[As published in West Palm Beach Magazine's Summer 2022 edition.]
Dreamy vibes, seafood platters, and flavorful citrus blends surround you at The Ray Hotel—a hop, skip, and a jump away from West Palm Beach.
It’s the simple things like that first bite of the fresh off-the-boat seafood, ice-cold fresh-squeezed juice—one-part tart, another part sweet, the rhythm of live music, and the view of the setting sun between Florida’s iconic palm trees and sandy beaches that let you know. . . summer is here. And this celebration can be enjoyed best at the Ray Hotel in Delray Beach. The beach is just the beginning. But it is from there that The Ray Hotel gets its hues and charm.
This upscale hotel sits tall and elegant in the trendy neighborhood of Pineapple Grove Arts District, just a five-minute walk from famous Atlantic Avenue and the Delray Beach Market, and a 19-minute drive from Mizner Park in Boca Raton. This coastal city is my American beach town stuck in “summertime” year-round.
The Ray Hotel is a four-star Curio Collection by Hilton hotel that offers a luxurious experience that this seaside town has long waited for. The hotel opened its doors last September to rave reviews. From deluxe accommodations to an elegant dinner at the Ember Grill Restaurant, serving the finest of American cuisine with its reimagined classics thoughtfully paired with craft cocktails, to the Rosewater Rooftop Restaurant, a casual lunch setting near the sprawling pool/bar area, to the Lobby Bar, where you can sip on a signature cocktail, savor light bites before an evening out, or pop in for the perfect nightcap, this hotel has an intimate allure of low-key luxury.
In a rush in the morning? Not a problem. There’s room service or the Stingers Coffee Shop, where you can grab a coffee and a sweet to take along. And, leaving the best for last, Akira Back Restaurant, the area’s first restaurant by a Michelin-starred chef. This multi-sensory dining experience is led by the starred chef of the same name. It offers a menu that blends modern Japanese cuisine with authentic Korean flavors, stacking up the freshest bites of the season. Read more . . .