Core-Columbia San Diego, California
Opened
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottHistoric YMCA revival
A 1924 Army-Navy YMCA reborn as a stylish downtown boutique hotel, trading military recreation for velvet lounges and tailored design.
“The bedrooms, meanwhile, pair high ceilings, and city and harbour views with leather headboards, customised artwork by local artists, and Garnier-Thiebaut linen.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Adaptive reuse of historic YMCA spaces, turning the original gymnasium into a ballroom.
Notable
A 1924 Italianate Renaissance Army-Navy YMCA building restored with its original stone staircase.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
The rooms may be small, but the ceilings are high, and the design team kept almost everything white with minimal decor.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on West Broadway, you are a quick walk from Santa Fe Depot commuter trains and the lively Embarcadero waterfront.
The rooms
High ceilings and crisp white walls frame custom leather headboards, local artwork, and subway-tiled bathrooms stocked with Maison Margiela bath products.
The gym
The 24-hour gym has Peloton bikes, rowing machines, and free weights under exposed white beams.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
The Guild Bar pours house cocktails indoors, and tables gather under striped parasols in the brick courtyard.
How it began
Interior designer Sormeh Rienne preserved the 1924 landmark's Italianate facade while transforming its original gymnasium and running track into a grand ballroom.
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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.