Overall the El Cordova is a nice charming hotel, for a romantic getaway (not really for business…no facilities to conduct business i.e. business office for guest use). I would most certainly use again. I had problems with my web reservation and the manager was more than willing to accommodate the mistake. The staff was always super friendly ...

After traveling 9 hours from Napa, we arrived at the subject Hotel. What a dump! The Room #33 which we were shown was unacceptable; it is not a three star category hotel. The room was 90 degrees

plus inside; AC operation was not functional. The place looked very dated, smelled, was unclean and the stairs/access up to the room was difficult for ...

The ambience of the courtyard, flowers, mexican tile and architecture were perfect for the wedding party to be together in a more private setting. Enjoyed reading a book in the shade of the plants by the fire pit. The location across from the beach and the Hotel Del and near shopping was perfect.
The room however, had great potential but was ...

I have stayed at the El Cordova hotel serveral times and though a little pricey for what you get, I still go back. Normally I stay in the junior suite which works out fine for me. Last time I was able to stay in the manager's suite which was HUGE, SUPER CLEAN, and had everything you needed for a GREAT visit to Coronado. However, though I ...

the hotel was great. the room was great. the food was great. the pool was great. the service was great. i would stay here again.

Ambiance! The El Cordova is full of wonderful ambiance. From the tile work in the rooms to the music wafting from the courtyard this hotel exudes Mexican charm. Their gardens, like most in the area, are stunning. The restaurant in the courtyard is great. I especially enjoy a cup of coffee while looking out on the courtyard or even onto Orange ...

Front desk staff and manager indifferent at best. Bad enough to detract from the wonderful location. We won't return and don't recommend. In fact we checked out early and went to another hotel nearby. The rooms are clean but somewhat cramped for the price. The location is great but there are also plenty of other hotels nearby.

The AAA review is misleading and incorrect. There is no continental breakfast, or on-site parking, or early check-in or late check-out. I am stunned that AAA gave this hotel a 3 diamond rating. I believe that this hotel owes the guests stars. You have to carry your luggage up a flight of stairs to a room that is dark, dingy, has a musty odor, ...

This was a quaint hotel, but quite honestly, I would never stay there again. Not worth the money!!! In need of updates really bad. About the only good thing was the location.
All in all, the best description is - OLD. CRUSTY & smelling kind of MUSTY.