Best hotels in San Diego 2023

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The best hotels in San Diego are: Best for a classic beach holiday: Hotel Del Coronado Neighbourhood: Coronado Island open image in gallery Located on Coronado Island, across the bay from downtown, the Del, as it is affectionately known, has housed dignitaries, presidents and stars since opening in 1888. Best for central location: Hotel Solamar Neighbourhood: Gaslamp Quarter open image in gallery Located smack in the centre of the busy Gaslamp Quarter, the Solamar is just a block from Petco Park – when the baseball’s on you can virtually see the home runs and certainly hear the crowd roar. Best for sustainability: Hotel Indigo Neighbourhood: Gaslamp Quarter open image in gallery A chain it may be, but San Diego’s Hotel Indigo really pushed the boundaries of sustainable design to become the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design -certified hotel in southern California. Best for designer nightlife: Pendry San Diego Neighbourhood: Gaslamp Quarter open image in gallery Pendry San Diego’s design is sophisticated and young – its 317 rooms feature marble counters and subway tiles softened and warmed by painted wood furnishings, greenery and cosy lighting.