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The Keating Hotel By PininfarinavsThe Pearl Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. Overall, The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina scores slightly higher than The Pearl Hotel. The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina scores 83 with positive reviews from 10 publications such as Gayot, Forbes Travel Guide and Oyster.
The Keating Hotel By Pininfarina
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
432 F Street, San Diego, CA 92101
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Pininfarina, the Italian design group behind Ferrari and Maserati, made its first foray into hotel design right here in San Diego." Full review
Concierge "Model T meets Maserati is an apt description of this newcomer in downtown San Diego, a welcome splash of Euro chic in a neighborhood of brash Americana."
Fodor's "Upon check-in, you're given a lesson on how to use all the room's gadgets, including a Bang & Olufsen sound system and a personal espresso maker."
Travel + Leisure "The loft-like rooms have exposed brick walls and marble bathrooms, and each comes with lavish amenities." Full review
Star Service "A classic three-story, bulky brownstone and brick facade disguises what is perhaps the quirkiest concept hotel in the city, a fast-paced showroom for Pininfarina's erogenous ambitions. " Full review
Gayot "The Pininfarina design studio, known for designing Ferraris and Maseratis, also designed this 35-room boutique hotel in the Gaslamp section of the city."
Oyster Upscale
"Just like the cars, this historic hotel's makeover is sleek and chic, with a sexy ambience." Full review
Jetsetter "A stay at Keating Hotel places you in the heart of San Diego, walking distance from Westfield Horton Plaza and San Diego Repertory Theater." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Model T meets Maserati is an apt description of the new Keating in downtown San Diego, a welcome splash of Euro chic in a neighborhood of brash Americana." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "Situated in the heart of downtown San Diego’s thriving Gaslamp Quarter, The Keating is a sleek, sexy hotel with 35 stylish rooms housed in the historic circa-1890 Keating office building." 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"
