Rooms at the Pelican Hotel go for under $200 a night.
That was one of my first clues that this hotel was something different.
That, and the lettering on the door that said Psychedelic(ate) Girl.
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Rosso purchased the hotel in 1990, and his son, Andrea Rosso, coordinated the two-year transformation.
Its expansive outdoor terrace, furnished with palm trees and lounges, overlooks Ocean Drive.
In an aviation-themed room, engine parts serve as nightstand bases.
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The tile work in each bathroom complements the rooms hues, applied in exquisite detail.
My sister joined me on the trip, and we had a dinner reservation at thePelican Cafe.
Lovers of everything Italian, we were happy to hear the wait staffspeaking the languageof our favorite travel destination.
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The all-day menu includes seasonal dishes, pastas, seafood, and traditional Italian cuisine with a modern touch.
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