Where Wild History
Meets Intimate Luxury
in San Diego

Words Vidula KotianDate 22 November 2024

A bold twist on intimate luxury, our newest outpost—the Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego—pays homage to its wilder days, when zoo animals once called it home while waiting for their permanent digs at the iconic San Diego Zoo.

Built in 1904, the Granger’s storied past comes to life with unexpected design, expressive art, and thoughtfully crafted comforts, blending history with a bit of wild charm.

The sultry revamp hits you the moment you step into the living room—a creative haven filled with hand-picked vintage treasures from the 1920s to the 1970s, custom artwork, bespoke furniture, and exquisite finishes. The main stairwell stuns with hand-drawn, glass-etched railings that lead up to the guestrooms. A showstopper, the custom ceiling mural featuring an abstract elephant and lion, a playful nod to the building’s wild past. While the interior celebrates the bold, the building’s architectural charm shines through, with original arched windows on the fourth floor flooding rooms with natural light.

Get ready for a journey of contrasts at the Granger Hotel, where San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter meets playful luxury. The lobby greets you with 12-foot windows spilling natural light onto hues of blush, chartreuse, and cerulean, while the guestrooms take a bold turn with deep navy, espresso, and midnight tones, adding a dash of masculine edge. As you wander wide hallways lined with 120-year-old doors, you’ll find studio-style rooms filled with custom furnishings, playful touches, and original artwork.

Just steps away, the Gaslamp Quarter beckons with San Diego’s finest art, culture, and shopping—a true reflection of a city that celebrates diversity and wears its unique character with pride. Here, shopkeepers and chefs focus on all things local, seasonal, and fresh. Back at the Granger, every corner of the guest-and-friends-only spaces invites you to unwind, explore, and live a little wildly.