The legendary Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has announced plans to restore and revitalise the hotel’s historic Victorian building with a more than $160 million investment, marking the next and final phase of Blackstone Real Estate’s more than $550 million development plan to preserve and enhance the National Historic Landmark property for the enjoyment of guests, visitors and the community alike. The upgrades will encompass all Victorian guest rooms, suites and event spaces, such as the iconic Crown Room, with a targeted completion date of Spring 2025.
"We are thrilled to embark on this exciting and final journey of Blackstone’s investment in this one-of-a-kind resort," said Harold Rapoza, general manager of Hotel Del Coronado.
"The Victorian building holds a special place in the hearts of our guests, and we are dedicated to preserving its historical significance while elevating the bespoke guest experience to new heights.”
Beginning in 2018, Hotel del Coronado embarked on a renovation and development plan facilitated by Blackstone Real Estate to ensure the resort remains a sought-after destination.
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Rob Harper, head of real estate asset management Americas at Blackstone, added that since the $550 million investment plan began in 2018, the company has worked diligently to preserve The Del as a National Historic Landmark while cementing the property’s status as an iconic and timeless destination for generations to come.
“We are immensely proud of the thoughtful work completed to date and look forward to partnering with the local teams to make this next phase of the project a reality," said Harper.
For more than 135 years, Hotel del Coronado has welcomed travellers from all over the world to experience the best of Southern California's coastal lifestyle. The Victorian building is the original, iconic beachfront hotel established in 1888, and is renowned for evoking a bygone era, with a star-studded legacy and magic of nearly two centuries.
Led by Wimberly Interiors in partnership with WATG’s California architecture studio, the design for the Victorian building celebrates the legacy of the property, ensuring the public areas remain truly Victorian with original finishes remaining intact, but with contemporary design enhancements to bathrooms, furnishing, artwork and state-of-the-art technologies to elevate the level of comfort and luxury.
David Marshall of Heritage Architecture and Planning is leading The Victorian guest room redesign effort with the same vigour and attention to detail that awarded the firm a “Preservation Project of The Year” honour from the Save Our Heritage Organisation, as well as a “Preservation Design Award” from the California Preservation Foundation following their extensive and diligent reconstruction of the hotel’s front porch and lobby areas.
