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Florida has some beautiful hotels. One might even say Florida has some iconic hotels. Now, the experts at Esquire have named one Florida hotel one of the most iconic in the world. It's pretty cool that this hotel is singled out for its exquisite experience compared to hotels not just across the country but around the world. So, whether or not you live in Florida, the next time you're in the area, you might want to give this hotel a try.
Florida Hotel Named One of the Most Iconic in the World
The experts at Esquire magazine have put together a tally with 14 of the most iconic hotels in the world. They call these their favorite hotels of all time and part of Esquire's Hotel Hall of Fame. As for the criteria for making this prestigious list, Esquire says hotels have to be open for at least five years to be considered. Also, that hotel has to be "a constant in its community—defining or shaping the very region in which it stands." So, you can't just be a boring chain hotel. These hotels really have to be among the most local and charming in the area. They add that some hotels have "become synonymous with its city, and sometimes it's the sole reason for many to visit a particular place at all."
Before we get to the Florida hotel, let's look at a few other hotels in the U.S. that made the cut. If you feel like taking a trip to Italy, the Grand Hotel Tremezzo Lake Como is apparently one of the hottest hotels around. If you love red roses, this is the place for you, as the hotel is filled with them. I think that sounds so romantic, especially for lovebirds. Another great pick overseas is the Ballyfin Demesne Country Laois in Ireland. This hotel is an "1820s Greek revival mansion" that's not to be missed. Also, in Las Vegas, they recommend the famed Cosmopolitan Las Vegas.
So, which Florida hotel has been named one of the most iconic in the world by Esquire magazine? It's the popular Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club Surfside. Esquire raves that this place is like something you would experience on the Riviera without having to make that trip. The "grandeur gets bigger once you climb the coral steps and are hit with a beamed lobby and a tower where Hemingway rested his head," Esquire notes. The next time I'm in the area, I'm going to have to stay for at least one night at this famous spot.
