The Wave Hotel

W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island | Condé Nast Traveler

"Designed for the terminally hip, the W is a beach house–style explosion of reclaimed wood, brass, painted steel, and concrete. Intense color pops up here and there in the art, rugs, throw pillows, and playful furniture (like the multicolored wire pods cradling lounge beds for two). The eager-to-please staff provide good service, cheerfully answering the phone with the genie-like phrase "What is your wish?" From your arrival in the resort’s dedicated airport lounge, you enter an environment of mixed cocktails, "ambassadors" (butlers lite), and, in the evening, ubiquitous Euro dance music. The 157 rooms, however, promote calm with comfy beds and oversized pillowed armchairs, while clever design details—a bathtub resembling a big galvanized steel wash tub; wall hooks made from a jumble of doorknobs and drawer pulls—crank up the fun factor. There are two lovely beaches: one "adults only" (read: topless) and another just below the restaurant and the bi-level pools. The restaurants Wet and Mix on the Beach (both overseen by star chef Alain Ducasse) serve generally above-average and sometimes outstanding food—the mofongo with prawns will have you licking your fingers. Note: Following Hurricane Maria in September 2017 the resort is closed to reservation through December 31, 2018."