THE GUILD HOTEL

location: san diego, california

Formerly the Historic YMCA, constructed in 1891, the renovation/conversion of this downtown structure highlights the building’s rich historical character while transforming it into a modern, four-star hotel..

Patrons can utilize amenities such as the historic gymnasium ballroom, a banquet facility, corporate meeting rooms, sleek lobby bar (The Guild Bar), Luca restaurant, and outdoor events gardens. The 162 guestrooms are designed to feature exposed concrete ceilings and custom built-in furniture that pays homage to the YMCA’s past life. Additionally, the mechanical mezzanine at the 7th floor roof has been converted to a penthouse suite that takes in views of the San Diego Bay.

Flanking the lounge is the hotel’s full-service restaurant, Luca, which includes an outdoor courtyard dining room featuring a custom-designed outdoor fireplace, black and white color palette, lush greenery, and mirrors that mimic the building’s historic windows. Guests can also enjoy a separate outdoor courtyard, Grace Garden, where an assortment of flexible lounge seating is encompassed by an abundant mix of olive and evergreen trees, leafy plants, and shrubs to create a unique urban oasis in the center of the central business district.