The Kimtpon Alma San Diego is slated to open this fall as a spirited beacon of warmth in the city’s downtown Gaslamp Quarter. Reflective of San Diego’s laidback vibe, the 211-room hotel will feature an elevated but unpretentious sensibility crafted by Los Angeles-based studio Indidesign.
“The design is inspired by San Diego as a border city and its eclectic mix—moving away from the stereotypes associated with surfing and beach lifestyle,” says Indidesign cofounder and design director Beatrice Girelli. “We wanted the design to reflect the sense of humor and edginess of the city that is rarely showcased as one of the unique qualities of the city. Mexican heritage, street culture, and obsession with comics are some of the main elements that we layered, juxtaposed, and fused together to create Alma’s unique personality.”
Bright, open interiors and an array of custom elements will evoke a residential-style approachability across the property, while lacquered wall panels inject spaces with a unique geometry alongside wallcoverings that echo San Diego’s legacy of body art and graffiti. Mexican vernaculars will be reinterpreted across bespoke, handwoven textile patterns and handmade tapestries.
Floor-to-ceiling windows will pour sunlight into the hotel’s 174 guestrooms, 12 studios, 23 suites, and two 1,550-square-foot penthouses. Window seating will invite guests to reflect on views of the surrounding sprawl, and flexible seating will promote a seamless in-room transition from working to dining. Several two-story suites will boast furnished balconies, spa bathrooms, separate bedroom and living rooms, and Pacific Ocean vistas. Woven textures, graphic illustrated patterns, and lush fabrics will channel the Mexican influence in each room as well.
A pool deck and lounge as well as more than 20,000 square feet of flexible event space will round out the onsite amenities at Kimpton Alma San Diego.
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