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Inn at the ParkvsHard Rock Hotel San Diego
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego ranks significantly higher than Inn at the Park. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is ranked #23 in San Diego with recommendations from 8 publications such as Zagat, Gayot and Frommer's.
Inn at the Park
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Frommer's
525 Spruce Street, San Diego, CA 92103
From $139/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Fodor's "Antique furniture, ornate mirrors, and the original 1926 ceiling grace the lobby of this historic hotel (formerly the Park Manor Suites) within walking distance of Balboa Park." Full review
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Meat-eaters should order the prime rib at the on-site restaurant—a house specialty.
DK Eyewitness "This 1926 inn was popular with Hollywood celebrities en route to holidays in Mexico in the 1920s and 30s. The original fixtures lend a delightful retro touch."
Rough Guide "This renovated apartment complex is a hundred years old. The stately hotel suites feature kitchens and pleasant, large sitting areas, and continental breakfast and wi-fi are free."
Lonely Planet "This 74-room gay-friendly place... used to be an apartment building, meaning mostly large rooms with kitchens, vast closets and early American decor." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range Inn at the Park, an all-suite, Wyndham Vacation Ownership property, is a sharp departure from the standard chain hotel." Full review
Frommer's "Your best Uptown option, just a block from Balboa Park...the rooms also feature electronic blackout shades, and updated entertainment systems. Larger units have separate bedrooms and walk-in closets. " Full review
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Fodor's Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Jetsetter
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure Frommer's
207 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
From $179/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Self-billed as a hip playground for rock stars and people who want to party like them, the Hard Rock is conveniently located near PETCO Park overlooking glimmering San Diego Bay." Full review
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For the true rock-star experience, choose from 17 Rock Star suites, including one designed by the pop group the Black-Eyed Peas.
Oyster Upscale
"The 420-room Hard Rock, located in the hip Gaslamp Quarter, hosts wild parties on weekends at its popular rooftop pool and bar." Full review
Star Service "This formidable hotel captures the hearts of well-heeled survivors of Woodstock and Altamont—most bound for the convention center across the street." Full review
Gayot "Not surprisingly, the scene at this hotel is full of young, beautiful people looking for a rocking good time ... needless to say, the Hard Rock delivers."
BlackBook "Nobu? Check. Rooftop pool and skimpy waitress uniforms? Check. Vegas has arrived in the Gaslamp, replete with Intervention Sundays."
Zagat4.3
"It's "always a party" at this "fun", "modern" hotel within "walking distance" of the Gaslamp District offering "flashy yet classy" rooms that are "great for entertaining"."
Jetsetter "Upbeat crash pad with a raging rooftop club and flashy pool in the Gaslamp Quarter." Full review
U.S. News & World Report14.0
"Overlooking the glittering San Diego Bay and rising high above the Gaslamp Quarter, the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is all about being cool." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The rock vibes begin with the lobby lounge and continue through a stunning rooftop pool bar and urban garden, state-of-the-art fitness center, and high-tech amenities, such as each room's integrated plug and play sound system"
Frommer's "Gaslamp lodging option drenched in rock star glamour and attitude...rooms are ultra modern and come with perks such as music downloads at check-in and VIP access to the hotel's high-octane nightclubs" Full review
