When I travel, I can turn into a spoiled little brat. If the tub isn't deep enough to soak submerged, or the towels aren't soft and thick enough to curl up with, I may start to pout. I grew up with four older brothers and we all shared one full bathroom, so long soaks in the tub were not encouraged. When we lived in England, our ancient house only had a tub (which I loved...my husband, not so much) but in our apartment in Hong Kong, the precious bathroom real estate went to a shower. Now, as when I travel, I quietly request a room with a tub and assess not only the cleanliness of the bathroom (must be undeniably spotless) but also the lighting, privacy level, quality of the linens, and scent of the products. I think you'll agree, when the stars align, there's nothing more indulgent than a long hot soak.
We found two outstanding hotel bathrooms here in Naples, should you be thinking about a staycation. If you ask me, you deserve it.
The Inn on Fifth
The hotel in downtown Naples completed a $5 million renovation in 2019, elevating the guest experience at its landmark buildings. The renovations included refinements to the hotel’s enchanting rooftop pool courtyard and introduced a new level of sophistication to all 119 guest rooms, with special touches such as porcelain tile flooring, custom quartzite bathroom vanities, contemporary lighting and more. Guest bathrooms in the main building were completely redone and now feature shower curbs, benches and vanity tops of all-natural Brazilian mercury quartzite; contemporary lighting; locally designed custom vanities; and floor-to-ceiling porcelain. All guests enjoy an impressive list of standard amenities, including luxurious bathrobes of French terry knit in a satin shell and designer toiletries. Guests can enjoy an easy stroll or take complimentary transportation to the white sand beaches of the emerald Gulf, just a few short blocks from the property. InnonFifth.com.
LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort
The Premium Beachfront bathrooms at LaPlaya are often the stars of the room. The bathroom has a whirlpool bathtub with a privacy window that can be opened to provide direct views of the gulf from the shower. LaPlaya's terry towels and robes are made by TY Group and are white emerald 100% cotton. The rooms and suites have all undergone recent renovations, with wrought-iron furnishings, luxurious fabrics, and unique works of art — not to mention breathtaking water views. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples. LaPlayaResort.com