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Vogue
11-07-2025
- Vogue
Now Is the Perfect Time to Visit San Diego's Coronado Island
For some places, development is fast and furious. It looks like bright, shiny skyscrapers and oversized attractions that drastically alter the skyline, shift the tourism landscape, and, worst of all, erase decades of history. Coronado has taken a much slower, more intentional approach to progress. Although, in fairness, as the birthplace of the American beach vacation and one of the most beloved destinations for sun and surf in the greater San Diego area, it didn't have much choice in the matter. So much of its present-day charm is inexorably linked with the past. In the late 1800s, East Coast elites used to take the five-day train ride across the country to enjoy the healing sea air and the laid-back Southern California lifestyle. Back then, it wasn't so much a destination as one grand resort: Hotel del Coronado. (Spoiler alert: over a century later, the 'crown jewel of Coronado' shines brighter than ever.) When the Coronado Bridge opened in August 1969—its debut, fittingly timed to the 200th anniversary of the founding of San Diego—the peninsula became much easier to reach. For the last 56 years, vacation-bound cars have crossed the historic overpass, rolling down the windows to soak in the breezes and the sweeping views of San Diego Bay and downtown. On the other side, a clutch of holiday charms: sandy SoCal beaches, well-heeled accommodations, oceanside restaurants, and souvenir shops. Residents and out-of-towners were used to the legacy, the reassurance in things unchanged. So, for decades, Coronado stayed the same, minus the odd store closure or a Pilates studio popping up. And everyone seemed happy. Because familiarity is comforting, even better when it's sun-warmed. But the thing about time is that it rarely stands still. Old buildings start to show signs of wear and tear. The next generation of travelers ages into becoming the vacation purchaser rather than the passenger. And so, evolution becomes necessary. Such is the case with Coronado. No longer just a nostalgic spot to splash in the ocean and build sand castles, the well-established Southern California destination has a bright future ahead thanks to new restaurants and design hotels (and a full-scale renovation of its grand dame) that, when combined with its existing infrastructure, promise to usher in an exciting era in its illustrious history. If you're looking for a West Coast beach vacation to take this year, consider Coronado. Where to Stay
Skift
24-06-2025
- Business
- Skift
Blackstone's $550 Million Renovation of Hotel del Coronado in California
In Coronado, California, the Hotel del Coronado announced the completion of the revitalization of its iconic Victorian building, the final milestone in Blackstone Real Estate's more than $550 million restoration plan to enhance the hotel. The DJIA rose 35 points on Friday while Nasdaq was down 99, the S&P 500 fell 13 points and the 10-year treasury yield was down .02 to 4.38%. Lodging stocks were mixed. According to data from CoStar, in May 2025, the U.S. hotel industry experienced minor changes in performance metrics year over year. The occupancy rate across the country declined slightly to 65.3%, a decrease of 0.7% from May 2024. Despite the slight drop in occupancy, the ADR for hotels increased to $162.72, marking a 0.8% rise. RevPAR also saw a minimal increase of 0.1%, reaching $106.30. Among the Top 25 Markets, New York City reported the highest occupancy level, although it decreased by 1.0% to 87.9%. On the other end, New Orleans and Houston recorded the lowest occupancy rates at 60.1% and 61.4%, respectively. As the brand's first resort in Mexico, Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal will continue to redefine luxury in 2025 and beyond with the culmination of a multi-year property-wide transformation. The final phase of renovations will begin this summer, with the property fully closing from July 15 - September 30, to transform all 112 guestrooms, suites, casitas and villas. In addition to the complete redesign and transformation of all rooms, the property will also debut a rotation of culinary activations at its enhanced Beach Club to further build upon its roster of gastronomic and authentic Mexican offerings. Part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, The Ava Hotel in Paso Robles, California, is nearing completion ahead of a summer opening. The 151-room hotel is accepting reservations for stays beginning September 22. The property will have a ground-level retail storefront and a signature dinner and weekend brunch restaurant. The hotel will also introduce Paso's first rooftop bar and pool. The Ava will have more than 3,000 square feet of event space, including the Tablas Ballroom and a pre-function area as well as the Rooftop Terrace. Construction began this spring on the development of a new Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel in the City of Greendale, Indiana. The $16.8 million, 88-room hotel is slated to open by December 31, 2026, and marks the second Hilton hotel in Dearborn County. The newly developed Courtyard by Marriott San Bernardino Loma Linda is now open in Loma Linda, California. The new hotel will be operated by Sagemont Hotels. The four-story hotel includes 125 guestrooms, a fitness center, guest laundry, Market, 594 square feet of meeting space and the Bistro restaurant. Newcrest Image's plans for the AC Hotel by Marriott at Silverlake gained approval by the Grapevine City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission. The Grapevine, Texas, hotel is slated to open in 2029. The five-story AC Hotel by Marriott will offer 200 guestrooms, an outdoor space, outdoor pool, gym, six meeting rooms and a full-service restaurant. The hotel will have 7,000 square feet of event space. In Coronado, California, the Hotel del Coronado announced the completion of the revitalization of its iconic Victorian building, the final milestone in Blackstone Real Estate's more than $550 million restoration plan to enhance the hotel. The completion of the Victorian Neighborhood encompassed a total restoration of its front porch and lobby, main entry, and drive experience, as well as updates and enhancements to all Victorian guestrooms, the Victorian garden courtyard, event spaces and the addition of two new dining destinations: Nobu Del Coronado and Veranda. Beyond the completion of the Victorian Neighborhood, Blackstone's comprehensive development has also transformed the entire resort including the launch of Serea Coastal Cuisine; the addition of Shore House, part of LXR Hotels & Resorts; Southpoint event center; the debut of the Ocean Club in the historic Windsor Cottage, and a full renovation of Beach Village, LXR Hotels & Resorts. The restoration also introduced revitalized guestrooms in The Cabanas and Views neighborhoods, along with upgrades to other dining venues; a re-imagined Spa & Salon at The Del and expanded Fitness Center; development of the historic Ice House Museum, as well as new meeting spaces and retail experiences at The Shops at The Del. The completion of the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Jacksonville has been extended by six months to December 2026. The project will include a 170-room hotel and 26 private residences. Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Rafiq "Shad" Khan is developing the property. Coury Hospitality has been tapped to take over management of the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, effective July 1, 2025. Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, the Hard Rock Hotel boasts 420 guestrooms, 40,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces, a rooftop pool with private cabanas, and several inventive culinary outlets. Alongside the addition of Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, Coury Hospitality is also expanding its portfolio with two new hotel additions and the rebranding of three existing hotels, include: AC Hotel Bentonville, Arkansas, opened in May with 150 guestrooms. The Seahouse Hotel, Tribute Portfolio is set to open this summer as the first Tribute Portfolio lifestyle hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. Featuring 105 guestrooms, it is also Coury Hospitality's first property in New Jersey. Existing property rebrands and renovations in Texas this fall include The Southlake Hotel (Southlake): The Elmore Hotel | Tribute Portfolio. The Beeman Hotel(Dallas): The Mockingbird Hotel | Tribute Portfolio. Marriott Westlake(Westlake): The Ricardo Marriott | $18 million Renovation. Silverstein Properties, Rush Street Gaming, and Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment announced Hyatt's Destination by Hyatt as the hospitality brand for The Avenir, a mixed-use entertainment complex proposed for Manhattan's Far West Side. The Avenir's luxury hotel will include 1,000 rooms and suites, which will be managed by and branded as The Avenir under The Destination by Hyatt brand. This is all assuming they can get one of the three casino licenses that are expected to be granted by the end of this year. Procaccianti Companies has obtained all required approvals to develop and construct The Bellevue Hotel, a 91-key luxury boutique property in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, with an anticipated groundbreaking in Q4 2025. The hotel will be developed and owned by Procaccianti Companies and operated by TPG Hotels & Resorts within the INTERA Collection. The development includes multiple food and beverage venues, spa and wellness facilities, and a range of upscale guest amenities. The plan includes the addition of underground parking to expand the street-level pedestrian experience. Silverado Resort, in Napa, California, is undergoing a significant revitalization effort. Since acquiring Silverado Resort in 2022, Peregrine Hospitality has committed to preserving the resort's rich history. Over the past two years, the company has invested more than $14 million in improvements. The most recent revitalization is to the resort's guestrooms and suites. DoveHill announced its preferred equity investment in the redevelopment of a historic hospitality asset in the heart of Savannah, Georgia's Historic District. The project will deliver The Sabal House, a 64-key independent luxury boutique hotel. The investment supports the transformation of the former President's Quarters Inn, currently a 16-key property, into a fully redeveloped and expanded 64-key hotel. A new 42-key wing will be constructed alongside 22 renovated keys in the original structure. The hotel will feature Oak Steakhouse by Indigo Road Hospitality Group. Hotel Carmichael at Carmel City Center is planning to expand. The luxury hotel, which opened in 2020 through a public-private partnership between the City of Carmel, Indiana, and Pedcor Companies, will grow into the northern half of the adjacent Wren building. The Carmel Redevelopment Commission approved an amended franchise agreement with Marriott, which operates the hotel as part of its Autograph Collection. The expansion will include 60 new guestrooms; a 2,052 square foot ballroom; a new boardroom with a pre-meeting staging area; the expansion of The Adagio Lounge; and the expansion of the kitchen. The ballroom and boardroom will be on the first floor of the building, and the added guestrooms will be on the three stories above it. The expansion is scheduled to start in the fall and be complete by the end of 2026. Cincinnati's new headquarters hotel will not be completed until June 2028, more than two years after the re-imagined convention center, but the Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. and the hotel developer and owner, Portman Holdings, have a stopgap plan: Buy an existing downtown hotel. The name of the existing hotel being purchased has not yet been disclosed, but Portman expects to close sometime this month. The convention center itself is expected to open in January 2026. Also, as a result of the purchase of the existing hotel, the new hotel will have 100 fewer rooms, 700 instead of 800. In Florida, Minto Communities USA, The St. Joe Company, and Margaritaville Holdings announced that even more amenities are now open at Latitude Margaritaville Watersound's Latitude Town Square. The new offerings include a Workin' N' Playin Center complex with the Last Mango Theater; The Hangar Workshop; the Barkaritaville Pet Spa; and additional new sports courts, including three more pickleball courts, two tennis courts and three bocce ball courts. The first Latitude Town Square amenities include a terraced amphitheater, thatched roof bandshell, a jumbo screen and a recessed dance floor. A two-story Latitude Bar & Chill restaurant and rooftop Overlook Bar. A massive lagoon-style Paradise Pool has a beach-like gradual entry and its own Tiki Island. Existing property amenities include Fins Up! Fitness Center; the Coconut Telegraph Business Center and the Barkaritaville Dog Park. The Garden District Hotel announced the opening of New Orleans' first and only swim-up bar at its new pool. The pool has cabanas, space for lawn games and poolside events, and a swim-up bar. Blackstone is refinancing its Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, with a $1 billion CMBS loan, according to a pre-sale report from Morningstar and Moody's. The new mortgage loan will retire $800 million of existing debt, returning $181.6 million of equity to the sponsor and covering closing costs. It is a two-year floating-rate, interest-only mortgage loan with three, one-year extension options. The floating rate will be based on one-month SOFR plus the WA Mortgage Loan spread of 2.5%. Blackstone will enter into an interest-rate cap agreement with the assumed SOFR cap of 5% during the initial term. Voyage Capital Group announced the closing of an acquisition and construction completion loan for the AC Hotel by Marriott located at Denver Gateway Park in Denver, Colorado. The financing was originated by Peachtree Group and includes a strategic capital stack that combines Senior Debt with CPACE financing to support the development and completion of the hotel. The project will feature a seven-story, 146-key AC Hotel. Construction is actively underway, with the property expected to open in late 2026. Davidson Hospitality Group notified us and sent a press release saying the Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City, developed by Sunflower Development Group in collaboration with Homefield KC and Margaritaville, officially opened its doors on June 18th. We had covered a preview event, saying reservations would be taken beginning July 1. The 228-room hotel is now fully open. Personnel News Virgin Hotels Collection and Virgin Limited Edition announced the appointment of Chris Stevens as Chief Operating Officer and Rayhan Arif as Chief Commercial & Financial Officer. Stevens brings a wealth of operational expertise, asset value creation, and nearly 25 years of hospitality leadership to his new role as Chief Operating Officer at Virgin Hotels Collection. Most recently, Stevens served as Senior Vice President of Ashford Inc. Joining as Chief Commercial & Financial Officer, Arif steps into the position with a deep well of strategic, financial, and brand-building expertise cultivated over nearly eight years within the Virgin Group. Louis Riley has been appointed Regional Vice President - Sales with MCR Hotels. Riley will work with a defined number of properties within the MCR portfolio to assist, support and direct the sales & operational efforts. He will also play an intricate part in the development side for overall successes, representing Corporate, Owner's, Sales, Operations, Revenue Management and F&B at respective properties. Europe Highlights Savills, on behalf of RE Capital, has sold the Ruby Stella Hotel in London to LaSalle Investment Management for £48 million. The Ruby Stella Hotel offers 153 en-suite bedrooms and ground-floor shared space, including a restaurant, bar and courtyard terrace.
Travel Weekly
23-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Hotel del Coronado puts finishing touches on $550 million restoration
The Hotel del Coronado has wrapped up a refresh of its historic Victorian building, which marks the completion of the San Diego-area resort's $550 million, multiyear restoration. The Victorian building, which was built in 1888 and is the centerpiece of the National Historic Landmark property, has undergone a complete restoration of its front porch, lobby, main entry and guest accommodations. According to the hotel, the project "prioritized historical accuracy." The renovated Victorian Crown Room at Hotel del Coronado. Photo Credit: Robert Benson All rooms have been revamped to blend the property's "rich heritage with luxurious modern accents," featuring woven raffia headboards, floral wallcoverings and checkerboard marble flooring in the redesigned bathrooms. Two new dining venues have been added to the Victorian building. They include the 156-seat Nobu Del Coronado, which is also home to an eight-seat sushi bar and the 12-seat Pagoda Bar, as well as the Veranda restaurant, which draws inspiration from the hotel's original 1,800-foot wraparound veranda and showcases locally sourced California ingredients. The building's event spaces have similarly received an update, with its Crown Room, Coronet Room and Ocean Ballroom getting updated lighting and sound systems. Additionally, the Ocean Ballroom restoration revealed a newly discovered and preserved 1888 fresco, while original wood floors and historic finishes have been rehabilitated across all three venues. Additionally, the property's central garden courtyard has been returned to its original design, complete with historic walkways and pergolas. A bronze fountain featuring a reproduction of a 19th-century statue has been reinstalled, recreating a feature that was removed from the space in 1912. An oceanfront king bedroom at the Shore House at the Del. Photo Credit: Hotel del Coronado The 787-room Hotel del Coronado, which is owned by investment firm Blackstone, comprises five "neighborhood" concepts: Shore House at the Del; Beach Village at the Del; The Cabanas; The Views; and The Victorian. The Hotel del Coronado is in Hilton's Curio Collection. The Shore House and Beach Village sections are part of Hilton's LXR Hotels & Resorts.
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Travel + Leisure
21-06-2025
- Travel + Leisure
One of California's Most Iconic Hotels, on Coronado Island, Has a Private Beach, 5 Neighborhoods, and a Nobu Restaurant—and It Just Got a $550-million Renovation
Hotel del Coronado has been an aspirational Southern California resort since 1888, when the (then) all-inclusive offered a room and three daily meals for $3.50 a night. This week, it completed a $550 million renovation of the entire resort. The six-year endeavor touched each of the 938 rooms across five neighborhoods. Suffice it to say, a stay no longer costs $3.50 a night, but what guests now get—redone rooms, three new restaurants, including a Nobu, and exclusive hotel-within-a-hotel stays—is well worth the price increase. The parts of the hotel I'm most excited about are the Shore House at The Del (standard rooms from $868 per night) —a brand-new build—and the Beach Village (standard rooms from $940 per night) . The two neighborhoods, by design, feel like boutique hotels within the 28-acre resort on Coronado Island. While the entire Hotel del Coronado eco-system is under Hilton, these two stays became part of the higher-end LXR portfolio in October 2024. 'You have an exclusive check-in and drop-off area, recently renovated bungalows, and a higher level of service at Beach Village,' says Feisal Jaffer, Hilton's global head of LXR. The newly built Shore House and overhauled Beach Village are done in 'modern Victorian style,' as Marco Tabet, Hotel del Coronado's general manager, put it. Guests of these two hotels have access to a private pool, a members-only Beach Club, and the Ocean Club, a posh living room and beachside outdoor patio where, one morning, my family had a leisurely breakfast of pancakes, a wild mushroom omelet, and eggs Benedict. The interior of the restored lobby. We also made use of The Beach Club, which is open to members (mostly San Diego locals) and LXR guests. The private stretch of beach, strewn with white-fringed navy blue beach umbrellas and lounge chairs, was lively but by no means crowded. We posted up here on both days of our stay, ordering from the private bar—a converted Volkswagen wagon—and grazing on fish tacos. Tabet insisted they've seen a surge of multigenerational families visiting, 'especially because we have so many units with several bedrooms.' (Both Beach Village and Shore House have one-, two-, and three-bedroom cottages and villas.) Sure enough, at The Beach Club, my 11-month-old son made a toddler friend, who was visiting with his parents and two sets of grandparents. The finishing touch on the six-year renovation, however, is the just-completed rooms in The Victorian building. The resort's original building—with its signature bright red crown most Southern Californians have seen in pictures or spotted from the I-5—has a 137-year legacy that shines brighter now that it has been scrubbed and buffed to the tune of $550 million. It's home to a picturesque courtyard, dolled up for the reopening with Jeff Leatham florals, the original, dark wood–paneled Victorian lobby with a crystal chandelier, rocking chairs on the wraparound porch, and one of the first elevators in America. 'And we have more than 90 people with over 30 years of experience at the hotel,' Tabet says. My family and I were among the first to stay in The Victorian's renovated guest rooms. Ours was small but quite serviceable, with two queen-size beds, a crib for my son, a small patio with ocean views, and a bathroom. The Victorian, along with The Cabanas and The Views neighborhoods, are part of Hilton's Curio Collection, and are priced more affordably than the LXR offerings. 'This is always going to be The Del Coronado. For us, it was about making sure the brands that we brought in worked in harmony with that,' Jaffer says. 'So, the Curio brand is about hotels with their own story and individual personality, and LXR, similarly so, but with a more elevated product, service, and experience. Here, we're able to offer different experiences at different price points.' For $399 per night at The Victorian, guests enjoy access to a private beach (though not the members-only one) and three new restaurants: Nobu Del Coronado; Serea, a Michelin-recommended Mediterranean restaurant; and Veranda, a more classic all-American fix. There is, of course, a buzzy main pool area lined with cabanas and topped with Sun Deck Bar & Grill. The Views beachside fire pit terrace. While the seared Wagyu from Nobu was, of course, a treat, my family was more called to the casual eats: There's a taco shack on the beach where you can get a lunch of tacos al pastor and charge it back to your room, and an ice cream shop, where my son and I split a sundae with cookies and cream ice cream, hot fudge, and sprinkles.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hotel del Coronado completes $550m renovation
Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has announced the completion of its extensive restoration, with the revitalisation of the Victorian building. The move marks the final step in Blackstone Real Estate's plan to preserve the hotel's legacy. Exceeding $550m, the project has revitalised the building, introducing modern amenities while maintaining its historical charm. Blackstone Real Estate Americas Asset Management head Rob Harper said: "Blackstone has been dedicated to preserving Hotel del Coronado's iconic status as a National Historic Landmark while ensuring it remains a timeless destination for future generations.' The restoration of the Victorian Neighborhood is comprehensive, including a total refurbishment of the front porch, lobby, main entry, and drive experience. All Victorian guest rooms, the garden courtyard, and event spaces such as the Crown Room have been updated. Additionally, two new dining destinations, Nobu Del Coronado and Veranda, have been added to the hotel's offerings. Burton Studios served as the architect of record for the Victorian Garden Courtyard, and Heritage Architecture & Planning's David Marshall offered historical architecture consultation. The project also saw a partnership between Wimberly Interiors, WATG, and GSB. Each of the hotel's guest rooms is unique, with redesigned bathrooms that feature vanities and classic checkerboard marble flooring. In addition, the restorations of the Crown Room, Coronet Room, and Ocean Ballroom integrate historical elements with modern technology and design, including a preserved 1888 fresco and updated lighting and sound systems. The Hotel del Coronado's central garden courtyard has been restored to its original design, featuring historic walkways, pergolas, and the return of the Naiad Queen Fountain. In July 2024, the Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club hotel in the Florida Keys, the US, became part of the Curio Collection by Hilton portfolio after renovation. "Hotel del Coronado completes $550m renovation" was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
