...a prime example of what a hotel can be when it thinks of hospitality not as giving the guests what they think they want but as showing them what’s pretty damn cool.
Esquire, April 2024The Lafayette is a suspended-in-time Technicolor fantasy where you are the star—a 1940s movie star, that is—wandering between your cushy room and the pool, multiple restaurants, and boisterous bars in this mini neighborhood of a San Diego hotel complex.
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Beginners Diner exudes an authentic charm, as if the hotel was built around its timeless concept. The interiors recreate a traditional 1940s diner, with meticulous attention to detail, from the placemats and flatware to the fountain drinks, all crafted with the expertise of a diner historian. The restaurant's chrome storefront and bold neon signage stand out sharply against the surroundings, beckoning visitors to discover what lies within. This concept pays homage to the iconic Americana dishes that democratized mid-century dining, while also nodding to traditional Greek and Jewish culinary influences.
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