Delray Beach, FloridaPineapple Grove
The Ray Hotel Delray Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Tropical modernist pavilion
Pineapple Grove Delray Beach, Florida
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
HiltonTropical modernist pavilion
Living walls and clean glass pavilions depart from traditional beach motifs, with daily life revolving around open courtyards and the rooftop pool.
What it’s good at
Notable
Tropical Modernist architecture centered on a floating glass cube and warm wood interiors.
Listed
A 22,000-square-foot rooftop lounge with daybeds, craft cocktails, and weekend DJ sets.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The Ray was designed by Virserius Studio in a Tropical Modernist style… the rooms and suites are crisp and contemporary with relaxed, eclectic accents.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Pineapple Grove Arts District surrounds the building, and Atlantic Avenue's busy dining strip is two blocks south.
The rooms
Warm wood surfaces and crisp neutral tones fill the rooms, with large windows looking out over downtown Delray Beach.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The raised swimming pool sits on the open-air roof deck, lined with cushioned daybeds, umbrellas, and lush palms.
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling windows light the 1,800-square-foot fitness center, set with cardio machines and strength equipment.
At the table
Akira Back prepares Japanese dishes with Korean accents downstairs, and Rosewater pours drinks under the rooftop pergola.
How it began
Former vice mayor Jordana Jarjura successfully lobbied to add Tropical Modern to the city's official master plan before breaking ground.
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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.