Casetta Group's The Pearl Hotel Pairs Sustainability & Style with Mid-Century California Inspiration
Newly redesigned to celebrate the boutique hotel’s 1960s aesthetic paired with Casetta Group's philosophy of sustainability without compromising style, The Pearl Hotel in San Diego's Point Loma neighborhood welcomes guests with refurbished guest rooms, lobby and public spaces in addition to a revitalization of onsite restaurant, Charles + Dinorah.
Architecture and design firm Electric Bowery worked with Casetta Group to renovate the public spaces of The Pearl Hotel, maintaining mid-century California inspiration and a relaxed, San Diego coastal vibe within a refreshed palette. The iconic oyster-shaped pool remains at the center of the property with updated outdoor furnishings for dining, cabanas and landscaping. In the lobby, a custom Italian-inspired leather sectional frames the entirety of the space with glowing glass pendants, jewel-toned accents and marble bistro tables defining the lounge seating. A crystal green quartzite bar top, handmade ceramic tile at the bar die wall and custom walnut millwork bring a moody, earthy tone to the interior space of the lounge & bar along with custom lighting and furniture.
Each of The Pearl Hotel’s 23 guest rooms, curated and reconfigured by San Diego-based Human Kind Design Studio (formerly Pow Wow Design Studio), boasts neutral tones, honest materials and organic textures like linen drapery, slab cotton headboards, cane back chairs, handcrafted ceramic lamps, and flat-woven rugs in shades of sand, ivory, brown and taupe. Walls washed in white create a bright, airy atmosphere while an open-concept closet adds a visual element. Solid wood furnishings, such as floating Acacia wood nightstands, and vintage art act as statement pieces, effortlessly combining the understated cool of Point Loma with a contemporary take on mid-century style. As a nod to the hotel’s name, the in-room artwork pays homage to the remarkable female ama pearl divers known to hold their breath underwater for extended periods of time while harvesting oysters.
