Cambria Hotel in Seaside — Photo by Depositphotos

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has finalized an agreement with Jayesh Kumar of S3D Partners to develop a Cambria hotel in Seasidenear Monterey Bay. Located at Lightfighter Drive and Second Avenue, the five-story, 138-room upscale hotel is slated to open in 2021.

The hotel will offer breathtaking waterfront views and is part of the developing Main Gate area in the City of Seaside, which offers 60 acres of coastal land and will feature top-rated dining, shopping, and entertainment. The hotel's location is close to the beach and near California State University at Monterey Bay, the Leon and Sylvia Panetta Institute for Public Policy, the Naval Postgraduate School, the Defense Language Institute, and world-renowned golf courses.

The hotel will feature amenities tailored to modern travelers, including:

  • Rooftop restaurant, bar, and patio with fire pits and local craft beer selections
  • Spa-style bathrooms with Bluetooth mirrors
  • Contemporary and sophisticated guest rooms with plush bedding
  • Beach cruisers and other equipment
  • State-of-the-art fitness center and pool
  • 1,300 square-feet of multi-function meeting space
  • Locally inspired design

The Cambria hotel in Seaside near the Monterey Bay will be developed by S3D Partners, which brings more than 30 years of industry experience to the project, including a previous collaboration with Choice Hotels on the BLVD Hotel in Costa Mesa, Calif., part of the Ascend Hotel Collection portfolio.

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