The Chateau Sonesta is a modern hotel with plenty of period detail. The lobby welcomes you with contemporary lines and slate gray furnishings, set off by light woods. Classic elements such as ornate wrought iron and a crystal chandelier add historical interest. Guest rooms feature lofty 12-foot ceilings and colorful furnishings set off with shades of olive and creamy yellow. The tropical-themed courtyard, adorned with fountains and plants, is the best place to relax after a long day of sightseeing or shopping, while the heated outdoor pool offers a place to warm up during a cool evening. The Clock Bar, named for the famous D.H. Holmes Department Store clock (the Chateau Sonesta occupies the store’s former site), offers snacks and drinks, while Ralph Brennan’s Red Fish Grill serves up delicious seafood in a funky atmosphere of metal sculpted fish and hand-painted tables.