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Hard Rock Hotel San DiegovsLa Jolla Shores Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is preferred by most professionals compared to La Jolla Shores Hotel. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego scores 83 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers such as Fodor's, Gayot and BlackBook.
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
La Jolla Shores Hotel Frommer's Fodor's Star Service Gayot Oyster U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
8110 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $219/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Formerly known as the Sea Lodge, this three-story 1960s hotel in a residential enclave is under the same management as the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club." Full review
Fodor's "One of San Diego's few hotels actually on the beach, this property is part of La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club." Full review
Star Service "On two beachfront acres, next door to the similar but stodgier La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, this informal, relatively inexpensive hotel offers functional rooms and tourist-friendly service." Full review
Gayot "Located right on the beach and adjacent to seven-acre Kellogg Park, La Jolla Shores Hotel is a moderately priced small hotel with a surprising wealth of amenities."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range, 128-room hotel is one of the only options right on La Jolla Shores beach, and has gorgeous views from many rooms, all of which have private balconies or patios." Full review
U.S. News & World Report "The La Jolla Shores Hotel has garnered praise for its terrific views of the Pacific Ocean from its coastal location in La Jolla, California." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set directly on the beach for a romantic oceanfront stay, La Jolla Shores Hotel's amenities include an outdoor heated pool, a Jacuzzi, and a range of water sports rentals"
Travel + Leisure "Set directly on the beach for a romantic oceanfront stay, the hotel's amenities include an outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, in-room massage services, and a range of water sport rentals"
San Diego Travel Guide
February 23, 2021
