Hotel Del Coronado vs San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, Hotel del Coronado is preferred by most writers compared to San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter. Hotel del Coronado comes in at 87 with accolades from 12 publications like Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
Hotel Del Coronado
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1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
From $229 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"It's gotten knocked recently for being a bit tired, but this 1888 landmark is still packing 'em in for vacations, weddings, dinners, and conference…but especially vacations."
Fodor's
"The resort is always alive with activity, as guests—including U.S. presidents and celebrities—and tourists marvel at the fanciful architecture and ocean views."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"San Diego’s iconic hotel provides the essential Coronado experience... even the basic rooms have luxurious marbled bathrooms."
Oyster
Upscale
"The iconic, family-friendly Hotel del Coronado is one of the largest and best-known resorts in Southern California, with 679 rooms right on the beach."
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DK Eyewitness
"This National Historic Landmark re-creates a bygone golden age. Suites in the original Victorian building have balconies that face a lovely white-sand beach."
San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
660 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101
From $107 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The Marriott chain took control of a 22-story eyesore hotel and in 2004 turned it into something worthy of this happening Gaslamp Quarter location."
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Fodor's
"The 22-story Marriott sits amid the Gaslamp's restaurants and boutiques, near a trolley station, the convention center, and PETCO Park."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A sleek lobby... and the street-level Latitude Lounge make this 291-room Marriott in the hip Gaslamp Quarter quite a bit more happening than your average chain hotel."
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Star Service
"Located on the southern edge of the Gaslamp Quarter and within view of the Marriott San Diego Hotel and Marina, this hotel is more intimate and stylish than its behemoth sibling."
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U.S. News & World Report
22.0
"Earns rave reviews for its convenient location in the heart of downtown San Diego, putting guests within walking distance of top attractions."
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Although the San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter is within walking distance of numerous neighborhood eateries, grab a bite at Soleil @k if you don't feel like traveling too far for grub.