5111 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, Florida, United States | (251) 219-4428
Free shuttle to beach, with loungers, towels, and water
Adjacent steakhouse restaurant gets high marks
Spacious fitness center
Table tennis and basketball court available
Business center with Internet terminals and printer/copier/fax machine
18,000 square feet of dedicated events space
Free Wi-Fi, parking, and bikes to borrow
Far from the beach
Noisy air-conditioning
Wi-Fi may not always be reliable
The grounds of Hilton Naples hotel conjure those of an ‘80s-inflected Spanish villa -- grandiose, with a few dated touches. Guests comment that the beds in the 199 rooms are comfortable and the amenities, which include a large fitness center and fairly pricey steakhouse, generally outweigh the inconvenience of the property’s distance from the beach. There’s also free shuttle service to the beach with free towels, lounge chairs, and water. The hotel is situated a short walk from a luxury pedestrian shopping mall as well.
Scene
Grand villa-like grounds and lobby; hotel popular with business people and families
Inlaid marble floors, a large chandelier, and wrought-iron decorative gates set against the wall all conjure the festive splendor of Florida in the ‘80s. Potted indoor palms add to a villa-like atmosphere comprised of neutral hues and earth tones. The overall effect is elegant. The tiny pool is set among palm trees in gardens surrounded by a four-story pink stucco building, which houses the Hilton’s guest rooms. Business clients and families alike are frequent visitors here.
Location
Five-minute walk to a luxury mall; 15-minute walk or free shuttle to the beach
Free
shuttle service is offered to the beach. Otherwise the walk requires strolling
along the Tamiami Trail, a highway-like road that passes right next to the
hotel. The property is also a five-minute walk from the upscale
outdoor pedestrian mall Waterside Shops, which houses designer stores like
Gucci and Salvatore Ferragamo alongside the Gap, Starbucks, and a few
restaurants. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Naples Municipal Airport,
while getting to Southwest Florida International Airport is a 40-minute drive
north.
Rooms
Fairly standard chain hotel rooms with comfortable beds
The rooms here have little in the way of innovative decor. Nonetheless, apart from the occasional air-conditioning breakdown, guests report generally comfortable rooms, all of which include flat-screen TVs, hairdryers, coffee stations, and Crabtree & Evelyn bath products. Larger rooms have sofa beds, bathrobes, minibars, and microwaves.
Features
Beach area (off-site) with free towels and chairs, a small pool, and a fitness center
The fairly large fitness center features wood floors and plenty of
towels in addition to treadmills, nautilus machines, and free weights. Table tennis and basketball are available as well, as are free bikes that guests can borrow. The business center features an Internet terminal and printing services. A
small pool to one side of the property has a mini-waterfall and tiny adjacent
hot tub. The on-site steakhouse Shula's generally receives praise from visitors, though
many have noted the restaurant's high prices. For travelers with an itinerary beyond relaxing, the Hilton has 18,000 square feet of dedicated space for special events and functions.