The Bar/Lounge at Kimpton Alma San Diego

"The pool is on the fourth-floor roof of the neighboring House of Blues building, and although the area often remains in the hotel's shadow until afternoon, it compensates with the well-stocked SummerSalt bar beside it, which in hot weather can get lively"

"The on-site eatery earns raves from guests for its creative American fare and cocktails, and the fourth-floor pool has a relaxing deck and seasonal bar"

"Guests can take a break from the sun at SummerSalt, a covered open-air bar and lounge on the fourth floor pool deck"

"By night the rooftop turns into a lounge with craft cocktails, bar bites, and occasional DJ appearances"

"Meanwhile, downstairs the hotel lobby and bar kept the internal movie rolling — the dramatic crème and mahogany motif highlighted the sprinkling of art in the public areas and hinted at more visual stimulation to come within the hotel’s very own ground-floor art gallery"

"Cabanas and daybeds ring the infinity pool at the SummerSalt rooftop lounge, where a relaxed weekday vibe becomes rambunctious during summer pool parties"

"  Frette linens, designer bathroom amenities, hosted nightly wine hour, onsite spa and fitness center, rooftop pool lounge, scrumptious eats at Saltbox restaurant, are just a few of the reasons you might never leave your hotel, despite its primo location"

"Chilled-out vacationers seeking somewhere "a bit more personal" and "charming" within the "concrete jungle" favor this "pet-friendly", "beautifully designed" Downtown chain boutique for its "relaxing", "laid-back vibe" and "sophisticated" standard of service; "awesome" rooms are "modern", "spacious" and "not too pricey", the "warm" outdoor infinity pool with a "beachy feel" is surrounded by "comfy" loungers and between laps guests can savor cocktails and "delicious" appetizers – or swill with other swells at the daily 5 PM wine hour"

"The 7,000-sq-ft rooftop oasis offers a zero-edge custom pool with underwater surround-sound, a large central teak bar, eight private cabanas with bottle service, oversized beds and chaise lounges, a poolside menu and the option of poolside spa treatments"

"Cabanas and daybeds ring the infinity pool at the SummerSalt rooftop lounge, where a relaxed weekday vibe becomes rambunctious during summer pool parties"