HOTELS & RESORTS NEWS: Renovations, Improvements and New Construction in 2015

AGOURA HILLS: Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills completed a major upgrade to its three-story, 125-suite hotel. Among the enhancements were the refresh of the lobby, guest rooms, business center, fitness room and meeting space. The lodge also received a renovation.  AGOURAHILLS.HOMEWOODSUITES.COM

AGOURA HILLS: Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel spent $6 million on its public areas, including Share restaurant, Liquid Lounge, the lobby, grand ballroom, outdoor heated pool and fitness center.  280 guest rooms, suites and corridors were refreshed. SHERATONAGOURAHILLS.COM

BORREGO SPRINGS: La Casa del Zorro transformed its three bedroom Peppertree Casita, which now boasts updates ranging from fresh carpet to a new kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, cooktop and wine cooler.  The hotel also completed a $150,000 'solar farm' development consisting of 10,000-square feet panels to heat five of La Casa del Zorro's largest guest pools and fuel hot water for the resort's main lodging buildings.  LACASADELZORRO.COM

CORONADO: Built in 1908 by John D. Spreckels, Glorietta Bay Inn  renovated eight of  eleven original guest rooms with a 42' flat-screen high-definition television, iPod docking stations, small refrigerators, Wi-Fi and deluxe plush terry robes.  GLORIETTABAYINN.COM

DANA POINT: St. Regis Monarch Beach invested $30 million renovating 400 guest rooms and suites. Other property updates include new menus at two of the resort's restaurants using herbs and honey from their new garden and beehives and the adoption of two goats to provide fresh goat cheese for several signature dishes. Guests can send text messages to valet for their vehicles, and a new press reader service gives guests access to more than 3,000 full-content daily newspapers and magazines on their devices. The resort also just became Disneyland's first and only Five-Star/Five-Diamond hotel partner, offering chauffeured transportation to the park. STREGISMB.COM

FORT BRAGG: The Inn at Newport Ranch on cliffs above the Pacific debuted in 2015. With room for 26 guests, oceanview hot tubs,  ranch cuisine and 2,000 acres to roam, this one-of-a-kind place to stay just north of Fort Bragg includes the main lodge, private Redwood House or Sea Drum.   THEINNATNEWPORTRANCH.COM

GARDEN GROVE: The 603-room Great Wolf Lodge Southern California, an indoor water park resort under construction on Harbor Boulevard in Garden Grove includes a massive, 84-degree indoor water park packed with exciting slides, pools and activities. Beyond the water park, the resort offers entertainment and activities for families to experience together, including the interactive live action game, MagiQuest, the fun-filled Scooops Kid Spa and nightly Story Time in the Grand Lobby.   GREATWOLF.COM

LAGUNA BEACH: The Ranch at Laguna Beach coastal 'ranch chic' resort sanctuary has 97 new rooms, including 33 suites, plus Sycamore Spa, a nine-hole golf course and Harvest Restaurant.  RANCHLB.COM

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel spent $25 million on the 298 guest rooms and suites, ranging from poolside cabanas to Tower Rooms with stunning views of the city and Hollywood Hills. Led by internationally renowned design firm Yabu Pushelberg, the new design maintains the integrity of the hotel's Spanish Colonial roots, but with a modern twist. A prohibition-era style cocktail lounge, handcrafted     Spare Room Bowling Alley, Library Bar, Rooftop views and Tropicana Pool with David Hockney mural are not to be missed.  THEHOLLYWOODROOSEVELT.COM

LOS ANGELES: Mama Shelter Los Angeles opened in Hollywood in 2015. Following the hit debut of Mama Shelter Paris in 2008, the six-story Hollywood hotel offers 70 modern rooms equipped with complimentary VOD, Wi-Fi, 27' iMac, photobooth, and more. Two restaurants, a coffee shop and  private rooftop round out the property's attractions.  MAMASHELTER.COM

MORRO BAY: Inn at Morro Bay spent $2 million gutting the 50 year-old main building. A fireplace in the Living Room lounge boasts intricate rock and stone work with natural light streaming through the mezzanine's large windows. A wine room was added, restaurant and kitchen were completely renovated, fire tables were added to the dining area and enhanced views  famous Morro Rock from the Inn's vantage point inside the 4,000-acre Morro Bay State Park make this coastal hideaway even better.  INNATMORROBAY.COM

MT SHASTA: Best Western Plus Tree House wrapped up a $250,000 refresh with 91 rooms and seven suites getting new furniture, carpet, bedding and wall art, as well as microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers. BESTWESTERN.COM

NEWPORT BEACH: Island Hotel recently received new customizable minibars, relaxation lounge and new nightlife and dining options. Newport Beach Hotel added Sailor Suites with elegant furnishings and full kitchens, and the Forbes Five-Star Resort at Pelican Hill recently debuted a new social lounge and refreshed market.   ISLANDHOTEL.COM

OXNARD: Residence Inn Oxnard River Ridge unveiled a multimillion dollar renovation and revamp of its suites. Five lighted tennis courts, outdoor sports court, fitness room and a heated pool invite guests to stay fit and enjoy their trip. MARRIOTT.COM

PASO ROBLES: La Quinta Inn & Suites completed a $4 million addition of deluxe Villa Suites available in studio and one-bedroom layouts with full kitchen, luxurious bathroom with lighted mirrors, a double vanity and a walk-in shower, 49-inch LED TV and a large balcony.  Holiday Inn Express & Suites spent $2.5 million remodel on new furniture, fixtures, carpet and décor with cool hues.  LAQUINTAPASOROBLES.COM

PASO ROBLES: Spa Central Coast added an overnight room offering guests the opportunity to transform their spa day into a relaxing getaway.  The room can be booked  at Airbnb.com

SAN DIEGO: Manchester Grand Hyatt spent $1 million in redesign of a 9,000 square foot, full service spa featuring all of the Marilyn Monroe signature services, such as 100 treatment options and views of San Diego Bay.  Seaview Breakfast Buffet also was transformed it into a California Coastal space. Top of the Hyatt sky lounge, offering panoramic waterfront and city views now offers more modern décor, furniture and an open concept layout. MANCHESTERGRAND.HYATT.COM

SAN DIEGO: Courtyard San Diego Gaslamp just four blocks from the San Diego Convention Center, features 90 guest rooms with complimentary internet, luxury bedding and upgraded bay view rooms. The hotel also features The Bistro, a fast casual restaurant offering healthy food options and a full Starbucks espresso bar and  Nolen roof-top bar and lounge with panoramic views of the downtown skyline and the San Diego Bay.

SAN DIEGO: Best Western Plus Inn in La Jolla completely renovated all 129 guest rooms with furnishings. Each room received an updated HVAC air conditioner & heater unit. Guest bathrooms received new quartz counter tops, lighting, decorative mirrors and new amenities. Each balcony room now includes a refrigerator and coffee maker. The new breakfast room provides guests with a free multi-course hot breakfast and fresh fruit daily. A partnership with the La Jolla Sports Club across the street allows guests to work out at an exclusive health club at no charge.

SAN DIEGO: Hotel Z, part of the Pineapple Hospitality group,  ,  opened in Downtown San Diego as a complete redesign of the former Holiday Inn Express Gaslamp. The four-story, 96-room property three blocks from Petco Park and four blocks from the San Diego Convention Center has complimentary wireless internet, free bike check-outs, dog-friendly accommodations and a daily cupcake and coffee reception. STAYPINEAPPLE.COM

SAN DIEGO: New Hilton Garden Inn in San Diego's Old Town echoes the Spanish influence found throughout historic Old Town San Diego. The hotel offers oversized desk and ergonomic chair, free Wi-Fi and refrigerators and microwaves in 179-guest rooms, plus a fitness center, outdoor heated pool and whirlpool and on-site restaurant and bar. HILTON.COM

SAN FRANCISCO: Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Union Square is a new hotel offering 166 guest rooms on 17 floors. Complimentary high speed wireless internet access, 39' flat screen LCD televisions with expanded cable options, mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, Fitness Center, outdoor patio space with Starbucks coffee, food and cocktail options and valet parking are available. INTERSTATEHOTELS.COM

SAN FRANCISCO: Loews Regency San Francisco transforms the Mandarin Oriental's 155 guest rooms and suites in the top eleven floors in San Francisco's third-tallest building, into Loews branded accommodations.  Unparalleled views of the Golden Gate Bridge, city and bay, 5,000 square feet of meeting space and a luxurious new 8,000 square foot spa and fitness center are part of this new offering. LOEWSREGENCY.COM/SANFRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO: King George Hotel spent $4+ million for all new furniture in the hotel's 153 rooms, multiple power outlets on nightstands and desks. Built in 1914 King George Hotel is an historic boutique property just one block from Union Square.  KINGGEORGE.COM

SAN FRANCISCO: Fairmont San Francisco atop Nob Hill unveiled five  Specialty Suites following a $2 million update. The update follows a comprehensive renovation last spring of the hotel's 592 guest accommodations. Registered guests enjoy airport pick up, manager meet & greet, VIP welcome, complimentary high-speed internet access, enhanced VIP turndown service and farewell kit are   FAIRMONT.COM/SAN-FRANCISCO

SANTA BARBARA: Bacara Resort & Spa invested $15 million to enhance guestrooms and suites with authentic Spanish Colonial architecture and the latest technological conveniences such as automated room and lighting controls, an enhanced TV entertainment system, a Bacara-branded mobile app and in-room tablets for arranging room service, spa services and other resort experiences.  BACARARESORT.COM

SANTA CRUZ: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott debuted on Santa Cruz's Westside. Located off Mission Street, guests can walk to Natural Bridges State Beach and Surf City Vintners wine tasting rooms. The 82-room, four-floor property includes suites, an exterior patio area with a fire pit, outdoor swimming pool, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary hot breakfast.   MARRIOTT.COM

SANTA MONICA: Santa Monica's Fairmont re-introduces  32 renovated  bungalow suites reflecting the same convergence of  Malibu beach house chic and surf modern style with cooling gray-blue hues, custom lighting and local-inspired vintage artwork.  FAIRMONT.COM

SANTA ROSA: Health Spa Montecito, part of Montecito Heights Health Club at Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa, is the only full-service health spa in Sonoma County. Magnesium Replenisher, Muscle Melt and Green Energy treatments offer specific results for numerous health related issues ranging from basic relaxation to stress relief.  MONTECITOHEIGHTS.COM/SPA

TAHOE SOUTH  $150+ million of improvements and new construction at Postmarc Hotel and Spa suites (formerly the Fantasy Inn) opened mid-May after a complete renovation to its mixture of spa suites and modern hotel rooms. Located directly across from Ski Run Marina, the hotel features vintage Tahoe photographs throughout the property, as well as new furniture, fixtures, carpet, paint and lighting. The Château at the Village will soon expand its existing 19,571 square feet of retail shops  8 and restaurants as part of a $15-20 million first phase of development. Construction will continue throughout the summer and will also include an exercise facility, swimming pool, spas and fire pits. The new Bijou Bike Park will become a four-acre hub of two-wheel activity from BMX to mountain bike skills courses, complementing the abundant recreational opportunities around town.  POSTMARCHOTELS.COM

TRUCKEE: Hotel Truckee-Tahoe spent $2.5 million to remodel  100 rooms, add a heated pool and 24-person hot tub. HOTELTRUCKEETAHOE.COM

WEST HOLLYWOOD: London West Hollywood new bi-level 11,000 square-foot, Vivienne Westwood-inspired Penthouse completed a $25 million renovation. Guests can access the tenth floor penthouse through a private corridor that leads to 6,000 square feet of spacious and striking design. The experience is then taken to new heights on the suite's 5,000-square-foot private outdoor rooftop terrace, ideal for entertaining and featuring breathtaking panoramic city views. Three new Metropolitan guest suites range between 1,600 and 2,200 square feet and feature upscale  residential design. THELONDONWESTHOLLYWOOD.COM