Coronado, California
The Baby Grand
Maximalist coastal wonderland
Maximalist coastal wonderland
Gas-lit torches, lush lagoon gardens, and a high-gloss lobby bar set a theatrical, maximalist stage on Coronado Island.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Theatrical interiors feature iridescent clamshell beds, custom tropical wallpaper, mosaic tile floors, and high-gloss ceilings.
Listed
Dramatic ensuites pair fluted marble consoles and clawfoot tubs with mirrored custom bars and private garden terraces.
Listed
Open-air Greek dining at Night Hawk and clandestine champagne cocktails inside the jewel-box bar Fallen Empire.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
Brooklyn studio Post Company crafted a lush aesthetic that toes the line between overgrown jungle and fantastical underwater oasis.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on vibrant Orange Avenue, the property sits one block from the historic Hotel del Coronado and a short walk from the Pacific surf.
The rooms
Dramatic guestrooms pair Schumacher tropical wallcoverings and animal-print stools with parquet floors and mosaic-tiled ensuites featuring clawfoot soaking tubs.
Restaurant
Night Hawk
Stone banquettes sit beneath striped canopies beside a waterfall, serving open-fire Mediterranean dishes and smoky cocktails.
Bar
Fallen Empire
Faceted mirrors line this secret salon, where red mohair booths have built-in chillers for rare vintage Champagnes.
How it began
A 1957 motor lodge and asphalt parking lot were transformed into an avant-garde boutique retreat evoking historic coastal expedition camps.
Coronado
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.