Hotel del Coronado - A KSL Resort
- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 50
- Reviews
my experience at hotel del cornado
- December 2, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
the overall hotel experience at hotel del cornado was awesome. it was really nice and peaceful. the front desk and other employees were polite and good people.
Beautiful - but don't stay in Ocean Towers
- September 11, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The pictures are amazing and people who have stayed there loved it. There is one hitch - make sure you're not put in the "Ocean Towers". We walked up to the amazing front entrance, were greeted by a grand and spectacular lobby - only to find out that "oh, you're not staying here - you're out the front, down the sidewalk and at another buidling". It was 3-star at best- no towels, no robes, three calls to get a rollaway bed - you're a total second-class citizen, even the beach in front of the Towers wasn't as nice. After talking to others by the beach, it turns out everyone there was surprised as well.
That said - the hotel itself is just beautiful. A ton of activities right at your disposal, all of which you're able to use, even from Ocean Towers. And the brunch is to die for. If staying for several days with kids, a quick trip to Ralph's grocery store would be a good bet - PB&J and a bag of chips was $12.
Hate to sound so negative, really a great trip, just hope to avoid the surprise for someone else.
GREAT TIME AT THE DEL
- September 9, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The hotel is absolutely breathtaking and has so much to offer including several shops offering a variety of gifts, etc. The location is perfect and within walking distance to many good restaurants and shops too. The beach is huge and the view is great too. After reading many reviews with people complaining, I didn't know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. The only small complaint is the confusion on the * food and beverage credit when the total bill comes - word of advise = be sure and ask on the front end of your stay what exactly is covered on the * per day (which shops/restaurants honor this) Other than this, the stay was perfect!
Hotel Del Coronado - Still Great!
- September 2, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I visited The Del as a child (many moons ago) and loved it then - started going back a couple of years ago, and plan a long weekend there every year. It's still great. The setting is just so spectacular. The updates have been good, the rooms are always clean, and the staff is always great. The restaurants and bars maintain a high standard, and there's always something new along with the older favorites. I love the shops. Had a problem with their phones one evening, I suspect due to the age of those, but that was the only problem. The Concierge's there are always the best, got us tickets to a show we decided to attend at the last minute. They always go the extra mile. It's expensive, but I sort of put that down to the ambiance and the location - neither of which can be beat!
a one time experience
- August 23, 2008
- Rated 2 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We booked online and was unaware of the $25 a day mandatory resort charge, that includes the same things that you get at a holiday inn (like an in room coffee maker) except for the broken down beach chairs that warrant a free massage for even sitting in them. The circulation on the grounds is borderline retarded, you cant find your way around at all because of the poor layout of the hotel. Nothing is free at the del, and if you are visiting san diego, visit san diego and stay away. California is expensive as it is and the 200% mark up at the del will find its way into your checking account, if you go. The beach is man made and the waves are flat, and the beach directly behind the hotel is a no swim zone because of 'underwater obstructions' (they exist we saw a woman get carted off to the hospital because of her foot kicking something, then the lifeguards promptly shifted their signs further apart claiming more of the beach) also there are weddings almost every night ( the waiting list is 2 years long) and the place is rampant with noise. If you rent a car on coronado island park in the neighborhoods it is free, at the del you are charged $23 a day or $15 an hour, this makes renting a car pointless. My suggestion to anyone considering the del as a place to stay, DONT DO IT. just visit the del.