Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph CollectionvsCrystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection scores significantly higher than Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages. Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection ranks #12 in San Diego with endorsements from 12 sources like Afar Magazine, Zagat and Frommer's.
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection Show All Reviews
421 West B Street, San Diego, CA 92101
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The W took San Diego by storm in 2003, delivering swanky nightlife beyond the Gaslamp Quarter." Full review
Fodor's
"Come here for the trendy decor, upscale rooms, and central location between Gaslamp and Little Italy."
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Be sure to ask for an upper-floor room—the scantily clad crowd parties into the night.
Lonely Planet
"Sexy and stylin’, the W fills the otherwise quiet gap between Downtown and Little Italy." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The W San Diego is located downtown between the Gaslamp Quarter and the Little Italy district." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Everyone wants to be part of the W’s hip weekend scene. It’s all about sleek design and “anytime, anywhere” service. The rooms are fun and have window seats."
Star Service
"For guests who want to be part of the contemporary design scene yet still enjoy the creature comforts of a deluxe commercial hotel, this place will fit the bill. " Full review
Gayot
"Inspiring, iconic, innovative and influential, the W San Diego offers a unique mix of cutting-edge design and a passion for fashion, music and entertainment."
BlackBook
"Between Little Italy and the Gaslamp, a great location and the fun of the brand."
Zagat
4.3
""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"."
Afar Magazine
"The hotel prides itself on providing a versatile space where you can relax and recharge or go all out." Full review
Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages Show All Reviews
4500 Ocean Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
From $0/night
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Beach
- Flatscreen TV
- Refrigerator
- Private balcony
Concierge
"The Crystal Pier is perfect for vacationing families, groups of friends, and pretty much everyone else, too."
Fodor's
"Rustic little oases with a charm all their own, the cottages may lack some of the amenities of comparably priced hotels, but you're paying for character and proximity to the ocean." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Charming, wonderful and unlike anyplace else in San Diego, Crystal Pier has cottages built right on the pier above the water." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"There is simply no way to get any closer to the ocean in San Diego than staying at the Crystal Pier Hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Reservations are essential for these 1927 Cape Cod-style cottages which sit directly on the pier. Many have kitchenettes, and patios with views of Pacific Beach."
Rough Guide
"Beautiful deluxe cottages built in the 1920s and situated right on the pier. All rooms are suites with private decks, and most have kitchenettes."
Michelin Guide
"On a dock that juts into the ocean at Pacific Beach, a series of comfortable, blue-and-white cottages provide unique over-the water lodging."
Gayot
"Picture your own little village of historic cottages set atop the Pacific Ocean and you've envisioned The Crystal Pier Hotel."
National Geographic
"“Rooms are literally above the water, you feel the waves as you sleep”...this 29-room inn has a unique setting on an 80-year-old wooden pier extending into the ocean. " Full review
Afar Magazine
"Crystal Pier Hotel is a group of cottages that were built in the 1920s...they each come with a kitchenette and sit on a pier over the Pacific Ocean. " Full review