2021 Travel Awards: Rad Hotel Redesigns
Hotels across the West are debuting new looks, expanded amenities, and all-around refreshed hospitality.
Michael Hospelt
POETRY INN
At this über-private (and ultra-luxe) five-room getaway, renowned designer Erin Martin says she added “a bit of youthfulness to a classic tale.” You’ll also notice a new hiking trail on the tranquil property. POETRYINN.COM
Courtesy of L’Auberge Del Mar
L’AUBERGE DEL MAR
This seaside resort’s $10.5 million renovation touched its guest rooms, pool, upscale poolside bar, and more. New restaurant Adelaide brings seasonal Pacific seafood to the forefront. LAUBERGEDELMAR.COM
The Flamingo Resort
FLAMINGO RESORT
Architect Homer A. Rissman designed this Santa Rosa escape in 1957, and its midcentury de- sign has been reimagined. Commissioned art pieces can be found throughout the contemporary hotel, including a stunning wall mural by artist Serge Gay Jr. FLAMINGORESORT.COM
Courtesy of MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
MACARTHUR PLACE HOTEL & SPA
Custom-designed mill- work meets heated travertine floors in 64 guest rooms at this Sonoma getaway. Expect Victorian architecture, a Mediterranean restaurant, and an impressive collection of artwork. MACARTHURPLACE.COM
Courtesy of The Lodge at Sonoma
THE LODGE AT SONOMA
Guest rooms, cottages, and suites have a new look at this Mission-style hotel, where you can play bocce then grab a drink from the poolside horse-trailer-turned-bar. THELODGEATSONOMA.COM
Park Hyatt Aviara
PARK HYATT AVIARA RESORT, GOLF CLUB & SPA
You can play tennis and golf at this Carlsbad resort, where, thanks to designers WATG and Wimberly Interiors, there’s something for everyone, including a new two-story water slide plus private cabanas at the adults-only pool with ocean views. HYATT.COM
Courtesy of The Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort
ARIZONA BILTMORE, A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT
Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture is the star here, complemented by a grand resort-wide renovation. A new triple water slide and pool cabanas with private showers mean fun for the family. ARIZONABILTMORE.COM
Kathryn Barnard
KONA KAI RESORT & SPA
Tropical décor and an adults-only pool are only some of updates at this San Diego resort now offering junior suites with private balconies and views of the bay. RESORTKONAKAI.COM
Courtesy of Mar Monte Hotel
MAR MONTE HOTEL
Hyatt capped off a multi-million-dollar renovation at this boutique Santa Barbara property with the opening of an Italian-Mediterranean restaurant, Costa Kitchen & Bar, that celebrates seafood and central coast wine. HYATT.COM
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