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The pool at this mid-century hotel has hosted more lives than most buildings, including a stretch as an office, a radio station, and a filming location for Top Gun. Now it's back as a full urban resort on El Cajon Boulevard, renovated by a local hospitality group with retro glamour intact. The Michelin Guide awarded it one Key. Expect good cocktails, a scene around the pool, and a vibe that takes the past seriously without being stuffy about it.
Two honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Michelin Guide 1 Key
- Spirited Awards 2025 · Top 10 U.S. Nominee · Best U.S. Hotel Bar
One number, weighted & current 85
How we score
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