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PHOTOGRAPHS:
MONTAGE
LAGUNA
BEACH
(TOP)
AND
HALEPUNA
WAIKIKI
BY
HALEKULANI
(BOTTOM)
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. e 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." -W.B.
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. e 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. -W.B.
MONTAGE
LAGUNA
BEACH
30801 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA
866.271.6953
montagehotels.com
S ea Chan ge
U R BA N E S CA PE
HALEPUNA
WAIKIKI
BY HALEKULANI
2233 Helumoa Rd.
Honolulu, HI
800.422.0450
halepuna.com
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