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Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter, an IHG Hotel vs Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Hotel Indigo San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is preferred by most writers compared to Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. Hotel Indigo San Diego Gaslamp Quarter ranks #19 in San Diego with approval from 10 sources such as Star Service, Gayot and Lonely Planet.

Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter, an IHG Hotel
8 / 10
509 9th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
From $97 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Best of all, this nonsmoking, pet-friendly property sees to it you don't sacrifice one bit of style or comfort." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Smart-looking spaces and great service for the business traveler are the hallmarks of the Indigo chain of modern hotels."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"San Diego’s first hotel to be certified green (opened 2009), the Indigo proves that enviro can still be comfy." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Rooms at this trendy boutique hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter come with plush bedding, hardwood floors, and complimentary Internet access."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Smart boutique digs... at a new property that offers the usual upscale amenities – gym, free wi-fi."
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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
8 / 10
207 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
From $179 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's 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." Full review
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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 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." Full review
Star Service 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." Full review
Gayot 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 BlackBook
"Nobu? Check. Rooftop pool and skimpy waitress uniforms? Check. Vegas has arrived in the Gaslamp, replete with Intervention Sundays."
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