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Tower23 HotelvsHilton San Diego Bayfront
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Tower23 Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Tower23 Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 87 with praise from 13 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Tower23 Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat Frommer's Show All Reviews
4551 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109
From $243/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Featuring clean lines and glass-box architecture, Tower 23's rooms all have private balconies or patios... a guest-only second-story deck with industrial fire pit overlooks the beach. " Full review
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The hotel's Tower Bar, which has indoor/outdoor seating along the boardwalk, and JRDN restaurant, serving contemporary steak and seafood (there's also an eight-seat sushi bar), are worth checking out whether you're staying here or not.
Concierge "Opened in July 2005 and the first luxury oceanfront hotel to be built in San Diego in a decade."
Fodor's "A neomodern masterpiece with a beachy vibe, this boutique hotel is a favorite of the young and young-at-heart." Full review
Lonely Planet "If you like your beach stay with contemporary cool style, this is the place for you." Full review
Rough Guide "Named after a lifeguard tower, this is among the most chic of San Diego’s boutique hotels, offering rooms with flat-screen TVs, internet access and designer furnishings."
Star Service "Adjacent to Crystal Pier, just south of the more tranquil and sophisticated Pacific Terrace Hotel, this lively, light-filled modernist remains the newest beachfront hotel in the neighborhood." Full review
Gayot "Sleek and sophisticated, the Graham Downes-designed Tower23 Hotel caters to the style-conscious set."
BlackBook "This beachfront boutique property remains the sleekest spot in P.B., with its open air bar, killer late night sushi and some serious eye candy."
Zagat4.3
"Just steps from the sand, this Pacific Beach hotel gets high marks for its "A ambiance", solid staff and "fantastic" rooms featuring "modern, fun" decor."
Frommer's "This modernist oceanfront property offers luxe accommodations in the heart of Pacific Beach." Full review
Hilton San Diego Bayfront Frommer's Fodor's Star Service BlackBook
Oyster
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
1 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
From $123/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The comfortable rooms, which offer marvelous, unimpeded views in all directions, play to the business-class base, featuring pullout workstation tables... and easy access outlets." Full review
Fodor's "Modern and spacious with views of either the bay or the port. All rooms have large work desks, perfect for industrious business travelers." Full review
Star Service " To boot, Monday through Friday its halls are filled with smiling, name-tagged conferees, color-coded hotel maps in hand." Full review
BlackBook "Dip your toes in the only saltwater pool in town or nosh on offerings from Vela, the hotel’s swanky new restaurant, whose wine list is already garnering some serious 'oohs' and 'ahhs'."
Oyster Upscale
"Not all meetings and conventions though, and the hotel has a great outdoor terrace with a saltwater pool and a waterslide facing the bay." Full review
Afar Magazine "There are a lot of great arts showed in the Hilton Hotel..By
Haiyan Wu." Full review
U.S. News & World Report24.0
"In addition to its proximity to the convention center, Petco Park and the Gaslamp Quarter, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront wins guests over with scenic views of San Diego Bay." Full review
