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The Sofia HotelvsThe Pearl Hotel
The Sofia Hotel and The Pearl Hotel are both recommended by professionals. Overall, The Sofia Hotel scores slightly better than The Pearl Hotel. The Sofia Hotel comes in at 82 with endorsements from 7 reviews like Oyster, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
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
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"
