Hotel Solamar - a Kimpton Hotel - San Diego 32.70977, -117.15923

Kimpton hotels are all so convenient and they try so hard to please. The staff are friendly if a little young, the common parts are welcoming, the room size and comfort all good. The pool area could have been a little better but it was labor day weekend and lots of kids descended on the place. I would definately stay again!

Great location in Gaslamp Quarter - perect for bars, restaurants and shopping and also the baseball. Beware though, there is a lot of building going on in Gaslamp with work starting at 7am on weekdays. Other than that the pool area and J Six bar is great fun. Definitely a good place to stay in San Diego.

Hotel staff extremely friendly. They offer free wine from 5 - 6pm. The swimming pool was on the small side though. Overall I enjoyed my stay and it was very close to the convention center.

We really enjoyed the Solamar. It's a five minute walk to the convention center and nicely located in the Gas Lamp District. Hotel parking is expensive, but there is a lot directly across the street for twenty dollars less on weekdays. Relatively quiet and a great bed.

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This Hotel seemed dated. The lobby was nice but my room was sub par. The T.V. was off the the left of the bed so you had to keep your head turned while sitting up, Sheets and bed felt old and cheap along with the pillows. Top sheet had a eyeshadow stain on it. Bathroom towels were cheap and well used and Valet costs $35 a day. No internet unless you want to fork over another $10 per day and there were dogs allowed in the hotel and rooms?? Ive stayed in several hotels in San Diego, a better choice is the Hilton by the convention center or the hotel that is connected to the Horton Plaza mall in downtown. ( cant remember name) these hotels cost about the same but have nicer rooms.

The hotel was amazing. Staff was very friendly and helpful! Just be prepared to spend quite a bit for parking!

When I got there, my reservation could not be found. Rather than consider it could be a computer glitch, the clerk made me feel as though it was my mistake. When i provided the proof that I had already paid, he finally had to admit it was a mistake on their side. We finally got to our room and the key didn't work. Then, the room was the wrong room, we were supposed to have a suite. Finally, someone else got it all figured out, thank goodness for her! The say itself was good after a bad start.

Nice room, very clean, no negatives.

I stayed at the Hotel Solamar- A Kimpton Hotel for a conference taking place at the San Diego Convention Center. The hotel is located a few blocks' walk from the convention center, in a great area (the Gaslight District) with many restaurants and shops. The hotel room was good-sized, very clean and well appointed, and very comfortable. The staff was very accommodating and helpful. I highly recommend this hotel and would stay there again in a minute, especially at the price I paid- half of what a room at one of the conference headquarters hotels would have cost, at the "special" conference rate!

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Great room with comfortable bed and nice view from the 9th floor. Definitely worth the money.

My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and wanted a weekend out of town. This location is perfect for a night out conveniently located near the district and in walking distance of many locations. Parking is slightly inconvenient or slightly expensive if you decide to valet. This hotel is very nice but for the money I expected a slightly comfier bed [and larger tub :)].

This hotel was great. First, the front desk staff were friendly and up graded our room for free. we stayed in a corner room with a lovely view of down town San Diego. The room had a spa bath tub and a beachside decor. We loved it! Ask for room 934.

This is a terrific hotel in a really desirable location, I would absolutely recommend staying here. The style is very luxurious and modern, and the pet-friendly aspect is great. The staff was gracious and helpful, and I was especially impressed with the hotel's complimentary wine hour! That was a treat. Parking is expensive (but this is an avoidable expense), and the cleaning crew gets noisy as early as 9 in the morning, but other than that, it was a perfect stay.

The hotel and rooms were beautiful and comfortable. The only downside was the $35 per night hotel parking. However, the room rate was good, so I guess it offset some of the parking charge. Ideal location to the Gaslamp night life.

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Enjoyed the hotel. Didn't use much of the facility, but everything seemed nice and clean. Only downside was the $35/night parking charge. Good stay though.

Great place to stay when visiting San Diego. The outdoor bar is fantastic!

Beautiful hotel, free wine hour, free coffee, great pool, AWESOME decor. Parking is a little pricey but there is plenty of street parking and other lots.

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Love this hotel! Pro's: Very comfortable room size, pet friendly, one block away from Petco Park, walking distance from all the great bars and resturants. Loved the "ice cream hour" and LOVED the happy hour. You must try the white sangria!!! Con's: I thought the bed was a bit uncomfortable for my likely. Overall great experience and can't wait to go back!

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we definitely enjoyed our stay. it was woth the money and hotel staff was very nice. room is very clean

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Parking, they charge guests 35 dollars for a 24 hour period. For (non guest) 8 hour event parking you pay 10 dollars which equals 30 dollars for a 24 hour period. They guest are getting ripped off and they have to pay for their room???? Just another way to rip of the consumer. There is public parking 2 blocks away fro 12 dollars a day. Other than that great hotel.

Lobby was great and our room was roomy. Loved the decor. Valet svc was expensive but it seemed like all hotels charge for parking in SD, anyway. Valet guys were very friendly. Didn't swim in the pool -- pretty small and the space was shared with non-swimming guests (diners, wt room, bar, etc). Beds sagged in the middle, I was surprised beds with springs were still in use?? Although I knew that internet wasn't free and cont b'fast not provided, it is still something that should be standard (especially if touting as an upscale hotel). Using the internet in their business room even had a fee! Rooftop bar was nice, though, especially when the Padres' game was broadcast.

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The hotel was very clean and welcoming. Our room had a great view of the pool area and downtown skyline. The location of the hotel was well within walking distance to most areas of downtown San Diego. A great location and an excellent hotel.

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The hotel was nice, however there were many events going on at the outside pool area which restricted the area where you could sit. Overall, I really enjoyed my time there.

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We asked for toothpaste it never arrived. staff very unfriendly. Bathroom doors very hard to open.I would not stay there again..

My husband and I love this hotel. Very kid and pet friendly. The restaurant that is affiliated with the hotel is awesome. Staff is very accomidating and everyone is very respectful.

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This is my second stay at Hotel Salomar, and once again it was great. Although it's a high-rise, I love the small, boutique feel of this hotel. Great, stylish rooms; friendly, helpful staff; good location; $60 per night discount when booked through Hotels.com. What more do you want? I highly recommend Hotel Salomar and will stay there again.

The pool and bar area were worth the money. The room was great too!

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We had a fabulous time at this hotel. Walking distance to great restaurants and clubs. Very helpful staff. Room was awesome...great decor..comfy bed. The only small issue was that there aren't enough pool chairs for sun bathing...other than that..fantastic!

free coffee in the morning and afternoon wine reception are perks. hotel roof top pool is small but happy-hour had wii-games and ping-pong. bar can be a happening scene on weekends and if you have a room near the bar, it may be noisy. overall, great hotel for the price. was here for a conference and was 3 blocks from convention center. would stay here again and would recommend to others.

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This hotel was a lovely oasis near the Gaslamp Quarter and very close to the Convention Center. THe bed was the most comfortable I have slept on. In fact I want to know the brand, etc. It was that comfy. I didn't like having a connecting door due to the noise but was lucky no one was in that room most of my stay. Other than that, this was a dream hotel with thoughtful and friendly staff.

Only complaint was the bedding was not very comfortable. Location was great, shower pressure awesome.

Outstanding - EXECPT for the awful smell - UGH

Was delighted with the elegant surroundings and very pleasant staff. The hotel also was gracious enough to refund a nights cost when my roommate missed her international flight and arrived a day late. As we had not given them 24 hours notice of the cancellation and we had booked through an online discount service, we had not expected this courtesy.

I loved the hotel overall, but rooms have very thin walls and you can hear EVERTHING your next door neighbors are doing.