The Marina del Rey Hotel in West Los Angeles has completed renovations to its dining and pool areas. The three-month project included a full redesign of Salt’s indoor and outdoor dining spaces, furniture and décor upgrades on the pool deck and a complete overhaul of the bar area, which is now open as Del Rey Lounge.
Common Standard, a Costa Mesa, Calif.-based interior design firm, was selected as the design partner to oversee the updates.
The Marina del Rey Hotel originally opened in 1964 and was the first public hotel built in the marina south of Venice. For nearly six decades, the Marina del Rey Hotel has been a landmark in Los Angeles’s west side, serving as the central meeting point for local yacht clubs, fashion shows and high-profile functions. In 2013, the property went through a $20 million renovation that included updates to its 164 guest rooms and the build out of Salt, its marina-facing pool, sun deck and outdoor event spaces.
While determining what the redesign would look like, the Common Standard team took inspiration directly from Marina del Rey Hotel’s waterfront surroundings. Salt, Del Rey Room and the pool deck all have maritime-themed décor and nautical colors, such as different hues of blue, green and yellow that can be seen from the water.
“Our goal was to create a seamless transition among Salt, Del Rey Lounge, and the pool by reimagining the spaces with preppy, nostalgia-inducing elements that are meant to remind guests of being in a boat club,” said Amanda Malson, founder of Common Standard. “Marina del Rey Hotel is such a special place, and we were honored to help revamp the property.”
“Marina del Rey Hotel has been a community staple for more than half a century," said Adam Marquis, president of Pacifica Hotels, Marina del Rey Hotel’s parent company, in a statement. "Going into this renovation project, we sought to reimagine the restaurant, bar, and pool in a way that paid homage to the ambiance of the marina while recreating the spaces with elements that enhance visitors’ experiences. Common Standard was a brilliant design partner in helping us achieve this goal. With these updates, we’re looking forward to welcoming guests and locals alike to Marina del Rey Hotel, whether they’re spending the day at the pool, grabbing a drink at the bar, or ending the day with a waterfront dinner.”