Fort Myers, FloridaRiver District
Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection
Riverfront social hub
River District   Fort Myers, Florida
Opened
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottRiverfront social hub
The hotel channels Fort Myers' eccentric history into a lively gathering spot right on the Caloosahatchee waterfront.
What it’s good at
Listed
Illustrations by Florida artist Joshua Noom detail guestrooms inside this waterfront tower.
Listed
Interiors honour Fort Myers pioneers, including Dr. Ella Mae Piper at her namesake diner.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Caloosahatchee riverfront walkway runs right outside, and downtown's historic River District is an easy walk away.
The rooms
Crisp rooms display graphic portraits of historic pioneers, and upper floors look straight out across the river.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The fourth-floor heated pool sits on an open deck looking out over the Caloosahatchee River.
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling windows light the fourth-floor gym, which opens onto an outdoor terrace for yoga.
Bar
Beacon Social Drinkery
The 12th-floor rooftop lounge serves craft cocktails and Asian small plates on a terrace looking out across the river.
At the table
The Silver King Coastal Kitchen prepares local seafood beside an open kitchen. Downstairs, Ella Mae's Diner serves Southern comfort food.
How it began
Developers researched local museum archives to look beyond Thomas Edison, celebrating the wider cast of pioneers who built Fort Myers.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.