Grand Hotel Tijuana

Office, commercial centre, hotel in Zona Rio, Tijuana
32°30′47″N 117°00′30″W / 32.513094°N 117.008239°W / 32.513094; -117.008239Construction started1979Completed1982Opening1982HeightRoof89.9 metres (295 ft)Technical detailsFloor count28

The Plaza Aguacaliente & Grand Hotel Tijuana (commonly known by locals as Las Torres) is a high-rise complex of twin skyscrapers in Tijuana, Mexico. With a height of 89.9 meters (295 feet) to the top floor, and 28 stories, they were the tallest buildings in Tijuana and Baja California upon completion in 1982 and were among the first skyscrapers constructed in the city. [citation needed]

History

The towers were developed by the Bustamante family, a traditional family of the city and among the initial developers of the city, including the partial development in the mid-60's of Playas de Tijuana.[citation needed]

It was known as the Hotel Fiesta Americana then it changed to Grand Hotel sometimes around 1990.

Design

The complex consists of two towers, east and west towers, linked by two floor levels. East tower, Grand Hotel Tower I, is mainly for commercial purposes, while west tower, Grand Hotel Tower II, is home for the five-star grand hotel. The complex is located within the central business district of Tijuana, Zona Rio.[citation needed]

Gallery

  • Grand Hotel Tower I with the Flag of Mexico
    Grand Hotel Tower I with the Flag of Mexico
  • View of Las Torres at background of the Aguacaliente Minaret
    View of Las Torres at background of the Aguacaliente Minaret
  • Las Torres by day
    Las Torres by day
  • Las Torres by night
    Las Torres by night
  • Las Torres, seen from Hospital Angeles Tijuana
    Las Torres, seen from Hospital Angeles Tijuana

See also

  • flagMexico portal
  • Companies portal

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Grand Hotel Tijuana.
  • Grand Hotel Tijuana Official Site
Preceded by
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Tallest completed building in Tijuana
1982-present
Succeeded by
incumbent
Preceded by Tallest structure in Tijuana
1982-2008
Succeeded by
New City Residential
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