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The Sofia Hotel vs Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Kimpton Solamar Hotel ranks significantly better than The Sofia Hotel. Kimpton Solamar Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 94 with praise from 16 reviews including Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.

The Sofia Hotel
The Sofia Hotel
8 / 10
150 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
From $131 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This stylish and centrally located boutique hotel has small rooms, but clever details help guests feel pampered." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 211-room Sofia Hotel in Downtown San Diego features small, but stylish rooms, with mini-fridges, microwaves, and tiny flat-screen TVs." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This diminutive and well-seasoned downtown hotel combines historic roots with sleek modern residential design, producing one of the top boutique-style hotels in the city." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Stylish, yet affordable, downtown’s Sofia Hotel offers a host of amenities in a prime location."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Friendly staff and spacious, comfortable rooms greet guests upon arrival. In-room spa services available for extra pampering and VIP upgrades are yours for the taking."
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Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
8 / 10
435 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
From $102 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This Kimpton property is stylishly urban and sophisticated, and provides excellent Gaslamp Quarter digs just around the corner from PETCO Park." Full review
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Just in case, though, if you plan to go to bed early, ask for a room away from the pool.
Concierge Concierge
"Aimed squarely at the hipper end of the business market, with full-sized desks, ergonomic chairs, and free Internet access (wired and Wi-Fi) in all rooms."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Ten-story hotel with a chic, urban feel, minutes from San Diego's burgeoning Gaslamp Quarter." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This hip boutique hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter offers a complimentary wine hour every evening in the fireplace lounge."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Tasteful and modern boutique hotel central to the Gaslamp Quarter, whose rooms have internet access, flat-screen TVs and CD and DVD players, and which also offers spa and gym."
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