Noble House Hotels & Resorts' Florida Collection Reports Four Resorts Open for Business Following Hu

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. October 14, 2008

MIAMI, FL, November 1, 2005. Four of the five Noble House Hotels & Resorts properties located throughout Florida are open for business following Hurricane Wilma. While the four resorts on the west coast and in South Florida were affected by the storm, three have already reopened.

"The resorts, destinations, and especially the citizens of Florida showed their resiliency in the face of Hurricane Wilma's devastating conditions," said Robert Foster, President, Noble House Hotels & Resorts. "Our dedicated teams have worked around the clock and we are delighted that nearly all of our Florida properties are open and offering guests unforgettable experiences," added Foster.

The Noble House Florida Collection resorts are listed below with respective updates on each:

The Shores Resort & Spa - Daytona Beach Shores

The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores was unaffected by Hurricane Wilma. The first and only luxury beachfront resort in Daytona Beach, The Shores will celebrate its grand opening Nov. 3. The 212-room hotel is located on a barrier island on the Atlantic Ocean, just 5 1/2 miles long and a few hundred yards wide in The Shores area of famed Daytona Beach. Sitting on three and a half acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the hotel has the ambience of a turn-of-the-century beach cottage, combined with top-notch resort services and amenities, including a full service spa, SpaTerre and BALEENdaytonashores, the signature restaurant of Noble House Hotels & Resorts. For more information, call toll free (800) 934-SHORES or visit. www.shoresresort.com.

The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa - Miami

The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa is open following Hurricane Wilma, with most guestrooms in order, as well as the waterside Baleen restaurant and the hotel's Indonesian-inspired spa, SpaTerre. The tennis facilities are slated to reopen in early November, and the pool area in mid-November. Nestled along the shores of Biscayne Bay, the private, gated The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa offers the privacy of an exclusive island set amidst the backdrop of South Miami's Coconut Grove. The property offers 49 guestrooms, each with a private terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay. The hotel was recently named one of the "Top 50 Small Resorts in the United States" by the Zagat Hotel Guide and the restaurant, BALEENmiami, is a South Florida favorite that has been heralded in Gourmet, Wine Spectator and Bon App'etit. The hotel recently welcomed a 6,700 square foot SpaTerre. For more information, call toll free at (800) 88-GROVE or visit the website at www.groveisle.com.

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort - Naples

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort is open following Hurricane Wilma, with most rooms, pool area, beach, poolside Tiki Bar, Indonesian-inspired SpaTerre, fitness center, meeting facilities and the 18-hole Bob Cupp designed championship golf course in order. This luxurious, 189-room boutique resort, located directly on the picturesque Gulf of Mexico, features white sand beaches, a championship Bob Cupp-designed golf course with driving range and practice area, BALEENnaples restaurant, fitness center and a full-service 4,500 square foot Indonesian-inspired boutique spa, SpaTerre. In addition, LaPlaya is one of only three locations for David Leadbetter Golf Academies in the United States and the only U.S. resort to host the school. The resort has been named to the prestigious Cond'e Nast Traveler "Gold List" and "Reader's Choice" lists. For more information call the hotel at (800) 237-6883, or visit www.laplayaresort.com.

Ocean Key Resort & Spa - Key West

Ocean Key Resort & Spa is open following Hurricane Wilma. Most of the resort's guestrooms are in order, along with the waterside Hot Tin Roof restaurant and Indonesian-inspired SpaTerre. The resort's Sunset Pier was washed away during the storm, and reconstruction is currently being planned. Located at historic Zero Duval Street, Ocean Key Resort & Spa captures the character and charm of Old Town Key West. The hotel's deluxe one and two bedroom suites reflect the fun and funky feel of this island paradise. Enjoy bright Caribbean d'ecors, fabulous whirlpool tubs, large private balconies, and amazing views of the Gulf of Mexico or Old Town. Enjoy one of Key West's famous sunsets at Hot Tin Roof, the hotel's acclaimed restaurant featuring "conch-fusion" cuisine, combining the best flavors of the tropics and relax in the hotel's new SpaTerre. The hotel was recently honored with the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award and was named as one of Travel + Leisure's "Top 500 Hotels in the World." For more information, call toll-free (800) 328-9815 or visit www.oceankey.com.

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa - Little Torch Key - Scheduled to re-open Dec. 3

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys, winner of the Cond'e Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award for "Best U.S. Resort" is slated to reopen Dec. 3. The resort's lush landscaping was washed away with Hurricane Wilma's storm surge. A massive landscaping effort is underway to restore the island's colorful ground cover. One of the most exclusive getaways in the United States, Little Palm Island is known for its sumptuous accommodations, delectable cuisine and impeccable service. This 30-room resort is an intimate, tropical hideaway with thatched-roof villas, evoking the perfect romance and glamour of the South Pacific. Little Palm Island's bungalows are discreetly nestled throughout the island amid hundreds of Jamaican coconut palm trees, and each offers private sundecks and ocean views. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, this secluded hideaway provides the ideal location for guests to completely detach themselves from everyday life. For more information or reservations, call (800) 3-GET-LOST, or visit the website at www.littlepalmisland.com.