Island Hotel Newport Beach Completes 18-Month Transformation

Island Hotel Newport Beach Completes 18-Month Transformation
The hotel now boasts a vibrant and modern new look, new personalized services and conveniences, and an engaging social scene with entertainment, craft cocktails and Southern California fare.

New conveniences and personalized services include: a new text concierge program; complimentary wireless Internet access; guest customizable mini bar; Keurig coffee makers available in all rooms and suites; a 24-hour Market Place featuring reasonably priced fresh foods, healthy snacks and specialty items; and the exclusive Island Club, a luxurious 2,000-square-foot lounge, strategically situated on the hotel's 20th floor with sweeping panoramic ocean views along with a sophisticated environment. For $35 a night, Island Club guests can enjoy upgraded amenities including: continental-style breakfast and light evening snacks; beer and wine during the “Wine Down” hour; curbside check-in; complimentary access to the Spa's relaxation lounge and eucalyptus steam room; and complimentary dry-cleaning for up to four pieces of clothing per day.

Highlights of the completed transformation include: the new Oak Grill, Newport Beach restaurant – an airy, light-filled space featuring a huge new 2,100-square-foot floor deck for al fresco dining from Chef Marc Johnson's contemporary California menu; Aqua Lounge – featuring a 360-degree bar and interactive mixology format with craft cocktails and an expertly curated wine and beer list, as well as a rotating program of regionally known resident DJs spinning a blend of current and international music Thursday through Saturday; an updated resort-style pool area with a redesigned contemporary poolside bar, private cabanas and plush modern furnishings; a refurbished fitness center with new Matrix equipment and easy access to the pool area; and remodeled event space including the largest ballroom in Newport Beach and an indoor/outdoor Cabana Room with glass panels opening to a private, heated terrace.

All 292 guest rooms and suites now feature new vibrant pops of color – ocean-inspired aqua, brilliant sunset orange, coral, lilac and sage – to reflect the region's coastal lifestyle. Accommodations sport bold, modern fabrics, rich woods, polished marble and California-inspired artwork against breathtaking ocean/coastal and canyon views.

The timing for the transformation is apropos, Widder added, as this year the hotel celebrates a 10-year milestone. The Irvine Company developed the hotel in 1986, but assumed management for Island Hotel Newport Beach in November 2005.

For reservations and more information, please contact Island Hotel Newport Beach, toll-free, at 866.554.4620; or visit the website at www.IslandHotel.com.