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left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
Sun Mar 29, 2020, 11:56 AM Mar 2020

(CA) Hotel del Coronado Temporarily Shut Down for First Time in History

For the first time in its 132-year history, Hotel del Coronado is shutting its doors as a result of the novel coronavirus’ impact on the hospitality industry.

The iconic San Diego staple announced on Wednesday that the temporary closure will go into effect on Thursday. It reassured the public that move comes as a result of the virus’ toll on businesses, not because of any illnesses.

“This difficult decision is reflective of the current business environment and not a result of illness or confirmed cases at the hotel,” general manager Harold Rapoza said in a statement. “Our hotel security team will be on-site 24/7 to ensure this National Historic Landmark remains protected for our future guests.”

Hotel del Coronado is looking to reallocate guests and bookings if possible and to "provide any other considerations on a case-by-case basis, a Hilton representative said in a statement. Anyone with questions about upcoming reservations can contact Hilton Reservations and Customer Care for help.

The hotel did not say when it would reopen.

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/hotel-del-coronado-to-temporarily-shut-down-for-first-time/2293476/



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(CA) Hotel del Coronado Temporarily Shut Down for First Time in History (Original Post) left-of-center2012 Mar 2020 OP
Guess nobody will be watching the BUD/S students Aviation Pro Mar 2020 #1
I guess the ghost of Kate Morgan will have the whole place madaboutharry Mar 2020 #2
I live in San Diego and have never stayed there. BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #3
We have been 3 times and always stayed in the Victorian building. madaboutharry Mar 2020 #4
I went online to look at the rooms BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #5
Stay safe. madaboutharry Mar 2020 #6

madaboutharry

(40,200 posts)
2. I guess the ghost of Kate Morgan will have the whole place
Sun Mar 29, 2020, 12:17 PM
Mar 2020

to herself.

Have spent several vacations at the Hotel del Coronado. It really is a lovely place.

BigmanPigman

(51,582 posts)
3. I live in San Diego and have never stayed there.
Sun Mar 29, 2020, 02:00 PM
Mar 2020

Staying their for a couple of nights is on my bucket list (I am on a strict budget). Damn!

madaboutharry

(40,200 posts)
4. We have been 3 times and always stayed in the Victorian building.
Sun Mar 29, 2020, 02:20 PM
Mar 2020

The restaurants are ridiculously expensive, but that is what vacations are about.

BigmanPigman

(51,582 posts)
5. I went online to look at the rooms
Sun Mar 29, 2020, 02:31 PM
Mar 2020

and the menus and the prices. It is very expensive but I figure that if I haven't used up all my saved money on my healthcare than I can afford to go there right before I die. If I die from this virus I will be really pissed off (you know what I mean).

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