The Ray Hotel

The place

Sleek architecture just off the Delray Beach coastline, with greenery weaving through the building. Virserius Studio shaped the 141 rooms and suites in a modern tropical key — bespoke furnishings, floral patterns, Bilbao linens, Byredo in the bath, Waterworks fixtures.

The rooftop is the heart of it. A 22,000-square-foot deck, a sparkling pool, lounging spaces for doing nothing at all. Rosewater is up there too, for comforting bites and refreshing drinks.

For dinner proper, Campi turns old Italian favorites with an upscale hand. A large fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment rounds things out.