The Empress Hotel near San Diego recently completed US$1.9 million in top-to-bottom renovations on the property located near the beach in the village of La Jolla.

Highlights include new furniture, wallpaper, carpeting, window shutters and lighting in all guest rooms and suites, plus specialty in-room amenities to match the beach inspired décor. Infrastructure improvements include updated elevators with “smart control systems” as well as upgraded heating and air conditioning systems.

Breakfast is available on a renovated second floor patio that now serves as additional outdoor event space.

(http://www.empress-hotel.com)