Monterey
Pebble Beach Resorts debuted Fairway One at the Lodge, an addition to the Lodge at Pebble Beach offering 30 guest rooms, two four-bedroom cottages and a 2,500-square-foot meeting room with golf course views.
The Ventana Inn Big Sur underwent a major renovation coinciding with its reopening in fall 2017. The project included a refurbishment of the 59 guest rooms and the addition of an events lawn, art gallery and a glamping experience with 15 safari-style canvas tents.
Sanctuary Beach Resort in Marina completed a $4 million renovation that included the addition of a new restaurant and three beachfront conference rooms equipped with LCD projection and surround sound.
The SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes on Monterey Bay opened in Marina with 106 suites and 1,850 square feet of meeting space.
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 recently completed a renovation that included its 550 guest rooms, hospitality suites, lobby and pool area.
Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz opened in Santa Cruz’s Westside district with 82 rooms and 1,000 square feet of meeting space.
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz opened downtown with106 rooms and 1,650 square feet of meeting space with an adjoining outdoor patio.
A 151-room Courtyard by Marriott is under construction near downtown and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Set to open this fall, the property will feature a full-service spa, restaurant, outdoor pool with ocean views and 3,400 square feet of meeting space.