Overlooking San Diego's scenic Glorietta Bay and just a block from the Pacific Ocean, the Glorietta Bay Inn is located on beautiful Coronado Island.

Designed in 1906 by architect Harrison Albright and completed in 1908 as the home of "Sugar Baron" John Dietrich Spreckels, the historic mansion was opened as a hotel in the 1950's. In 1997, the Inn received the Golden Hibiscus Award from the City of Coronado for Excellence in Historic Renovation and today combines old-world charm with contemporary comfort to provide intimate and affordable accommodations.

The Edwardian style of the Mansion arouses a sense of history and of grandeur. The building boasts many of its original fixtures, including chandeliers, sconces, ornate moldings, marble stairs, and brass banisters. There are many places in which to sit and relax, including the sun-warmed lobby, sitting porches, and the music room, complete with a baby grand player piano, guest library, and board games.

The Mansion itself houses eleven bedrooms and suites, including the 1,000-square-foot Penthouse Suite, accessible by the original two-person elevator. Surrounding the historic mansion are 89 guest accommodations. There are six contemporary poolside rooms, 18 bayview rooms (two with kitchenettes), and seven suites with full kitchens. All rooms feature private baths, heating and air conditioning, high speed Internet access, and free HBO, and DVD players. Contemporary rooms also have refrigerator and coffee service. Guests also enjoy concierge service, guest laundry facilities, and business center.

Each morning, a continental breakfast is served in the Mansion's charming Verandah Room, just off the lobby. Breakfast includes a generous selection of fresh baked breads, muffins, and pastries as well as seasonal fresh fruit, yogurt, assorted cereals, oatmeal, bagels, orange juice, hot coffee, and tea. Enjoy your breakfast in the Music Room or on the patio overlooking Glorietta Bay. In the afternoon, lemonade and cookies are served, and fresh fruit, coffee, and tea are available all day.

After breakfast, enjoy the heated swimming pool and therapy spa on the premises.

Independently owned and operated, the Inn's staff is committed to your comfort and enjoyment. Whenever your plans take you to Coronado or San Diego, you'll always want to return to Glorietta Bay Inn.

To see historic Coronado Island you can embark on a docent-led walking tour, which takes place Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday beginning at the Music Room of Glorietta Bay Inn.

If you can't wait to hit the beach, Coronado's 1.5-mile stretch of Southern California sand is only one block away. Also within waking distance is a championship bayside 18-hole golf course, bike rentals, parks, tennis, sailing, world-class dining, shopping, and professional theater.

The surrounding San Diego area offers such attractions as Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Old Town, Wild Animal Park, and Lego Land, and Mexico is only a 20-minute drive away.

Planning a small meeting? Glorietta Bay Inn is a unique destination for small meetings in a professional yet casual setting. Bright, sun-filled meeting room has lots of windows, private break-out room, fully-equipped kitchen and large private patio. There is also complimentary high-speed Internet access.