The Ray Hotel Delray Beach Curio Collection by Hilton

What The Ray Hotel Delray Beach Curio Collection by Hilton does

The Ray Hotel Delray Beach Curio Collection by Hilton is a privately held, 141-room boutique hotel that opened in 2021 in Delray Beach, Florida's Pineapple Grove Arts District, operating under a franchise agreement with Hilton Worldwide as part of the Curio Collection. The property generates revenue across four streams: overnight accommodations in rooms and suites designed by Virserius Studio; three on-site dining concepts anchored by Michelin-starred Chef Akira Back (Akira Back modern Japanese, Rosewater Rooftop by Akira Back, and CAMPI Italian) plus Stingers Coffee; more than 44,756 square feet of event space used for weddings, corporate meetings, and group events; and ancillary add-ons including gift cards, wellness services (SPA ME NOW, Purlife Fitness, BVRN Athletic Reformer), and a beach access program (Downtown to Sea) operated with Oceanside Beach Service. Distribution flows through Hilton's central reservation system and Hilton Honors loyalty program, the property's own website and phone reservations, OpenTable for dining, and Hilton's group RFP sourcing portal for events.

The technology footprint is a standard hospitality stack: a property management system integrated with Hilton's reservation infrastructure, virtual 360-degree and 3D room tours via Visiting Media, and marketing/analytics tooling through Cendyn, Google Analytics, and Adobe Analytics. Pricing is dynamic and quote-based, with structured promotional tiers including advance purchase discounts (up to 17% off), a third-night-free offer, Florida/Georgia resident rates (up to 20% off), Hilton Honors point multipliers, and a $110 on-property food and beverage credit package. Customer segments span leisure travelers, wedding and social-event parties, corporate and group meetings, and Florida/Georgia staycation guests, with no single enterprise customer disclosed as material. The property holds LEED certification, AAA Four Diamond designation, ADA Title III compliance, and recent recognition including OpenTable's 2026 Top 100 Hotel Restaurants list for Akira Back and a #10 ranking in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best West Palm Beach Hotels.

Name

The Ray Hotel Delray Beach Curio Collection by Hilton

Legal name

The Ray Hotel, Inc.

Website

https://therayhotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ray Hotel is a privately held, 141-room boutique hotel in Delray Beach, Florida, operating under Hilton's Curio Collection brand and generating revenue from accommodations, three dining concepts, 44,756+ square feet of event space, and wellness and beach amenity programs for leisure travelers, wedding parties, corporate groups, and local staycation guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Boutique Resorts (Small-Scale Resorts) (THAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI), Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodations
• Boutique hospitality
• Wedding event venues
• Hotel dining experiences
• Corporate meeting spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Delray Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Guest Room Accommodations: Overnight hotel stays across 141 rooms and suites of varying categories, including guest rooms, deluxe rooms, and premier rooms with balconies or terraces. Revenue generated through nightly room rates with various promotional packages.
2. Food & Beverage: Three on-site restaurants generating dining revenue: Akira Back (modern Japanese), CAMPI Italian, and Rosewater Rooftop by Akira Back. Also includes Stingers Coffee Shop and in-room dining.
3. Events & Weddings: Venue rental for weddings, meetings, and events across 44,756+ square feet of event space including The Cube, Cube Rooftop, The Garden at Rosewater, Rosewater Rooftop, CAMPI, Akira Back, and Lobby Bar & Plaza.
4. Gift Cards: Electronic gift cards sold in increments of $100 from $100 to $500, redeemable for room charges, in-room dining, restaurants, parking, transportation, taxes, and amenity fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ray Hotel is a 141-room boutique hotel in Delray Beach, Florida's Pineapple Grove Arts District, operating under Hilton's Curio Collection brand. The property offers luxury guest rooms and suites, three on-site restaurants (Akira Back modern Japanese, CAMPI Italian, Rosewater Rooftop), Stingers Coffee Shop, and over 44,756 square feet of event and wedding venues including The Cube and Rosewater Rooftop.

Product overview

The Ray Hotel is a 141-room boutique hotel featuring a platform-plus-dining-and-events portfolio. The core offering includes guest rooms and suites designed with Tropical Modern aesthetics by Virserius Studio, complemented by three distinct restaurants (Akira Back modern Japanese, CAMPI Italian, and Rosewater Rooftop by Akira Back) and Stingers Coffee Shop. The hotel also provides extensive event spaces totaling over 45,000 square feet, including The Cube, Rosewater Rooftop, and garden venues. Add-on services include the Downtown to Sea beach access program with complimentary transportation and rentals, Health and Wellness programming with fitness partners and spa services, and gift cards. The property is part of Hilton's Curio Collection and integrates with Hilton Honors loyalty program for booking and points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Akira Back Restaurant: Modern Japanese restaurant by Michelin-starred Chef Akira Back, featuring innovative fusion of Japanese and Korean flavors
• CAMPI Italian
• Rosewater Rooftop by Akira Back

Products and services

• Guest Rooms and Suites 141 rooms and suites including Guest Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, and Premier Rooms with furnished balconies or private terraces. Designed by Virserius Studio with Tropical Modern aesthetic, featuring signature Ray beds, Bilbao and Sateen linens, Frette towels, Byredo bath products, and Waterworks fixtures.
• Akira Back Restaurant Modern Japanese restaurant by Michelin-starred Chef Akira Back featuring innovative fusion of Japanese and Korean flavors with signature dishes including AB Tuna Pizza and 48 Hour Wagyu Short Rib. Located on the ground floor of the hotel.
• CAMPI Italian Upper East Side-inspired Italian trattoria serving house-made fresh pastas and tableside flambéed Fiorentina steak. Reminiscent of New York City's Campagnola restaurant.
• Rosewater Rooftop by Akira Back 22,000-square-foot rooftop restaurant and lounge with panoramic views of Downtown Delray Beach, pool, wood decking, and wraparound city views. Features Chef Akira Back's signature food and beverage program, craft cocktails, and open-air atmosphere.
• Stingers Coffee Shop Artisan coffee shop at lobby level featuring artisan coffee creations, teas, light breakfast and lunch fare, cold-pressed juices, and snacks.
• Event Spaces and Wedding Venues 44,756+ square feet of event space including The Cube (glass-wrapped with 15-foot ceilings), Cube Rooftop, The Garden at Rosewater, Rosewater Rooftop, CAMPI, Akira Back, and Lobby Bar & Plaza. Used for weddings, meetings, conferences, and private events with tiered wedding packages (Silver, Gold, Diamond).
• Downtown to Sea Amenity Program Beach access service offering rentable surfboards, paddleboards, beach cabanas, and golf carts, plus complimentary transportation via Moke or beach bike to Delray Beach. Includes shuttle service, beach chairs, loungers, and umbrellas through Oceanside Beach Service partner.
• Health and Wellness Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #10 in Best West Palm Beach Hotels and #167 in Best Florida Hotels by U.S. News & World Report for 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Arts GaragecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2025The Ray Hotel has a cultural partnership with Arts Garage, offering hotel guests an exclusive discount on cultural experiences including jazz performances, theater, and gallery exhibitions. The partnership runs from April through July 2025 and is positioned as a living expression of the hotel's commitment to artful living and community connection.
• Purlife FitnesssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor fitness classes including HIIT, Bootcamp, and yoga sessions on The Plaza Lawn. Part of the hotel's health and wellness amenities.
• SPA ME NOWsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPersonalized wellness services including massages, facials, and IV therapy delivered in guest rooms or at the spa location near the hotel.
• Oceanside Beach ServicesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBeach service partner providing complimentary lounge chairs, loungers, and umbrellas for hotel guests at Delray Beach, located one mile from the property.
• BVRN Athletic ReformerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides complimentary Pilates mat class every third Sunday of the month for hotel guests as part of wellness programming.
• Virserius StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign firm responsible for the hotel's modern and eclectic design aesthetic throughout the 141 guest rooms and suites, described as Tropical Modern design.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Setai Miami Beach: Design-forward luxury boutique hotel in Miami Beach with Asian-accented dining, rooftop experiences, and curatorial art positioning. Comparable in asset profile, F&B differentiation, and luxury leisure targeting.
• Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa: Luxury beachfront resort in Manalapan, Florida, with comparable AAA Five-/Four-Diamond positioning, spa/wellness programming, multiple restaurants, and event venues targeting similar affluent leisure travelers.
• The Ben Hotel West Palm Beach: Design-led boutique hotel in West Palm Beach with similar art-driven positioning, modern F&B venues, and Curio/Autograph-style independent positioning, competing for the same downtown Palm Beach corridor leisure traveler.
• The Colony Hotel Palm Beach: Historic boutique luxury hotel in Palm Beach with comparable room count, F&B-led identity, and curated design aesthetic serving a similar upscale leisure and events clientele in the South Florida market.
• The Seagate Hotel & Spa: Luxury boutique hotel located in Delray Beach, Florida, directly comparable to The Ray as a competing upscale property in the same submarket with comparable room count, F&B venues, and event space.
• The Brazilian Court Hotel: Long-established luxury boutique hotel in Palm Beach with similar design-driven positioning, intimate room count, and affluent leisure/international traveler base competing for the same boutique luxury segment in South Florida.

Broad incumbents

• Boca Raton Resort & Club: Large luxury resort in Boca Raton with multiple restaurants, spa, event space, and beachfront assets. Competes for the same Palm Beach/Broward corridor affluent leisure and corporate group business.
• Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach: Beachfront luxury resort in Palm Beach operating under Four Seasons brand. Comparable luxury positioning and competes for similar high-end leisure, family, and wedding business in the same geography.
• The Breakers Palm Beach: Iconic luxury resort incumbent in Palm Beach with extensive rooms, multiple restaurants, spa, golf, and beachfront amenities. Sets the upper-end pricing benchmark for the market and competes for group and leisure business.

Emerging players

• W South Beach: Lifestyle luxury hotel in South Beach with design-led positioning, multiple dining venues, and event programming. Comparable in audience overlap (design-conscious, affluent travelers) and F&B-anchored experience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheRayHotelDelrayBeach
• Instagraminstagram.com/therayhotel
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@therayhoteldelraybeach8284
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-ray-hotel-delray-beach-curio-collection-by-hilton

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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M&A

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