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EXPLORE

CENTENNIAL CHARISMA

Quiet luxury currently dominates the hospitality industry, but a need for classic, timeless hotel and resort styles will always be in fashion. Historic hotels bring maximalist glamour to a getaway, with ornate fixtures and a select“ credit where credit is due” mentality, as many modern amenities wouldn’ t exist without the yesteryear pioneers of technology and innovation.

HOTEL DEL

CORONADO

CORONADO, CA
For Southern California residents, the Hotel del Coronado has remained a backdrop for movie sets and vacation scenery dating back decades. This sprawling property is fresh off a remodel, but the draws remain, as unforgettable architecture balances the coziness of woodwork with light, breezy touches throughout. have welcomed guests since 1888. Stay in The Victorian neighborhood, where each room is unique and full of stately charms, or opt for privacy and peace in one of the Shore House or Beach Village mainstays. Walking through the hotel reveals romantic, coastalrustic wood façades and exquisite dining, such as the sea-to-table Veranda and the new Nobu Del Coronado.
Here, the appeal might not depend on a sleek,
minimalist vibe, but rather a connection to the past that transports guests and visitors into a storied, yet still sought-after, age of luxury. These upscale hotels have been in operation for well over 100 years and have established gold standards for stays that were groundbreaking then, and still welcome today.
As a National Historic Landmark since 1977,
“ The Del” sits right next to the beach, where
While summer draws crowds for calm waters and picturesque views, there’ s something special about ice skating next to the ocean.
As part of the hotel’ s many holiday activities and offerings, the annual Skating by the Sea experience sets a whimsical stage for memories to be made in the temperate wintertime
its characteristic red roof and lush foliage
temperatures.
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