Fairmont Grand Del Mar Named One Of 14 Triple Five-Star Resorts In World

Fairmont Grand Del Mar continues to gain national and international acclaim after receiving a trio of Five-Star awards from the esteemed Forbes Travel Guide for lodging, spa and the resort’s fine dining restaurant, Addison.

Among an elite group of high-end resorts, The Grand is one of just 14 hotels to receive three Five-Star designations (Hotel, Restaurant and Spa) from Forbes in 2021, and continues to be the only hotel in San Diego to ever achieve the triple Five-Star status.

“We are honored and humbled to be featured among such prestigious properties,” said Michael O’Donohue, General Manager. “It is a great accomplishment for our colleagues to be recognized for their commitment to delivering memorable service to our guests.”

This news comes as the resort welcomes guests back to enjoy open air dining along with two new dining concepts, the Fireside Lounge and weekend brunch. The new Fireside Lounge, open nightly 4PM to 10PM, offers private cabanas with firepits serving drinks and light bites while diners listen to live entertainment. Locals and guests alike are welcome to dine on
brunch favorites while sipping champagne on Amaya’s patio for weekend brunch available on Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM to 2PM.

As The Grand celebrates its 13th year, the resort continues to offer the five-star service guests have come to know and love while also reimagining the way they experience luxury.

About Fairmont Grand Del Mar

As one of only 14 properties in the world to earn the prestigious Triple Five-Star award from Forbes Travel Guide in 2021, Fairmont Grand Del Mar captures the elegance and comfort of an old-world Mediterranean estate paired with impeccable service and unrivaled luxury. Magnificently situated on 400 acres in a pristine coastal canyon five miles from the Pacific Ocean, Fairmont Grand Del Mar features pampering treatments at a Forbes Five-Star spa and exquisite dining at the MICHELIN-starred Addison restaurant under the direction of award-winning Relais & Chateaux Grand Chef William Bradley.

Reminiscent of Spain’s palaces, France’s sun-washed coastal retreats and Florence’s decorative arts, the Addison Mizner-inspired resort is well suited to San Diego’s warm climate and outdoor lifestyle. An abundance of outdoor activities offer endless opportunities for fun under the sun, including award-winning golf at San Diego’s only Tom Fazio-designed course, tennis and pickelball courts, four pools, endless hiking trails and more. To learn more, visit here.

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