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Hotel Solamar - a Kimpton Hotel

435 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Hotel Solamar - a Kimpton Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 547 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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from $185
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Highly Recommended
Based on 547 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Overall, I really enjoyed my time there." source Hotels.com

    "It is a beautiful hotel and the location is great, near the baseball stadium and a few blocks from the Horton Shopping plaza." source Travelocity

    "We had a great experience, the hotel staff was very friendly, and the decor of the room was impecable with a modern flare." source Expedia

    "A great location and an excellent hotel." source Hotels.com

    "Other than that great hotel." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Although the rooms are a bit on the smaller side, they were very clean and comfortable." source Orbitz

    "room is very clean." source Hotels.com

  • Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Only stayed one night so I didnt get to try out the pool, or really get an idea of the service, etc." source Travelocity

    "Its a great hotel with beautiful rooms great service and and friendly atmosphere." source Travelocity

    "The hotel is conveniently located to almost everything, including the trolley service, so you can move around quickly and efficiently." source Expedia

    "Very comfortable rooms and excellent front desk service." source Expedia

    "Great location, and service." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "The location in the Gaslamp District was ideal." source Orbitz

    "The pool area is nice and the staff was professional and tried to make up for the number of mistakes." source Travelocity

    "I liked the hotel and itÂ’s proximity to restaurants and shops in the Gas Lamp area of downtown San Diego." source Expedia

    "There are very few chairs and the ppol area is an ightclub for the public in the evening." source Travelocity

    "great property, room and location." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "Parking was valet only and cost $24/day (we found a nice parking garage 1." source Travelocity

    "Overall not a bad place, but IÂ’ve stayed in much better - especially for the price." source Expedia

    "My wife and I travel A GREAT DEAL." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Didn't swim in the pool -- pretty small and the space was shared with non-swimming guests (diners, wt room, bar, etc." source Hotels.com

    "room to hot didnt cool down in 3 days repeated calls for remote toilet,to hot." source Travelocity

    "Rooms were comfortable an d great." source Travelocity

More information on Hotel Solamar - a Kimpton Hotel

A poetic combination of sol and mar, the Spanish words for sun and sea, Hotel Solamar is a name that captures the allure of its San Diego setting - an area rich with the sun and proximity to the ocean. Hotel Solamar is the epitome of urban coastal chic. The dAcor, radiating light and warmth, is only eclipsed by the sunny personalities of the staff with their bright smiles and a welcoming spirit. From sunrise to sunset, the goal of the day is fun and ease - even for business travelers - in a setting of style and comfort. As the sun setsa the daylight may fade, but the heat continues well into the evening with a lively and sophisticated scene at LOUNGEsix on Solamar Terrace or coastal California dining at Jsix. From check-in to check-out, Hotel Solamar is the equivalent of calm waters and sunny skies. The 235 guestrooms and suites provide the perfect space to relax and create with overstuffed chairs, LCD flat-screen TV's, opening windows and a fully stocked honor bar. Each room offers welcome amenities, such as Aveda bath products, plush robes, laptop friendly safes and spacious work areas with ergonomic chairs. Adjacent to the hotel guests will be enticed by Jsix Restaurant featuring Executive Chef Christian Graves' enlightened menu serving Coastal Cuisine guided by the principles of sustainability and inspired by California farms and the region's coastline.

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Year Built:


Total Rooms:

235 rooms.235

Total Floors:

10 floors.

Rooms:

DELUXE GUEST ROOM WITH 1 KING BE:336 SQ FT/MAX OCC. 3/ROLLAWAYS PERMITTED

Price

$379 double; $699 suite. Children under 17 stay free in parent's room, Very Expensive

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Directions

City - GASLAMP DISTRICT

Area

SAN DIEGO, CA, 92101, US

Parking

Valet parking $26

Pets

Pets accepted

Dining

JSIX RESTAURANTJSIX RESTAURANT IS A BUSTLING GATHERING PLACE. THIS RESTAURANT IS PERFECT FOR MEETING FRIENDS FOR DINNER, SHARING A GLASS OF WINE AND AN APPETIZER, OR DELIGHTING IN AN ENJOYABLE DINNER FOR TWO.CHEF CHRISTIAN GRAVES' MENU FEATURES COASTAL CALIFORNIA CUISIN

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