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In the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, Granger Hotel honors the history of the city and its building while offering an exclusive contemporary oasis—one that is open to only its guests and their friends. The city’s first guest-only hotel, Granger Hotel combines original architectural details dating back to 1904 with custom contemporary artworks and a curated selection of vintage and bespoke furniture.
The restoration included preserving key original historic elements including an original skylight, 12-foot arched windows, ornate tin ceilings,120-year-old doors that have been retrofitted for sound and safety, and a vintage elevator cage turned light fixture, blending the past with bold design. The main lobby space features two custom murals, including a ceiling mural that is a nod to the building’s history depicting an abstract elephant and lion.
Throughout its history, it has housed some of the city’s most important—and wild—inhabitants: the Merchant’s National Bank and Bank of Italy a precursor to today’s Bank of America; Joseph Jessop, one of San Diego’s most important jewelers; and, under the supervision of Dr. Harry Wegeforth, founder of the world-famous San Diego Zoo, an array of animals stayed in the building until the zoo’s completion.