The Lodge at Marconi, a coastal property overlooking the Tomales Bay in Marin County, Calif., is now open after a multi-million dollar, 17-month long renovation. The property is managed by Oliver Hospitality. Formerly Marconi Conference Center, the Lodge at Marconi sits on 62 acres off Highway Route 1 within the Marconi State Historic Park.
“We are so proud to unveil the transformed—and transformative—Lodge at Marconi,” GM Bryon Parsons said in a statement. “We look forward to welcoming groups, families, couples and individuals to unwind and reconnect in this woodland oasis. We took great care to create a top-notch guest experience, with thoughtful and personalized service, a comfortable and welcoming environment, and an assortment of modern amenities and services that cater to today’s travelers, all amidst acres of lush nature overlooking the Bay.”
Modern Lodging
Lodge at Marconi’s 45 new accommodations offer a variety of guestrooms and suites. Rooms, which are situated in a collection of freestanding buildings, range from the deluxe double queen loft with two queen beds and an upper twin loft room to the king suite with a king bed, twin bed, common space and many options in-between. In-room amenities include linens, pillow-top mattresses, waffle bathrobes, plant-based Born Bathing bath products, dedicated workspaces, refrigerators, coffee machines, tea, Path Water, and more. In line with its commitment to providing a tranquil and rejuvenating environment, Lodge at Marconi does not offer televisions.
Representing its first Northern California project, the interior design, spearheaded by New York-based design studio Home Studios, is a master lesson in architectural style Third Bay Tradition. With modern touches inspired by the inventive spirit of Guglielmo Marconi, the studio’s attention to detail and diversity of expression make an impressive impact. Custom furnishings, organic materials, a saturated color scheme, and wall cube art inspired by the style of Stuart Arends—painted in colors pulled from the local landscape and labeled with handwritten Latin plant names and dates, akin to field notes—seek to maintain a natural connection to coastal Northern California’s environment.
Ample natural woods and textiles throughout each room render a cohesive feel, with an overall palette informed by the surrounding nature. Cedar paneling, artful Bay-area made Heath Ceramics tiles and ample millwork further define this ethos. While the exterior facades of the buildings were refinished as a part of the makeover, the overall modern architecture was untouched to preserve the site’s history and character.
Home Studios sought to create an authentic, camp-esque environment, with a layout of a collection of rooms—opposed to a formal hotel lobby—in order to evoke a residential environment and encourage connection between guests. Curated art and décor include collaborations with talented artisans, such as a custom wall tapestry by Lookout & Wonderland, a tall teapot by Linda Fahe of San Francisco’s Yonder shop and a custom ceramic sconce from Blanc Studio.