- The New York Times, May '08

Since its inception in 1989, has become a beloved destination for both leisure and business travelers. After a complete, contemporary multi-million dollar renovation, re-opened its doors October 2007, as the only luxury oceanfront hotel destination between Santa Monica and Santa Barbara, offering guests unsurpassed levels of luxury and service on the sands of exclusive Carbon Beach. Ideally situated on exclusive " Billionaire's Beach," where some of America's wealthiest make their homes, the hotel's prime location is within a mile to the unique shops and restaurants of the Malibu Country Mart, a short drive to Malibu's numerous hiking trails and popular beaches, and convenient to Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles International Airport.

The hotel embraces the serene beauty of the Malibu coastline through its landscaping, architecture and interior design. It also embodies the spirit of one of Southern California's most exclusive communities through the warm hospitality of its multilingual, European-trained staff, its signature beach club and a unique collection of artwork by contemporary painter Glenn Ness.