PHOTO: The Fairmont Breakers was formally lit up for the first time across Grand Prix weekend, as seen on April 21, 2024. Photo by Brian Addison.
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Written By Brian Addison
The Fairmont Breakers—taking over the historic building that lines the southern end of Ocean between Collins Way and Locust Avenue—has what many are hoping to be an official opening date after many opening announcements that failed to follow through: Fall of 2024.
While one representative stated they are “hoping for September but like to stay on the precautions side,” this date feels far more confident given the many false opening dates: In September of 2023, Mayor Rex Richardson announced the hotel would be opening in March, with Pacific6 founding partner Todd Lemmis and Pacific6 Vice President of Real Estate Renato Alesiani—the company which purchased the building and property in 2017—confirming that opening. Then it was pushed to August.
And now, it is sometime in the fall—and the reason that is hopeful is because, for the first time, the building was lit up for the crowds across Grand Prix’s 49th weekend in the city for its famed race.
Fairmont Breakers: By the basic numbers and what it means for Long Beach
The opening of the city’s first hotel and spa space—the latter of which will be a two-story space that both couples and singles can use to relax as hotel guests—is important for a multitude of reasons: There is, of course, the obvious cultural clout of hosting a Fairmont property. But also, the financial boost: Conventions, conferences, and events often turn a blind eye to Long Beach as a destination because it doesn’t fit with the quality or needs of its attendees and brand—something that has potentially lost the city a multitude of investments.
Upon opening, the Fairmont Breakers will offer some 185 boutique rooms and suites; a rooftop pool and terrace; an open-air rooftop lounge with 360-degree views of the Pacific; that two-story spa, wellness and fitness center; a live jazz club (more on that below); and 12,000-plus square feet of indoor and outdoor function space.
