The Island Hotel Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 759-0808
- Cross Street:
- Santa Cruz
- Hours:
- Daily 24 hours
Editorial Review for The Island Hotel Newport Beach – by Mar Yvette
In Short
This 20-story, 295-room tropical-style resort is like a Tommy Bahamas ad come to life: Well-dressed 40-somethings amble among lush potted palms, fragrant fresh flowers and woven rattan furniture swathed in soothing sage and cream tones. Opened in 2005 (it was formerly a Four Seasons), the hotel features American-style cuisine at Palm Terrace Restaurant, a full-service spa, ultra-modern fitness center, two tennis courts, heated pool, whirlpool and views overlooking the Pacific Ocean and nearby islands of Balboa, Lido and Catalina.
Hits: Palm Terrace Restaurant boasts four floor-to-ceiling wine cabinets with over 1,000 wines, consisting primarily of boutique California vintages, New World wines and Tuscans.
Misses: As is the case with most hotels, parking is strictly valet--and expensive. It's $29 overnight and $12 for day use.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasCrowds flock to the hotel's lounge every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8:30 pm to midnight. That's when singer Jimmy Hopper--formerly of the Bellagio Hotel in Vegas--belts out everything from Led Zeppelin to Andrea Bocelli and Prince.
Know Before You GoThe Island Spa, located on the property's secluded lower level, underwent a $20-million renovation in 2005 and offers more than 30 different types of massage, body treatments and facials.
