Hotel Renovated in 2005, the air-conditioned hotel comprises a total of 444 rooms, of which 50 are suites, spread over 10 floors. There is a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a safe, a cloakroom, a currency exchange, and a lift. Further facilities include a newspaper stand, a conference room, a bar, an award-winning French-Californian restaurant, and a wine cellar. Room and laundry services are on offer (charges apply). Those arriving by car may use the car park (charges apply). Remarks Parking (self): around 10 USD per day. There is a free shuttle to Balboa Island (summer only), to/ from John Wayne airport and to/ from the shopping area. Location This newly renovated luxurious hotel is situated in the beautiful city of Newport Beach, around 1.6 km from John Wayne airport, some 8 km from the beach and approximately 24 km from the Disney Resort. Room The restyled rooms are fitted with a hire safe, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, an iron and ironing board, a refreshment centre, and a marble en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. The carpeted rooms also come with a direct dial telephone, LCD flat panel TV, a radio, an Internet connection, a CD player, a double or king-size bed, Egyptian linens, and individual heating and air conditioning. Sport Outdoors there is a pool with a sundeck. Guests can take advantage of the fitness centre, Jacuzzi and sauna. The hotel also has tennis courts. Building Year of construction: 1994; Last renovated: 2005; Number of floors (main building): 10; Total number of rooms: 444; Suites: 50