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1500 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118
The Hotel Del Coronado, in Coronado, is a 3-and-one-half star luxury resort. Guests can enjoy sailing, snorkeling, tennis, golf, skiing, tennis and other local activities. Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business" and "families". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "hard", "comfortable", and "great". Guests found the service "amazing", "helpful", "great", and "excellent", but some also found it "terrible". What travelers said they loved: "the ocean", "the view", "the beach", "the breakfast", "the place", "the location", "the service", "the atmosphere", "the food", "the pool", "the staff", and "the room". Value-conscious travelers felt there are "better places for the price". What guests say is special: "romantic getaway". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Romantic Hotels) and Fodors (it's one of their hotel "Picks"). The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Afternoon Tea At Hotel Del , Crown Room At Hotel Del Coronado , and Chez Loma . Also nearby: House of Versailles and Coronado Municipal Beach . Also consider Coronado Island Marriott Resort .
Considered one of the top resorts in the world by travel industry experts, the Del was designated a National Historic landmark in 1977. From the elegant lobby to the Victorian architecture and scenic gardens,...
citysearch.com - expert review - 05/30/2006
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Long regarded as the symbol of San Diego (even though the hotel is across the bay in Coronado), the Del is world-famed for its Victorian wood architecture and spectacular seaside location, as well as its...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like my mother, the Hotel Del Coronado (The Del) looks great for her age. She's (almost) wrinkle free and people look forward to visiting her.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I didn't stay at the hotel, but I've always been told by people "Next time you go to San Diego, go check out the hotel". So I did. Took the bus from Petco Park to the hotel. About a 30 minute…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is sort of like a lap dance: a frustrating rip off that you still come back to again and again. I stayed here over 10 years ago (thank gawd not on my dime) and, coming back just this past…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Hotel Del is a San Diego institution. It's beautiful and ostentatious and resort-y, and caters entirely to non-locals who cough up frightening money to brag of their stay. It's gorgeous and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Hotel Del has a prime location on the beach, is nice to look at (from the outside, at least) and has a wonderful history. And that's what you pay for. So if you're a tourist with money to burn…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Summary: Overpriced for what you get for a room and service. Visit for the food, stay somewhere else. In fact, visit 1500 for dinner and go to Eno for wine and whatever else. But definitely…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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I've had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful landmark hotel a couple of times and I've enjoyed it each time. From it's historical heritage to the beachfront views, it's a great place to stay if
kudzu.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Ok - it's the only place in Coronado that is ocean front.... that's the PRO. The place is OLD, the rooms are small, and the service is not so great. It's a landmark building and I suppose one should s
kudzu.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Often the most attractive aspect of a local is the atmosphere. When we bring friends together, a great environment is paramount. The photo you see of me here is the rear bar at the Hotel Del facing…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Tina C - based on what they did for you in trying to make it right, I would still have given them more stars. I have not heard of a place being that generous to make everything better.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it was my husbands birthday and I wanted to surprise him with dinner and a weekend at the Hotel Del. Checked in and was put into the South wing that wasn't even part of the hotel. It looked as if a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Iwillwriteanicereview. Iwillwriteanicereview. Don't hate; congratulate.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Uh the pretentious clientele annoyed the hell out of me. The interior was DATED, the lobby looked like an old school bank.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I honeymooned there in 2006 and had an excellent experience! The hotel provided us with superior service from check-in to check-out. They even gave us a deal, which included breakfast…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed here once and it was enough. Too pricy but the room and views are very nice. I took a little vacation in my own hometown a few years back and this is where I stayed for one night to play…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, the Del. You used to be so nice. Reasonably quiet. Not unreasonably crowded. Quaint. Friendly. Yadda yadda. Fast forward a few (20) years. Tourist hell. Remodeled to death. Overrun by…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful place. Its haunted too! I love historic places. Its on the beach, but when I went it was overcast and kinda cold. Nevertheless, I spent a lot of time on the beach. Gorgeous area. Its…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my Very Favorite Places in All of San Diego! it is found on the Island of Coronado-- and is one of the most enchanting places that I've ever visited! Love dining at their Terrace…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
God this place is pricey, but it is SOOOOOOOO worth it. Lets start with what they've done oh so right. Historic building (recently refurbished)-- check
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the Hotel's Victorian Tea. 1 star cuz I couldn't give 0. First thing, let me get a few things out of the way. I love tea. I went to London recently and had High Tea at the Ritz so…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, this could be more stars considering the history, location, and familiarity of this place right? Nope! First, off this place is NOT haunted. As much as I wanted it to be. It's got the cool…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the beach. San Diego, for being a beach town is dreadfully low on ocean side beach hotels thanks to the great highway debacle of the twenties that paved most of this states coastline. The Del…
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the decor to this place- the lighting, the wood, the cage-like-elevatormakes you feel like you stepped into a different era. I noticed a lot of Filipinos work here- Saturday lunch time at…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Look out! Here comes a hotel out of a western movie. It has more wood than a porn convention and the setting is complete with an anachronistic elevator operated by a guy who asks you through the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't speak on the Hotel's "Glory Days" but I can honestly say I had a wonderful time staying here in November 2007! The bf and I had a room in the "Ocean Tower" (aka: new section) and were on the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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I have to visit this place at least once a month. Dinner at the Sheerwater is great and my server was excellent! He offered great suggestions and was so friendly. Eating on the patio by the firepla
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up here and every time I go back my heartaches. Once upon a time Coronado was a quiet little island where most of the locals knew each other. There was one pharmacy in town and nothing…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Historical hotel, sits right on the beach, has a huge pool with a pool side bar, beautiful deck to have lunch and grab a cocktail. Even a haunted room!! Beautiful hotel inside and out. Famous people always...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are times when I just have to come here, it's the type of place that just "feels old" but in a good way walking the halls you actually feel apart of a history long past like an old black and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a special hotel. It wears it's 100 year history well. Approaching it via Orange Avenue, it's sheer size and majesty is quite daunting. It really must've been impressive when people saw it…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's an historic hotel obviously, which adds an air of richness to everything. I felt like a celebrity walking onto the set of Some Like It Hot and kept expecting Jack Lemmon to pop up somewhere. The…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to be romantic and take my honey to the most famous hotel in San Diego. This place is said to be honted. The lobby is nice but creepy. The elevator is very old cage one. We got lost looking…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, a word to the thrifty and/or climate change conscious. If you're going to take the ferry from SD to Coronado, strategize on how you're going to get from the ferry landing to the Hotel Del before…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A lot has been said already in the reviews so I'll keep this short. I went here because of the reputation factor and the notoriety of this hotel. I was disappointed -- for the money. Checking in…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely pathetic for the price tag. A mess of inconveniences. We booked a room for four people a month in advance and when we arrived we were told there were only rooms with kings left, so we…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Haunted, historic, majestic, and a landmark on the island of Coronado, it's irreplaceable.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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I stayed in the California Cabana just yards away from my wedding site on the beach. It was magnificent! There aren't enough adjectives in the English language to describe the utter joy and overwhelming...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a hotel resting on its laurels. The in-room TV hotel information channel is quick to point out that the Del Coronado is where the 1959 movie "Some Like It Hot" was shot and is "practically a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have a review for the restaurant, not the hotel. This restaurant is listed as one in 1000 Places To See Before You Die. But, I think you should put it at the end of your list because after eating…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review for the Hotel del's bar, not the hotel itself. Sorry, but I don't have the cash to stay here yet. The bar featured a VERY partial menu from the full restaurant, and standard drinks.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed here a few years ago. Very cool place to visit, but if I had to do it over again I'd stay somewhere else and just come wander around this place....early in the morning when the other tourists…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'll start by admitting right up front that I am an awful cultural elitist and snob. Seriously.... so I won't whine for too long... let's make this short: 1. I am not in awe of Hollywood, old or new.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This hotel is a lot like K-mart: run down, old, musty, rude, and full of trashy lower class idiots that can't tell the difference between quality and sparkles.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a weekend away. I was blown away by the historic decor. I felt like I was staying in another era. The red carpeting and original elevators are amazing. I took the elevator just for…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Why 1 star you ask, well its because Yelp will not allow me to give the proper -30 Stars this place deserves. Are you sensing a bitter, angry review? Well you should. My wife and I were down here…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We chose this historic hotel for our trip to Disney-Lego-lands with 2 kids and I think it was not the best choice for our party, just too crowded and bad service. One star for the name&location,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous, like Ms. Hart (see "Hart to Hart" intro for reference) - older, sophisticated, and easy on the eyes. We didn't stay there, but walked around to sort of experience Hotel Del. Great beach, some…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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You will fall in love with yourself at the Hotel Del. I live in San Diego and have stayed at the Hotel Del. If you want to experience the magic, romance, and smell vintage, go to the Hotel Del. Just a
kudzu.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Superb! Great room! Great view!
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here on New Year's Day after a long walk on the beach. It's very pricey and touristy but historically interesting and the two story Christmas tree in the old lobby was stunning - w/ throw…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HAUNTED!! Historic and majestic, the Hotel Del Coronado is one of the more beautiful sites to see on any trip South. It's also friggin' HAUNTED...which makes it less appealing to me on so many levels.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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This is THE world hotel on the west coast. Hotel Del Coronado is the jewel hotel and attraction in ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to walk around the Del at night when it's all lit up especially around Christmas. The grounds are beautiful. Go inside and check out the photo gallery which has historic shots of the Del…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My opinion of Hotel del Coronado was tainted two years ago (yeah, I'm holding a grudge) when my girlfriend and I went for high tea at the hotel's "Palm Court.". The service was crappy and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful setting and historic architecture. Once a hot spot for the Hollywood rich and famous, now mostly a tourist destination. Nice restaurants and ideal for a gathering. I was recently here for…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed here, twice in fact. It is a beautiful, old historic hotel (they filmed "Some Like it Hot" here and believe me, they have photos all over the place to prove it). The grounds are lovely,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are one of those folks feeling class rage, you owe it to yourself to sneak into the pool at least once. It's not the best pool in San Diego but it is nice to get something free that those…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Q: What do you get when you drop a waffle on the Coronado Beach? A: A SANDY EGGO! HA!!!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Del is historic both for it's actual structure and for the action it's seen over the years. A favorite of movie stars, and the location where much of the classic movie Some Like It Hot with…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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If you love history, uniqueness and the beauty of Coronado, you cannot go wrong with the Hotel del Coronado. I have stayed here, attended weddings here, and just hung out here - it's always been top
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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This place is so beautiful. They have restaurants and small stores to go to. The scenery outside is just exquisite. The rooms are little pricey but worth it. Recommended.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed here while attending the Business Process Innovation summit. It was an epiphany. We're discussing collaboration, information sharing, flow, and how to make the world work better.
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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Really your paying for the ambiance. The treats were good but the service was only OK. I would try other less expensive places before you go to tea at the hotel del. The hotel is beautiful as alway
kudzu.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't actually stayed here but I have visited a few times. We had Sunday brunch in the Crown Room once and it was far and away, the best brunch we've ever had. The selection is unbeatable. The…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is a LOVELY place to visit and behold, but I think I'd spend my lodging $$ elsewhere because I can't reconcile the cost and the history-hype with my bargain sensibilities. But, yes, a stroll…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
having lived in Coronado for five years, I could recommend a few other places to stay that would be a more satifying experience. Not that the lobby is not beautiful...but for my vacation dollar, I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't stay at this hotel, but I spent a couple of hours there. The day was very nice for a stroll around the grounds. The hotel is old and well, rich white people looking. Don't get me wrong, I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had the luxury or occasion to stay here, but I did come here to frolic on the beach behind the hotel. Absolutely gorgeous! It's clean and can sometimes be less crowded than other beaches in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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I have not stayed at this hotel, but I have toured the property, grounds and beach and it really is ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Besides being the backdrop of Marylin Monroe's "Some Like it Hot" this hotel has its share of ghosts and interesting tales. It's really expensive but on the right summer day it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Living on its laurels as a historical landmark, the Hotel del Coronado is showing its age. It was the first hotel in the country with electrical lighting. Everything is expensive here, of course,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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This is beautiful hotel and location that will do its most to empty your pockets. Be forewarned that...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/11/2005
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this restaurant in the hotel del is excellent from a cuisine standpoint however the service is rather cold and impersonal. we ate here on our anniversary..i had mentioned this while making a resv. the place...
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the romance of the 1930s lives on in the hotel del coronado's restored prince of wales, which affords sweeping ocean views from an elegant indoor room and a breezy terrace. the cooking has become quite...
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sunday brunch...
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head upstairs to the del's palm court for a relaxing throwback...
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eat like royalty at the hotel del...
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one word, terrible. from the service to the food, and everything in between, awful. the service was so.....
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I have always heard wonderful things about the extravagant brunch at the Hotel Del. We went early but...
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This hotel has it all, best service, wonderful location, elegant atmosphere. I stayed here for my wedding and it was absolutely heaven. The price is a little high, but for a romantic getaway,...
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My wife and I just returned from a four day getaway at The Del. First, Heather at the Front Desk and...
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Partial ocean view in ocean tower room. View excellent. Room clean and nice. Staff curt and stuffy. Chose for location to beach. Room charge plus resort fee plus parking fee. If don't need to be right on beach...
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I stayed at this hotel, June 23-25th. All I have to say is that the amount of people constantly roaming...
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So, I arrived to the hotel (for a business trip), and was overwhelmed by the reception area. It is absolutely...
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Historic luxury landmark on one of resort's best beaches, where Wallis Simpson met her King. Storybook Victorian architecture and red-gabled towers gave inspiration to author of The Wizard of Oz, written in...
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The Del is a great attraction. It is an impressive historic building with a lot of history. Unfortunetly, we made the mistake of staying there. The hotel is clean, but not as clean as it should...
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"The Del" stands as a social and historic landmark, its whimsical red turrets and balconied walkways taking you as far back as 1888, the year it was built. U.S. presidents, European royalty, and movie stars...
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This is our 3rd stay at the Del. We brought the kids (7 & 10) and got 2 oceanfront rooms. Wonderful hotel,...
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"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Hotel Del Coronado in Coronado, California. Check the weather, and locate additional...
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My family of four (two young girls w/parents) stayed at the Del from June 26-30 and had a great time....
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The Hotel Del Coronado is truly a crown jewel. Built in 1888 on 26 oceanfront acres, The Del is reminiscent of a more gracious era, with its red turrets and classic Victorian architecture . This National...
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"The Del" stands as a social and historic landmark, its whimsical red turrets and balconied walkways taking you as far back as 1888, the year it was built. U.S. presidents, European royalty, and movie stars...
fodors.com - user review
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My husband and I spent a week at the Del in August, 2004. This was our 4th visit to the hotel, and each...
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Not quite sure where all of these people stayed who bagged on this property but the Del is one of my...
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The Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California is situated along 31 oceanfront acres on Coronado Island. A national historic landmark, The Del is considered one of America's most beautiful resorts. Built in...
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the rooms are loud and do not offer very much privacy. recommendation is to stay elsewhere and go there for brunch.
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I stood at the Hotel Del Coronado for 2 nts....Staff was very friendly and helpful...The hotel is so...
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The Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California is situated along 31 oceanfront acres on Coronado Island. A national historic landmark, The Del is considered one of America's most beautiful resorts. Built in...
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Rising from water's edge on the quaint island of Coronado in San Diego, the Hotel del Coronado is considered one of America's most beautiful beach resorts. A classic historic hotel, The Del was built in 1888...
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