Naples hotel project draws opposition, support from local businesses

A new hotel proposal for one of the most upscale areas of Naples met with both support and resistance from some nearby businesses Wednesday, as city council heard a presentation from the developers about the Old Naples Hotel. The developers are asking the city for several code variances for the 109-room hotel, including about 75 fewer parking spaces than would normally be required for hotel of its size - saying that the hotel staff would encourage guests to use valet parking.