Exhibit (a)(1)(A)

             [Form of Letter to Unit holders, dated August 28, 2003,
                    from John F. Rothman and Ronald A. Young]


                                                      August 28, 2003


To the Holders of Limited Partnership Units of Casa Munras Hotel Partners, L.P.:

      Enclosed is a Supplement dated August 28, 2003 (the "Supplement") to the
offer to purchase Limited Partnership Units ("Units") in Casa Munras Hotel
Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") previously sent to you, together with certain
additional information that the Securities and Exchange Commission requested
that we distribute to you in connection with the offer. The Supplement reflects
certain changes in the terms of the offer and provides additional disclosure
related to the offer. In addition, the offering period has been extended and
will terminate on SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 to afford you adequate time to consider the
additional information enclosed in determining whether to sell your Units.

      The Supplement refers to the documents previously distributed to you,
including the OFFER TO PURCHASE, the SUMMARY TERM SHEET and the LETTER OF
TRANSMITTAL. If you require additional copies of any of these documents, please
call Jackie Smith at (619) 297-4040. In addition, if you have questions
regarding your proposed sale, you may call John Rothman or Ronald Young, also at
(619) 297-4040.

      We strongly encourage you to read carefully the enclosed SUPPLEMENT and
additional materials, because they contain important information about the
tender offer.

                                          Very Truly Yours,


                                          -------------------------
                                          John. F. Rothman


                                          -------------------------
                                          Ronald A. Young