A fashionable (but not party) crowd makes new friends poolside before retiring to one of the 34 elegantly minimalist rooms around a pool. Some have Jacuzzi, patio, fireplace or all three. The daily $12 resort fee includes parking, bike rental, wi-fi and light breakfast. Must be 21 to check in. Two-night minimum on weekends.
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