A new era has dawned for one of America’s most storied seaside resorts. Hotel del Coronado, a National Historic Landmark and cherished icon of Southern California hospitality, has announced the completion of its iconic Victorian building restoration.
This milestone marks the final chapter in a sweeping, $550+ million property-wide revitalization led by Blackstone Real Estate, ensuring the resort’s legendary status endures for generations.
A Legacy Restored: Victorian Neighborhood
The completion of the Victorian Neighborhood represents a carefully executed restoration of the hotel’s most recognizable structure. Highlights include:
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A Grand Entrance Reimagined: The front porch, lobby, and drive have been entirely revitalized, setting the tone for a stay rooted in elegance and nostalgia.
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Reinvigorated Guestrooms: Every Victorian guestroom has been reimagined with distinctive design touches, and no two rooms are alike. The interiors seamlessly blend floral motifs and antique-inspired furnishings with modern functionality, featuring spacious vanities, refined checkerboard marble bathroom floors, and curated vintage artwork.
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Revived Garden Courtyard: The lush Victorian courtyard has been restored to its original layout, featuring romantic lighting, pergolas, and the return of the Naiad Queen Fountain, a stunning reproduction of a long-lost 1912 centerpiece. Victorian-era flora creates a sensory journey through time.
Culinary Excellence on the Coast
Two new culinary destinations further elevate the resort’s appeal:
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Nobu Del Coronado brings Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s world-renowned fusion cuisine to the Pacific coast. Signature dishes, such as Black Cod with Miso and Wagyu Beef, share the spotlight with Southern California-inspired creations. With sweeping ocean views, a sushi bar, and the glamorous Pagoda Bar, Nobu is now a must-visit dining destination on the West Coast.
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Veranda reinterprets the original 1888 wraparound porch as an open-air restaurant celebrating locally sourced California flavors. Guests enjoy ocean breezes and classic dishes with a twist, like grilled Whole Red Mountain Trout and Dungeness Crab “Wedge”, while surrounded by historic charm and modern comfort.
A Full-Scale Resort Renaissance
The Victorian building’s revival is just one facet of the resort’s overall reimagination. Other highlights include:
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Shore House: A luxurious, modern beachfront residential experience under LXR Hotels & Resorts.
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Beach Village Renovation: Oceanfront cottages and villas restored to peak elegance.
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Ocean Club & Windsor Cottage: A new, exclusive social and dining venue within a historic landmark.
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Southpointe Center: A state-of-the-art 15,000-square-foot event space with sweeping lawns.
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Expanded Spa, Fitness & Retail: A modernized Spa & Salon, a cutting-edge Fitness Center, and reimagined shopping experiences at The Shops at The Del.
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Ice House Museum: A new historical exhibit space offering immersive storytelling of The Del’s past.
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Ilonka Molijn – van Ginkel
Creator & Founder of Sophibee
Luxury Travel Advisor Sophibee & 360 Private Travel
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