Iconic Florida Luxury Resort Reopens to Debut Stunning Transformation

The latest chapter of The Ritz-Carlton, Naples’ storied history has arrived. The legendary beachfront resort has unveiled a dramatic transformation including the addition of the new Vanderbilt Tower. The Hardy Group in collaboration with PCL Construction, delivered commitment, quality, and leadership by working effortlessly on the project. The scope of Hardy’s project management also included the unanticipated logistics of a major hurricane impacting the project, overcoming obstacles and helping guide the project to completion.

The newly built tower features an expansive 4,000 square-foot Club Lounge and more than 70 club-level guestrooms, along with a new resort lobby, and three new dining experiences. The transformed resort also presents new outdoor spaces including new pools, bungalows, and cabanas along with extensive redesigns to all 474 guest rooms and suites. Architect Cooper Carry and Parker Torres Design collaborated to create interiors that honor the resort’s heritage and traditions. Paying homage to the classic elements of the Gulf Coast with a nod to the destination’s history, new accents create a timeless luxury experience for guests.

The Club Lounge features floor to ceiling windows, pouring natural light into the sun-drenched space. Elements of the sea are seamlessly incorporated into the design, from the flow of the tides represented in the carpeting, to vintage postcards depicting Naples over the decades donning the walls. The new Lobby Bar pays homage to decades of celebrations with a signature champagne menu. The sophisticated space features elegantly modern lounge seating and a striking sculptural light installation with crystal pendants rotating high above the marble-topped bar, capturing attention and admiration as soon as guests walk through the doors.

Sofra is a vegetable-forward restaurant inspired by the shareable, flavorful plates of the Eastern Mediterranean. Located on the ground floor of the Vanderbilt Tower, just steps away from the pool, this open-air concept is inspired by the fishing industry with lighting pendants resembling nets and dishes highlighting local seafood with a Mediterranean flair. Moka has also debuted a wide offering of coffees made from hand-picked beans selected in partnership with a third-generation roasting family. A fourth new restaurant concept, set to be announced later this year, will bring a unique culinary experience to further complement the resort’s beloved restaurants, including Dusk, Gumbo Limbo, and The Grill.

The revitalized outdoor experience joins the already completed The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Spa, which made its debut in January 2022. The 51,000 square-foot luxury spa provides a sense of place, with light coastal hues reflective of the seaside destination throughout.

The reimagined resort is now open and welcoming guests and visitors.