Hotel del Coronado has finished the restoration of its Victorian building, completing Blackstone Real Estate's $550 million property-wide renovation project. The National Historic Landmark's restoration encompasses the Victorian Neighborhood, including the front porch, lobby, main entry and drive experience.
The project included updates to all Victorian guestrooms, the Victorian garden courtyard and event spaces such as the Crown Room. Two new dining venues have opened: Nobu Del Coronado and Veranda restaurant.
"From its earliest days, Hotel del Coronado has been a pioneer, continuously redefining the resort experience," said JP Oliver, managing director of the Hotel del Coronado. "After this transformative journey, we are proud to set a new benchmark for resort excellence and continue exceeding expectations for a new era of guests and visitors."
The restoration involved collaboration between multiple design firms, including Wimberly Interiors, WATG, GSB Inc., Burton Studios and Heritage Architecture & Planning. Historical accuracy was prioritized throughout the project.
Victorian Guestrooms Receive Complete Overhaul
The Victorian guestrooms feature modern amenities while maintaining historical character. Each room has unique design elements, with no two rooms identical. The redesign incorporates brighter floral textiles, combining caning and wicker with wood tones. Headboards are crafted from woven vinyl raffia, and bathrooms feature spacious vanities and checkerboard marble flooring.
The Victorian guestrooms feature modern amenities while maintaining historical character.
Credit: 2025 Hotel del CoronadoNew Dining Concepts Launch
Veranda restaurant draws inspiration from the hotel's original 1888 wraparound veranda, which measured 20 feet wide and extended 1,800 feet around the building. The menu focuses on locally sourced ingredients and Southern California cuisine, featuring dishes such as grilled California artichokes, broiled West Coast oysters and a Dungeness crab "wedge."
Nobu Del Coronado offers 156 seats, with 120 located outdoors overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The restaurant includes an eight-seat sushi bar and 12-seat Pagoda Bar, plus 3,700 square feet of oceanfront dining space for private events. The menu combines chef Nobu Matsuhisa's signature dishes with locally inspired Southern California items.
Event Spaces Undergo Historic Restoration
The Crown Room, Coronet Room and Ocean Ballroom received comprehensive restoration work. The Ocean Ballroom restoration revealed an 1888 fresco, while all spaces received updated lighting and sound systems alongside preserved historical elements including original wood floors and restored doors.
The restored Victorian building lobby and front porch at Hotel del Coronado showcase the property's 1888 architectural heritage.
Credit: 2025 Hotel del CoronadoGarden Courtyard Returns to Original Design
The Victorian building's central garden courtyard has been restored to its original layout, complete with historic walkways and pergolas. The restoration includes the return of the Naiad Queen Fountain, featuring a bronze reproduction of Charles Cordier's statue that was present until 1912. The garden features Victorian-era botanicals including bromeliads, camellias, cycads, agaves and specimen palms.
"Blackstone has been dedicated to preserving Hotel del Coronado's iconic status as a National Historic Landmark while ensuring it remains a timeless destination for future generations," said Rob Harper, head of asset management, Americas at Blackstone Real Estate. "We are so proud of the thoughtful collaboration that brought this more than $550 million project to fruition and are thrilled by Hotel del Coronado's transformation into a modern, premier hotel for the enjoyment of guests, visitors and the San Diego community."
Additional developments in the complete restoration project included renovated guestrooms in The Cabanas and Views neighborhoods, dining venue upgrades, an expanded Spa & Salon at The Del, Fitness Center improvements, the Ice House Museum, new meeting spaces and retail experiences at The Shops at The Del.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Hotel del Coronado. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
