Hotel del Coronado - A KSL Luxury Resort
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: The refurbished interior of the landmark Hotel del Coronado resort complements its wedding-cake exterior of white siding and red-roofed turrets. A uniformed operator still runs the original birdcage elevator, though the controls are now automated. The vast lobby is filled with families, conventioneers, San Diegans on weekend getaways, history buffs, and those imagining the days when Hollywood's elite trod the grand staircases.
Amenity Highlights: The "Del" (as it's known by locals) pampers guests with shopping, oceanfront dining, and a new health spa (opened January 2007). The spa offers 21 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy, steam rooms, and relaxation areas for men and women. A new fitness center (opened April 2007) offers personal training by appointment. There's also bicycle, boat, and Jet Ski rentals, yoga classes on the beach, and special programs for children and teens.
Insider tip: Frequent guest and Wizard of Oz author Frank Baum designed the chandeliers in the spectacular Crown Room. Also as guests, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz concocted their I Love Lucy personae. There's even a resident ghost—Kate Morgan.
Property Amenities
On 28 oceanfront acres, Hotel del Coronado is adjacent to Coronado Beach and five miles from downtown San Diego. The hotel completed a $150 million renovation in December 2007, which added cottages, a spa, restaurants, and shops. Lush lawns and gardens, along with its elegant ballroom, make this resort a popular venue for weddings and other events. The hotel offers 65,000 square feet of meeting space. A business center offers computers with high-speed Internet access. A new health spa (opened January 2007) offers 21 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy, steam rooms, and relaxation areas for men and women. The new fitness center (opened April 2007) offers personal training by appointment. |
The resort offers six restaurants, including the signature 1500 Ocean and the Crown Room with its arched, 30-foot-high pine ceiling.
Additional amenities include boutiques, swimming pools, and beach activities, including yoga classes. All buildings are smoke free.
- Marina on site
- Private beach
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Spa tub
- Full-service health spa
- Concierge services
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop or café
- Room service (24 hours)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Banquet facilities
- Business center
- Ballroom(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Audio-visual equipment
- Computer rental
- Internet access in public areas - high speed (business center)
- Internet access - wireless
- Porter/bellhop
- Security guard
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of rooms: 757
- Multilingual staff
- Number of suites: 25
- Translation services
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Currency exchange
- Medical assistance available
- Beauty services
- Dry cleaning service
- Patio
- Shoe shine
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Elevator/lift attendant
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Supervised child care/activities
- Health club
- Self parking
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Steam room
Room Descriptions
The Hotel del Coronado - A KSL Luxury Resort offers 757 guestrooms spread among the Victorian building, Ocean Towers, California Cabanas, and Beach Village. The Victorian building offers rooms with period décor, while rooms in the other buildings have modern décor.
Furnishings vary but include carved wooden headboards and wicker and cane furniture. Some units have patios and balconies; shuttered windows open. Room amenities include air conditioning, high-speed Internet access, coffeemakers, and The Sea bath products specifically designed for the hotel. Local calls, Monday-Saturday newspapers, and Internet access are included in the resort charge. All rooms are nonsmoking.
Room Features
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Pay movies
- CD player
- Cassette player
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Climate control
- Ceiling fan
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Voice mail
- Multi-line phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service (on request)
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Handheld shower
- Makeup mirror
- Massage - available in room
- Sewing kit
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Clock radio
- Window opens
- Trouser press
- Rollaway beds (surcharge)
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Area Attractions
Coronado Beach - adjacent
Coronado village - adjacent
Coronado Municipal Golf Course - 1 mile
Downtown San Diego - 5 miles
Balboa Park/San Diego Zoo - 5 miles
San Diego Convention Center - 5 miles
Old Town - 10 miles
Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack - 25 miles
San Diego International Airport (SAN): Approximate driving time to the Hotel del Coronado - A KSL Luxury Resort is 15 minutes and distance is seven miles.
Driving directions from San Diego International Airport:
- Turn left on N Harbor Dr and follow signs to I-5 S.
- Take I-5 south through downtown San Diego, then take Hwy 75 N toward Coronado, and cross the Coronado Bay Bridge.
- Stay to the left on 3rd St, then turn left onto Orange Ave.
- Hotel del Coronado is on the right.
Getting there: Guests can call 1-888-726-4504 before picking up bags and arrange for pick-up. Fee is $29 for up to three passengers. Otherwise, guests can take a private shuttle (Cloud 9 one-way fare is $5-$15 per person) or a taxi (fare is $20-$25.) Rental cars, Town Cars, and limousines are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available online.
Getting around: The Hotel del Coronado is close to a number of stores and restaurants so walking is a good way to get around. Guests can hop onto public buses to travel on Coronado or arrange hotel transportation to area attractions for varying fees (San Diego Zoo or downtown are $16–$25 for up to 3 passengers or a family.) Ferry service goes daily from Coronado’s Ferry Landing Marketplace to the Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego with one-way fares of less than $5. From downtown, bus, trolley, and Coaster commuter lines are accessible. One-way bus, trolley, and Coaster fares are less than $5. Fees subject to change without notice.
Activities
Hotel del Coronado - A KSL Luxury Resort is situated on 28 oceanfront acres, and offers a boathouse and boat rentals. A new fitness center (opened April 2007) and two pools (both with cabanas and spa tubs) are on site. The resort also rents bikes, and offers beach equipment and children’s and teen programs.
Use of the fitness center and participation in fitness classes is included in the resort fee, which also includes $20 off greens fees at La Costa Golf Course.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing
- Surfing/boogie boarding
- Swimming on site
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Motor boating
- Yoga classes/instruction
- Aerobics
- Volleyball
- Running track/path
- Bicycle rentals
Restaurants & Bars
1500 Ocean - Southland coastal cuisine made with fresh, regional ingredients. Impressive ocean view. Terrace bar and seating. Live entertainment nightly. Dinner only.
Sheerwater - Fresh California fare. Oceanfront restaurant with exhibition kitchen and expansive outdoor terrace, heaters, and large fireplaces. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Crown Room - Offering an extensive and famous Sunday brunch. The arched, 30-foot-high Sugar-pine ceiling was built without a single nail.
Babcock & Story - Tropical drinks and fine wines. Indoor/outdoor lounge, adjacent to Sheerwater. (The carved bar dates from 1888 and was shipped around Cape Horn in one piece.)
ENO - Wine room with 500 wine varietals, 35 cheeses from around the world, and local chocolates to sample.
Location
1500 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118
USA
Nearest major airport:
San Diego, CA (SAN-Lindbergh Field)
Area:
Beach Cities, San Diego, California, United States of America
Important Information
There are no room charges for children 18 and younger occupying the same room as their parents or guardians.
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Resort fee charged at hotel/condo
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
