The Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown completes $5.8 million renovation

Key historical elements of the San Diego Trust and Savings Bank, built in 1928, were preserved during the renovation. As part of this comprehensive revitalisation, the hotel is unveiling THE LOBBY, a vibrant and refreshing new space for dining, working and relaxing.

The changes to the lobby and public spaces incorporate unique, locally relevant design components which respect the heritage of the building while remaining consistent with Courtyard by Marriott’s brand wide design standards. These changes include a new business centre, media pods, a GoBoard and an expanded The Market, which meet modern travelers’ needs, while creating a relaxing urban ambience.

Colours in THE LOBBY are inspired from the historic hand-painted ceiling and the California sunset. Separated from the lobby by decorative wood screens, the restaurant has a space of its own while seamlessly connecting to the rest of the hotels public space. THE LOBBY serves breakfast, lunch and dinner while the redesigned bar features local draft and bottled beers.

Guest rooms have a vibrant colour scheme incorporated throughout the new bedding, furniture, carpeting and wall vinyl. Green upgrades include environmentally friendly lights and air conditioning. Executive king rooms feature a wet bar and sofa bed, while every room now includes refrigerators, microwaves and safes.

Meeting space features new wall vinyl, carpeting, furniture and technology, and also includes the hotel’s new art program. More than 300 pieces of local San Diego artwork are featured throughout the hotel. These include two special commissions—an eight foot by eight foot oil painting of a pool scene by San Diego artist Sarah Stieber, and a contemporary, colourful portrait of San Diego Trust and Savings Bank founder J.W. Sefton, Sr. by Los Angeles artist Leia Steingart.

Located in downtown San Diego, the boutique hotel is accessible to the central business district and many of the city’s premier leisure attractions. It is owned by affiliates of Wheelock Street Capital, and managed by Sage Hospitality.