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Ranked #3 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"Bye the way, San Diego is totally cool place - so definitely go. ps top tip - we went in late October and the 'coastal eddy' had started = fog, mist, cold (mid 60s). Simple... 3..."
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"One of the cool things the room had was one of the channels on the TV has a live stream from a camera positioned looking at the beach. You can watch the waves & surfers without even..."
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
$166 and up
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Ranked #9 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"Rooms feature large flatscreen tvs and all the other luxuries that a modern hotel should have. The only complaint is that the internet was rather slow. The lobby is clean and..."
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"Nice clean modern rooms. Air con kept it cool. Close to airport but no noise. On newly built complex with choice of eateries around. Nice quiet area in evenings. Pleasant to walk..."
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Ranked #3 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
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"The Grande Colonial is a refreshing change from today's modern Hotel chains,it oozes "Old World" charm that captures you with its personality...."
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"The elevator is one of the original for the building which is an experience in itself, very cool to ride. We enjoyed a very good breakfast on the patio facing the pool as the..."
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Ranked #8 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"Very quiet, modern hotel in a residential area. We know the neighbourhood quite well (friends nearby) so there's no problem running, walking and exploring down to Torrey Pines / the..."
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"The small work-out room gets the job done, the pool is ample sized for a cool-off, and an adjacent jacuzzi is comforting. The Lobby Bar/Restaurant is good, with a fireplace, and..."
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Ranked #9 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
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"renovated hotel (was there pre and post) is sooo cool! great views, room set up, etc. loved the staff, and the shuttle to the beach!..."
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"We had a room on a high floor and were able to see the ocean (very cool!). The corridors to rooms are outside, the hotel is not all enclosed. The room was great - 2 beds, nice TV..."
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport - Liberty Station
$183 and up
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Ranked #4 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"It did cool the 2nd bedroom more than the other two rooms. It would not be easy to sleep on the sofa bed with this unit cooling. Using ear plugs in the bedroom pretty much blotted..."
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"Room was clean and modern, and nice to have the amenities of a kitchen even though we didn't use it much. Property is in a great location, convenient to the airport but the plane..."
Ranked #10 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
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"For such a small place, the room was surprisingly large, and had a clean, modern design that I really liked. The bathroom had a separate shower and tub, which was something I..."
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"The hotel is decorated in a modern, euro zen style. Beautiful I have stayed here before with my husband and it is such a romantic place. That time we were in on of the rooms in the..."
Ranked #10 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"The room was comfortable, clean, quiet and modern. I didn't use the bar or restaurant except for breakfast each day. It's buffet style, fresh cooked scrabbled eggs, breakfast..."
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"The hotel is modern with everything you need for a very reasonable price. For those looking for a holiday this is not the place and far from the beach but for business great..."
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Ranked #7 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"The staff are friendly the rooms are modern and clean. The complementary breakfast was wonderful with a great choice of foods. The complementary dinner was really nice and a..."
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"Conveniently located to pretty much everything, the hotel was clean and modern. Our suite was perfectly laid out for our needs since the kiddo slept on the sleeper sofa in the..."
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Ranked #12 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"like Venice, California 20 years ago) or you will wonder what a sexy-cool hotel is doing in a neighborhood like this. If you have a large sense of entitlement, and seeing..."
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"I think it is truly the only cool place to stay in the Ocean Beach area. The room had a walkout to their terrace area with wonderful views if the Pacific Ocean at sunset and we..."
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Ranked #22 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"We chose it because we were familiar with the Indigo in Boston and knew it to be a cool and hip hotel. Unfamiliar with San Diego on the map it looked like it was pretty close to the..."
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"This is a cool hotel. The rooms are comfy and have great decor. It's only a few short blocks from the main Gaslamp spots. It's an easy walk...5 minutes tops. The staff was helpful..."
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Ranked #17 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"We think the hotel wants to be a trendy cool place, but the guest mix ran the gamut from inappropriately dressed 20 somethings (read: sloppy & bathing suits in lobby) to bemused..."
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"Overall, pretty cool place. (Oh yeah, and a great coffee/hot chocolate bar in the lobby in the morning.)..."
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Ranked #25 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"Very cool place - look forward to staying again...."
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"Beautiful and modern rooms, incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Located adjacent to Petco Park in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp District. The only negatives are the..."
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Ranked #18 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"and she checked my into my room pronto. i had plenty of time to rest up before partying. i went to this really cool place called jimmy loves.the..."
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"A quaint exterior hides modern rooms. The staff was very friendly and the continental breakfast kept is full for the whole morning. All of the comforts of a hotel with the feel of..."
Residence Inn San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
$174 and up
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Ranked #19 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"If you are not picky like I know we were (which comes with having a child) this is a cool hotel. In the heart of it all. We never had to walk more than three blocks to find a new..."
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"to stay downtown, I definitely recommend this Residence Inn for its friendly/helpful staff, modern rooms and ambiance, location and value...."
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Ranked #15 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"Modern rooms. Good gym. Beautiful pool and deck with a fire place. Across the street from the convention center and Petco field (San Diego Padres). Dozens of restruants within..."
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"Beautiful, modern hotel. The only problem was slats in the wall between the bathroom and bedroom, not conducive to privacy. The room was very clean and bed comfortable and we had..."
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Ranked #21 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"I think the 3rd floor rooms are the rooms with really cool vaulted ceilings. Balcony overlooked a "garden view" with a few fountains below and it was a great location. Room was very..."
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"It never seemed to cool the room comfortably. It felt like damp air sometimes...."
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Ranked #12 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
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"Even though the beach was cool and cloudy, the sun still shone on the pool and hotel. Free Wi-fi in lobby, but charge in rooms...."
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"This particular hotel is very modern and its a bit tricky to find your room. I would have appreciated help finding the room or at least an offer. Front desk staff was friendly..."
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Ranked #11 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
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"While this hotel is first-generation Residence Inn – multiple buildings, exterior access to suites – the suites are modern. The décor resembles the new Courtyard interiors – red..."
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"The hotel was recently remodeled, which I quite like due to its modern decor and color scheme. The rooms are quite new, which is nice. However, there is no one-bedroom apartments..."
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Ranked #38 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"This is a beautiful modern hotel with staff so cool it's almost painful, though they couldn't have been more gracious or welcoming. Check in was painless and smooth. They ask you..."
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"What a cool hotel!!..."
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Ranked #34 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"This is a very cool hotel, with lots to do. The rooms are cute, love the decor. My only complaint is that some of the furniture in the room was looking tired (dresser has chipped..."
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"Well, maybe The Kee hotel in PaTong Beach, Thailand - they are similar in post modern room design and quality service -- but they also charge $250 a night which is more than double..."
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Ranked #50 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"Very cool, hip hotel with all the unique design materials expected of a contemporary hotel. The vault type front door is very unique and the rooftop pool/bar area is very relaxing..."
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"Pros: Clean, modern rooms. Comp. coffee/tea in the lobby in the morning and wine/beer at night. Cheap and tasty happy hour snacks in the attached bar/lounge. Free fast wi-fi and..."
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Ranked #24 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"All in all it is a very cool hotel, great location, however the staff were very hit or miss, some were awesome, some were rude. I would take my chances here again however, and..."
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"The hotel has a 1920's feel to it, very classic, but still with all the amenities you expect in a modern hotel. This place is worth a stay, check it out!..."
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Ranked #20 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"Nicely updated and clean, modern rooms with extra touches! Hi-end linens, deep down comforter, soft textured carpeting, flat screen TV and mini-fridge, marble and glass in the bath..."
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"Very clean and modern rooms. Rooms not very big in size but very comfortable bed and great amenities. Very helpful and friendly staff. Walking distance to restaurants and Horton..."
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Ranked #32 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"It`s a super clean hotel modeled and furnished in a 1970`s type of setting that works in a super cool way. The location & scenery are top notch. The complimentary breakfast buffet..."
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"It was cool so we didn't use the pool or the fitness room. The area was quiet with not much traffic. I would stay here again. The prices were reasonable...."
Ranked #15 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
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"If you are looking for luxury in a ultra plush, modern hotel, this isn't your kind of place. But if you value service and cleanliness, and if you are a bit "old school" and have a..."
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"As some reviews have noted the rooms are not the most high tech and modern and look as if they have not been renovated in awhile but this seems an after thought in such a gorgeous..."
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Ranked #41 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"Has cool 2 bedroom suites with a king bed in one room and bunk beds in another room! Excellent value and choice for a family. Set back off the road a bit more than most of the..."
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"Price was reasonable and the room was very clean and modern. Staff was great...manager was a hoot! We plan to stay again whenever we visit SeaWorld...."
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Ranked #23 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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"My room was a bit small, but clean and modern. Actually, the room wouldn't seem so small but it had (to me) too much furniture - 3 stuffed chairs & a office chair! If you are into..."
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"Clean, modern spacious rooms, great location (recommend harbor view room) and no parking fees! You can feel safe, walk to numerous area restaurants. We will return to this BW! ..."
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Ranked #13 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
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"The rooms seemed very modern and were quite comfortable. Bathrooms were clean and the shower temp and water pressure were great. I had to travel a bit from the hotel and its..."
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"The rooms had modern appointments and were wonderfully comfortable. There is a pool, hot tub and a good workout room. But, really, the tropical gardens make the place. Lush, tall..."
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Ranked #14 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
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"Hotel is modern,comfortable and clean with balconies! Parking is $12. Location was awesome -near La Jolla Cove and shops. Great Food places to eat is Smash Burger, 1 blk away and..."
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"The lobby of the hotel is modern and pleasant. However, the rooms, furnishings and hallways are very dated...they look like they are straight out of the set of the Golden Girls..."
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