Carmel
The Hyatt Carmel Highlands recently completed a property-wide renovation. The hotel also merged its main restaurant with its bistro to create the California Market at Pacific’s Edge.
The Hotel Carmel, formerly the Dolphin Inn, reopened last year after a renovation of its guest rooms, garden courtyard and Brophy’s Tavern gastropub.
Carmel Valley
Following a major renovation in 2015, the Bernardus Lodge & Spa expanded last year with 14 new villas and suites that include such high-end amenities as butler service and complimentary access to Mercedes convertibles.
Monterey
The 163-room Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa is set to complete a major guest room renovation this spring that includes new custom-made furnishings, flat-screen TVs and decor reflecting the region’s Spanish heritage.
The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is wrapping up a renovation that includes the 550 guest rooms, hospitality suites, lobby and pool area.
Santa Cruz
A 151-room Courtyard by Marriott is under construction near downtown and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Set to open in fall 2018, the property will feature a full-service spa, on-restaurant, outdoor pool with ocean views and 3,400 square feet of meeting space.
The Hyatt Place Santa Cruz is expected to open this spring. Located within walking distance of downtown and the beach, the 106-room property will include a fitness center, 1,650 square feet of conference space and a 1,000-square-foot patio available for outdoor events.
The Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz opened last year near Natural Bridges State Beach. The 82-room hotel offers 1,000 square feet of meeting space, outdoor pool and an exterior patio with a fire pit.