San Diego

Legendary SoCal stay known for its starry past, head-turning pool, and coveted beach setting. — Jetsetter

"Beautifully appointed" rooms with "wonderful" beds are a highlight of this "elegant" 11-story "grand old lady" at the northern edge of the Gaslamp Quarter near Horton Plaza. — Zagat

It's truly hard to exaggerate the opulence of this 380-acre property. — Gayot

Funky and fun, the 235 guest rooms and suites are nevertheless functional, with oversized work desks... and daily newspaper delivery. — Gayot

This 1926 landmark pastel-pink stucco palace is a statement of opulent beachside style. Palms surround the "Pink Lady of La Jolla," recognizable by its mosaic-tiled tower. — Michelin Guide

Primarily for business travelers, this hotel between Seaport Village and the convention center is San Diego's largest. — Fodor's

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is a serene retreat nestled among lushly landscaped gardens dotted by walkways, water features and graceful courtyards. — Forbes Travel Guide

Luxurious, two-level, Spanish-style casitas, appointed with corner fireplaces, luxurious carpeting, and shuttered French doors leading to private patios. — Fodor's

Offers a more off-the-beaten path option that’s five miles from the downtown hubbub yet still opens up to views of the bay and San Diego skyline. The design screams “vacation!". — Condé Nast Traveler

Elegantly appointed rooms are in keeping with the hotel’s European ambience. — DK Eyewitness

On the corner of Sixth and F streets, two blocks east of the racy Keating Hotel, once the rowdy Ivy Hotel, this top-flight design diva continues to fan the flames of fun downtown. — Star Service

Sleek and sophisticated, the Graham Downes-designed Tower23 Hotel caters to the style-conscious set. — Gayot

Luxury accommodations perched high on a hill in Carlsbad with ocean and lagoon views. — Gayot

Frette linens, designer bathroom amenities, hosted nightly wine hour, onsite spa and fitness center, rooftop pool lounge, scrumptious eats at Saltbox restaurant. — BlackBook

"Live rich, party rich" at this "luxury" Downtown "gem" that's "fab" and "modern", with rooms boasting "über-comfy" beds that make a stay "indulgent". — Zagat

The Pininfarina design studio, known for designing Ferraris and Maseratis, also designed this 35-room boutique hotel in the Gaslamp section of the city. — Gayot

223-room hotel filled with gilded antiques, chandeliers, and 18th-century tapestries. — Travel + Leisure

Business travelers who also want to catch a baseball game flock to this modern masterpiece. — Fodor's