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Best San Diego hotels

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Fairmont Grand Del Mar - San Diego - Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Old Town Inn - San Diego - Bedroom
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
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Pendry San Diego - San Diego - Building
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Pool
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Hilton San Diego Mission Valley - San Diego - Lobby
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Pool
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle - San Diego - Kitchen
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California Suites Hotel - San Diego - Bedroom
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Pool
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Best Western Seven Seas - San Diego - Bedroom
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Free Wi-Fi
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Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley - San Diego - Bedroom
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Ocean Beach Hotel - San Diego - Bedroom
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Bahia Resort Hotel - San Diego - Restaurant
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Heritage Inn San Diego - San Diego - Bedroom
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San Diego Downtown Lodge - San Diego - Bedroom
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The 10 best hotels in San Diego

Discover the top hotels in San Diego handpicked by local expert Casey Hatfield-Chiotti.
Casey Hatfield-Chiotti
6 December 2023

San Diego is a vibrant city with nearly perfect weather and miles of pristine coastline. Everyday life can feel like a vacation, so it’s no wonder travelers flock there in droves to soak up the laid-back vibe. While SoCal surf culture and family-friendly attractions like the San Diego Zoo are big reasons to visit, the city has many layers. The rich history and deeply rooted Mexican American and Chicano culture make it an endlessly intriguing place with exciting art and cuisine. The best hotels in San Diego are often places in-the-know locals like to hang out at just as much as visitors and are located throughout geographically diverse San Diego County. I've spent many a night at the bars and rooftop terraces of these top-rated hotels that include everything from a regal downtown hotel to a North County surfers' hideaway. Here’s where to stay if you want to be surrounded by nature, enjoy a more sophisticated urban vacation, or lounge at the beach and play in the surf.

1.

The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

Address:

326 Broadway

Price:

AED 833-AED 23,175/night

One of San Diego’s most historic hotels, the US Grant opened as the city’s premier luxury property in 1910. Ulysses S. Grant Jr. – a successful businessman who moved to San Diego in 1893 – spearheaded the project in honor of his late father Civil War general and President of the United States Ulysses S. Grant. Harrison Albright designed the building, and it had all the hallmarks of a grand city hotel, like a palm court, an atrium with palm trees that has since been turned into a ballroom, and an elaborate dining room.
The US Grant, on the National Register of Historic Places, has been updated many times over the last century and still feels current with 270 guest rooms sporting an elegant blue, gold, and white color scheme and abstract artworks.
The hotel is in the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego’s hub for dining and nightlife. Sights like Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, and Petco Park are all within easy reach.

2.

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Address:

5300 Grand Del Mar Court

Price:

AED 1,467-AED 13,884/night

There are many fine luxury hotels in San Diego, but Tony Del Mar, just north of the city, is known for having some of the poshest – including the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. At the Mediterranean villa-inspired resort, travelers looking to splurge will find plenty of luxurious amenities, from the Tom Fazio-designed golf course to the indulgent spa. And while it is inland and surrounded by canyons rather than a coastline, guests stay cool by dipping into the hotel’s multiple palm tree-fringed swimming pools. Families and couples can be as active as they like.
The hotel has hiking trails and pickleball. Del Mar is a dream destination for equine enthusiasts with its racetrack and polo grounds and even horseback riding. And after all the activities, recommendation is to dine at the hotel’s three Michelin-starred Addison. It’s one of San Diego’s most refined restaurants.

3.

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Address:

9700 North Torrey Pines Road

Price:

AED 890-AED 2,693/night