Inn Suites Lafayette Hotel

Inn Suites Lafayette Hotel is the place where Hollywood's most glamorous stars came night after night to what was the hotel's fashionable Mississippi Ballroom to drink, dine and dance to the music of Ted Fio Rito and other top-drawer big bands. The hotel's popularity and tradition of gracious hospitality continues today. This elegant Colonial-style mansion is a San Diego landmark and has maintained its elegant charm in serving as your Historic San Diego Hollywood star connection. Built by playboy homebuilder Larry Imig in 1946 the resort hotel enjoyed unparalleled success. In addition to its impressive guest list, several prominent local figures were permanent residents, including clothier Bill Solof, restaurateur Ray Lubach and San Diego Padre baseball managers Lefty O'Doul and Bucky Harris. True to its original structure is the Olympic-size terrazzo tile swimming pool, designed by Tarzan’s Johnny Weissmuller. Although the final echoes of the big bands have died away, entertainment still continues nightly at the long-established Red Fox Room and Piano Bar which serves exceptional American Cuisine in a casual atmosphere; or enjoy the “L” Bar & Grill’s poolside patio.

Price: £95.28 from Otel