Location. The Island Hotel Newport Beach offers tropical ambience amid the Orange County Beach area in Newport Beach, Calif. The property is one block from Fashion Island, which features Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus and more than 200 shops and eateries. The Newport Beach Pier is within five miles. Hotel Features. Palm Terrace Restaurant serves seasonal contemporary American cuisine. Palm Terrace Lounge presents an array of light and healthy fare. Conference rooms and a business center are provided, as is complimentary wireless Internet access. Pampering services available at The Spa at The Island Hotel include the Island Volcanic Detoxifying Therapy and the Pearl Powder Facial, which features authentic crushed pearls. After treatments, relaxation rooms provide complimentary water and fruit. A fitness room surrounded by windows offers cardiovascular and weight training equipment, with personal trainers available. An outdoor pool boasts a fireplace and a spa tub. Tropical landscaping shades the walkway to the pool, and shaded benches provide seating along the path.

Guestrooms. The 295 guestrooms and suites contain wooden furnishings, original artwork and décor in muted island hues of khaki, white and sage green. Balconies or furnished patios feature views of the beach or of Fashion Island. Bedding includes Egyptian-cotton linens and down comforters and pillows. Marble bathrooms boast terry-cloth bathrobes, minibars, designer toiletries and lighted makeup mirrors. Each room includes CD and DVD players, and complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. Pets are permitted for a fee.

Expert Tip.. Catalina Island, renowned for its scuba diving, kayaking and sport fishing, is accessible by cruising on the Catalina Passenger Service, located less than seven miles from the property.

Room Types:

Superior King:   One king bed with Italian-brand Egyptian cotton linens, down comforter and pillow. Step-out balcony with view of pool or gardens. 435 square feet. Armchair with ottoman, desk with two chairs. Multi-line phones, complimentary dial-up Internet access, AM/FM Bose alarm clock radio with iPod connectivity, cable/satellite TV with complimentary HBO, pay movies, and video game consoles (surcharge). Minibars. Bathrobes. Twice-daily housekeeping and turndown service.

Executive Suite:   One king bed with Italian-brand Egyptian cotton linens, down comforter and pillow; one queen sofa bed in separate living area. One step-out balcony and one furnished patio with view of pool or gardens. 600 square feet. Living room separated from the bedroom by opaque-glass French doors. Armchair with ottoman, coffee table, desk with two chairs. Multi-line phones. Complimentary dial-up Internet access, AM/FM Bose alarm clock radio with iPod connectivity, cable/satellite TV with complimentary HBO, pay movies, and video game consoles (surcharge). Oversize bathroom with separate tub and glass-enclosed shower. Dressing area of bedroom with vanity, vanity bench, and live orchid. Minibars. Bathrobes. Twice-daily housekeeping and turndown service.

Premier Double:   Two double beds and one queen sofa bed with Italian-brand Egyptian cotton linens, down comforter and pillow. Step-out balcony with view of coastline. 600 square feet. Armchair with ottoman, desk with two chairs. Multi-line phones, complimentary dial-up Internet access, AM/FM Bose alarm clock radio with iPod connectivity, cable/satellite TV with complimentary HBO, pay movies, and video game consoles (surcharge). Minibars. Bathrobes. Twice-daily housekeeping and turndown service.

Deluxe King:   One king bed with Italian-brand Egyptian-cotton linens and down bedding. 435 square feet. Juliet balcony. View of Newport Back Bay, Fashion Island, or the pool. Armchair with ottoman. Desk with two chairs. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Multi-line phone. voice mail. In-room safe. Minibar. Armoire/entertainment center. Cable/satellite TV. VCR. DVD player. Pay movies. Video games (surcharge). Bathrobes. Makeup mirror. Designer amenities. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.

Driving Directions: From Orange County/John Wayne Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is six miles.

Drive northeast on Airport Way toward MacArthur Boulevard. Turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard. Turn slight right onto San Joaquin Hills Road. Turn left onto Santa Rosa Drive. Turn right onto Newport Center Drive.