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Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter, an IHG HotelvsMargaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Kimpton Solamar Hotel scores significantly better than Hotel Indigo San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Kimpton Solamar Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 94 with accolades from 16 reviewers such as Gayot, Condé Nast Traveler and DK Eyewitness.

Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter, an IHG Hotel
8/10
509 9th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
From $97/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Best of all, this nonsmoking, pet-friendly property sees to it you don't sacrifice one bit of style or comfort." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Smart-looking spaces and great service for the business traveler are the hallmarks of the Indigo chain of modern hotels."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"San Diego’s first hotel to be certified green (opened 2009), the Indigo proves that enviro can still be comfy." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Rooms at this trendy boutique hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter come with plush bedding, hardwood floors, and complimentary Internet access."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Smart boutique digs... at a new property that offers the usual upscale amenities – gym, free wi-fi."
Star Service Star Service
"This hearty modernist is a standout in a city with a long list of already impressive designer addresses, offering great rates and upbeat modern interiors." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"It's hip to be San Diego's first LEED certified green hotel. 4,000 square foot roof blossoming with native drought-tolerant plants for natural insulation."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Close to all the action but not overrun with noise from the nearby nightlife. The hip rooms have sophisticated bathrooms and good views." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Located in the Gaslamp Quarter, the recently constructed Hotel Indigo San Diego toes the line between hip and historic." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"The ninth floor boasts excellent views of Petco Park Stadium, where guests can watch the Padres play baseball and enjoy fireworks at the end of the game on certain days."
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Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
8/10
435 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
From $102/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This Kimpton property is stylishly urban and sophisticated, and provides excellent Gaslamp Quarter digs just around the corner from PETCO Park." Full review
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Just in case, though, if you plan to go to bed early, ask for a room away from the pool.
Concierge Concierge
"Aimed squarely at the hipper end of the business market, with full-sized desks, ergonomic chairs, and free Internet access (wired and Wi-Fi) in all rooms."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Ten-story hotel with a chic, urban feel, minutes from San Diego's burgeoning Gaslamp Quarter." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This hip boutique hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter offers a complimentary wine hour every evening in the fireplace lounge."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Tasteful and modern boutique hotel central to the Gaslamp Quarter, whose rooms have internet access, flat-screen TVs and CD and DVD players, and which also offers spa and gym."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Conveniently located downtown, this 10-story Kimpton property is awash in eye-catching contemporary decor."
Star Service Star Service
"Prominent modern high-rise overlooking the rejuvenated Gaslamp District, this is Kimpton Hotel Group's most colorful offering in San Diego, a more playful version of its sophisticated sibling Palomar." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Funky and fun, the 235 guest rooms and suites are nevertheless functional, with oversized work desks... and daily newspaper delivery."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Gaslamp/East Village's original boutique hotel boasts a bustling rooftop lounge and pool area."
Zagat Zagat
4.3
""The boutique place to stay for hipsters", this "upscale" venue "in the heart of the Gaslamp district" has a "wonderful" rooftop pool/lounge and "comfortable", "inviting" rooms."
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