Andaz San Diego vs Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Andaz San Diego ranks significantly better than Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown. Andaz San Diego scores 86 with endorsements from 11 sources like Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Jetsetter.
Andaz San Diego
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600 F Street, Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA 92101
From $112 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"This 159-room boutique is one of the hippest hotels in the Gaslamp Quarter, with an exclusive nightclub, a rooftop lounge, and a wine bar."
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Travel + Leisure
"In the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, the property features 159 guest rooms with custom fixtures, flat-screen TVs, and generous-size glass-enclosed bathrooms."
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Star Service
"On the corner of Sixth and F streets, two blocks east of the racy Keating Hotel, once the rowdy Ivy Hotel, this top-flight design diva continues to fan the flames of fun downtown."
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Extra-large loft rooms offer the best views; avoid units facing the Salvation Army.
Gayot
"This Andaz property is the latest in a string of stylish, luxury Gaslamp Quarter boutique hotels catering to the young, upwardly mobile, fun-loving set."
BlackBook
"Perfect for sophisticated urban partiers who want to be smack dab in the middle of the action."
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
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601 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
From $144 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"If you can snag a room when a big convention isn't forcing up downtown rates, this business hotel can be a good deal for families."
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DK Eyewitness
"Guests enjoy spacious suites that have a living area and a separate bedroom."
i
Ask for the complimentary airport transportation.
Star Service
"It is a standard paint-by-numbers Embassy offshoot with a formula that strays little from its sibs, but regular maintenance and a fine location keep rooms full, especially on weekends."
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There are a limited number of balconied suites on the city side, so be sure to request them when checking in (no extra charge).
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This all-suite hotel, popular with business travelers and convention goers, is just down the road from the San Diego Convention Center."
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Gayot
"Located near the convention center with great views of the bay, this hotel is a smart choice for business travelers or families wanting to be in bustle of downtown."
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Be sure to stop by Searsucker for a taste of the local scene.