ARRIVE Wilmington

The Arrive hotels are a Palisociety venture, and the concept is simple enough: the same impeccable taste and welcoming vibe familiar from their Californian originals, applied to some of the most unique neighborhoods all across the country. Arrive Wilmington is painstakingly tailored to its setting, a marriage of three historic structures in the waterfront district, and combines a bit of rough-edged post-industrial patina with genteel Southern charm — in typical Palisociety style it’s decorated with whimsical patterned wallpaper and an eclectic array of furnishings, including antiques, mid-century modern pieces, and contemporary additions.

Its 48 rooms and suites come with fine details like Bellino linens and Grown Alchemist bath products, as well as high-tech touches like Apple TVs and Victrola wireless speakers. A hotel like Arrive Wilmington isn’t exactly a presidential-suite sort of place, but it does feature the Loft, a unique room with an elevated bedroom, a sunken den, and a private entrance.

Dram Yard, the restaurant, showcases the finest Southern coastal cuisine and cocktails, as well as breakfast and coffee seven days a week. And the Gazebo Bar, in the courtyard gardens, is the place to be when the weather is fine — which is just about all year long.