9/22/08

HOTEL "DEL CORONADO"

Del Coronado

This article series will talk about three of the best five-star hotels in America, which the first one will be mentioned for this article. So, the first hotel that will be mentioned is called the infamous “Del Coronado“hotel, located on the sandy beaches of Coronado, California.

Del Coronado

Yes, the Del Coronado hotel is a very famous hotel, with tales of love, tragedy and the good life. For example, there have been a number of suicides that has taken place at the hotel – which have brought legend to the ghost stories surrounding the hotel.

Lobby

It all begins with the hotel’s history, which began on February 19th of 1888, when the hotel was opened. The hotel has attracted the famous and the not-so-famous. In fact, the hotel has had guests, such as movie actress Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, Tony Curtis, HRH Edward VIII of England, Madonna and more famous guests.

Old Picture of Del Coronado

Now, we will get sown to the hotel’s overall features and amenities. The hotels has a total of 688 rooms, a few restaurants and bars, a teen lounge, a banquet and places to relax your outer and inner self. For the room’s amenities, they include wireless internet connections, cable/satellite TVs, soft and comfortable pillows and beds, private baths and room service.

Pool in Del Coronado

For the restaurants and bars, there are many to choose from, including the “Crown Room,” the “Babcock & Story Bar,” the ”Palm Court,” the “Boardwalk CafĂ©,” the “Cabana Bar” and others to enjoy a fine meal and a drink or two.

Restaurant outside of Del Coronado


























In addition to the restaurants and bars, there is the 65,000 square foot banquet room, which can hold up to 700 dancing and joyous people, the “Tent City Kid’s Camp,” which is designed for kids between the ages of 4-12 years of age. Also, there is the “Coast Club Teen Lounge,” where teens between the ages of 12-17 can hang out and have fun!

Ice skating at the hotel Del Coronado

Oh, let us not forget about the hotel’s two outdoor pools, state-of the-art-spa, boogie boards, volley balls, surfboards, sailboats, yoga training, men and women steam rooms, hydrotherapy and other fun and relaxing activities that will make you feel like a kid again!

Del Coronado by Night

Well, that concludes our tour of this fine five-star hotel and its features and amenities. So, until next time – have fun and a happy stay at the Del Coronado Hotel!

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