Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph CollectionvsThe Pearl Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. Overall, Renaissance San Diego Downtown Hotel scores significantly higher than The Pearl Hotel. Renaissance San Diego Downtown Hotel ranks #12 in San Diego with praise from 12 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and BlackBook.
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
421 West B Street, San Diego, CA 92101
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The W took San Diego by storm in 2003, delivering swanky nightlife beyond the Gaslamp Quarter." Full review
Fodor's "Come here for the trendy decor, upscale rooms, and central location between Gaslamp and Little Italy."
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Be sure to ask for an upper-floor room—the scantily clad crowd parties into the night.
Lonely Planet "Sexy and stylin’, the W fills the otherwise quiet gap between Downtown and Little Italy." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The W San Diego is located downtown between the Gaslamp Quarter and the Little Italy district." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Everyone wants to be part of the W’s hip weekend scene. It’s all about sleek design and “anytime, anywhere” service. The rooms are fun and have window seats."
Star Service "For guests who want to be part of the contemporary design scene yet still enjoy the creature comforts of a deluxe commercial hotel, this place will fit the bill. " Full review
Gayot "Inspiring, iconic, innovative and influential, the W San Diego offers a unique mix of cutting-edge design and a passion for fashion, music and entertainment."
BlackBook "Between Little Italy and the Gaslamp, a great location and the fun of the brand."
Zagat4.3
""Live rich, party rich" at this "luxury" Downtown "gem" that's "fab" and "modern", with rooms boasting "über-comfy" beds that make a stay "indulgent"."
Afar Magazine "The hotel prides itself on providing a versatile space where you can relax and recharge or go all out." Full review
The Pearl Hotel Fodor's
Oyster
On the Grid
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's Lonely Planet
Independent Fodor's
Mr & Mrs Smith
Time Out Show All Reviews
1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's "Popular among young couples and solo business travelers, the hotel has guest rooms with only one bed, but they contain amenities like plasma-screen TVs and board games." Full review
Oyster Mid-Range
"A hip, fun boutique with quite a bit of character. Cool touches, such as free poolside movie nights; a fun, chill vibe; and free loaner bikes." Full review
On the Grid "This boutique hotel offers a fun restaurant/bar experience to locals and tourists alike." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The petite 23-room property feels like Palm Springs style with a low-key, tucked-away vibe...it's not just about the size, decor, and amenities—you can sense the boutique vibe in the thoughtful staff." Full review
Frommer's "Built on the bones of a 1959 motel, this boutique hotel draws budget travelers who dig its groovy, mid-century modern vibe" Full review
Lonely Planet "The 23 rooms wrap around a peanut-sized swimming pool where guests and locals mingle during 'dive-in movies' on Wednesday nights." Full review
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Light sleepers: request a room away from busy street traffic.
Independent "This sweet mid-century motel in San Diego is a vintage dream – all cut-stone walls, mirrored ceilings and exterior desert-scaping that feel lifted right out of 1965 Palm Springs"
Fodor's "This 1959 former Sportsman’s Lodge had it all, from shag carpet to beta fish tanks, and today it still does, despite a remodel that clung to its roots without compromising the original..." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "They say good things come in small packages, and the Pearl Hotel is here to prove it. Though this made-over 1960s motel may be compact, there’s no shortage of mid-century mojo and..." Full review
Time Out "For an affordable, millennial-chic motel experience, you can’t get much better than the Pearl. First built in 1959, this 23-room roadside property in Point Loma has been given a fresh..." Full review
