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Glorietta Bay InnvsMargaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Kimpton Solamar Hotel and Glorietta Bay Inn are both praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Kimpton Solamar Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Glorietta Bay Inn. Kimpton Solamar Hotel scores 94 with praise from 16 sources including DK Eyewitness, Condé Nast Traveler and Concierge.
Glorietta Bay Inn
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Frommer's
1630 Glorietta Blvd., Coronado, CA 92118
From $151/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "Situated across the street from the famed "Hotel Del," the Glorietta Bay Inn often gets billed as the poor man's version of the grande dame, but this 11-room charmer has much to recommend it."
Fodor's "The inn is adjacent to the Coronado harbor and near many restaurants and shops, but it's much smaller and quieter than the Hotel Del, across the street." Full review
Lonely Planet "Overshadowed by the neighboring Hotel Del, the Glorietta is built in and around the 1908 Spreckels Mansion." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Many of the original fixtures of John D. Spreckels’ 1908 Edwardian mansion remain, including handmade plaster moldings, chandeliers, and a marble staircase."
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Splurge on one of the antique-filled guest rooms inside the house.
Rough Guide "Striking 1908 Edwardian mansion that’s since been converted into swanky modern rooms and suites."
OysterMid-Range
"The Mansion Rooms at the Glorietta Bay are some of the area's finest." Full review
Gayot "Old-school elegance and charm on lovely Coronado Island."
National Geographic "“They win hospitality awards for a staff that’s been there forever." Full review
Frommer's "Features a marble staircase, a music room, period fixtures, panoramic views of the bay, and 11 antique-filled guest rooms. More units are available in the motel-style structures." Full review
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Frommer's Concierge
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435 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
From $102/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's "This Kimpton property is stylishly urban and sophisticated, and provides excellent Gaslamp Quarter digs just around the corner from PETCO Park." Full review
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Just in case, though, if you plan to go to bed early, ask for a room away from the pool.
Concierge "Aimed squarely at the hipper end of the business market, with full-sized desks, ergonomic chairs, and free Internet access (wired and Wi-Fi) in all rooms."
Travel + Leisure "Ten-story hotel with a chic, urban feel, minutes from San Diego's burgeoning Gaslamp Quarter." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This hip boutique hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter offers a complimentary wine hour every evening in the fireplace lounge."
Rough Guide "Tasteful and modern boutique hotel central to the Gaslamp Quarter, whose rooms have internet access, flat-screen TVs and CD and DVD players, and which also offers spa and gym."
Michelin Guide "Conveniently located downtown, this 10-story Kimpton property is awash in eye-catching contemporary decor."
Star Service "Prominent modern high-rise overlooking the rejuvenated Gaslamp District, this is Kimpton Hotel Group's most colorful offering in San Diego, a more playful version of its sophisticated sibling Palomar." Full review
Gayot "Funky and fun, the 235 guest rooms and suites are nevertheless functional, with oversized work desks... and daily newspaper delivery."
BlackBook "Gaslamp/East Village's original boutique hotel boasts a bustling rooftop lounge and pool area."
Zagat4.3
""The boutique place to stay for hipsters", this "upscale" venue "in the heart of the Gaslamp district" has a "wonderful" rooftop pool/lounge and "comfortable", "inviting" rooms."
