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Central Business District - Core
The Core is downtown's central business district, home to government and arts-related venues like City Hall, the World Trade Center, Copley Symphony Hall, and the Civic Theatre.
Hotels
After a $16-million renovation, the historic Pickwick Hotel reopened in December 2006 as the modern and stylish
Sofia Hotel. Built in 1926, the 212-room hotel now features spa-inspired amenities, including a 24-hour fitness center and yoga studio. www.thesofiahotel.com.
After a $52-million renovation,
The US GRANT reopened in November 2006 as a member of Starwood’s prestigious Luxury Collection. The historic 270-room hotel was enhanced to reflect its 1910 origins and now features roof-top gardens, original, one-of-a-kind art by noted French artist Yves Clement and its signature 95-seat Grant Grill. www.luxurycollection.com/usgrant
The elegant 223-room
Westgate Hotel transports guests to a world of classic art and refinement with Baccarat crystal chandeliers, French tapestries and Persian carpets. www.westgatehotel.com
The
Bristol Hotel offers 102 casual and contemporary rooms with jazz-inspired décor. www.thebristolhotelsandiego.com
Restaurants & Nightlife
The two-story bistro
Café Cerise serves European-style California cuisine with a daily-changing menu of creative dishes. www.cafecerise.com
On Broadway is located in a two-story historic bank building where multiple rooms, luxury décor, a VIP lounge, sushi bar, and giant dance floors make up the ultimate club experience. www.onbroadwayeventcenter.com
The extravagant and multifaceted
House of Blues features a full-service restaurant and a multi-level Music Hall featuring national and local live entertainment. www.hob.com
Arts & Culture
Broadway/San Diego, presenter of national touring Broadway shows year-round, and
San Diego Opera, Southern California's longest established opera company, present lavish productions at the
San Diego Civic Theatre.
The
San Diego Symphony Orchestra, presenting world-class orchestral works year-round, performs in the downtown
Copley Symphony Hall www.sandiegosymphony.com
Future Developments
The 180-room
Diegan Hotel is slated to open December 2007. Offering suites for sale to individual buyers, the condo hotel will include a spa and fitness center, recording studio, 27-seat screening room, and rooftop pool bar atop its neighbor, the House of Blues. www.thediegan.com
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