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LEGOLAND California HotelvsThe Pearl Hotel
Both The Pearl Hotel and LEGOLAND California Hotel are endorsed by writers. On balance, The Pearl Hotel ranks slightly better than LEGOLAND California Hotel. The Pearl Hotel scores 80 with praise from 6 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and On the Grid.
LEGOLAND California Hotel
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Gayot
Frommer's
5885 The Crossings Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Lego designers were let loose on this hotel, just outside Legoland's main gate, and boy is it fun." Full review
Oyster3.0
"Every inch... is a Lego experience, from the character visits at the free breakfast, to the daily Lego building contests, to the nightly entertainment in the lobby's castle." Full review
Gayot "Set at the edge of the Legoland theme park, this hotel is an imagination palace and dream come true for children."
Frommer's "This 250-room hotel located within the LEGOLAND California Resort offers families a comfy and festive place to rest their weary (and overstimulated) heads" Full review
The Pearl Hotel
Fodor's Gayot Lonely Planet Oyster
On the Grid
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's Lonely Planet
Independent
1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's "Popular among young couples and solo business travelers, the hotel has guest rooms with only one bed, but they contain amenities like plasma-screen TVs and board games." Full review
Gayot "The Pearl Hotel has given the former Sportsman's Lodge a serious face lift and re-opened as a stylish center of food, fashion and fun."
Lonely Planet "The midcentury modern Pearl feels more Palm Springs than San Diego." Full review
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Light sleepers: request a room away from busy street traffic.
Oyster Mid-Range
"A hip, fun boutique with quite a bit of character. Cool touches, such as free poolside movie nights; a fun, chill vibe; and free loaner bikes." Full review
On the Grid "This boutique hotel offers a fun restaurant/bar experience to locals and tourists alike." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The petite 23-room property feels like Palm Springs style with a low-key, tucked-away vibe...it's not just about the size, decor, and amenities—you can sense the boutique vibe in the thoughtful staff." Full review
Frommer's "Built on the bones of a 1959 motel, this boutique hotel draws budget travelers who dig its groovy, mid-century modern vibe" Full review
Lonely Planet "The 23 rooms wrap around a peanut-sized swimming pool where guests and locals mingle during 'dive-in movies' on Wednesday nights." Full review
Independent "This sweet mid-century motel in San Diego is a vintage dream – all cut-stone walls, mirrored ceilings and exterior desert-scaping that feel lifted right out of 1965 Palm Springs"
