The Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Suites provides simple motel-style lodgings and pleasant, well-maintained grounds in the Mid City area of San Diego. While its location means convenient access to the university campus, the immediate surroundings aren't particularly attractive and it's far from downtown San Diego and the beaches. Rooms are clean, with decent amenities, and both breakfast and the outdoor pool are a cut-above the average roadside motel. Overall, it's an excellent budget option for those with business nearby.
The Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Suites provides simple motel-style lodgings and pleasant, well-maintained grounds in the Mid City area of San Diego. While its location means convenient access to the university campus, the immediate surroundings aren't particularly attractive and it's far from downtown San Diego and the beaches. Rooms are clean, with decent amenities, and both breakfast and the outdoor pool are a cut-above the average roadside motel. Overall, it's an excellent budget option for those with business nearby.
The Hyatt Regency is an upscale resort hotel with an enviable setting overlooking the waters of San Diego's Mission Bay. Its location means easy access to Mission Beach and SeaWorld, while the surrounding area is largely pleasant parkland and shoreline. While many of the hotel's common areas have been sleekly renovated, rooms are starting to feel shabby in places and not all have sea views. On-site dining, however, is good, the pool complex's waterslides are popular with kids. Rates are reasonable, though the nearby Dana on Mission Bay offers better value.
The Hyatt Regency is an upscale resort hotel with an enviable setting overlooking the waters of San Diego's Mission Bay. Its location means easy access to Mission Beach and SeaWorld, while the surrounding area is largely pleasant parkland and shoreline. While many of the hotel's common areas have been sleekly renovated, rooms are starting to feel shabby in places and not all have sea views. On-site dining, however, is good, the pool complex's waterslides are popular with kids. Rates are reasonable, though the nearby Dana on Mission Bay offers better value.
Located in the lively Gaslamp Quarter, Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego is a hip luxury property with unique design touches and a young vibe. Surrounding streets are filled with bars and restaurants, while the waterfront is about a 20-minute walk. The on-site eatery earns raves from guests for its creative American fare and cocktails, and the fourth-floor pool has a relaxing deck and seasonal bar. The 211 rooms and suites are massive and modern, with luxe touches like Italian linens and rainforest showers with Jerusalem stone. Many options also feature incredible views of the city skyline. Other features include a fitness center and a full-service spa with a couples soaking tub. There are fees for Wi-Fi and breakfast, though. The US Grant -- a Luxury Collection Hotel has a more classic elegant feel, but higher rates.
Located in the lively Gaslamp Quarter, Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego is a hip luxury property with unique design touches and a young vibe. Surrounding streets are filled with bars and restaurants, while the waterfront is about a 20-minute walk. The on-site eatery earns raves from guests for its creative American fare and cocktails, and the fourth-floor pool has a relaxing deck and seasonal bar. The 211 rooms and suites are massive and modern, with luxe touches like Italian linens and rainforest showers with Jerusalem stone. Many options also feature incredible views of the city skyline. Other features include a fitness center and a full-service spa with a couples soaking tub. There are fees for Wi-Fi and breakfast, though. The US Grant -- a Luxury Collection Hotel has a more classic elegant feel, but higher rates.
The 357-room Hilton San Diego Resort & Hotel opened in 1962 and enjoys a central, Mission Bay-front location close to San Diego’s most popular attractions. It offers a top-notch spa, a beach with numerous watersports options, large pool, multiple dining options, and organized children’s activities. However, the resort is a bit isolated with no restaurants within walking distance. Rooms are contemporary and come with luxury beds and bedding, coffeemakers, and turndown service. It’s competitively priced but so are other similar resort properties that are closer to Mission Beach and within walking distance of restaurants, such as the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa.
The 357-room Hilton San Diego Resort & Hotel opened in 1962 and enjoys a central, Mission Bay-front location close to San Diego’s most popular attractions. It offers a top-notch spa, a beach with numerous watersports options, large pool, multiple dining options, and organized children’s activities. However, the resort is a bit isolated with no restaurants within walking distance. Rooms are contemporary and come with luxury beds and bedding, coffeemakers, and turndown service. It’s competitively priced but so are other similar resort properties that are closer to Mission Beach and within walking distance of restaurants, such as the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa.
The 258-room Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection is a youthful, upscale property in Downtown San Diego, within walking distance to Broadway Pier and the Gaslamp Quarter. Modern common areas include a stylish lobby lounge, a vibrant restaurant, and a posh, happening rooftop bar. Blue-and-white rooms have chic furnishings, minibars, and cool window seats, but some are on the small side for the price. The hotel offers a fitness center, but the fees are high for Wi-Fi and parking. The Andaz has bigger standard rooms and a cooler location in the Gaslamp Quarter, so it may be worth comparing rates.
The 258-room Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection is a youthful, upscale property in Downtown San Diego, within walking distance to Broadway Pier and the Gaslamp Quarter. Modern common areas include a stylish lobby lounge, a vibrant restaurant, and a posh, happening rooftop bar. Blue-and-white rooms have chic furnishings, minibars, and cool window seats, but some are on the small side for the price. The hotel offers a fitness center, but the fees are high for Wi-Fi and parking. The Andaz has bigger standard rooms and a cooler location in the Gaslamp Quarter, so it may be worth comparing rates.
