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The hotels below have been classed into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over US$230)
$$$ (US$180 to US$230)
$$ (US$130 to US$180)
$ (up to US$130)
The prices quoted below are the starting prices for a double room, including tax and breakfast.
Business
Hotel Solamar
Opened in 2005, the 10-storey Hotel Solamar is a modern, stylish hotel located in East Village, just one block from the Gaslamp Quarter and Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres. Excellent both for leisure and business, this four-star hotel is artfully designed with 235 guestrooms characterised by modern, clean sophistication. A fourth-floor patio houses an outdoor splash pool with the poolside Jbar featuring DJ music and cabana seating at night. The hotel's Jsix Restaurant serves Asian-inspired Californian cuisine.
435 Sixth Avenue
Tel: (619) 531 8740 or 1 877 230 0300.
Website: www.hotelsolamar.com
Price: $$$
Manchester Grand Hyatt
The Manchester Grand Hyatt is the largest waterfront property on the West Coast with two towers of 40 and 33 storeys located on the San Diego Bay. The views from the Top of the Hyatt Lounge are famously spectacular. The hotel is located next to Seaport Village and the Gaslamp Quarter. It has 1,625 rooms, three restaurants, four lounges as well as a spa, various pools, a fitness centre, a jogging trail and many other amenities.
1 Market Place
Tel: (619) 232 1234.
Website: www.manchestergrand.hyatt.com
Price: $$$
Park Manor Suites Hotel
The Park Manor Suites Hotel occupies a gorgeous seven-storey Italian Renaissance style building in the heart of Balboa Park, adjacent to the Hillcrest neighbourhood. The structure was built in 1926 and designated a historical site by the City of San Diego in 1991. It is situated on the west edge of Balboa Park and offers sweeping views of San Diego Bay, Downtown and Hillcrest. The hotel is extremely stylish, has two great restaurants and offers piano bar entertainment nightly. All suites come with full kitchens and dinettes. Deluxe continental breakfast is on offer every morning.
525 Spruce Street
Tel: (619) 291 0999 or 1 800 874 2649.
Website: www.parkmanorsuites.com
Price: $$
Luxury
Estancia La Jolla
Named one of the hottest new hotels in the world in 2005 by Conde Nast Traveler, the California rancho-style coastal retreat of Estancia La Jolla is an exciting addition to the San Diego hotel portfolio. This luxurious hotel covers 4 hectares (10 acres) in La Jolla and includes 210 rooms, a restaurant, a bodega lounge and a bar as well as a unique spa situated in sprawling gardens of eucalyptus, lavender and citrus trees. The hotel's Learning Retreat is a state-of-the-art conference centre.
9700 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla
Tel: (858) 550 1000.
Website: www.estancialajolla.com
Price: $$$$
Hotel del Coronado
USA Today has called the Hotel del Coronado 'one of the top 10 resorts in the world'. Their enthusiasm is understandable. The Del is a classic hotel built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. It offers contemporary luxury in an enchanting Victorian atmosphere and a wonderful beachfront location on Coronado. The resort is an American treasure and has been visited by 10 US Presidents. It has also seen a steady stream of celebrity visitors from Charlie Chaplin and Humphrey Bogart to Marilyn Monroe and Madonna. Guestrooms vary from quaint Victorian rooms to large suites with separate living and bedroom areas and balconies with oceanfront views.
1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado
Tel: (619) 435 6611 or 1 800 HOTEL DEL or 468 3533.
Website: www.hoteldel.com
Price: $$$$
Moderate
Gaslamp Plaza Suites
The Gaslamp Plaza Suites is a European-style hotel built in 1913, with many elements of the original décor intact such as the sculpted Corinthian marble, Australian gumwood carpentry, hand-cut mosaic tiles and bronze and brass embellishments which can be seen throughout the hotel. The location is as central as it could get - in the heart of the Gaslamp District. Complimentary continental breakfast is served daily on the rooftop terrace overlooking the beautiful downtown area of the city.
520 East Street
Tel: (619) 232 9500.
Website: www.gaslampplaza.com
Price: $$
Little Italy Inn
A charming B&B in a charming part of town, Little Italy Inn is a European-style establishment that combines the comfort and elegance of old-world hospitality with modern convenience. It is located in the vibrant neighbourhood and cultural village Little Italy, not far from San Diego Bay. There are 23 rooms, each with its own individual style, from the simple and cosy to the more luxurious and elegant.
505 West Grape Street
Tel: (619) 230 1600 or 1 800 518 9930.
Website: www.littleitalyinn.com
Price: $
Pickwick Hotel
The Pickwick Hotel is located in the heart of scenic downtown San Diego. The hotel building was originally constructed in 1926, and it maintains the feel of the period while offering newly renovated and comfortable rooms at affordable prices. The location means that the Gaslamp District, Seaport Village, Horton Plaza and a great number of restaurants, bars and clubs are within walking distance. Most of the 230 rooms come with amenities such as complimentary cable television and broadband Internet access. And children aged 16 and under stay free.
132 West Broadway
Tel: (619) 234 9200 or 1 800 826 0009.
Website: www.pickwickhotelsandiego.com
Price: $
Other Recommendations
Bahia Resort Hotel
The Bahia Resort Hotel occupies a 6-hectare (14-acre) peninsula in Mission Bay and has been a San Diego landmark for more than 50 years. Sun-drenched luxury near warm, sandy beaches can be enjoyed here. The resort has 320 guestrooms with all modern amenities. The resort has an exotic, relaxed atmosphere with lush tropical gardens, and the hotel even has its own seal pool. The Mediterranean-inspired Café Bahia offers excellent Southern California cuisine, while cocktails and lighter fare are served with a Moroccan flare in the Tangier Lounge. There is also the option of boarding the Bahia Belle for an evening cruise on Mission Bay with food, drink, live entertainment and dancing.
998 West Mission Bay Drive
Tel: 1 800 576 4229.
Website: www.bahiahotel.com
Price: $$
Town and Country Resort
For more than 40 years, the Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley to the north of the city centre has been welcoming and taking care of its guests. The resort features 1,000 guestrooms, four swimming pools and whirlpool, five restaurants and three lounges, in addition to 16 hectares (40 acres) of beautifully landscaped grounds. There is also a spa, salon and fitness centre. The 27-hole Riverwalk Golf Club is adjacent. Premier shopping is also available nearby.
500 Hotel Circle North
Tel: (619) 291 7131 or 1 800 77 ATLAS or 772 8527.
Website: www.towncountry.com
Price: $$
$$$$ (over US$230)
$$$ (US$180 to US$230)
$$ (US$130 to US$180)
$ (up to US$130)
The prices quoted below are the starting prices for a double room, including tax and breakfast.
Business
Hotel Solamar
Opened in 2005, the 10-storey Hotel Solamar is a modern, stylish hotel located in East Village, just one block from the Gaslamp Quarter and Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres. Excellent both for leisure and business, this four-star hotel is artfully designed with 235 guestrooms characterised by modern, clean sophistication. A fourth-floor patio houses an outdoor splash pool with the poolside Jbar featuring DJ music and cabana seating at night. The hotel's Jsix Restaurant serves Asian-inspired Californian cuisine.
435 Sixth Avenue
Tel: (619) 531 8740 or 1 877 230 0300.
Website: www.hotelsolamar.com
Price: $$$
Manchester Grand Hyatt
The Manchester Grand Hyatt is the largest waterfront property on the West Coast with two towers of 40 and 33 storeys located on the San Diego Bay. The views from the Top of the Hyatt Lounge are famously spectacular. The hotel is located next to Seaport Village and the Gaslamp Quarter. It has 1,625 rooms, three restaurants, four lounges as well as a spa, various pools, a fitness centre, a jogging trail and many other amenities.
1 Market Place
Tel: (619) 232 1234.
Website: www.manchestergrand.hyatt.com
Price: $$$
Park Manor Suites Hotel
The Park Manor Suites Hotel occupies a gorgeous seven-storey Italian Renaissance style building in the heart of Balboa Park, adjacent to the Hillcrest neighbourhood. The structure was built in 1926 and designated a historical site by the City of San Diego in 1991. It is situated on the west edge of Balboa Park and offers sweeping views of San Diego Bay, Downtown and Hillcrest. The hotel is extremely stylish, has two great restaurants and offers piano bar entertainment nightly. All suites come with full kitchens and dinettes. Deluxe continental breakfast is on offer every morning.
525 Spruce Street
Tel: (619) 291 0999 or 1 800 874 2649.
Website: www.parkmanorsuites.com
Price: $$
Luxury
Estancia La Jolla
Named one of the hottest new hotels in the world in 2005 by Conde Nast Traveler, the California rancho-style coastal retreat of Estancia La Jolla is an exciting addition to the San Diego hotel portfolio. This luxurious hotel covers 4 hectares (10 acres) in La Jolla and includes 210 rooms, a restaurant, a bodega lounge and a bar as well as a unique spa situated in sprawling gardens of eucalyptus, lavender and citrus trees. The hotel's Learning Retreat is a state-of-the-art conference centre.
9700 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla
Tel: (858) 550 1000.
Website: www.estancialajolla.com
Price: $$$$
Hotel del Coronado
USA Today has called the Hotel del Coronado 'one of the top 10 resorts in the world'. Their enthusiasm is understandable. The Del is a classic hotel built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. It offers contemporary luxury in an enchanting Victorian atmosphere and a wonderful beachfront location on Coronado. The resort is an American treasure and has been visited by 10 US Presidents. It has also seen a steady stream of celebrity visitors from Charlie Chaplin and Humphrey Bogart to Marilyn Monroe and Madonna. Guestrooms vary from quaint Victorian rooms to large suites with separate living and bedroom areas and balconies with oceanfront views.
1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado
Tel: (619) 435 6611 or 1 800 HOTEL DEL or 468 3533.
Website: www.hoteldel.com
Price: $$$$
Moderate
Gaslamp Plaza Suites
The Gaslamp Plaza Suites is a European-style hotel built in 1913, with many elements of the original décor intact such as the sculpted Corinthian marble, Australian gumwood carpentry, hand-cut mosaic tiles and bronze and brass embellishments which can be seen throughout the hotel. The location is as central as it could get - in the heart of the Gaslamp District. Complimentary continental breakfast is served daily on the rooftop terrace overlooking the beautiful downtown area of the city.
520 East Street
Tel: (619) 232 9500.
Website: www.gaslampplaza.com
Price: $$
Little Italy Inn
A charming B&B in a charming part of town, Little Italy Inn is a European-style establishment that combines the comfort and elegance of old-world hospitality with modern convenience. It is located in the vibrant neighbourhood and cultural village Little Italy, not far from San Diego Bay. There are 23 rooms, each with its own individual style, from the simple and cosy to the more luxurious and elegant.
505 West Grape Street
Tel: (619) 230 1600 or 1 800 518 9930.
Website: www.littleitalyinn.com
Price: $
Pickwick Hotel
The Pickwick Hotel is located in the heart of scenic downtown San Diego. The hotel building was originally constructed in 1926, and it maintains the feel of the period while offering newly renovated and comfortable rooms at affordable prices. The location means that the Gaslamp District, Seaport Village, Horton Plaza and a great number of restaurants, bars and clubs are within walking distance. Most of the 230 rooms come with amenities such as complimentary cable television and broadband Internet access. And children aged 16 and under stay free.
132 West Broadway
Tel: (619) 234 9200 or 1 800 826 0009.
Website: www.pickwickhotelsandiego.com
Price: $
Other Recommendations
Bahia Resort Hotel
The Bahia Resort Hotel occupies a 6-hectare (14-acre) peninsula in Mission Bay and has been a San Diego landmark for more than 50 years. Sun-drenched luxury near warm, sandy beaches can be enjoyed here. The resort has 320 guestrooms with all modern amenities. The resort has an exotic, relaxed atmosphere with lush tropical gardens, and the hotel even has its own seal pool. The Mediterranean-inspired Café Bahia offers excellent Southern California cuisine, while cocktails and lighter fare are served with a Moroccan flare in the Tangier Lounge. There is also the option of boarding the Bahia Belle for an evening cruise on Mission Bay with food, drink, live entertainment and dancing.
998 West Mission Bay Drive
Tel: 1 800 576 4229.
Website: www.bahiahotel.com
Price: $$
Town and Country Resort
For more than 40 years, the Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley to the north of the city centre has been welcoming and taking care of its guests. The resort features 1,000 guestrooms, four swimming pools and whirlpool, five restaurants and three lounges, in addition to 16 hectares (40 acres) of beautifully landscaped grounds. There is also a spa, salon and fitness centre. The 27-hole Riverwalk Golf Club is adjacent. Premier shopping is also available nearby.
500 Hotel Circle North
Tel: (619) 291 7131 or 1 800 77 ATLAS or 772 8527.
Website: www.towncountry.com
Price: $$
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