California
- Pacific Palms Resort, set on 650 acres in Industry Hills, will complete an extensive $60 million renovation this spring that includes an upgrade of all 292 guest rooms, as well as introduce a new restaurant and a new spa and boutique. Both property golf courses are also being modernized as are the meetings space and business amenities. For more information, call 626.810.4455 or visit www.pacificpalmsresort.com.
- The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles recently completed its second phase of renovations, including upgrades to the renowned presidential and royal suites, which have housed every U.S. president since Lyndon Johnson. Other renovations are to the grand lobby court and patio and the executive conference center. For more information, call 310.228.1234 or visit http://centuryplaza.hyatt.com.
- Luxury Resorts & Hotels will reopen the Bel Age Hotel in Los Angeles as The London West Hollywood in April, following a complete redesign. The hotel will offer 223 suites as well as a flexible 3,960-square-foot ballroom. Each guest room will include a high-definition flat-screen television and complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access. An on-property restaurant by acclaimed chef Gordon Ramsay will offer private dining. Plans also call for a rooftop spa, slated to open later this year. For more information, call 310.854.1111 or visit www.thelondonwesthollywood.com.
- Embassy Suites Hotels recently opened the 156-room Embassy Suites Valencia in the Santa Clarita Valley. The hotel features a grand ballroom spanning 4,456 square feet and a separate boardroom with 500 square feet. Guest room amenities include 37-inch flat-screen televisions and high-speed Internet access. The hotel also offers an outdoor pool and spa. For more information, call 661.257.3111 or visit www.valencia.embassysuites.com.
- The Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport recently completed a $20 million renovation, including a new banquet room and outdoor garden terrace, as well as upgrades to the lobby, restaurant and promenade. Almost 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including 11 banquet rooms and two outdoor terraces, can accommodate groups of up to 800. In addition, outdoor patios are available for receptions and banquets. The hotel offers 92 executive rooms and four parlor suites, each with high-speed Internet access. For more information, call 949.833.9999 or visit www1.hilton.com.
Idaho
- Hilton Garden Inn Idaho Falls will debut in March with 119 guest rooms, each with complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access. The hotel also offers a complimentary 24-hour business center as well as seven meeting rooms featuring 11,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. For more information, call 208.522.9500 or visit http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com.
Mexico
- Casa Dorada Los Cabos, Resort & Spa opened in January in Cabo San Lucas. Located on Playa Médano, Casa Dorada has 186 ocean-view rooms and suites, and offers the 7,000-square-foot Saltwater Spa, a restaurant, lounge, private beach club, and three swimming pools. For more information, call 011.52.624.143.9167 or visit www.casadoradaloscabos.com.
New Mexico
- La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, a RockResorts property in Santa Fe, will undergo a $5 million renovation early this year, focusing on enhancements to its guest rooms and public spaces. The 157-room adobe-style resort is spread out on six acres. Renovations are due for completion this spring. For more information, call 505.986.0000 or visit www.rockresorts.com.