: 83.46
Contemporary low-rise with a tailored South Florida look, right on the ocean.
Competitive Edge: The most peaceful of Palm Beach's conveniently located resorts...
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Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
2006-10-24 16:52:04
100 South Ocean BoulevardPalm Beach, Florida
Score: 81.81
Mediterranean villa-style, oceanfront resort in the tony enclave of Manalapan; just completed a $15 million room upgrade.
Competitive Edge: Exceptional service (2:1 staff-to-guest ratio), combined with the most up-to-date rooms in the area...
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Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
2006-10-24 16:52:04
200 Ponte Vedra BoulevardPonte Vedra, Florida
Score: 84.55
Sprawling 300-acre resort with 2 golf courses on the Atlantic coastline. A new spa will open in the fall.
Competitive Edge: An expansive yet intimate-feeling family-friendly resort...
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Lodge & Club at Ponte Vedra Beach
2006-10-24 16:52:04
200 Ponte Vedra BoulevardPonte Vedra, Florida
Score: 82.41
Hotel and private club on 10 acres of a north Florida barrier island, with a private beach and access to its sister property's facilities (see below).
Competitive Edge: An intimate, clubby atmosphere, with all the amenities of a full-scale resort...
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Casa Ybel Resort
2006-10-24 16:52:04
2255 West Gulf DriveSanibel Island, Florida
Score: 80.66
Secluded retreat on the Gulf of Mexico; an extensive room renovation has just been completed.
Competitive Edge: Relaxed, old-fashioned charm and family-friendly activities on a protected island...
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Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
2006-10-24 16:52:04
1111 Ritz-Carlton DriveSarasota, Florida
Score: 84.26
Family-friendly golf and beach resort at a downtown marina on Sarasota Bay.
Competitive Edge: Free shuttles to the new Tom Fazio-designed golf course and Lido Key beach club...
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Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
2006-10-24 16:52:04
3434 Peachtree Road NEAtlanta, Georgia
Score: 81.87
22-story uptown hotel, across from Lenox Square.
Competitive Edge: Set in the city's most fashionable neighborhood, steps from great shopping and Buckhead businesses...
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Four Seasons, Atlanta
2006-10-24 16:52:04
75 14th StreetAtlanta, Georgia
Score: 81.57
Contemporary tower in midtown, across from the Woodruff Arts Center and near Piedmont Park.
Competitive Edge: The best location for art lovers and those doing business downtown...
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Jekyll Island Club Hotel
2006-10-24 16:52:04
371 Riverview DriveJekyll Island, Georgia
Score: 82.83
5 stately Gilded Age buildings in the landmarked section of a protected island state park.
Competitive Edge: One of America's most historic (and beloved) seaside resorts...
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The Cloister
2006-10-24 16:52:04
100 First StreetSea Island, Georgia
Score: 82.98
Traditional, family-friendly resort- composed of a main building (reopening in March) and oceanfront houses, on a private barrier island.
Competitive Edge: A refreshed classic following a $350 million expansion, with a redone Addison Mizner-designed inn, and new tennis courts and a
Lodge at Sea Island
2006-10-24 16:52:04
100 Retreat AvenueSea Island , Georgia
Score: 82.38
Gabled mansion surrounded by a golf course, on St. Simons island, 10 minutes by boat from its sister property, the Cloister.
Competitive Edge: The upscale intimacy of a private retreat, with access to the Cloister's resort facilities...
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Four Seasons Resort, Hualalai
2006-10-24 16:52:04
100 Ka`upulehu DriveBig Island, Hawaii
Score: 90.53
Four clusters of low-rise, crescent-shaped buildings carved into lava fields, steps from the rocky Kona coast.
Competitive Edge: The only hotel on the Big Island where every guest room has an ocean view...
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Fairmont Orchid
2006-10-24 16:52:04
1 N Kaniku DriveBig Island, Hawaii
Score: 81.64
Pair of 6-floor oceanfront towers decorated with local touches on 32 landscaped acres.
Competitive Edge: The fantastic outdoor Spa Without Walls, plus the island's only concierge floor for those who want extra pampering...
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
2006-10-24 16:52:04
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DriveBig Island, Hawaii
Score: 86.38
Open-air hideaway, built in the 1960's by Laurance S. Rockefeller.
Competitive Edge: The island's most authentic old-Hawaii ambience...
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Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
2006-10-24 16:52:04
68-1400 Mauna Lani DriveBig Island, Hawaii
Score: 84.99
Low-rise hotel and high-style bungalows between 2 beaches on the Kohala coast.
Competitive Edge: A high glamour quotient throughout, especially in the 40,000-square- foot spa...
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Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
2006-10-24 16:52:04
62-100 Kauna'oa DriveBig Island, Hawaii
Score: 82.94
Series of contemporary low-rises on a terraced bluff overlooking Hapuna Beach.
Competitive Edge: Set above one of the island's best beaches...
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Princeville Resort
2006-10-24 16:52:05
5520 Kahaku RoadKauai, Hawaii
Score: 81.46
3 multiterraced buildings (with great views) that stretch down Puu Paoa Ridge to a stunning north-shore beach.
Competitive Edge: Kauai's premier golf course, the Prince, designed by Robert Trent Jones II...
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Kauai Marriott Resort
2006-10-24 16:52:05
Kalapaki Beach, 3610 Rice StreetKauai, Hawaii
Score: 81.55
Contemporary resort, surrounded by mountains on Kalapaki Bay.
Competitive Edge: A convenient beachfront location near Lihue Airport?the perfect starting point for a Hawaiian vacation...
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Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
2006-10-24 16:52:05
1571 Poipu RoadKauai, Hawaii
Score: 84.38
Plantation-style resort (formerly the Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort & Spa) with a vintage Hawaiian feel set above Shipwreck Beach (best for surfers, not swimmers).
Competitive Edge: The island's best spa (soon to be 45,000 square feet) with more than 25 treatment rooms...
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Lodge at Koele
2006-10-24 16:52:05
One Keomoku HighwayLanai, Hawaii
Score: 88.96
Intimate 2-story lodge in a tranquil upcountry location 8 miles above the ocean. Recently acquired by the Four Seasons, the hotel will be closed from January through June for extensive renovations...
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Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay
2006-10-24 16:52:05
One Manele Bay RoadLanai, Hawaii Location approximated
Score: 84.78
Mediterranean-style resort (formerly the Manele Bay Hotel) with themed gardens, overlooking Hulopoe Bay.
Competitive Edge: It's the only beachfront hotel on this quiet island...
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Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
2006-10-24 16:52:05
3900 Wailea Alanui DriveMaui, Hawaii
Score: 89.05
8-story, U-shaped resort with reflecting pools, fountains, and gardens, on a bluff overlooking one of Maui's best beaches.
Competitive Edge: Lots of included perks?parking, poolside cabanas, fitness classes, tennis?on an island where most resorts charge...
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Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa
2006-10-24 16:52:05
3850 Wailea AlanuiMaui, Hawaii
Score: 81.67
Family-friendly property with a multimillion-dollar art collection, on 40 acres fronting Wailea Beach.
Competitive Edge: A supersized resort with the biggest spa in the state (50,000 square feet) and its own 9-pool waterpark...
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Fairmont Kea Lani
2006-10-24 16:52:05
4100 Wailea DriveMaui, Hawaii
Score: 84.21
White 7-story landmark hotel on 22 acres fronting the secluded Polo Beach.
Competitive Edge: The island's only all-suite (and villa) hotel, which means extra-large rooms...
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Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
2006-10-24 16:52:05
One Ritz-Carlton DriveMaui, Hawaii
Score: 81.87
Terraced plantation-style building surrounded by 3 golf courses and a pineapple plantation, a short walk from the beach.
Competitive Edge: A more secluded and serene feel than most island properties...
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Hotel Hana-Maui
2006-10-24 16:52:05
5031 Hana HighwayMaui, Hawaii Location approximated
Score: 84.60
Small, peaceful plantation-style resort and cottages surrounded by nature with not another hotel in sight, 3 miles from Hamoa Beach on the island's eastern coast.
Competitive Edge: Pure escapism: the resort prides itself on its lack of televisions, radios, or even cloc
Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort
2006-10-24 16:52:05
3550 Wailea Alanui DriveMaui, Hawaii
Score: 81.86
7-story contemporary resort on 15 palm-fringed acres along Mokapu Beach.
Competitive Edge: The smallest, most intimate hotel on the Wailea strip...
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Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
2006-10-24 16:52:05
200 Nohea Kai DriveMaui, Hawaii
Score: 82.74
Massive resort of 3 connected towers on 40 acres along the white sands of Kaanapali Beach.
Competitive Edge: Activities a-go-go: catamaran cruises, luaus, golf, tennis?and even a Macy's for shoppers...
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Kahala Mandarin Oriental
2006-10-24 16:52:05
5000 Kahala AvenueOahu, Hawaii
Score: 85.18
12-story resort with plantation-style rooms, set on a quiet beach.
Competitive Edge: Peace and proximity: just 10 to 15 minutes from all of Honolulu's main attractions, yet it has the feel of being away from it all...
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Halekulani
2006-10-24 16:52:05
2199 Kalia Rd.Oahu, Hawaii
Score: 90.02
5 interlocking buildings with unfettered views of Diamond Head on the western side of Waikiki Beach.
Competitive Edge: The most luxurious hotel in Waikiki combines style, seclusion, and a central location...
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JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa
2006-10-24 16:52:05
92-1001 Olani StreetOahu, Hawaii
Score: 81.08
17-story complex with a 35,000-square-foot spa on 15 waterfront acres at the southwest corner of the island.
Competitive Edge: A real tropical getaway: it's the island's only T+L 500-listed property located miles away from the tourist district...
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Coeur d'Alene Resort
2006-10-24 16:52:05
115 S 2nd StreetCoeur D'Alene, Idaho
Score: 81.85
Imposing lakeside golf resort in the heart of town. Room renovations and a 15,000-square-foot spa will be complete this spring.
Competitive Edge: Outstanding golf meets great water sports...
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Park Hyatt, Chicago
2006-10-24 16:52:05
800 North Michigan AvenueChicago, Illinois
Score: 81.40
Stylish hotel with a significant art collection housed in the first 18 floors of a soaring limestone tower, steps from the Magnificent Mile.
Competitive Edge: Urban chic (Eames chairs in guest rooms) on a scale more intimate than the city's other top hotels...
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Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago
2006-10-24 16:52:05
120 East Delaware PlaceChicago , Illinois
Score: 85.86
Floors 30-46 of a Michigan Avenue tower, above a high-end mall.
Competitive Edge: The tallest hotel in Chicago; dramatic city views are guaranteed from every room...
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Ritz-Carlton (A Four Seasons Hotel)
2006-10-24 16:52:05
160 E Pearson StreetChicago, Illinois
Score: 87.39
Opulent, light-filled hotel occupying 21 floors of a high-rise next to the historic water tower. Managed by Four Seasons at press time, but expected to change in early 2006.
Competitive Edge: Traditional style and exceptional service...
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Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
2006-10-24 16:52:05
20 East Chestnut StreetChicago, Illinois
Score: 82.85
Contemporary prism-shaped, 32-story glass tower, 1 block west of the Magnificent Mile.
Competitive Edge: A distinctive architectural landmark with vibrantly hued interiors to match...
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Peninsula Chicago
2006-10-24 16:52:05
108 East Superior StreetChicago, Illinois
Score: 87.84
Sleek 20-story tower with stylish interiors, close to Michigan Avenue shopping.
Competitive Edge: A local favorite, with 2 of the city's hottest restaurants: Avenues and the newly renovated Shanghai Terrace...
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Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
2006-10-24 16:52:05
921 Canal StreetNew Orleans, Louisiana
Score: 81.31
Ornate former department store with a 3rd-floor courtyard, at the edge of the French Quarter. Closed due to significant damage from Hurricane Katrina last August. At press time, Ritz-Carlton was planning to reopen the hotel in 2006, retaining its former style and character...
Ritz-Carlton, Maison Orleans
2006-10-24 16:52:05
904 Rue IbervilleNew Orleans, Louisiana
Score: 82.33
Hotel within a hotel (separate entrance and elevators) on 6 floors of the Ritz-Carlton at the edge of the French Quarter. Closed due to damage from Hurricane Katrina. Ritz-Carlton has plans to reopen the hotel in its former style in 2006...
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Windsor Court
2006-10-24 16:52:05
300 Gravier StreetNew Orleans, Louisiana
Score: 87.97
23-story building in the business district, close to the French Quarter. Emerged mostly unscathed from Hurricane Katrina.
Competitive Edge: An Anglophile's dream come true, filled with paintings of horses, jockeys, and gray-wigged gentlemen...
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White Barn Inn
2006-10-24 16:52:05
37 Beach AvenueKennebunkport , Maine
Score: 83.03
1860's clapboard inn and outlying cottages along the Kennebunkport River, a 5-minute stroll from the village.
Competitive Edge: Chef Jonathan Cartwright's inventive New England cuisine served in a gorgeous repurposed barn...
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Ritz-Carlton, Boston
2006-10-24 16:52:05
15 Arlington StreetBoston, Massachusetts
Score: 83.48
Landmark 1927 Beaux-Arts building (the flagship Ritz) on the corner of Newbury Street, across from the Public Garden.
Competitive Edge: Boston's most old-world hotel (the choice of visiting royalty)...
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XV Beacon Hotel
2006-10-24 16:52:05
15 Beacon StreetBoston, Massachusetts
Score: 87.63
Beaux-Arts building with comfortable, modern interiors on a quiet Beacon Hill street.
Competitive Edge: One of the most stylish hotels in the city, combined with a peaceful location...
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Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common
2006-10-24 16:52:05
10 Avery St.Boston, Massachusetts
Score: 82.81
Contemporary tower (more modern than its sister property across the Common and Public Garden), in the theater district.
Competitive Edge: The standard rooms, averaging 425 square feet, are some of the city's biggest...
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