This is a toplist with the best hipster hotels in San Diego, USA. You can help to make this list better by voting for your favourite places!
1 The Pearl Hotel
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This was my second time staying at The Pearl and I couldn’t recommend it enough. The beds are incredibly comfortable and the rooms are amazing. Within walking distance to a few great restaurants in a great part of town. My travel partner and I intended on having one drink by the pool but ending up spending our entire evening there with no regrets. Our server Mike was kind, charming and made by far the best dining experience I’ve had in years. He was very accommodating, made wonderful recommendations and treated us with so much kindness and laughter. The concierge staff are also incredible.
2 Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego
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We stayed there for one night during our trip and overall, we were satisfied. Room was a little small and it smelled like marijuana , which I think was from our neighbor. But I loved the shampoo and conditioner in the room! It was the first time my curly hair was happy with something in a hotel.
3 Hotel Z - A Staypineapple Hotel
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So amazingly speechless, I don’t know where to start. My Fiancé and I were greeted right through the door and given Our room cards super early! The Front desk representative ‘Alan’ was everything you could possibly ask for. He was warm, friendly, respectful, and informative. He displayed the highest accommodation-oriented Customer care and Influential service. Highly recommend for Price/A+Service(THANK YOU ALAN)/ Location/Quality of Stay.
4 The Keating Hotel
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Rooms are clean and stylish. A great place for couples to stay. The design inspiration comes from Ferrari. Very cool!
5 One Bunk Tijuana
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The rooms are nice and cozy pretty clean I like the metro look they have. The one down fall is The room I stayed in didn't have a tv which was a bit annoying, seeing how I got sick during my trip and was confined to my room for an entire day with nothing to do. Also my room was a street view which was very noisy at night the local bars below the hotel play music very loud to pull people in but it kept me up till 4am when they close. In my opinion the price is a bit high compared to similar hotels in the area that offer more amenities. A good thing about this property is its completely secure. You need a key card to enter or exit which keeps out unwanted guess.
6 Andaz San Diego - a concept by Hyatt
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The room was clean and spacious. (We had a deluxe king.) However, I was disappointed in that they placed us right off the elevator and you could hear everything that everyone was saying as they were coming and going. We weren't going to ask to switch rooms since it was only one night. Regardless, one would hope that they wouldn't put guests in less than ideal rooms when they are no where near capacity. I later realized that they are well aware of the noise level that carries into the rooms because there is a big sign by the elevators that ask people to be quiet (in a nicer manner).
Overall, all of the employees that we encountered were nice and professional and the rooms were super clean.
7 K Tower Urban Boutique Hotel Tijuana.
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This is by far my favorite place to stay in TJ. The staff attends to anything you need. The rooftop bar and sushi restaurant are hopping on the weekends. Rooms are good size and luxurious. Great place to escape.
8 Pendry San Diego
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This place is a masterpiece! Amenities aplenty and the staff is beyond fantastic. Travis at the front desk is perhaps the most personable hospitality expert I’ve ever encountered. I’ve stayed here twice now and would stay again. The hotel would receive 5 stars, except for they use a toilet paper that’s incredibly thin and rough. It’s the only overlooked detail at an otherwise immaculate place to stay.
9 Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
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I originally was supposed to stay 3 nights and due to weather in Texas i ended up extending my stay to 11 nights..it was hard to leave! The front desk is extremely helpful and friendly. Emily and Jeff were especially great! she is efficient and quick when checking in. I was very impressed by the lobby and the staff. I can’t wait to come back and stay here again.
10 The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
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Quite lovely. I love the rooms, they are quite vintage-y and clean. The food in Hotel 46 is simple for the most part but wonderfully executed. Staying here for a week, so I've had the all day happy hour experience on Monday - pretty good deal! They have something for every day of the week. Pool seems nice, and is open to hotel guests for longer than it is open to the public, so looking forward to that.
11 Les Artistes Inn
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Simply amazing..the owner is the nicest person you might ever meet. Beautiful rooms with so much character. Highly recommend
12 Abpópa Hillcrest
10+
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This is a great place to stay, the rooms are modern and clean, great location cool neighborhood close to the park. Helpful staff, fair price and simple check in. We would definitely stay here again.
13 Mudville Flats - Luxury Room, Convention, Boutique Hotel, Downtown Vacation Rental Hotel
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Excellent location, excellent accommodations, excellent hospitality. Will certainly stay again if i'm in town and will highly recommend to other friends and family coming to area.
14 Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter
10+
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The staff here are absolutely amazing! They were all so willing to help and always have positive attitudes. My room was immaculate and the view I had was amazing. The best hotel experience I've ever had.
15 Horton Grand Hotel
10+
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This place is bad a** we stayed here for the weekend to see the Dodgers vs the Padres had a great time with our balcony and only 8 minute walk to the stadium. There is a lot of detail in this hotel reminds me of the haunted mansion at Disneyland lol your right in the middle of gas lamp plenty of bars and restaurants in walking distance i highly recommend staying here!!
16 Urban Boutique Hotel
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Nice little hotel right in the middle of Little Italy; everything to do and see is within walking distance. Though the room was not immaculate when we got there it had obviously been cleaned and sanitized. Beds were comfortable and the hotel was relatively quiet. No issues with anyone hanging out at the front door in their security out there all the time. Front desk staff was engaging and very friendly. I would definitely come back to this hotel.
17 The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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I stayed for 5 nights for a business trip, and really enjoyed my stay at The Guild. Lindsey and Maria were friendly and happy to help with anything I needed. They really made me feel special and made my stay spectacular!
Their outdoor spaces are wonderful. I was able to work outside and enjoy the San Diego weather in comfort.
I did request to switch rooms because of the city noise at the start of the trip, and Lindsey was very accommodating and gave me a lower level room which was very quiet.
Overall, the staff cares about their guests and goes out of their way to make your stay enjoyable, and that is what makes you want to come back!
18 The Inn at Sunset Cliffs
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Beautiful views. Great place to stay as a family. Stayed here for a day to get a quick mini shoot, too bad the views was very overcast.but Nice patio lounge. Great fire place. Just the view from the room 207 was far back and there was a tree blocking most ocean view. Customer service was great with Steve. He was very helpful , but was told by other workers that place was all booked and we couldnt change our room, while there was only 3 people stayed there that day. but overall place was quiet and decent price. Pool was not heated either. They said it was heated but it was freezing.
19 Hotel Marisol Coronado
10+
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What an amazing stay! The staff was so help full and attentive...check in was a breeze. Our room was perfectly done and the view of Coronado Island amazing. Thank you Hotel Marisal for making our honeymoon so memorable.
20 The Nest on Fifth
10+
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Great option. No frills, but comfortable efficiency apartment style makes a great value. Clean and comfortable. The kitchenette is reasonably stocked. I will use them again.
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