The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel has several exciting reasons to welcome guests anew as it reopened. Celebrating a storied past, the recently completed renovation incorporates excellently updated guest rooms, a chic, modern lobby and a nod to a buoyant San Francisco emerging post COVID-19. As a hotel that was originally designed for splendor, the all-new Clift Royal Sonesta has adapted to the new age in which it will be operating.
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine announces today the completion of its property-wide, multiphase $10 million dollar renovation. Debuting a fresh, elevated design inspired by the surrounding locale, the celebrated San Diego property introduces a remodeled exterior and interior with a transformed lobby, social and event spaces.
Today, Proper Hospitality announces the opening of Downtown L.A. Proper. Set in a reimagined landmark building in the heart of Downtown's South Park District adjacent to the Fashion District, the 148-room destination showcases the vision of internationally acclaimed designer Kelly Wearstler through a design narrative that blends vintage elements from the property's historic roots with modern influences to create a hub for local creatives. James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styne bring the culinary program to life in three distinct spaces with signature restaurant Caldo Verde opening with the hotel this July.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara has named Karen Sheldon as Director of Sales, effective immediately.Karen Sheldon started her hospitality career with Westin Hotels and Resorts. After working in the Westin GSO, opening the Westin SFO Airport and then working for the legendary Mauna Key Beach Hotel on the Big island of Hawaii, her dream job came along four years later and so began her Ritz-Carlton career and legacy.For 27 years, she led the Ritz-Carlton GSO team as the company grew from 11 hotels to over 100, through two Malcom Baldridge award applications, Marriott purchasing Ritz-Carlton, leading the RC GSO to a strategic account model and finally being an integral part in the change management of the GSO's after the Starwood merger. Their portfolio of luxury hotels grew to seven luxury brands and over 300 hotels and resorts worldwide and was instrumental in the team's astonishing revenue contribution through the integration and being awarded the GSO team of the year in 2016.After being furloughed and separating from the company, Karen is thrilled to be returning and joining The Ritz-Carlton, Bacara, Santa Barbara sales team as Director of Sales. Her long standing client relationships, revenue generating, and leadership skills will help propel the property to being the true luxury oceanfront resort in California.Karen graduated from USC and lives in Long Beach with her husband Mark and their 7 year old lab Nation. She has two daughters, one graduat ed from UCLA while playing D1 waterpolo and her youngest is a senior at University of California Berkeley.
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the recent hire of Rod Gopiao to director of food and beverage. Gopiao will be at the forefront of the guest dining experience, overseeing the culinary team and all property food and beverage services.
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the recent hire of Fernanda Jaime to director of event planning and operations.
Proper Hospitality is proud to announce the opening of Venice V Hotel in Los Angeles' iconic Venice Beach community. Set in a 1915 landmark building originally called The Waldorf, the beachfront property embraces its past as a residence for A-list stars and backdrop for Hollywood films through a complete restoration that celebrates its roots and the surrounding community. Envisioned as a gathering place for today's creative nomad, V draws inspiration from Venice's legendary skate park, surf scene and unmatched culture for a true local experience.
Hotel Lulu, a quintessential California hotel nestled in the heart of Anaheim, opens its doors on May 14, 2021. Ideally located just steps from Disneyland® and minutes from Anaheim Convention Center, this welcoming and playful property boasts laidback California design details with a modern twist. Outfitted with 310 guestrooms, Hotel Lulu features signature restaurant Lulu's Kitchen; the new Lulu's Coffee, serving Intelligentsia Coffee; a beautiful outdoor pool; 24/7 fitness center; 5,400 square feet of meeting and event space; and an onsite Disneyland® Insiders team. The hotel is managed by Azul Hospitality Group, a San Diego-based hospitality management company focused primarily on upscale hotels and resorts and is owned by J Street Hospitality, also based in San Diego.
Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning Napa Valley resort, today unveils a comprehensive $30 million redesign that includes a new restaurant, newly built suites and the renovation of all guest rooms and public spaces. Known for its landmark pool and culinary excellence, Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection welcomes Picobar, the resort's second restaurant and a new open-air dining concept in Napa Valley, offering modern Mexcian cuisine from Solbar's acclaimed Executive Chef, Gustavo Rios. Other new resort elements serve as an extension of the valley landscape, such as an expansion at Solbar with distinct new outdoor lounge seating, a reimagined pool deck elevating one of Napa's most iconic pools with lounge seating, amenity-rich cabanas and a children's pool, and versatile indoor-outdoor event spaces for celebrations and meetings. Reflecting the small-town charm and urban sophistication of Napa, the next iteration of Solage introduces a new caliber of playful, personalized luxury in Napa.
Montage Laguna Beach is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Rogers as general manager. With two decades of luxury hospitality industry experience, Rogers will oversee all day-to-day operations of the 30-acre beachfront sanctuary perched on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
On May 24, Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel, the largest hotel in San Francisco and on the West Coast, will reopen its doors and welcome back guests for the first time in over a year. Throughout the pandemic, the 46-tower property has displayed an illuminated heart and "S.F" to honor the city and serve as a sign of hope and solidarity for the San Francisco community. In celebration of the hotel's reopening, the hotel will launch a five-day countdown illuminated on the hotel's exterior as it gets ready to reopen its doors.
Burgeon Hotel Group, managers of the exclusive Downtown Los Angeles hotel property located at 1020 S. Figueroa Street, today announced the new E-Central Hotel, a new lifestyle hotel brand, is now accepting reservations and is scheduled to open Summer 2021. Bustling with creativity, sophisticated design, and eclectic energy in the heart of DTLA, the property, formerly known as the Luxe City Center Hotel, consists of a new brand, new attitude, as well as renovations to guest rooms, public spaces and more. The 179-room hotel offers extraordinary views of downtown hotspots including L.A. Live, ESPN Zone and sits steps away from the popular Staples Center.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Mission Pacific Hotel, a JdV by Hyatt hotel. Situated on 700 feet of beachfront property in Oceanside Beach, Calif. in North County San Diego.
Ryan Parker has been appointed as general manager of The Shay, a Destination by Hyatt hotel the brand's first independent hotel in Los Angeles. Parker, a storied hospitality professional with a flair for creative, will be instrumental to the hotel's Fall 2021 launch in the heart of Culver City's flourishing epicenter of entertainment, Ivy Station.
Robert Sulatycky has been appointed Executive Chef at Rosewood Sand Hill, the luxury five-star hotel set in Menlo Park, California. In his new role, Sulatycky will oversee all F&B outlets at Rosewood Sand Hill, providing strategic direction to the property's culinary team and its three dining establishments, including Madera, the hotel's famed Michelin-starred restaurant, The Library & Bar and the seasonal Pool Garden Terrace. Sulatycky's addition to the team comes at an exciting time as Rosewood Sand Hill prepares to introduce a collection of new culinary programs and partnerships to its guests.
The Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel in San Francisco, appointed Lilian Tolliver as Chief Engineer of the 556 room historic property. The Palace is very proud of Lilian as she accepts the position as the hotel's first female Chief Engineer and continues to make history at the iconic landmark.
Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) innovative hotel brand, Tru by Hilton, announced the opening of its latest property and first in the state of California, Tru by Hilton Lathrop. The 78-room hotel, located at 161 E Louise Avenue, is conveniently located in Northern California at the intersection of Interstate 5.
Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, announced today it will manage The Hearst Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection, a piece of history in the heart of San Francisco. The downtown property is part of Auberge Resorts Collection's ongoing strategic expansion into city centers and its commitment to the long-term vibrancy and culture of downtown San Francisco. The Hearst-owned building, a 1911 landmark which is being redeveloped by leading San Francisco real estate investment and development firm, JMA Ventures, will be reborn as The Hearst Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection. The hotel, in this iconic building with more than a century of fascinating stories to tell, will redefine luxury and inspire a new experience in the City by the Bay when it opens in 2023.
Rosewood Miramar Beach, Southern California's most luxurious oceanfront resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Yannick Augy as director of food & beverage. In this role, Yannick is responsible for the overall operation and direction of the resort's food and beverage programs and its distinct dining venues and bars. He also plays a pivotal role in ensuring the resort's culinary and beverage programs continue to set the standard for exceptional service and experiences.
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of its newest Aiden hotel in the vibrant and energetic city of Berkeley, California. Aiden offers a bright and stylish design that embodies the eclectic energy of the northern California city.