Hotel del Coronado Unveils Newly Revitalized Crown Room and Coronet Room

Iconic Victorian Ballrooms Now Available for Booking, Providing Stunning New Options for Meetings and Events at The Del Revealed as Part of Blackstone’s More Than $550 Million Restoration of Hotel del Coronado

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – (Aug 8, 2024) – The Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, today announced its iconic Victorian ballrooms—the Crown Room, Coronet Room, and Ocean Ballroom are officially available for events, weddings, meetings and group bookings. Part of a thoughtful $160 million restoration and meticulous preservation effort to enhance the legendary Victorian building, its event spaces are now available for bookings ahead of the official reopening in early 2025.

Built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977, Hotel del Coronado is an American treasure steeped in over 135 years of history — an original part of the living seaside legend, the property’s Victorian Crown and Coronet Rooms have welcomed Hollywood celebrities, dignitaries and U.S. Presidents through its doors for nearly two centuries, and played host to some of America’s most iconic silver-screen moments, historic political speeches and momentous celebrations alike.

Spearheaded by historical design firm Heritage Architecture & Planning and backed by Blackstone’s more than $550 million restoration and revitalization of Hotel del Coronado, the Crown and Coronet Rooms as well as the Ocean Ballroom have been expertly preserved.  This restoration work honors the storied past of these iconic ballrooms, while elevating the spaces with modern, state-of-the-art technology, design enhancements, restored original finishes, and more to support the needs of meetings, groups, incentives and wedding guests today.

The restoration and renovation of these ballrooms include:

• The discovery and preservation of an original ceiling fresco secco from 1888 by artists William Busch and Jacob Gumpertz. The fresco secco was painstakingly restored as part of the Ocean Ballroom revitalization
• A refinished original wood stage floor in the Ocean Ballroom
• Extensive rehabilitation of historic wood finishes (stripping, repairing, and staining) within the Crown and Coronet Rooms
• Restoration of the original wood doors leading from the lobby into the Crown and Coronet Rooms
• Restoration of the Crown Room balcony
• Recreation of the Coronet Room’s historical coffered wainscot
• Restoration of the historic crown pendant fixtures in Crown and Coronet Rooms
• All new lighting, background music system with built-in speakers and touchpad controls

“The Del has been a timeless destination for over 135 years, and the completion of The Victorian neighborhood and the Crown and Coronet Rooms is rooted in a deep respect for The Del’s legacy, much like our larger restoration commitment,” said Rob Harper, head of real estate asset management Americas at Blackstone. “We are proud of our investment and the thoughtful work undertaken to revitalize the Victorian building to ensure it is enjoyed by generations of guests to come.”

David Marshall of Heritage Architecture & Planning has led The Victorian restoration effort with the same vigor and attention to detail that awarded the firm a “Preservation Project of The Year” honor from the Save Our Heritage Organization, as well as a “Preservation Design Award” from the California Preservation Foundation following their extensive and diligent reconstruction of the hotel’s front porch and historic Victorian lobby.

“It has been an honor to be a part of the restoration and preservation of one of America’s most iconic resorts,” said David Marshall, president, Heritage Architecture and Planning. “As we near completion of the Victorian building, the debut of these iconic meeting spaces marks a significant milestone for our preservation efforts that will elevate the guest experience to new heights.”

The Crown, Coronet and Ocean Ballroom meeting spaces are available for bookings here. For additional information on The Del’s enhancements, please visit hoteldel.com.

About Hotel del Coronado

Set on one of America’s most iconic beaches, the legendary Hotel del Coronado has welcomed discerning travelers for more than 135 years to experience the Southern California coastal lifestyle at its best. Here, the magic and nostalgia of the property’s storied past blends seamlessly with contemporary luxury in overnight and day experiences that offer every amenity imaginable. Hotel del Coronado offers five distinct neighborhood experiences, including Shore House at The Del, the hotel’s newest residential-style neighborhood featuring luxury villa accommodations, which complement the luxurious and newly renovated Beach Village; The Cabanas, where refined coastal design complements the newly refreshed pool, serving as the social center of the hotel; The Views, the hotel’s home-base for coastal adventure experiences and activities; and The Victorian building, which will re-emerge in Spring 2025. For more information please visit hoteldel.com.

About Curio Collection by Hilton   

Curio Collection by Hilton is a global portfolio of more than 160 individually remarkable hotels hand-picked to immerse guests in one-of-a-kind moments in the world’s most sought-after destinations. Each hotel in the Curio Collection evokes a bespoke story through distinctive architecture and design, world-class food & beverage and curated experiences, while providing the benefits of Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors. Experience Curio Collection by Hilton by booking at curiocollection.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Curio Collection by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/curio, and follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  

About Blackstone Real Estate

Blackstone is a global leader in real estate investing. Blackstone’s real estate business was founded in 1991 and has US $336 billion of investor capital under management. Blackstone is the largest owner of commercial real estate globally, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector, including logistics, data centers, residential, office and hospitality. Our opportunistic funds seek to acquire undermanaged, well-located assets across the world. Blackstone’s Core+ business invests in substantially stabilized real estate assets globally, through both institutional strategies and strategies tailored for income-focused individual investors including Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BREIT). Blackstone Real Estate also operates one of the leading global real estate debt businesses, providing comprehensive financing solutions across the capital structure and risk spectrum, including management of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT). 

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