Hilton San Diego Gaslamp QuartervsThe Sofia Hotel
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter and The Sofia Hotel are both praised by expert writers. On balance, Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter scores marginally higher than The Sofia Hotel. Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is ranked #29 in San Diego with approval from 6 publications including Frommer's, Star Service and Fodor's.
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
The Sofia Hotel
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