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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. |