Cosmopolitan Hotel – A Favorite for Families in San Diego
About the Hotel
Historic Accommodations
Cosmopolitan Hotel features 10 rooms with American-made antique furnishings from the 1860s and 1870s. Rooms include the Refugio Bandini Room with balcony and walk-in shower, Josefa Bandini Room with vanity, Pine Tub Suite with pillow-top mattress and giant pine bathtub, and The Cauldron Suite with hammered copper bathtub. All rooms have heating, air conditioning, and free toiletries, but no televisions to maintain the historic atmosphere.
On-Site Dining
The hotel's restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch with a menu reflecting Old Town's culinary development, including Mexican favorites, American grill items, and fresh seafood. House-made sauces and fresh vegetables are used in every dish. The saloon offers hot coffee, tea, and homemade pastries for breakfast. Happy Hour runs Wednesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM on the outdoor garden patio.
Events and Gatherings
The hotel accommodates events for 30 to 300 guests, featuring a lush garden courtyard and large indoor spaces with original Mexican adobe walls. Professional planners assist with ceremonies, receptions, rehearsals, showers, and meetings. Full-service banquet and bar services include linens and table settings. Packages are available for various event types.
Old Town Location
Located in Old Town San Diego, the hotel sits atop Juan Bandini's 1827 adobe home, the second-oldest building in Old Town. Nearby landmarks include La Casa de Estudillo (0.3 km), Seeley Stables (0.3 km), Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (0.3 km), Whaley House Museum (0.5 km), and Presidio Park (0.5 km). The Cygnet Theater performs next door in a reconstructed historic building.
Guest Services
Registered hotel guests receive reserved parking for the duration of their stay. The hotel provides facilities for disabled guests, luggage storage, meeting facilities, and elevator access. Breakfast includes complimentary coffee, tea, and pastries served in the historic saloon. The staff offers personalized attention due to the small number of rooms.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Room decor
- Parquet floor