HOLLYWOOD, Fla.
The Diplomat Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton completed its $100 million transformation. From the Atlantic coast to Intracoastal, the resort pays homage to the hotel's storied past as a social hub, which began in 1958, with a modern take on design and amenities, including more than 10 new culinary concepts.
As part of Curio Collection by Hilton, a global set of remarkable upper upscale hotels handpicked for their unique character, the resort features 1,000 re-imagined guestrooms and suites and indoor and outdoor public spaces, bringing the resort's sunny, beachfront location to life. And, the property's variety of culinary offerings and programming creates a central hub for the surrounding community, giving locals a new Hollywood home.
"As one of our first hand-picked Curio Collection by Hilton hotels, we are proud of this iconic resort's legacy and thrilled to support The Diplomat Beach Resort's re-birth," said Mark Nogal, global head, Curio Collection by Hilton. "Having hosted everyone from celebrities to politicians, the fully reimagined property in South Florida continues to be an exciting and storied part of our fast-growing collection as it enters a new era."
With more than 1,000 guest rooms – including a Presidential suite, 515 king rooms and 484 double rooms, with 96 being suites – The Diplomat Beach Resort is the largest hotel in Broward County, offering views of the Atlantic Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway with an abundance of natural light.
All rooms feature unobstructed ocean or Intracoastal vantage points, while most suites boast 180-degree views of the tropical surroundings including a variety of premier suites, the Governor and Presidential suites, each with an individual identity delivering on guest's needs.
Guest rooms at the property depict two separate design schemes: Sunrise and Sunset. Sunrise rooms are modern, vibrant and refreshing with earthy tones that provide a soothing, calm atmosphere accented with blue ocean colors. Tactile rope accents are weaved into bedside lighting and deckchairs, while custom designed carpets recall the organic coral and sand patterns found locally.
Vintage artwork reflects the region's history and streamlined furniture lend to the spacious room layouts. Sunset rooms present a more subtle, modern and organic design scheme with views overlooking the famous South Florida west horizon, giving guests a front seat view to famous and stunning sunsets.
The offers 10 innovative and surprising culinary destinations. Unique dishes and drinks highlight ingenuity and variety, using locally sourced ingredients and fresh mixes for cocktails created on-site. Each destination is rooted in strong culinary sensibilities and exudes brand individuality, creating distinct spaces and experiences.
The property features 209,000 square feet of function and meeting space with ocean views and recent upgrades in comprehensive technology, transportation services. The space includes 50,000-square-foot unobstructed Great Hall, four ballrooms, 39 breakout rooms, outdoor special event areas including the pool deck and 33rd floor lounge space and on-site IT and audiovisual support.