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Artful Escapes: Hotel del Coronado

”The Del“ recently underwent a $160 million renovation, making the storied property more Victorian than ever

By Adam Erace
Outdoor seating area with modern furniture on grass, surrounded by palm trees, near a large red-roofed historic building.
Hotel del Coronado. Photo: Courtesy of Hotel del Coronado

As a result of a $160 million renovation completed in June, “The Del,” as it’s affectionately known, is now more Victorian than ever. Lead-weighted wood windows were restored and corridor ceilings washed haint blue, a period hue said to ward off evil spirits. During the surgically precise demo, teams uncovered an original dry fresco in the vestibule of the Ocean Ballroom and flew in specialists to restore its floral abundance. Reached by either the grand oak staircase or famous birdcage elevator, the 404 Wimberly Interiors–designed rooms share scalloped headboards, chinoiserie lamps, and whimsical botanical wallpaper.

Historic beachfront hotel with a red roof, palm trees, and a large swimming pool under a clear blue sky.
Pool deck. Photo: Courtesy of Hotel del Coronado
Bright, airy beachside restaurant interior with wooden furniture and ocean view through large windows.
Windsor Cottage. Photo: Courtesy of Hotel del Coronado
Modern lounge area with pink chaise lounges, light blue cushions, and framed abstract art on the wall.
The Hotel del Coronado. Photo: Courtesy of Hotel del Coronado
Patio with blue sofa, chairs, and fire pit overlooking a lush garden and ocean view under striped canopy.
Beachside firepit. Photo: Courtesy of Hotel del Coronado


A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2025 Summer Issue in the section “Artful Escapes.” Subscribe to the magazine.