“The fine art of lazily doing nothing.” This is the tagline for this fascinating and ornate gem of hotel in San Diego, Ca. They dub this place a city within a city. This is achieved through unique interior designs for each space, using warm colors and consistent details to tie them together as a single community. When you enter your room, which is also just as fascinating as the rest of the hotel, there is a booklet with the info and details and history of the hotel, but it’s just so beautifully designed and put together. We honestly wanted to take just that book home! The design elements and attention to detail is beyond outstanding. Murals, doorhandles, lamps, matchbooks, tiles, chairs, color choices, carpet, etc.
Some of the spaces include, but are not limited to:
The immaculate pool area. Several unique bars, all with their own personality, a detailed designed menu, and their own matchbooks. A game room and bowling alley called “The Gutter”. An Oaxacan restaurant that was designed from the remnants of old Mexican cathedrals. A 24-hour 1950s style diner, designed down to the last detail to make it as authentic to the era as possible. There is also a jazz club (closed on our visit).
We didn’t even scratch the surface of uncovering all there was to see. Can’t wait to visit again.
