California
The repositioned Bernardus Lodge & Spa, set on 28 acres in Carmel Valley, debuted in April following a four-month, multimillion-dollar transformation. Highlights include the new Lucia Restaurant & Bar, a redesign of all guest rooms, reconfigured public spaces and expanded event spaces. The Spa at Bernardus now features a curated wellness component, including boot camps and moonlight yoga. Amenities include 4,300 square feet of meeting space.
Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort on the San Diego coast changed its name to Cape Rey in April. The 215-room hotel, which offers about 25,000 square feet of meeting and function space, features a re-styled pool area that includes new private cabanas. Outdoor dining and gathering areas have been expanded and debuting in the fall will be several luxury suites. The resort’s events team will emphasize sustainable offerings and amenities.
The Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area recently broke ground. The 175-room hotel will be integrated into the Bay Street Emeryville retail center. The hotel’s ground floor will be dedicated to public use, including a spacious lobby and dining area, with five levels of guest rooms above. The hotel will offer complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as meeting/function space and a 24-hour gym.
The Scarlet Huntington in San Francisco introduced The Spa Suite this spring as a new intimate gathering venue for groups. The spa includes the main suite space for events of up to 15 people and a separate treatment room for spa services. Meals in the meeting room are catered by the Big 4 Restaurant, buffet-style.
Colorado
The Hyatt Place Boulder-Pearl Street recently opened at Depot Square, a 160-acre, pedestrian-friendly mixed-use development. The hotel offers 150 guest rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi and approximately 5,000 square feet of meeting/function space. There is an indoor swimming pool and 24-hour gym.
Hawaii
The Hilton Garden Inn Kauai/Wailua Bay, formerly the Aston Aloha Beach Hotel, is slated to open in early 2016 following a renovation. The 216-room beachfront hotel will be situated on one of the area’s only swimmable beaches. This hotel will offer complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24-hour business center, fitness center and an indoor pool. The hotel will also feature approximately 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort recently completed a six-month, $21 million renovation of its 17-story Diamond Head Tower. The transformation includes the refurbishment of all 380 guest rooms and suites, corridors and a refreshed lobby. Hilton’s Diamond Head Tower offers both sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and resort views overlooking the village’s 22 acres of tropical gardens.