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Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp QuartervsHard Rock Hotel San Diego
Kimpton Solamar Hotel and Hard Rock Hotel San Diego are both rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Kimpton Solamar Hotel ranks significantly higher than Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. Kimpton Solamar Hotel scores 94 with praise from 16 reviews including Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
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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."
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
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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.
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"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
