The Keating Hotel By PininfarinavsHilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina ranks slightly higher than Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina scores 83 with recommendations from 10 publications including Concierge, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Keating Hotel By Pininfarina Show All Reviews
432 F Street, San Diego, CA 92101
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Pininfarina, the Italian design group behind Ferrari and Maserati, made its first foray into hotel design right here in San Diego." Full review
Concierge
"Model T meets Maserati is an apt description of this newcomer in downtown San Diego, a welcome splash of Euro chic in a neighborhood of brash Americana."
Fodor's
"Upon check-in, you're given a lesson on how to use all the room's gadgets, including a Bang & Olufsen sound system and a personal espresso maker."
Travel + Leisure
"The loft-like rooms have exposed brick walls and marble bathrooms, and each comes with lavish amenities." Full review
Star Service
"A classic three-story, bulky brownstone and brick facade disguises what is perhaps the quirkiest concept hotel in the city, a fast-paced showroom for Pininfarina's erogenous ambitions. " Full review
Gayot
"The Pininfarina design studio, known for designing Ferraris and Maseratis, also designed this 35-room boutique hotel in the Gaslamp section of the city."
Oyster
Upscale
"Just like the cars, this historic hotel's makeover is sleek and chic, with a sexy ambience." Full review
Jetsetter
"A stay at Keating Hotel places you in the heart of San Diego, walking distance from Westfield Horton Plaza and San Diego Repertory Theater." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Model T meets Maserati is an apt description of the new Keating in downtown San Diego, a welcome splash of Euro chic in a neighborhood of brash Americana." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"Situated in the heart of downtown San Diego’s thriving Gaslamp Quarter, The Keating is a sleek, sexy hotel with 35 stylish rooms housed in the historic circa-1890 Keating office building." Full review
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
401 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101
From $146/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"At the foot of the Gaslamp Quarter and across the street from the convention center, this hotel is ideally situated for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Fodor's
"The moment you experience the cozy lounge spaces and wood accents of the Hilton's modern and sophisticated lobby, you realize this isn't your run-of-the-mill chain hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Beautifully appointed rooms with down comforters, loft apartments, and individual attention from the staff make this downtown’s best choice."
Star Service
"This hotel is the most contemporary and stylish of Hilton's 10 San Diego-area properties between downtown and La Jolla." Full review
Gayot
"Includes all the abundant amenities expected from a Hilton plus a beauty salon, outdoor heated swimming pool, meeting facilities with a full-service business center and on-site, 24-hour fitness gym."
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is located near the convention center and draws many business travelers." Full review