Hard Rock Hotel San Diego vs Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Both Hilton San Diego Bayfront and Hard Rock Hotel San Diego are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego ranks slightly better than Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego has a TripExpert Score of 83 with recommendations from 8 reviews like Frommer's, Gayot and Fodor's.
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
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207 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
From $179 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Self-billed as a hip playground for rock stars and people who want to party like them, the Hard Rock is conveniently located near PETCO Park overlooking glimmering San Diego Bay."
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For the true rock-star experience, choose from 17 Rock Star suites, including one designed by the pop group the Black-Eyed Peas.
Oyster
Upscale
"The 420-room Hard Rock, located in the hip Gaslamp Quarter, hosts wild parties on weekends at its popular rooftop pool and bar."
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Star Service
"This formidable hotel captures the hearts of well-heeled survivors of Woodstock and Altamont—most bound for the convention center across the street."
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Gayot
"Not surprisingly, the scene at this hotel is full of young, beautiful people looking for a rocking good time ... needless to say, the Hard Rock delivers."
BlackBook
"Nobu? Check. Rooftop pool and skimpy waitress uniforms? Check. Vegas has arrived in the Gaslamp, replete with Intervention Sundays."
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
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1 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
From $123 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The comfortable rooms, which offer marvelous, unimpeded views in all directions, play to the business-class base, featuring pullout workstation tables... and easy access outlets."
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Fodor's
"Modern and spacious with views of either the bay or the port. All rooms have large work desks, perfect for industrious business travelers."
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Star Service
" To boot, Monday through Friday its halls are filled with smiling, name-tagged conferees, color-coded hotel maps in hand."
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BlackBook
"Dip your toes in the only saltwater pool in town or nosh on offerings from Vela, the hotel’s swanky new restaurant, whose wine list is already garnering some serious 'oohs' and 'ahhs'."
Oyster
Upscale
"Not all meetings and conventions though, and the hotel has a great outdoor terrace with a saltwater pool and a waterslide facing the bay."
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