SAN DIEGO
Kimpton’s Hotel Solamar completed a full redesign of its meeting spaces, lobby and all 235 guest rooms. The hotel's new rooms and public spaces of the downtown San Diego hotel now showcase Spanish contemporary style, fusing the city’s historic references with contemporary touches.
Launched in 2005, Hotel Solamar was Kimpton’s first Southern California hotel. One of the goals of the renovation was to capture the essence of the city and truly bring its authentic San Diego story to life. Pulling inspiration from local historic landmarks, such as Balboa Park and Southern California’s historic Missions, Paletteur’s Gino Castaño and David Lasker were successful in blending Spanish-influenced architecture with eclectic modern fixtures and touches.
Other subtle San Diego influences include surfboard-inspired bathroom mirrors and Mexican tile-inspired wall coverings, in a chic black and white palette. Additionally, most of the new guest rooms now include a sofa for extra seating, creating a mini-suite feel.
“We couldn’t be happier with the renovation and re-launch,” said Shannon Foster, general manager at Hotel Solamar. “As the first Kimpton in San Diego and, particularly in the downtown neighborhood, we’ve witnessed first-hand this city’s major transformation over the past 11 years. It’s great to be able to now not only offer a stunning new product in the ideal location, but to truly capture the essence of the city as we continue to create genuine guest experiences.”
The hotel is located in the heart of downtown San Diego, serving as a launch pad for the trendy East Village, Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. The property has over 14,000 square feet of event space and is home to Jsix Restaurant, a neighborhood hot spot known for its culinary ingenuity, farm-to-table concept and craft cocktails, and the LOUNGESix pool deck and bar.
