The Baby Grand: New Boutique Hotel Coming to Coronado

Coronado is getting a rare addition. CH Projects, the acclaimed San Diego hospitality group behind the Lafayette Hotel, just announced The Baby Grand, a boutique hotel set to open in early 2026. Details are still limited, but the project is already creating buzz.

Anyone familiar with Coronado knows how slowly the island changes. That’s part of its charm — quiet streets, family-friendly neighborhoods, and the historic Hotel del Coronado marking the coastline. New hotels are rare here, which is why this announcement stands out.

Coronado doesn’t have many design-forward boutique options, and The Baby Grand feels like the kind of project that could fill that gap.

CH Projects has a distinct creative identity. If you’ve been to the reimagined Lafayette Hotel, you already know how intentional and character-driven their spaces feel. If The Baby Grand follows similar principles, it could introduce a type of hotel Coronado hasn’t had before — one focused on personality and experience.

Why Travelers Should Care

A boutique hotel like this could shift the Coronado experience. Right now, hotel options are mostly limited to classic luxury or more traditional beach stays. A fresh, bold property adds a new lane entirely.

It could also influence availability. Coronado books up months in advance, especially in summer. One new hotel won’t fix that, but it does expand options at a time when travelers are looking for more variety.

I’m interested to see how CH Projects continues to shape San Diego’s hospitality scene. First the Lafayette becomes one of the city’s first MICHELIN Key hotels, and now the group is stepping into Coronado. It signals a move toward design-heavy hotels across San Diego, something the region has fallen behind on compared to places like Los Angeles or San Francisco.

What We Know So Far

Not much, but tracking this now helps establish what to watch for before the grand opening.

For now, we know The Baby Grand is planned for early 2026 and will be a boutique concept. No dining partners or booking timelines have been shared yet. In the meantime, consider this your early look at a project that could redefine what a Coronado hotel might look like in the years ahead.

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