The 50 Best Hotel Openings of 2025
Posted on December 17, 2025 · Stephanie Chen, Alissa Ponchione, and Caitlin St John
Hotel del Coronado, San Diego
Keys: 938
Design: Burton Landscape Architecture Studio, GSB Inc., Heritage Architecture & Planning, WATG, and Wimberly Interiors
Why we love it: The California icon re-emerged after a $550 million, multiyear restoration—the most comprehensive in the hotel’s 136-year history—with new guestrooms, public spaces, and F&B spots, ushering the resort into its next chapter.
Owner: The Blackstone Group | Operator: Hilton | Purchasing firm: Blackstone Real Estate
