Fodor's Expert Review Grand Galvez

Now part of Marriott's Autograph Collection , this renovated six-story Spanish colonial hotel offers an upscale, beachfront option for those looking for more historic ambience. Built in 1911, it was once called "Queen of the Gulf," when guests such as Teddy Roosevelt and Howard Hughes stayed there. Both public and private areas boast traditional dark wood and plush upholstery, and there is a full-service day spa on-site. A pool, swim-up bar, and outdoor grill have been added to the tropical garden facing the sea.