Sea Change: Montage Laguna Beach
Montage Laguna Beach unveiled a head-to-toe makeover in March, complete with improvements to the property’s lobby, lounge and accommodations. Expect a view of the Pacific from a framed window in the lobby, as well as new Brazilian cherry wood flooring and California-coastal furniture in the lobby and popular lobby lounge.
The 253 updated guestrooms (including suites and bungalows) now boast a muted color palette accented by vibrant pops of steel blue, violet, yellow and chartreuse, along with sustainably sourced furnishings and amenities such as candles by Laguna Candles (with a Montage-specific scent), Matouk throw blankets, and champagne buckets and dog bowls hand-sculpted by the artists of Tina Frey.
“In keeping with the comfortable and classical-chic feel, the resort has always had, we have enhanced the guest experience with refreshed common areas and modernized guestrooms,” says Montage Laguna Beach General Manager Anne-Marie Houston.
“And we have raised our own bar to our ongoing commitment to sustainability throughout the resort at all levels.”
Montage Laguna Beach
30801 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA
866.271.6953 \ montagehotels.com
Urban Escape: Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani
Waikiki’s newest luxury boutique hotel is now accepting online reservations in advance of its Oct. 25 debut. Halekulani Corp.’s Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani—situated adjacent to its sister property, Halekulani—will include 284 guestrooms and four suites with ocean views.
New York City-based interior design firm Champalimaud was tapped to design the land- and water-themed accommodations and public spaces, with local artwork from the Honolulu Museum of Art complementing the decor.
The property also will feature the casual Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant, complete with a variety of pastries, cakes and artisan breads by a baker from the renowned Imperial Hotel Tokyo.
Rates range from $350 to $1,100, based on double occupancy.
Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani
2233 Helumoa Rd. Honolulu, HI
800.422.0450 | halepuna.com
Photographs: Montage Laguna Beach (Top) and Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani (Bottom)