- The Hotel Del Coronado isn't just a stunning hotel, it is an iconic San Diego landmark, which has hosted U.S. presidents, royalty, and movie stars for decades.
- The Victorian-style resort might look familiar for a reason: it's the direct inspiration for Walt Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort.
- Nightly rates start at around $325, though I gladly pay higher rates to visit with my family every year at Christmas, in peak season. I think the seaside location, luxury rooms, and expansive resort perks make it worth the higher price tag.
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The Hotel Del Coronado is located on Coronado Island, across the bay from San Diego, California, and has long been an icon for the city.
The beachfront gem offers Victorian opulence, breathtaking views, and a rich history. For over 130 years, the Hotel Del (as it's affectionately known) has played host to U.S. presidents, royalty, and a wide range of celebrities, including the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Cary Grant, and more recently, Brad Pitt, Robert Downey Jr., and Oprah.
Beyond its storied history, the hotel sits on an expansive beach and is one of the few surviving Victorian-style resorts of its kind. If it looks familiar, it was the direct inspiration for Walt Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort, which is one of our top hotels when visiting Walt Disney World.
With such a lofty reputation, I have high expectations coming here, which the hotel has now exceeded three times and counting.
My family has stayed at the Hotel Del on three occasions, all around the Christmas holiday, which is a particularly festive (and busy) time to visit. It's become a beloved holiday tradition, and though it costs more to stay here during this peak time, we welcome the splurge for such a special hotel experience.
The hotel is also now a part of Hilton's Curio Collection, which is the brand's collection of boutique and luxury properties. Rates range from $325 all the way up to $1,093 a night, depending on the type of room and building selected, and the time of year you visit. Holidays and peak summer dates are the most expensive, while stays between January through May are cheaper.
Whether you choose a room in the original building or a fancy oceanfront suite, the amenities, as well as the incredible location, makes this a destination I love to return to regularly.
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