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The Westgate HotelvsCoronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Westgate Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa. The Westgate Hotel comes in at 85 with praise from 12 publications like Star Service, Insight Guides and BlackBook.
The Westgate Hotel
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
From $157/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "It may look like a 1970s office building from the outside, but the interior of the Westgate Hotel is positively Palace of Versailles." Full review
Insight Guides "A perfect picture of refinement... the Westgate welcomes guests into a lobby with Baccarat crystal chandeliers, antique furnishings, bronze sculptures, and a Steinway grand."
Oyster Upscale
"The 223-room Westgate Hotel offers plenty old-world European luxury." Full review
Travel + Leisure "223-room hotel filled with gilded antiques, chandeliers, and 18th-century tapestries." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Baccarat crystal chandeliers, Persian carpets, and French tapestries are just backdrops to the gracious service."
Rough Guide "Centrally sited hotel near Horton Plaza with a stylish lobby (almost to the point of kitsch), elegant rooms furnished with balconies and antiques, and CD and DVD players."
Star Service "Adjoining Westgate Plaza shopping, opposite the civic center, this fantasy of frilly French design is an orgy of excess that has its roots in Salt Lake City." Full review
Gayot "The Westgate is an anachronism amid the modern boutique hotels that populate the current San Diego scene."
BlackBook "Elegant, European-style Westgate Hotel is bullseye central in Downtown San Diego, two blocks from the Gaslamp Quarter and a few more to the Harbor."
Forbes Travel Guide "Designed to evoke Europe’s stately palaces, The Westgate Hotel offers elegant accommodations neatly tucked within downtown San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter." Full review
Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa Frommer's
Fodor's DK Eyewitness Gayot Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
2000 Second St, Coronado, CA 92118
From $151/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Although the physical property is generic, the staff goes out of its way to provide upbeat attention; guests just seem to get whatever they need." Full review
Fodor's "The spacious rooms and suites are situated in low-slung buildings redone in a cheerful island-inspired fashion." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Lush grounds with a few flamingos, a relaxed ambience, and a dedicated staff make this resort a top choice."
Gayot "Set at the foot of the impressive Coronado Bay Bridge, the Coronado Island Marriott Resort sprawls across more than sixteen waterfront acres overlooking downtown San Diego."
OysterUpscale
"Set on the quiet side of San Diego’s famed Coronado Island, this 273-room resort perched on 16 waterfront acres aims for mass appeal with three pools, a fitness center, and full-service spa." Full review
U.S. News & World Report38.0
"The Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa sits on Coronado Island about 5 miles from downtown San Diego (and the San Diego Convention Center), so it's a popular choice among business travelers." Full review
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Plus, guests who choose to bed down here can earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points toward free stays and other perks.
