Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter, an IHG HotelvsTower23 Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Tower23 Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Indigo San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Tower23 Hotel ranks #7 in San Diego with positive reviews from 13 sources including Concierge, Zagat and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter, an IHG Hotel Show All Reviews
509 9th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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
"Smart-looking spaces and great service for the business traveler are the hallmarks of the Indigo chain of modern hotels."
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
"Rooms at this trendy boutique hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter come with plush bedding, hardwood floors, and complimentary Internet access."
Rough Guide
"Smart boutique digs... at a new property that offers the usual upscale amenities – gym, free wi-fi."
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
"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
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
"Located in the Gaslamp Quarter, the recently constructed Hotel Indigo San Diego toes the line between hip and historic." Full review
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."
Tower23 Hotel 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."
Zagat
4.3
"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