2021 Travel Awards: Rad Hotel Redesigns

Michael Hospelt

POETRY INN

At this über-private (and ultra-luxe) five-room getaway, renowned designer Erin Martin says she added “a bit of youthfulness to a classic tale.” You’ll also notice a new hiking trail on the tranquil property. POETRYINN.COM

Courtesy of L’Auberge Del Mar

L’AUBERGE DEL MAR

This seaside resort’s $10.5 million renovation touched its guest rooms, pool, upscale poolside bar, and more. New restaurant Adelaide brings seasonal Pacific seafood to the forefront. LAUBERGEDELMAR.COM

The Flamingo Resort

FLAMINGO RESORT

Architect Homer A. Rissman designed this Santa Rosa escape in 1957, and its midcentury de- sign has been reimagined. Commissioned art pieces can be found throughout the contemporary hotel, including a stunning wall mural by artist Serge Gay Jr. FLAMINGORESORT.COM

Courtesy of MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

MACARTHUR PLACE HOTEL & SPA

Custom-designed mill- work meets heated travertine floors in 64 guest rooms at this Sonoma getaway. Expect Victorian architecture, a Mediterranean restaurant, and an impressive collection of artwork. MACARTHURPLACE.COM

Courtesy of The Lodge at Sonoma

THE LODGE AT SONOMA

Guest rooms, cottages, and suites have a new look at this Mission-style hotel, where you can play bocce then grab a drink from the poolside horse-trailer-turned-bar. THELODGEATSONOMA.COM

Park Hyatt Aviara

PARK HYATT AVIARA RESORT, GOLF CLUB & SPA

You can play tennis and golf at this Carlsbad resort, where, thanks to designers WATG and Wimberly Interiors, there’s something for everyone, including a new two-story water slide plus private cabanas at the adults-only pool with ocean views. HYATT.COM

Courtesy of The Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort

ARIZONA BILTMORE, A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT

Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture is the star here, complemented by a grand resort-wide renovation. A new triple water slide and pool cabanas with private showers mean fun for the family. ARIZONABILTMORE.COM

Kathryn Barnard

KONA KAI RESORT & SPA

Tropical décor and an adults-only pool are only some of updates at this San Diego resort now offering junior suites with private balconies and views of the bay. RESORTKONAKAI.COM

Courtesy of Mar Monte Hotel

MAR MONTE HOTEL

Hyatt capped off a multi-million-dollar renovation at this boutique Santa Barbara property with the opening of an Italian-Mediterranean restaurant, Costa Kitchen & Bar, that celebrates seafood and central coast wine. HYATT.COM

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