Pismo: Rooms at the Inn

Want to stay somewhere you’ve never been before? Below are some recent hotel openings and reopenings.

Mission Inn

of Pismo Beach

Opened recently on California’s Central Coast, this hotel has 120 rooms and family suites, many with ocean views. Rooms include refrigerators, microwaves and free Internet; rates include breakfast buffet. Doubles start at $109 per night; suites, at $189 (June through August, $239 and $299 respectively).

Details: 601 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449; (866) 773-6020, www.missioninnpismobeach.com

Elan Resort & Spa

The style is Mexican Colonial -- and sprawling -- at this all-inclusive resort that has reopened after renovations following Hurricane Wilma in 2005. Overlooking Nichupte Lagoon in Cancun, Mexico, it has 95 rooms and 51 villa suites, six restaurants and a spa. Rates include meals, drinks, water-sports equipment and more. Doubles start at $300 per night; one-bedroom villas at $450.

Details: Boulevard Kukulcan K.M. 3.5 Esq. Galleon, Cancun, Mexico, (888) 400-3526

Mondrian

Scottsdale

A little of West Hollywood goes to Scottsdale, Ariz. The group that runs the sleek Mondrian Los Angeles has opened a sister hotel in the desert resort town. Mondrian Scottsdale features a new Jeffrey Chodorow restaurant, Asia de Cuba; a Skybar with a patio suitable for stargazing; and a spa called Agua. 194 rooms and suites; doubles start at $245 per night.

Details: 7353 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251; (480) 308-1100, www.mondrianscottsdale.com.