The Most Exciting Hotel Openings of Summer 2025
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Hotel El Roblar — Ojai, California
Where it's located: Right on Ojai Avenue, with views of the Topatopa Mountains, and just steps from all the best health food cafés and crystal shops.
Why we're excited: Established in 1919, Ojai's longest-standing hotel is getting a new lease on life. Previously, it was an all-inclusive, adults-only spa hotel since the 1970's that closed after the Thomas fire in 2017 and never reopened—until now. A new team of hoteliers including Eric Goode, Ramon Shamshiri, Jeremy McBride and Warner Ebbink have turned a new page in the property's history. The design preserves much of the original building's Spanish Revival roots, with a Mission-style arched entryway, stone fireplaces, and Monterey furniture. The 50-room hotel features three new dining outlets, all helmed by chef Brandon Boudet of Little Doms in LA: Condor Bar, a modern Mexican restaurant; an intimate Snug Bar in the lobby; and a guests-only cafe for breakfast and lunch. There is a lovely walled garden at the hotel's heart, complete with a serene pool area for guests. For maximum Ojai vibes, book one of the rooms with a terrace—there's nothing more Ojai than taking in those famed 'pink moment' sunsets from the privacy of your own slice of paradise.
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