Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph CollectionvsFairmont Grand Del Mar
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Fairmont Grand Del Mar scores marginally higher than Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection. Fairmont Grand Del Mar ranks #8 in San Diego with endorsements from 11 reviewers including Forbes Travel Guide, Jetsetter and Star Service.
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
Fairmont Grand Del Mar Show All Reviews
5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, CA 92130
From $350/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"The Grand Del Mar is an opulent gem located in the serene hills of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve."
Fodor's
"Mind-blowing indulgence in serene surroundings... sets the opulent Mediterranean-style Grand Del Mar apart from any other luxury hotel in San Diego." Full review
Gayot
"It's truly hard to exaggerate the opulence of this 380-acre property."
Star Service
"Built on a grand scale and with the kind of attention to detail rarely seen, this lavish billion-dollar resort will appeal to travelers who love royal treatment. " Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Rooms here can best be described as palatial, complete with marble bathrooms that include soaking tubs and separate standing showers." Full review
Jetsetter
"Built in the tradition of the great 1920s Spanish Revival resorts, this manmade paradise is still in touch with Southern California's unspoiled nature." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"This palatial Mediterranean-style resort offers something for everyone." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Elegant Mediterranean-style golf and spa resort adjacent to a 4,000-acre nature preserve north of downtown San Diego." Full review
Time Out
"Grand is the perfect description for this hotel...features elegant Mediterranean décor with a sprawling golf course, 249 guestrooms, four heated pools, two tennis courts." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Luxurious amenities and first-class service have landed Fairmont Grand Del Mar atop many best-of lists." Full review