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Kimpton Alma San DiegovsRancho Bernardo Inn
Both Rancho Bernardo Inn and Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego ranks significantly better than Rancho Bernardo Inn. Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego scores 85 with endorsements from 11 reviews such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
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Frommer's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
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1047 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
From $96/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Push through the massive 9,000-pound pivoting brass door of this sexy property, opened in 2008, and you'll enter a world of sophistication and luxury." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The Hotel Palomar (formerly the Se San Diego) is one of San Diego's most luxurious hotels, and also one of its coolest." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Gaslamp District was once a ramshackle area of downtown San Diego, but it has recently been reborn as the city’s hippest neighborhood." Full review
Gayot "This deluxe property features 183 rooms including seventeen suites, twenty luxury flats and two grand penthouses at the entrance of San Diego's Gaslamp District."
BlackBook "Frette linens, designer bathroom amenities, hosted nightly wine hour, onsite spa and fitness center, rooftop pool lounge, scrumptious eats at Saltbox restaurant."
Zagat4.5
"Chilled-out vacationers seeking somewhere "a bit more personal" and "charming" within the "concrete jungle" favor this "pet-friendly", "beautifully designed" Downtown chain boutique."
Lonely Planet "There’s doting service, a chic restaurant, lovely spa and, should you need it, a music studio." Full review
Afar Magazine "Like San Diego, Hotel Palomar mixes beach and city influences seamlessly." Full review
Jetsetter "Fun in the sun is a given in San Diego, and Palomar San Diego, a Kimpton Hotel, adds sophistication, style and superior service to the equation for the complete SoCal experience. A sleek,..." Full review
Star Service "The place is well-lubricated for trendy twenty- and thirtysomethings, and guests here, like those at peer Andaz, are here to party and play house MTV-style. " Full review
Rancho Bernardo Inn
Fodor's Jetsetter Oyster Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Gayot BlackBook
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
U.S. News & World Report Show All Reviews
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
From $102/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Public areas throughout this two-story, red-roof adobe resort are a collection of small sitting rooms where Spanish Mission–style sofas and fireplaces invite you to linger with a good book." Full review
Jetsetter "Country club-style pampering on the outskirts of San Diego with Spanish fountains, a spa and acres of gardens." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 288-room Rancho Bernardo Inn features charming Spanish-Colonial-inspired design, a quiet location surrounded by residential homes, and a renowned golf course that is a destination unto itself." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located in the exclusive area of the same name, Rancho Bernardo Inn houses 287 spacious guest rooms and suites." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Two-story, red-tile-roof adobe buildings and bougainvillea-adorned patios evoke images of early California at this gracious resort."
Gayot "Three things come to mind when thinking of the Rancho Bernardo Inn (or the RBI as locals call it): classic California style, premier golf and an award-winning spa."
BlackBook "Tranquility-seekers, beeline it to RBI. This historic property is a secret garden of peaceful luxury in the midst of the cookie-cutter suburbia that has grown up in its environs."
Condé Nast Traveler "It's a sprawling property with Spanish Colonial-style buildings and gardens throughout." Full review
Time Out "Hidden in the quiet neighborhood of Rancho Bernardo, the Inn makes guests feel worlds away from the busy city." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"More resort than bed-and-breakfast with its 18-hole championship golf course, full-service spa and four on-site eateries...the property's 287 guest rooms and suites all offer views of the property." Full review
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Just be aware that Rancho Bernardo charges a resort fee to cover fitness center access, Wi-Fi connection and complimentary use of courtesy vehicle within 5-mile radius.
