Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay DowntownvsAndaz San Diego
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Andaz San Diego ranks significantly better than Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown. Andaz San Diego scores 86 with endorsements from 11 sources like Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Jetsetter.
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
601 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
From $144/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"If you can snag a room when a big convention isn't forcing up downtown rates, this business hotel can be a good deal for families." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Guests enjoy spacious suites that have a living area and a separate bedroom."
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Ask for the complimentary airport transportation.
Star Service
"It is a standard paint-by-numbers Embassy offshoot with a formula that strays little from its sibs, but regular maintenance and a fine location keep rooms full, especially on weekends." Full review
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There are a limited number of balconied suites on the city side, so be sure to request them when checking in (no extra charge).
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This all-suite hotel, popular with business travelers and convention goers, is just down the road from the San Diego Convention Center." Full review
Gayot
"Located near the convention center with great views of the bay, this hotel is a smart choice for business travelers or families wanting to be in bustle of downtown."
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Be sure to stop by Searsucker for a taste of the local scene.
Fodor's
"Panoramic views of the bay, a beautiful indoor pool, a light-flooded lobby filled with plants and koi ponds, and comfortable upscale digs...a front door that opens out onto a 12-story atrium." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
37.0
"Accommodations at the all-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown feature two-room layouts with wooden furnishings, marble bathroom vanities, flat-screen TVs and desks with..." Full review
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Prior guests enjoyed both of the hotel's free services but suggested arriving early for weekend breakfasts to avoid waiting in long lines.
Andaz San Diego Show All Reviews
600 F Street, Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA 92101
From $112/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"This 159-room boutique is one of the hippest hotels in the Gaslamp Quarter, with an exclusive nightclub, a rooftop lounge, and a wine bar." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, the property features 159 guest rooms with custom fixtures, flat-screen TVs, and generous-size glass-enclosed bathrooms." Full review
Star Service
"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." Full review
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Extra-large loft rooms offer the best views; avoid units facing the Salvation Army.
Gayot
"This Andaz property is the latest in a string of stylish, luxury Gaslamp Quarter boutique hotels catering to the young, upwardly mobile, fun-loving set."
BlackBook
"Perfect for sophisticated urban partiers who want to be smack dab in the middle of the action."
Fodor's
"The hotel is known for its nightlife—even Prince Harry partied here when he was in town." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Each of the 159 rooms is assigned an amiable and efficient butler who will run a bubble bath or fetch more champagne." Full review
Afar Magazine
"When you arrive at its boutique property in the Gaslamp Quarter, Andaz makes you feel like you’re coming home." Full review
Jetsetter
"A lively Gaslamp Quarter escape known for relaxed service and a cool bar scene." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"Andaz San Diego is an upscale retreat spot located in the city's downtown historic shopping, dining and nightlife hub known as the Gaslamp Quarter." Full review