Pacific Hospitality Group

Pacific Hospitality Group (PHG) is a US-based hotel management company that owns and operates a portfolio of boutique hotels, along with a select number of franchised properties under brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. Established in 1987, this company was founded by Timothy Busch.

History

This company was founded in 1987 by Timothy Busch. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the company initially started with branded-type properties and in 2006 was when PHG opened their first non-branded Four Diamond property, The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley.

As the company continued to acquire boutique hotels and resorts, it launched the Meritage Collection in 2013, a portfolio of independent luxury properties designed too deliver upscale, one-of-a-kind, elevated experiences in outstanding settings. As the Meritage Collection has grown so has each property's sustainability efforts, implementing practices across its portfolio to reduce environmental impact.

By the mid 2020s, the collection included properties in California, Hawaii, and Texas, with an additional development planned to open in fall of 2026 in Arizona. The planned hotel in Phoenix represents the collection’s first location in a downtown urban setting, differing from its earlier focus on resort destinations.

Meritage Collection

As of July 2026, Pacific Hospitality Group owns and operates 12 hotels across the United States, with a thirteenth property scheduled to open in September 2026.

California:

• Pasèa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, California

• The Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa Valley, California
• AC Hotel Irvine in Irvine, California,
• DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, California
• Hotel Zessa Orange County, A DoubleTree by Hilton in Orange County, California.

Arizona:

• Denū Hotel & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona
• AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe Downtown in Tempe, Arizona,
• Hyatt Place Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona

Texas:

• Hotel Viata in West Lake Hills, Texas
• AC Hotel Residence Inn Dallas in Dallas, Texas

Hawaii:

• Koʻa Kea Resort in Poʻipū, Hawaii

Loyalty Program

Pacific Hospitality Group rolled out Stay Golden in 2024, a loyalty program covering every Meritage Collection property. The program provides experiential rewards rather than points, designed specifically for the collections limited portfolio.

Stay Golden features two elite tiers, 18 Karat and 24 Karat, based on the number of nights stayed each year. Benefits vary by tier and property and may include room upgrades when available, late check out, spa perks, and invitations to select on property events. Joining the program is free and entirely optional.