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Kimpton Alma San Diego vs Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego ranks significantly higher than Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown. Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego has a TripExpert Score of 85 with praise from 11 sources such as Zagat, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
Kimpton Alma San Diego
Frommer's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
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1047 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
From $96 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Push through the massive 9,000-pound pivoting brass door of this sexy property, opened in 2008, and you'll enter a world of sophistication and luxury."
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Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The Hotel Palomar (formerly the Se San Diego) is one of San Diego's most luxurious hotels, and also one of its coolest."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Gaslamp District was once a ramshackle area of downtown San Diego, but it has recently been reborn as the city’s hippest neighborhood."
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Gayot
"This deluxe property features 183 rooms including seventeen suites, twenty luxury flats and two grand penthouses at the entrance of San Diego's Gaslamp District."
BlackBook
"Frette linens, designer bathroom amenities, hosted nightly wine hour, onsite spa and fitness center, rooftop pool lounge, scrumptious eats at Saltbox restaurant."
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
Frommer's
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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."
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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.
