MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH DEBUTS PRIVATE BEACH VILLA

MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH DEBUTS VILLA SOLEIL THREE-BEDROOM PRIVATE BEACH VILLA

Enjoy Indoor/Outdoor Living, Access to Resort Dining, Spa Montage &
Custom In-Villa Experiences, Such as Grilling Classes with a Montage Chef
Or Sunrise Yoga & Beach Boot Camp


Villa Soleil at Montage Laguna Beach

LAGUNA BEACH, CALIF. - (April 12, 2010) - Montage Laguna Beach has introduced Villa Soleil, an exclusive three-bedroom beach villa with gourmet kitchen, outdoor grill and whirlpool, for rental just in time for ultimate Spring & Summer getaways in this vibrant oceanfront artists' colony, with nightly rates that begin at $3,000 and include access to every resort amenity.

WHAT:
Set in the intimate enclave of Montage Residences with ocean views, Villa Soleil is now available for memorable beachfront retreats with family and friends.

WHY:
Making treasured memories with those you love most is one of life's true pleasures. At Villa Soleil, these memories can include special custom add-on experiences, such as grilling the freshest catch and produce on your terrace with a talented Montage Chef, or greeting the day with a private sunrise yoga session and invigorating Beach Boot Camp workout.

This residential-style Beach Villa, awash in inviting ocean and sand colors and natural textures, is the ideal vacation setting:
• Single level Craftsman-style living
• 3,000 square feet of living space
• Luxuriously furnished and fully equipped to accommodate a minimum of 8 people
• Three gracious bedrooms, including a spacious master suite with den and master bath with steam shower, a secondary suite with bath, and a single bedroom with access to the hallway half-bath
• Gourmet kitchen with island that opens to the inviting great room with stunning views and welcoming fireplace
• Indoor/outdoor dining, with your choice of tables in the great room or on the terrace
• Outdoor grill and whirlpool spa
• Twice daily housekeeping services and complimentary newspaper delivery
• Complimentary use of resort house car within Laguna Beach
• Access to Spa Montage, fitness classes and personal trainer, resort pools, beach services, business center, Paintbox children's programs for ages 2 - 12, and 24-hour in-room dining
• Convenience of in-residence washer and dryer
• Two car detached garage with guest parking

HOW: Villa Soleil 2010-2011 rates:
• Available January - May and September - December for $3,000 per night or on a weekly basis for a seven-night minimum of $2,215 per night, subject to availability
• Available June - August for $6,000 per night or on a weekly basis for a seven-night minimum of $4,285 per night, subject to availability
• To learn more or to reserve, please visit http://www.montageresidences.com/lagunabeach/residential-rentals.php

WHERE: Montage Laguna Beach, 30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA

About Montage Laguna Beach
Montage, set on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific in the heart of the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, offers 30 acres of oceanfront luxury. The 250-room craftsman-style resort features beachfront accommodations; a 20,000-square-foot spa; destination dining at Studio; a wealth of outdoor recreation, including three pools, beach and water sports; a fine art collection; and more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. For information and reservations, please contact Montage, toll-free, at 1-888-715-6700; or visit the Web site at www.montagelagunabeach.com.

About Montage Hotels & Resorts
Montage Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort management company founded in 2002 by Alan Fuerstman. Designed to serve affluent travelers and homeowners, the company features an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts and residences in stunning settings that offer comfortable elegance, a unique sense of place and spirit, impeccable hospitality and memorable culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences. Montage Laguna Beach, the company's flagship oceanfront resort, opened in the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, California, in 2003. Montage Beverly Hills, the company's second hotel, opened in Beverly Hills in 2008 and was the first Gold LEED certified hotel and residences in Southern California. The newest property under development is Montage Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, scheduled to open in 2010. www.montagehotels.com

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