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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay DowntownvsSan Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown is the choice of most professionals compared to San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown comes in at 79 with endorsements from 6 sources including Star Service, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Gayot
Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
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).
OysterUpper-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 Report37.0
"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.
San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter Frommer's Fodor's Oyster Star Service U.S. News & World Report
660 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101
From $107/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "The Marriott chain took control of a 22-story eyesore hotel and in 2004 turned it into something worthy of this happening Gaslamp Quarter location." Full review
Fodor's "The 22-story Marriott sits amid the Gaslamp's restaurants and boutiques, near a trolley station, the convention center, and PETCO Park." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"A sleek lobby... and the street-level Latitude Lounge make this 291-room Marriott in the hip Gaslamp Quarter quite a bit more happening than your average chain hotel." Full review
Star Service "Located on the southern edge of the Gaslamp Quarter and within view of the Marriott San Diego Hotel and Marina, this hotel is more intimate and stylish than its behemoth sibling." Full review
U.S. News & World Report22.0
"Earns rave reviews for its convenient location in the heart of downtown San Diego, putting guests within walking distance of top attractions." Full review
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Although the San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter is within walking distance of numerous neighborhood eateries, grab a bite at Soleil @k if you don't feel like traveling too far for grub.
