Nautilus by Arlo

Nautilus by Arlo, located in the heart of Miami Beach's art deco district, has unveiled a redesigned lobby and public spaces, new amenities, locally-inspired programming and a selection of the brand's New York City-based collaborators, all coming together to reimagine the Arlo Hotels experience for South Beach.

Arlo added the iconic property to its brand portfolio in April 2019, and has since been transforming the hotel experience to inspire a sense of adventure and imagination. This has been led in part by a collaboration with beloved neighborhood barbershop and cocktail lounge, Blind Barber, to open their first Miami location in the Nautilus lobby.

Nautilus also redesigned its spacious lobby to accommodate jet-setting guests searching for a relaxed retreat, South Beach's digital nomads, and on-the-go business travelers. The signature Arlo lobby now offers welcoming spaces mixing modern conveniences with high-design details, giving locals and guests an effective yet beautiful home base for work, hotel-planned programming, or any purpose. A large communal table provides the ideal environment for co-working, while cozy nooks offer a place to rest and recharge between adventures. The lobby also now houses one of Arlo's trademark Bodegas, a 24- hour pantry selling coffee and artisanal food from Farm to People, as well as Arlo's custom "Deep Woods" scent and global gifts from Fancy. The lobby and Bodega join Nautilus' existing roster of venues and amenities, including the 1,890-square-foot heated saltwater pool and underwater sound system, Mediterranean restaurant Nautilus Cabana Club, a 24-hour fitness center, 12,000 square feet of outdoor event space and more.

"Our new look marks an inflection point for Nautilus," said Javier Egipciaco, senior vice president and managing director of Arlo Hotels. "We've created amenities and spaces that we hope inspire a sense of adventure and imagination for our guests, but also a spot where our locals can find the same sense of community and discovery."

Apart from physical adjustments, the property is also adopting Arlo's industry-leading practice of providing engaging programming for guests and locals that bring local culture and community inside the hotel. Monthly pARLOur talks are currently underway, bringing in experts in green living across various fields to help guests live a more sustainable lifestyle. These align with the brand-wide Arlo Cares platform, which aims to serve as a home base for eco-conscious travelers. The property has also embraced hyper-local programming and events ranging from Dive-In Movies at the pool to cooking classes with Nautilus Cabana Club Chef Richard Fuentes.

"Our goal is to make the hotel a gathering place for guests and locals alike, both through events and programming, as well as our like-minded partners bringing a new perspective to South Beach," said Karan Kakar, general manager at Nautilus. "We're thrilled to be bringing the Arlo experience to Miami, allowing travelers to immerse themselves in the art, relaxation and culture that makes this city unique."

BLIND BARBER

A hybrid barber shop by day and hidden cocktail lounge by night, Blind Barber's classic old-school barbershop is now open inside Nautilus' lobby. The concept that goes well beyond cuts, shaves and cocktails, with the goal of bringing barbershop camaraderie back in style. Since opening their first location in 2010 in New York's East Village, they have quickly solidified their position among the top brands in the grooming industry.

The barbershop offers its signature services: haircuts, shaves and beard trims, with a complimentary beer or cocktail with every service. Located at the back of the shop behind a discreet rear door is Blind Barber's backroom cocktail lounge, a hidden spot for guests and locals to enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, listen to live music, and order some of Blind Barber's greatest hits, including its specialty grilled cheese sandwich menu. The cocktail lounge has been reimagined with a nod to old Miami glamour, with lush green and pink velvet seating, terrazzo tables, copper walls and a large projection wall for movies or sports-watching. Blind Barber is Arlo's exclusive amenities provider across all properties, and large-format amenity bottles can now be found in each of Nautilus's 250-guest rooms. Blind Barber shampoo, conditioner and body wash is also available for purchase at Bodega.

NAUTI BODEGA

Arlo's signature Bodega, a 24-hour, well-stocked pantry with coffee, local snacks, and a daily selection of sandwiches, can be found inside the hotel's lobby. Farm to People will stock Nauti Bodega full of snackable goodies all made by indie food producers. Nauti Bodega provides an efficient and fresh alternative to room service for on-the-go travelers. The outlet will also sell a curated selection of products from Fancy's network of small businesses around the world. Guests and locals can shop the Arlo x Fancy store online, or view products in person at Nautilus. Both Farm to People and Fancy are long-standing brand partners.

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