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Hip Hotels in San Diego

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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station Slideshow
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Ranked #9 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "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..."
  • "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..."
The Grande Colonial La Jolla, La Jolla 4.0 of 5
$218 and up *
Special Offer FREE VALET PARKING!
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Ranked #2 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
  • "The Grande Colonial is a refreshing change from today's modern Hotel chains,it oozes "Old World" charm that captures you with its personality...."
  • "The rooms are beautiful, extremely clean, quiet, modern but pretty, the service from bell hops (Benny is awesome and very helpful!) to chamber maids is exceptional and the whole..."
Pacific Terrace Hotel 3.5 of 5
$241 and up *
Special Offer Free bike rentals...
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Ranked #5 of 271 hotels in San Diego
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar Slideshow
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Ranked #8 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "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..."
  • "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..."
Hotel La Jolla, a Kimpton Hotel, La Jolla 4.0 of 5
$194 and up *
Special Offer Save up to 15%
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Ranked #9 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
  • "The rooms were well appointed & recently redecorated with a hip, sleek style. The beds were just o.k. (but I sleep on a duxiana at home). The hotel shows minor wear (elevator door..."
  • "The hotel itself is very modern, clean and beautiful. The restaurant on the top floor has an unforgettable view and amazing food (which we wished we knew earlier in the trip). It..."
Hotel Parisi, La Jolla 4.5 of 5
$19 and up *
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Ranked #10 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
  • "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..."
  • "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..."
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport - Liberty Station Slideshow
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Ranked #3 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "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..."
  • "It was very modern and the maid service was wonderful and it was lovely to get back after a long day out to a room that was comfortable and clean...."
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Ranked #12 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "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..."
  • "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..."
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego/Del Mar Slideshow
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Ranked #6 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "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..."
  • "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..."
Hotel Indigo San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Slideshow
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Ranked #23 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "The quality of the finishes, plan layout, were mediocre, though I am very much into design and hip hotels so I am fussier than some. However, for a hotel in the area, the rooms are..."
  • "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..."
Hotel Solamar - a Kimpton Hotel Slideshow
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Ranked #16 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "To summarize: Excellent service, ideal location, comfortable and slightly hip place to stay, with reasonable prices...."
  • "Beautiful, hip hotel. We were disappointed at the noise in the hallways (not from the outside) -- the room doors seemed thin. The bathroom was small for the large size of the room..."
Tower23 Hotel 4.0 of 5
$281 and up *
Special Offer Free Valet Parking
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Ranked #10 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "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..."
  • "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..."
San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter Slideshow
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Ranked #26 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "The San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter is what I would consider to be a modern and trendy hotel. If you want to experience downtown San Diego, catch a Padres game, attend an event..."
  • "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..."
Old Town Inn 2.5 of 5
$68 and up *
Special Price Get 3rd Night at 50% Off
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Ranked #19 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "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..."
  • "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..."
Omni San Diego Hotel 4.0 of 5
$168 and up *
Special Offer 12% Off! Book Now...
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Ranked #15 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "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..."
  • "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..."
Residence Inn San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter Slideshow
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Ranked #17 of 271 hotels in San Diego
Rancho Bernardo Inn 4.0 of 5
$200 and up *
Special Rate $189 (USD)
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Ranked #22 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "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..."
  • "The rooms are simple, yet modern and clean. The customer service cannot be beat. With free parking and a tucked-away location, I wouldn't stay anywhere else when I am in the San..."
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, La Jolla 4.0 of 5
$151 and up *
Special Offer Family Fun Package
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Ranked #12 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla, La Jolla 3.0 of 5
$167 and up *
Special Offer Earn Up to 2 FREE Nights
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Ranked #11 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
  • "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..."
  • "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 #35 of 271 hotels in San Diego
The Pearl Hotel 3.0 of 5
$111 and up *
Special Offer Complimentary bottle of...
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Ranked #33 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "I like well-designed spots, but admittedly, I shy away from hip, trendy hotels because too frequently the staff is stocked with snotty youngsters with attitudes...."
  • "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..."
Palomar San Diego, A Kimpton Hotel Slideshow
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Ranked #49 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "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..."
  • "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..."
The US Grant 5.0 of 5
$181 and up *
Special Offer Book Early and Save
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Ranked #20 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "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..."
  • "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..."
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Slideshow
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Ranked #24 of 271 hotels in San Diego
La Jolla Cove Suites, La Jolla 2.5 of 5
$147 and up *
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Ranked #15 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
Bay Club Hotel & Marina Slideshow
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Ranked #31 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "Rooms are spacious, clean and modern. The staff is very friendly and helpful. This is a small hotel and you are treated like family. Each room comes with their buffet breakfast..."
  • "Room was modern, all amenities you need. Breakfast was great with a nice view of the harbor while you eat. The staff was SUPER friendly, always greeting you and smiling. Pool and..."
BEST WESTERN PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina Slideshow
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Ranked #21 of 271 hotels in San Diego
  • "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..."
  • "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! ..."
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel, La Jolla 3.5 of 5
$133 and up *
Special Offer Book Early and Save
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Ranked #13 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
  • "The bed was extremely comfortable, the rooms were spacious and everything was spotless clean and very trendy looking. I was super impressed by the free bag of popcorn and bottle of..."
  • "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..."
Residence Inn San Diego Mission Valley Slideshow
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Ranked #39 of 271 hotels in San Diego
BEST WESTERN PLUS Inn by the Sea, La Jolla 2.5 of 5
$150 and up *
Special Offer Earn a $50 Gift Card
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Ranked #14 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
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