New Hotels and Renovations

The former Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside has announced that it has joined the Hilton portfolio and has reopened to guests as Double Tree by Hilton San Diego Bayside. In addition, the property has been transformed with a full $5 million renovation, including renovations to the lobby, guest rooms, restaurant, fitness center and exterior, and welcomes the addition of two new meetings spaces for guests.  

The Fairmont Grand Del Mar has partnered with Taktika Padel to bring padel sports to its guests and the community with the addition of new paddle courts. The courts will add to the numerous outdoor activities and amenities currently available at the resort, including pickleball and tennis. Taktika’s championship coaching staff will provide private lessons, group clinics, leagues, tournaments and events. 

The Bower Coronado, one of Coronado’s first new developments in decades, will open this spring.  The hotel takes a unique approach to hospitality with transaction-free arrivals and offers custom-built itineraries for guests. The architecture and design embrace the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy of perfection imperfection, emphasizing natural materials and serene aesthetics in homage to its location on the historic grounds of John D. Spreckels' Japanese tea garden. The Bower will also feature Coronado’s first and only rooftop bar and restaurant, Dive, which will offer panoramic views from Point Loma to Mexico.

The Manchester Grand Hyatt is preparing to reopen the newly renovated Sally’s waterfront restaurant this March. Designed with nautical-inspired elements, the reimagined space offers a Baja Med-inspired menu by Chef Alvaro Garcia, featuring dishes like grilled octopus, ceviche, and premium aged local beef. Guests can enjoy mezcal and tequila-based cocktails while taking in stunning views of San Diego Bay from the expanded outdoor terrace.