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Hotel Del Coronado 
$$$-$$$$, Coronado
Fodor's Review:
The Victorian-styled "Hotel Del," situated along 28 oceanfront acres, is as much of a draw today as it was when it opened in 1888. The resort is always alive with activity, as guests -- including U.S. presidents, European royalty, and celebrities -- and tourists marvel at the fanciful architecture, surrounding sparkling sand, and gorgeous ocean views. About half of the resort's accommodations are in the more charming, original Victorian building, where each room is unique in size and footprint. Rooms in the California Cabana buildings and Ocean Towers, built in the mid-1970s, have just completed a Williams-Sonoma-style makeover with new bathrooms and more contemporary furnishings. These setups are closer to the pool and the beach, making them a good option for families with children. In 2007, the property added several luxury enhancements, including a new spa with an infinity pool and Beach Village: 78 lavish beachfront villas and cottages that feature fully equipped kitchens, fireplaces, spa-style baths with soaking tubs, Bose sound systems, and private ocean-view terraces. A new signature restaurant, 1500 Ocean, serves southern coastal cuisine in an elegant beachfront cabana setting.
User Reviews & Ratings:
Exceeded Expectations!
Posted by kimamom from CA/Oregon Coast on 1/28/07
Our 3 night stay at the Del was everything we were looking for in a hotel for our 25th wedding celebration. We had a room in the Victorian section which was where we requested to be. We had a nice view of the inner courtyard gardens and gazebo. Our room was fairly spacious with a flat screen TV and a nice bathroom with a bathtub. The grounds are gorgeous, we lounged by the pool area which is very pretty and my husband had a nice massage at the spa there. The restaurants are excellent, we dined at 1500 Ocean one night and it was perfect. The concierge service was very helpful, there are nice shops at the Del, everything you could want in a full service resort hotel. We wanted to move in and become permanent residents here! There is a also a small store where you can purchase drinks, etc. It is the Museum Store where you can also view historic photos of the Del over the years and the famous visitors who have stayed there.Some like it hotter
Posted by JM from New York on 12/22/05
Was initially reluctant to stay here after reading some bad reviews, but it turned out great. We stayed in the tower waterfront room. Rooms were immaculate, (complimentary high-speed internet available), and common spaces were majestic. Service was excellent from check in to barkeep to valet parking. No complaints to voice here.....was a great stay.
INFO
- Address: 1500 Orange Ave., San Diego, CA, 92118
- Phone: 800/468-3533; 619/435-6611
- Fax: 619/522-8262
- Web site
- Hotel Details: 757 rooms, 65 suites, 43 villas, 35 cottages
- In-room: safe, refrigerator (some), ethernet.
- In-hotel: 6 restaurants, room service, concierge, bars, children's programs (ages 4-12), pools, gym, spa, laundry service, beachfront, water sports, bicycles, airport shuttle, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms.
- Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
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WHAT'S NEARBY
- Restaurants
- 1500 Ocean
- Chez Loma
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- Entertainment
- Coronado Playhouse
- Lamb's Players Theatre
- Shopping
- Bay Books
- Dale's Swim Shop
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