LEGOLAND California HotelvsTower23 Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. Overall, Tower23 Hotel ranks significantly better than LEGOLAND California Hotel. Tower23 Hotel comes in at 87 with accolades from 13 publications such as Star Service, Gayot and BlackBook.
LEGOLAND California Hotel
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
Oyster
3.0
"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
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