Mission Valley San Diego, California
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort SocialOutside the door
Mid-century poolside oasis
A classic 1950s motor inn reimagined as a sun-drenched playground, centered on buzzing pool decks, palm lawns, and evening fire pits.
What it’s good at
Notable
Mid-century revival styling with a rotating neon diver sign and retro California furnishings.
Notable
A four-story waterslide, three swimming pools, and twenty-seven fire pits across sprawling grounds.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
It’s hard to absorb how humongous Town & Country Resort is until you’re past the lobby.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
A three-acre riverfront park connects the grounds to the San Diego River Trail, just minutes from Fashion Valley mall.
The rooms
Rooms channel retro California warmth with clean lines and mid-century furnishings, while top-floor suites come equipped with vintage record players.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
In-water loungers sit in the shallow zero-entry pool, flanked by palm trees and the four-story Twister waterslide.
The gym
Treadmills and resistance machines fill the fitness center, housed inside the resort's former Jabberwocky disco.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Monkeybar
The vaulted lobby lounge opens onto a patio with fire pit tables, serving wood-fired pizzas and house drinks.
At the table
ARLO serves regional coastal dishes beside an outdoor fireplace, and poolside Lapper serves craft beers with lawn games.
How it began
Opened in 1953 as a 46-room motor inn on pastoral farmland, the property launched Hotel Circle and once hosted Muhammad Ali.
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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.