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2021 Travel Awards: Rad Hotel Redesigns
Hotels across the West are debuting new looks, expanded amenities, and all-around refreshed hospitality.
![Napa's Poetry Inn](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/12-poetry-inn-Frost-Living-BedR-cr-Michael-Hospelt-1024x643.jpg)
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
![L'Auberge Del Mar hotel exterior](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/15-lauberge-del-mar-Entrance-to-Resort-1024x683.jpg)
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
![Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/18-Lobby-at-Flamingo-Resort-05-HR-682x1024.jpg)
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
![Macarthur Place's Layla in Sonoma](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/13-macarthur-07-Layla-Exterior-1024x701.jpg)
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
![The Lodge at Sonoma hotel](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/16-Credit-The-Lodge-at-Sonoma-6-1024x683.jpg)
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 Resort terrace in Carlsbad](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/19-park-hyatt-aviara-Lobby-Terrace-1024x741.jpg)
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
![Arizona Biltmore hotel and resort](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/14-Credit-The-Arizona-Biltmore-Waldorf-Astoria-Resort-7-1024x683.jpg)
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
![Kona Kai Resort & Spa](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/17-kona-kai-resort-Paddle-Boarding-1024x683.jpg)
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
![Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/20-mar-monte-hotel-COSTA-Beleco3-1024x683.jpg)
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
To see the full 2021 Travel Awards story, click here.