Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove brings coastal charm and California cool to the Monterey Peninsula

Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opens Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove, a boutique hotel on California’s Monterey Peninsula. Inspired by the region’s Spanish Revival heritage and coastal beauty, Kimpton Mirador offers a deeply personal, design-forward retreat where laid-back luxury meets meaningful connection.

Property Highlights
- Opening Date: January 28, 2026
- Design: Inspired by Spanish Revival heritage with terracotta rooflines, arched openings, and hand-plastered walls. Interiors curated by Narrative, a San Francisco design studio.
- Rooms & Suites: 99 thoughtfully designed accommodations, many with private balconies; select suites feature cozy fireplaces.
- Location: Nestled among historic homes and walkable streets, just half a mile from the Pacific Ocean, near landmarks like Monarch Grove Sanctuary and Point Pinos Lighthouse.

Guest Experience
- Amenities: Firelit courtyard, fitness studio, versatile event spaces, pet-friendly rooms, complimentary bikes, and in-room wellness kits.
- Wellness Programming: Daily yoga, sound baths, and fitness sessions in partnership with Monterey Bay Moves.
- Kimpton Rituals:
- Kickstart: Morning coffee ritual.
- Social Hour: Evening cocktails and bites for relaxed connections.

Culinary Destination – The Caledonian
- Led by Chef Aaron Rayor, offering a modern American menu with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
- Signature dishes include Roasted Chicken with cranberry beans & salsa verde, Whole Branzino with saffron velouté, and Scottish Salmon.
- Beverage program features inventive cocktails, zero-proof options, and wines from California vineyards.
- Open daily: Breakfast (7–11 a.m.), Dinner (4–9 p.m.), lively bar hours with happy hour specials.

Atmosphere
- Guests welcomed with house-made olive oil cake and a handwritten note.
- Evenings enhanced by custom aromatherapy mists inspired by coastal botanicals.
- A retreat where laid-back California cool meets heartfelt Kimpton hospitality.

This property reflects Kimpton’s growing global portfolio, joining recent openings in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Riyadh. It’s positioned as both a local community hub and a luxury coastal escape.