Irvine Company Resort Properties has completed an 18 month, comprehensive renovation of the Island Hotel Newport Beach resort, located in Newport Beach, California.
In collaboration with San Francisco-based Brayton Hughes Design Studios, renovations were directed by the company’s in-house interior design team.
“Today’s traveler wants authentic, local experiences,” says Lindsey Ueberroth, president and CEO of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “The newly transformed Island Hotel now meets that need with a beach-inspired décor, convenient yet sophisticated services, regional cuisine, and a lively coastal scene.”
The hotel’s 292 guestrooms and suites now feature a coastal-inspired color palette of aqua, orange, coral, lilac, and sage. The accommodations were also outfitted with upgraded fabrics, wood, marble, and California-inspired artwork.
F&B options include chef Marc Johnson’s new Oak Grill, which sports a 2,100-square-foot deck with al fresco dining; and Aqua lounge, which includes a 360-degree bar and weekly DJ program.
The resort-style pool area was redesigned with a contemporary poolside bar, private cabanas, modern furnishings, and poolside access to the refurbished fitness center. An indoor-outdoor Cabana room now features glass panels opening to a private, heated terrace.
Of the site’s 23,000 square feet of event space, the hotel’s ballroom—the largest in Newport Beach—also saw a total revamp.
Revamped property services include a new text concierge program, the Market Place retail food outlet, and the Island Club, a 2,000-square-foot lounge on the 20th floor.