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Originally designed by renowned San Diego architect William Quayle in 1904, Granger Hotel is a thoughtful $30 million adaptive reuse project that breathes new life into one of downtown San Diego’s most significant Romanesque buildings. The restoration carefully preserves the building’s historic integrity while introducing a contemporary design vision that has earned Granger recognition as San Diego’s first and only member of Design Hotels™, a global collection of independent, design-driven properties.
The exterior remains faithful to its original architecture, retaining its elaborate roofline, decorative fourth-floor windows, original façades, and soaring twelve-foot windows. Inside, historic elements including 120-year-old entry doors and original ceilings have been meticulously restored and complemented by imported handmade tile, rose-colored marble, custom furnishings, hand-etched glass railings, a curated collection of vintage pieces spanning the 1920s through the 1970s. Original craftsmanship and contemporary artwork are seamlessly integrated to create a layered, immersive environment that celebrates both history and design.
Once home to the original Bank of Italy, Joseph Jessop Jewelers, and even temporary quarters for the San Diego Zoo’s earliest animals under founder Dr. Harry Wegeforth, the building continues its civic legacy while embracing the future through sensitive preservation, adaptive reuse and sustainable features including more than 200 rooftop solar panels.
I liked the project, it demonstrates a high level of creativity, technical criteria and commitment to quality. She has a very good vision for design.