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The Keating Hotel By PininfarinavsEmbassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina is preferred by most writers compared to Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown. The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina comes in at 83 with endorsements from 10 reviewers including Star Service, Concierge and Fodor's.
The Keating Hotel By Pininfarina
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432 F Street, San Diego, CA 92101
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Pininfarina, the Italian design group behind Ferrari and Maserati, made its first foray into hotel design right here in San Diego." Full review
Concierge "Model T meets Maserati is an apt description of this newcomer in downtown San Diego, a welcome splash of Euro chic in a neighborhood of brash Americana."
Fodor's "Upon check-in, you're given a lesson on how to use all the room's gadgets, including a Bang & Olufsen sound system and a personal espresso maker."
Travel + Leisure "The loft-like rooms have exposed brick walls and marble bathrooms, and each comes with lavish amenities." Full review
Star Service "A classic three-story, bulky brownstone and brick facade disguises what is perhaps the quirkiest concept hotel in the city, a fast-paced showroom for Pininfarina's erogenous ambitions. " Full review
Gayot "The Pininfarina design studio, known for designing Ferraris and Maseratis, also designed this 35-room boutique hotel in the Gaslamp section of the city."
Oyster Upscale
"Just like the cars, this historic hotel's makeover is sleek and chic, with a sexy ambience." Full review
Jetsetter "A stay at Keating Hotel places you in the heart of San Diego, walking distance from Westfield Horton Plaza and San Diego Repertory Theater." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Model T meets Maserati is an apt description of the new Keating in downtown San Diego, a welcome splash of Euro chic in a neighborhood of brash Americana." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "Situated in the heart of downtown San Diego’s thriving Gaslamp Quarter, The Keating is a sleek, sexy hotel with 35 stylish rooms housed in the historic circa-1890 Keating office building." Full review
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.
