Hotel de Soleil shines in recession

Louis Taic bought the Hotel de Soleil in September, just as tourism in South Florida began its freefall. Although the hotelier said “deep financial doo-doo” is the order of the day, fiscally, he is also planning adjustments and innovations that will allow the hotel to survive the downturn. Launched in 2007 as a Regent, the luxury hotel floundered and was sold to Taic, who calls the current incarnation a five star hotel at a four-star price.