I had the opportunity to stay at the historic Hotel Del Coronado last week for work. The hotel was built in 1888 and is probably one of the most famous hotels on the California Coast Line. Photos and souvenirs boast photos of Marilyn Monroe, past presidents, and other dignitaries. Needless to say, it's an important place... and the hotel staff knows it.
Some images:
And of course, the hotel is haunted. But no ghost sightings were reported during our trip.
Now for my review: the property is huge. There is the original Victorian tower and then the newer "Ocean towers." The Victorian is where we stayed. The rooms were a variety of sizes. Some colleagues had rooms with large bathrooms and small closets; others had vice-versa. Some had views of the garden; others (Me!) had views of the sewage truck cleaning out the parking lot drains in the mornings. And did we mention that this hotel is very close to the San Diego Naval Base, so planes turn their afterburners on right as they pass over the hotel. Ugh! At least it stopped at 10:15 so we could sleep.
Food wasn't bad. The breakfast buffet is swarming with kiddos. (*Eh hem*... SPOILED kiddos.) Drinks, other than non-alcoholic beer, tends to range anywhere from $7.50 to $15 a DRINK. And apparently the cabanas are for members only. It's $80/day. There is a resort charge, but it doesn't cover parking. (That's another $23.)
But it's so charming! Gah! Give me a break. I'll admit the beds were comfy and the shower supplies were awesome, but way to nickle and dime me for everything I do. I can't complain too much. I mean, I did get paid to do this for 3 hours. Sweet!
And of course, the hotel is haunted. But no ghost sightings were reported during our trip.
Now for my review: the property is huge. There is the original Victorian tower and then the newer "Ocean towers." The Victorian is where we stayed. The rooms were a variety of sizes. Some colleagues had rooms with large bathrooms and small closets; others had vice-versa. Some had views of the garden; others (Me!) had views of the sewage truck cleaning out the parking lot drains in the mornings. And did we mention that this hotel is very close to the San Diego Naval Base, so planes turn their afterburners on right as they pass over the hotel. Ugh! At least it stopped at 10:15 so we could sleep.
Food wasn't bad. The breakfast buffet is swarming with kiddos. (*Eh hem*... SPOILED kiddos.) Drinks, other than non-alcoholic beer, tends to range anywhere from $7.50 to $15 a DRINK. And apparently the cabanas are for members only. It's $80/day. There is a resort charge, but it doesn't cover parking. (That's another $23.)
But it's so charming! Gah! Give me a break. I'll admit the beds were comfy and the shower supplies were awesome, but way to nickle and dime me for everything I do. I can't complain too much. I mean, I did get paid to do this for 3 hours. Sweet!
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