We arrived at the hotel at 9pm and there was not much to do - the bar area was open but the restaurants all seemed to be closing. We walked along the promenade and looked enviously at the people in the beach cottages enjoying their fire pits - it looked gorgeous. Our room was clean but on the small side... more

We just returned from 5 days at the Hotel Del and while yes it is very beautiful and allot of history behind it. We had to put up with the tourists standing in front of the lobby and elevator and would not let us through. The added charges for the coffee, computer connections etc..were outrageous as was the self parking.... more

I stayed in this hotel - for total leisure - for 3 nights at the beginning of April and after all the hype from friends over here I was expecting something absolutely stunning! I was more than a little disappointed especially as I'd had such a wonderful experience in the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island in October last year, another... more

Fabulous! On the beach. Nice suites. Fun, fun, fun! Subperb dining! Make sure to have Sunday brunch. more

A historic charmer on a charming island off downtown San Diego. Stayed here for business and brought a friend. I was amazed at the old ballroom and the story that Thomas Edison designed the original wiring. The lobby had loads of charm being wood paneled and spacious. Now days they have modern extensions to the hotel with great ocean views.... more

I stayed at the Del Coronado for 4 nights while attending a convention in October. The location is great as you are right on the beach. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is old but well kept up. The lobby features a lot of dark wood paneling and the old fashioned elevator has an attendent. It reminds... more

Ok, first things first.. the hotel itself is beautiful and the location is to die for. So why one star??? Staying at the Del is not a cheap hobby.. by the time we were charged our daily rate and then parking and then resort fees and then taxes we were paying the wrong side of $400 a night.. For this... more