Pier Sixty-Six

It is difficult to write a review of this property because there is so much that is outstanding about it, I don't know where to start. The renovation is unbelievably gorgeous. No expense was spared and everywhere you look, it is a feast for the eyes. The guest rooms are magnificent and very unique. The pool areas are drop dead gorgeous. There's no other way to put it! Dinner at Calusso was a culinary adventure from start to finish. The turbot with roasted capers, pumpkin seeds in a lobster emulsion was one of the best dishes I've ever had and I've dined everywhere from Rio to Paris. Breakfast at Sotogrande was delightful and delicious each morning. The menu...the setting...the service....the best you could ask for. The staff at the property are all so friendly it only enhances an unforgettable experience. The rooftop restaurant in the iconic tower was not yet open during out visit but you can be sure I'll be back to check it out. Being open only a few weeks there were a few flaws but easy to overlook. For the benefit of the property I'll point out that the kitchen is very slow at Calusso and everything took too long to come out. The biggest sore spot for me was the lobby market called Elate. Don't charge over $10 for a cup of coffee in the morning and $8 for a small bottle of Diet Coke especially if you make me wait for it ten minutes due the the ineptitude of the clueless staff working there. Easy to fix in an otherwise flawless experience. I can't say enough about Pier Sixty Six. It is remarkable, impressive and truly spectacular.

The hotel has a great modern vibe and I found that the food, which was catered as part of a large business event, quite good. The hotel feels very new - in good ways and bad. On the one hand the rooms, linens, meeting spaces all feel very clean and new. On the other hand there was still some finishing going on of rooms, some light switches that didn't yet work properly, etc. Overall lovely hotel and I'm sure it will be even better soon once all of the final touches are complete.