Grande Reveal: Naples Grande Beach Resort Completes Transformation, Unveils New Contemporary Floridian Experience

NAPLES, Fla., Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwood Hospitality ("Northwood") officially celebrated the completion of the independently branded Naples Grande Beach Resort & Naples Grande Golf Course. The hotel embarked on its $18 million dollar renovation in August 2014 that included a redesign of all 424 tower guestrooms and suites, three new restaurants, beach and pool areas and common spaces. Local residents and guests will be awed by the coastal contemporary makeover on the interior, and inspired by the chic, fun amenities and services in the upgraded beach and pool areas.

"Naples Grande Beach Resort has the unique characteristics and offerings that the modern traveler to Naples, FL is seeking," says David McCaslin, President of Northwood Hospitality. "Most noticeably, we distinguish ourselves from the standardized approach of international brands by staying true to the local region. In addition to the complete new design and look of the rooms, the property enhancements include furnishing each guest room balcony to enhance the outdoor Florida experience our guests seek. Plus we customized each of the three pools to bring a variety of aquatic offerings that exist alongside our renowned beach sunsets. We have created a new independent brand that is both genuine to the essence of luxury and dedicated to warm hospitality and the level of service that has become accustomed to the Northwood Portfolio," stated McCaslin.

One of the resorts most distinctive attributes is the aquatics experience. There are three heated outdoor pools: the adults-only Palm Terrace pool now with private cabanas and butler service; the Mangrove Pool for families its waterslide twisting 100 feet around a rock tower through landscaped waterfalls. And guests looking for a more secluded pool for some laps or water aerobics will find at match at the Hibiscus Hideaway pool, neatly tucked between the Garden Villa courtyards.

The gorgeous three-mile stretch of beach on the Gulf of Mexico is accessed through a protected mangrove estuary intertwined with a system of bridges and elevated walking path. New beach cabanas, luxury chaise lounges, and daybed services are available along with paddle boards and kayaks.

Naples Grande Beach Resort features three new restaurants. The Catch of the Pelican, completely redesigned and renamed with a relaxed, sandal-style vibe celebrates the vibrant flavors of the Gulf Coast with fresh, local seafood and shellfish and choice cuts of meats and vegetables from local organic farms. Salads are complemented with the fresh flavors from the restaurants new herb garden. Rhode's End is the beach bar and grill serving lunch and dinner Mediterranean style. The Gulf Coast Oasis surf-shack themed pool bar is the perfect spot for lunch, appetizers or a cocktail treat with a Baja-inspired menu.

Experience the resort with a special Best of Naples Grande Offer. Follow Naples Grande Beach Resort on Facebook and Twitter. For reservations or more information please visit www.naplesgrande.com or 855-923-7376.

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