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A Legend Among Coronado Hotel Resorts
As a National Historic Landmark, the Hotel del Coronado has a rich and colorful heritage that sets it
apart from neighboring Coronado hotels. From Marilyn Monroe to Charles Lindbergh, from state dinners
to the ghost of Kate Morgan, The Del is an American treasure with more than 115 years of fascinating stories
to tell. Today, we invite you to create new memories at this cherished hotel in Coronado.
BABCOCK & STORY
The Del's visionary founders - Elisha Babcock and H.L. Story - dreamed of building a seaside resort that
would be "the talk of the Western world." Since then, the resort has become a living legend, visited by
celebrities, dignitaries, and U.S. presidents. In fact, publisher Rand McNally recognized the Hotel del
Coronado for enjoying "more fame and historical significance than perhaps any hotel in North America."
PRESIDENTS & PRINCES
Ten U.S. Presidents have visited The Del, starting with Benjamin Harrison in 1891. One of the resort's most
famous visitors was England's Prince of Wales in 1920. He would later become King Edward VIII, only to give up
his throne in 1936 to marry Coronado divorcee Wallis Spencer Simpson. Many have speculated that they may have
first met at The Del.
AMERICAN LEGENDS
The Del has played host to some of America's greats, including Thomas Edison, L. Frank Baum and Babe Ruth.
Famed aviator Charles Lindbergh was honored at The Del in 1927 after his successful trans-Atlantic flight. At
this lavish banquet, a replica of Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis" circled the enormous Crown Room ceiling.
HOLLYWOOD CONNECTION
Hollywood has been making movies at The Del since 1901. In 1958, The Del was the backdrop for the comedy classic
"Some Like It Hot," starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. The resort has also seen a steady stream
of celebrity visitors - from Charlie Chaplin and Humphrey Bogart to Brad Pitt and Madonna.
THE GHOST OF KATE MORGAN
What Victorian resort would be complete without a resident ghost? Kate Morgan checked into the resort on November
25, 1892, and never checked out. Reports of ghostly happenings have been circulating at The Del ever since, all
thought to be connected to the death of this beautiful young woman.
Add your own chapter to the rich heritage of the Hotel del Coronado - a storybook castle rising from the ocean's
edge that is every bit as memorable and breathtaking as when it first opened its doors in 1888. Experience a true
American classic at this legendary hotel in Coronado.
Book your reservation online for preferred rates.
How will you choose to fill your days during your stay? See the Calendar of Events & Activities at this Historic Coronado Island Resort.
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