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Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection vs Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages

Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection scores significantly higher than Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages. Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection ranks #12 in San Diego with endorsements from 12 sources like Afar Magazine, Zagat and Frommer's.

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
8 / 10
421 West B Street, San Diego, CA 92101
From $98 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The W took San Diego by storm in 2003, delivering swanky nightlife beyond the Gaslamp Quarter." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Come here for the trendy decor, upscale rooms, and central location between Gaslamp and Little Italy."
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Be sure to ask for an upper-floor room—the scantily clad crowd parties into the night.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Sexy and stylin’, the W fills the otherwise quiet gap between Downtown and Little Italy." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The W San Diego is located downtown between the Gaslamp Quarter and the Little Italy district." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Everyone wants to be part of the W’s hip weekend scene. It’s all about sleek design and “anytime, anywhere” service. The rooms are fun and have window seats."
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Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
8 / 10
4500 Ocean Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
From $0 /night
  • Free Parking
  • Kitchenette
  • Beach
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Private balcony
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Concierge Concierge
"The Crystal Pier is perfect for vacationing families, groups of friends, and pretty much everyone else, too."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Rustic little oases with a charm all their own, the cottages may lack some of the amenities of comparably priced hotels, but you're paying for character and proximity to the ocean." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Charming, wonderful and unlike anyplace else in San Diego, Crystal Pier has cottages built right on the pier above the water." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"There is simply no way to get any closer to the ocean in San Diego than staying at the Crystal Pier Hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Reservations are essential for these 1927 Cape Cod-style cottages which sit directly on the pier. Many have kitchenettes, and patios with views of Pacific Beach."
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