Experience an amalgamation of Old West charm and 19th-century European elegance, at Old Town San Diego's Cosmopolitan Hotel. With the Spanish influence evident, reminiscent of San Diego's transformation from a Mexican pueblo to an American city, the Cosmopolitan Hotel San Diego is steeped in historic allure. Erected in the late 1860s, the hotel was initially designed as a space to serve stagecoach passengers on their journey between Los Angeles and San Diego. Today, the Cosmopolitan Sat atop the former residence of San Diego pioneer, Juan Bandini, offering its guests an opportunity to step back into time to the 1870s.
Located in the Old Town, a vibrant neighborhood showcasing its significant Mexican roots, the Cosmopolitan Hotel sits snugly midst attractions. Experience the acclaimed Cygnet Theater, which performs next door in a reconstructed historical building or explore historical attractions that are just a short walk away.
Rooms at the Cosmopolitan are elegantly appointed with American-made antique furnishings from the 1860s and 1870s, showcasing the original Mexican Adobe walls. Each room doesn't just tell a tale, but is an aesthetically pleasing living chapter of history.
Dining at the Cosmopolitan Hotel is an exquisite experience unto itself. Indulge in a savory and sweet journey that transcends time, reflecting the many cultures that influenced Old Town's culinary heritage. The full-service restaurant and bar, open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, brings on your table an amalgamation of Mexican favorites, American grill and fresh seafood, every dish artfully prepared with house-made sauces, fresh vegetables and sumptuous meats and seafood. From being an old stagecoach office in 1869, to an olive cannery in 1900, to a popular Mexican restaurant in the latter half of the 20th century, the Cosmopolitan has watched San Diego grow around it, bearing silent testimony to the city's evolving narratives. A stay at the Cosmopolitan isn't simply a vacation it's a savory and sweet journey into the elegance of different worlds where history meets hospitality.
The in-house facilities offer nothing but the best for the guests. Enjoy hot coffee or tea with homemade pastries in the cozy saloon or on the heated Orchard Terrace, surrounded by fruit and olive trees. We also have facilities catering for disabled guests, a luggage storage unit, a functional elevator, and professional planners that can help realize your event dreams.