The Pearl HotelvsCrowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley, an IHG Hotel

Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, The Pearl Hotel scores slightly higher than Crowne Plaza Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley. The Pearl Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with endorsements from 6 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and On the Grid.

The Pearl Hotel
7/10
1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106
From $129/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Popular among young couples and solo business travelers, the hotel has guest rooms with only one bed, but they contain amenities like plasma-screen TVs and board games." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"A hip, fun boutique with quite a bit of character. Cool touches, such as free poolside movie nights; a fun, chill vibe; and free loaner bikes." Full review
On the Grid On the Grid
"This boutique hotel offers a fun restaurant/bar experience to locals and tourists alike." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The petite 23-room property feels like Palm Springs style with a low-key, tucked-away vibe...it's not just about the size, decor, and amenities—you can sense the boutique vibe in the thoughtful staff." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Built on the bones of a 1959 motel, this boutique hotel draws budget travelers who dig its groovy, mid-century modern vibe" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The 23 rooms wrap around a peanut-sized swimming pool where guests and locals mingle during 'dive-in movies' on Wednesday nights." Full review
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Light sleepers: request a room away from busy street traffic.
Independent Independent
"This sweet mid-century motel in San Diego is a vintage dream – all cut-stone walls, mirrored ceilings and exterior desert-scaping that feel lifted right out of 1965 Palm Springs"
Fodor's Fodor's
"This 1959 former Sportsman’s Lodge had it all, from shag carpet to beta fish tanks, and today it still does, despite a remodel that clung to its roots without compromising the original..." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"They say good things come in small packages, and the Pearl Hotel is here to prove it. Though this made-over 1960s motel may be compact, there’s no shortage of mid-century mojo and..." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"For an affordable, millennial-chic motel experience, you can’t get much better than the Pearl. First built in 1959, this 23-room roadside property in Point Loma has been given a fresh..." Full review
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Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley, an IHG Hotel
7/10
2270 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
From $105/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The tropical setting beside a golf course makes the Crowne Plaza stand out... it's perfect for families who want resonably priced accommodations." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Clean and comfortable, the Crowne Plaza may not have the frills of downtown hotels and coastal resorts, but it's a reliable pick for budget-minded families."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Throw some of the pennies you save into one of the waterfall-fed ponds inside and outside this expansive hotel. This chain is one of the best buys for quality." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The tropical decor still rules the public areas, but the rooms are contemporary and overlook the pool or neighboring golf course."
Gayot Gayot
"This well-kept hotel has a pleasant resort vibe, with gardens, waterfalls, palms, lagoons and a heated outdoor pool."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Its relatively central location right off the freeway makes it a convenient base for driving around the city." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Isn’t in the hippest location, but it’s very convenient and close to many San Diego attractions...the attractive hotel features contemporary style, 400-square-foot standard rooms, and a large pool " Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Leafy convention-class hotel with a Polynesian theme (koi ponds and waterfalls) and rooms with supercomfy mattresses. Parking costs $13." Full review

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