
The American KSL Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in travel and leisure investments, announced the takeover of the St. Regis Monarch Beach, from an affiliate of Washington Holdings.
The 5-star hotel, has 400 rooms, 3 swimming pools, 6 restaurants with ocean view and a private beach. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide will continue to manage it under its St. Regis brand, which is present through 30 hotels worldwide.
Bernard Siegel, Principal of KSL, says, "Despite all that the resort has to offer, we are planning to bring it to an even higher level." This buyout marks the beginning of a new era for the St. Regis Monarch Beach.
