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Hard Rock Hotel San DiegovsOmni La Costa Resort & Spa
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego and Omni La Costa Resort & Spa are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego scores slightly higher than Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego scores 83 with recommendations from 8 publications including Jetsetter, Fodor's 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
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Fodor's Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide BlackBook Gayot Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Time Out Travel + Leisure
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
From $163/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This chic Spanish colonial oasis has ample guest rooms, in shades of brown and sand with oversize chairs and sofas, spread among a collection of handsome two-story buildings." Full review
Oyster4.0
"This 400-acre, 611-room megaresort near Legoland is packed with family features, including large rooms, six pools with waterslides, and an impressive kids club." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Spanish-Colonial complex contains two PGA championship golf courses, a tennis center, a spa with assorted massage and body treatments, and a fitness room."
Michelin Guide "This 400-acre coastal escape boasts two golf courses, 17 tennis courts and five heated pools, as well as spirulina wraps, shiatsu massage and a special activites club just for kids."
BlackBook "What might as well be the sage of destination spas, this world-renowned golf resort has also enlisted a five-diamond chef for its al fresco Blue Fire Grill."
Gayot "One of world’s top spas, unparalleled meeting facilities, 36 holes of champion golf, a terrific tennis center, 45 fitness classes, personal trainers, basketball courts and family-friendly programs."
Jetsetter "Family friendly SoCal resort with an award-winning spa and one of the country’s most famous golf courses." Full review
Lonely Planet "A splurge-worthy luxury resort, La Costa offers a sprawling, whitewashed 800-room campus overlooking Batiquitos Lagoon." Full review
Time Out "Get your Zen on at Deepak Chopra’s only holistic center, the Chopra Center, located on Omni La Costa’s property." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This expansive resort features The Spa at La Costa, eight pools (including an adult-only pool and children’s pool), two championship golf courses, 17 tennis courts, and five restaurants"
