Hotel Del Coronado Completes $550M Blackstone-Funded Renovation, Reopens as Curio Collection Hotel

Hotel Del Coronado in Coronado, California has completed a six-year, $550 million restoration project, funded by Blackstone Real Estate. The hotel, which is part of Hilton's Curio Collection, has undergone a multi-phase renovation that included restoring the 137-year-old hotel's front porch and lobby, main entry and drive, as well as updating its Victorian guestrooms, courtyard, and event spaces.

The project also added two new dining options, Nobu Del Coronado and Veranda. The renovation prioritized historical accuracy and leaned on design and architecture collaborators such as Wimberly Interiors, WATG, GSB Inc., Burton Studios, and David Marshall of Heritage Architecture & Planning.

Revamped guest rooms now offer modern accents as well as redesigned bathrooms with spacious vanities. Meanwhile, the hotel's Victorian ballrooms have undergone a "meticulous restoration," according to the hotel. The renovation also restored the building's central courtyard to its original design, including walkways, pergolas, and a historic statue and fountain.

Blackstone's renovation of the neighborhoods surrounding the hotel has also added the residential-style Shore House and fully renovated Beach Village, an enclave of cottages and villas that is part of Hilton's LXR Hotels & Resorts. The project also expanded and revamped the Spa & Salon at The Del and fitness center. The Ice House Museum was also developed, and new meeting spaces and retail were added at The Shops at The Del.

The revitalization resulted in the creation of over 300 resort jobs, in addition to the thousands of construction roles created over the course of the project. Hotel Del Coronado is dedicated to preserving its iconic status as a National Historic Landmark while ensuring it remains a timeless destination for future generations.