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Hard Rock Hotel San DiegovsThe Sofia Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego ranks slightly better than The Sofia Hotel. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego comes in at #23 in San Diego with praise from 8 reviewers such as Frommer's, Gayot and Oyster.
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
The Sofia Hotel Fodor's Oyster Star Service Gayot BlackBook
Lonely Planet
National Geographic
Afar Magazine Frommer's
150 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
From $131/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "This stylish and centrally located boutique hotel has small rooms, but clever details help guests feel pampered." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"The 211-room Sofia Hotel in Downtown San Diego features small, but stylish rooms, with mini-fridges, microwaves, and tiny flat-screen TVs." Full review
Star Service "This diminutive and well-seasoned downtown hotel combines historic roots with sleek modern residential design, producing one of the top boutique-style hotels in the city." Full review
Gayot "Stylish, yet affordable, downtownâs Sofia Hotel offers a host of amenities in a prime location."
BlackBook "Friendly staff and spacious, comfortable rooms greet guests upon arrival. In-room spa services available for extra pampering and VIP upgrades are yours for the taking."
Lonely Planet "Across from Westfield Horton Plaza, the historic Sofia has 212 rooms so fashionable you’d never guess it’s right down the block from the Greyhound station." Full review
National Geographic "“I recommend the Sofia to friends on a budget; the rooms are like cute modern studio apartments... this 212-room urban boutique hotel occupies a brick-facade building." Full review
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Avoid rear rooms overlooking the bus depot; corner rooms are small but bright.
Afar Magazine "The rooms are smaller than a modern hotel, but remember, this hotel was built before the "bigger is better" model was in vogue. The dining room, called Currant Brasserie, is a charming place." Full review
Frommer's "This stately brick Gothic Revival building from 1929 offers stylish and modern lodging accessible to the Gaslamp, Embarcadero and Little Italy" Full review
