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Shop, stay & play: Citadel Outlets unveils brand-new hotel and attraction for LA by mid-2026

Popular Los Angeles outlet shopping destination Citadel Outlets will open two new additions in 2026, the Pan Am Hotel by Hilton and The Grand Fountain, allowing travellers to shop, stay and enjoy LA in new ways.

Popular Los Angeles outlet shopping destination Citadel Outlets will open two new additions in 2026, the Pan Am Hotel by Hilton and The Grand Fountain, allowing travellers to shop, stay and enjoy LA in new ways.

The Pan Am Hotel by Hilton at Citadel Outlets will pay tribute to the iconic aviation brand, capturing the golden age of air travel with modern luxury.

The hotel, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, will feature two dining venues, a fitness centre and in-room amenities designed with the international traveller who loves to shop in mind, such as custom storage for oversized luggage.

Render of a King guestroom at Pan Am Hotel by Hilton at Citadel Outlets.
Render of a King guestroom at Pan Am Hotel by Hilton – note the enhanced storage for larger luggage!

Between the hotel and the shops, The Grand Fountain, created by the water feature designers behind Las Vegas’ famous Bellagio Fountain, will become a focal point of Citadel Outlets.

Render of the façade of the upcoming Pan Am Hotel by Hilton at Citadel Outlets.
Render of the façade of the upcoming Pan Am Hotel by Hilton.

The upcoming centrepiece will blend art, engineering, fire and water into a one-of-a-kind attraction that will draw visitors to the shopping destination, which is situated just 10 minutes’ from Downtown LA and within 25 minutes of Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and Orange County.

Artist's impression of The Grand Fountain water feature at Citadel Outlets.
Artist’s impression of The Grand Fountain water feature at Citadel Outlets.

The 130-store Citadel Outlets is already known among Aussie agents as a destination for LA-bound shoppers with its ‘Shop Until You Drop Off…at LAX’ package and VIP Lounge Day Passes and also includes a California Welcome Center.

Render of the front desk area at Pan Am Hotel by Hilton at Citadel Outlets
Render of the front desk area at Pan Am Hotel by Hilton featuring the aviation brand’s iconic logo.

Steven L. Craig, President of Citadel Outlets’ parent company Craig Realty Group, said: “Our vision for Citadel Outlets has always been to create more than just a shopping centre – we’re building a global destination that inspires wonder and connection.”

“With the addition of the Pan Am Hotel by Hilton and The Grand Fountain, we’re reimagining what’s possible, bringing together design, innovation and hospitality to deliver something truly unforgettable.”

For more info, head to citadeloutlets.com