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The Sofia HotelvsLoews Coronado Bay Resort
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Sofia Hotel scores marginally higher than Loews Coronado Bay Resort. The Sofia Hotel ranks #30 in San Diego with praise from 7 sources including Gayot, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
The Sofia Hotel
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Lonely Planet
National Geographic
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
150 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
From $131/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "This stylish and centrally located boutique hotel has small rooms, but clever details help guests feel pampered." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"The 211-room Sofia Hotel in Downtown San Diego features small, but stylish rooms, with mini-fridges, microwaves, and tiny flat-screen TVs." Full review
Star Service "This diminutive and well-seasoned downtown hotel combines historic roots with sleek modern residential design, producing one of the top boutique-style hotels in the city." Full review
Gayot "Stylish, yet affordable, downtownâs Sofia Hotel offers a host of amenities in a prime location."
BlackBook "Friendly staff and spacious, comfortable rooms greet guests upon arrival. In-room spa services available for extra pampering and VIP upgrades are yours for the taking."
Lonely Planet "Across from Westfield Horton Plaza, the historic Sofia has 212 rooms so fashionable you’d never guess it’s right down the block from the Greyhound station." Full review
National Geographic "“I recommend the Sofia to friends on a budget; the rooms are like cute modern studio apartments... this 212-room urban boutique hotel occupies a brick-facade building." Full review
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Avoid rear rooms overlooking the bus depot; corner rooms are small but bright.
Afar Magazine "The rooms are smaller than a modern hotel, but remember, this hotel was built before the "bigger is better" model was in vogue. The dining room, called Currant Brasserie, is a charming place." Full review
Frommer's "This stately brick Gothic Revival building from 1929 offers stylish and modern lodging accessible to the Gaslamp, Embarcadero and Little Italy" Full review
Loews Coronado Bay Resort Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's Oyster
DK Eyewitness BlackBook
Jetsetter Gayot
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
4000 Loews Coronado Bay Rd., Coronado, CA 92118
From $126/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "On its own private 15-acre peninsula 4 miles south of downtown Coronado, across the highway from the Silver Strand State Beach, the Loews is an all-inclusive resort destination." Full review
Concierge "With three outdoor pools, five tennis courts, an exercise club, and a private 80-slip marina with rentals galore... there's enough going on here to make it a good bet for a family vacation."
Fodor's "Rooms glow in sand and sea hues and feature upgraded beds with sea-grass headboards; all rooms have furnished balconies with water views." Full review
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2010 Fodor's 100 Hotel Award Winner
At this beautiful waterfront resort, families can choose between rest and recreation.
OysterUpscale
"This 439-room resort right on the San Diego Bay, five minutes from the beach, is made for families, with three pools and activities galore." Full review
DK Eyewitness "For an ultimate splurge, check into one of the bayside villas with views across San Diego Bay."
BlackBook "Located on the tip of the Silver Strand, this Loews locale has always been a staycation destination."
Jetsetter "Set on a 15-acre peninsula across the bay from San Diego, the 439-room hotel transforms your daily to-do list into nonstop splashing in the resort’s three sprawling pools." Full review
Gayot "Far enough from downtown for tranquility, yet close enough to cab in for nightlife, Loews combines the best of what San Diego has to offer."
Time Out "Another beauty by the Coronado bay, Loews has prime waterfront real estate." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Offers a more off-the-beaten path option that’s five miles from the downtown hubbub yet still opens up to views of the bay and San Diego skyline. The design screams “vacation!"." Full review
