Hotel del Coronado, a National Historic Landmark in California, has completed the final phase of a more than $550 million property-wide restoration led by Blackstone Real Estate.
The ambitious, multi-year revitalization culminates with the transformation of the resort’s iconic Victorian building, marking the most comprehensive upgrade in the hotel’s 136-year history.
The completion of the Victorian Neighborhood encompassed a restoration of its front porch and main entry experience, enhancements to all guestrooms, a full redesign of the garden courtyard, refreshed event spaces (including the legendary Crown Room), and the debut of two new dining destinations: Nobu Del Coronado and Veranda, an al fresco restaurant with ocean views.
The project brought together a roster of architecture and design talent. Wimberly Interiors, in partnership with WATG, led the overall design concept. GSB Inc. and Burton Landscape Architecture Studio served as the architects for the Victorian Garden Courtyard, while David Marshall of Heritage Architecture & Planning provided historical consultation throughout the restoration.
Guestrooms that honor history
Each of the revamped guestrooms within the Victorian building is unique, reflecting the structure’s original character. The interiors are characterized by a Victorian-era style that takes a brighter, modern approach via lighter floral patterns, woven cane and wicker accents, and rich wood tones.
Headboards crafted from woven vinyl raffia reinterpret classic silhouettes, while floral wallcoverings and antique-style furnishings nod to the surrounding gardens. Bathrooms feature checkerboard marble floors and vanities reminiscent of antique washstands.
Chinoiserie-inspired lamps, vintage-style light fixtures, trims, and tassels add romantic layers. Meanwhile, a curated art program of black-and-white botanical photography and reinterpreted vintage sketches offers a fresh take on Victorian charm.
New F&B concepts at Hotel del Coronado
The hotel’s renovation comes with the debut of two culinary experiences. Veranda, designed to honor the hotel’s historic wraparound porch, channels breezy elegance with open-air seating and uninterrupted ocean views. This new concept nods to the hotel’s original 20-foot-wide veranda, which once wrapped around the entire building.
Nobu Del Coronado, a coastal outpost of the iconic Japanese restaurant, spans 3,700 square feet with 156 seats. Featuring a dedicated eight-seat sushi bar and a 12-seat Pagoda Bar, the venue pairs Nobu’s signature minimalism with the hotel’s historic setting to create a refined, indoor-outdoor destination.
Event spaces and garden courtyard
The hotel’s ballrooms—the Crown Room, Coronet Room, and Ocean Ballroom—have all been meticulously restored. Wood floors, doors, balconies, and an 1888 fresco uncovered in the Ocean Ballroom were all preserved.
In addition, the central courtyard has been faithfully returned to its original layout. Historic walkways and pergolas were reinstated, and the Naiad Queen Fountain—a beloved feature lost in 1912—has been brought back to life with a bronze reproduction crafted by Carapace Arts using molds from a J.L. Mott Iron Works original.
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