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Hotel Solamar - a Kimpton Hotel

4.0 of 5
435 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Wine hour(21)
  • Very nice(17)
  • Convention center(13)
  • Broken yolk(10)
  • Rooftop pool(9)
  • Free coffee(6)
  • Would DEFINITELY recommend(4)
  • Business trip(4)
  • Top floor(3)
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52yearoldskier
Gloucester, United Kingdom
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12 reviews
52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was the first hotel we stayed in on our first trip to the States, so will always be very special. Stayed on one of the upper animal free floors looking down on the pool. A nice room although the bathroom was quite small. Loved the location in the Gaslamp quarter with lots of restaurants, close to Petco Park where... More

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MarkDibellaGM, General Manager at Hotel Solamar - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
6 February 2012

Dear Down Hill Skier! Looks like Petco Ballpark nearby wasn’t the only thing that hit it “out of the park” – thank you for the great compliments on our hotel and location. You took advantage of one of my favorite “locals” treats which is a trip across the bay to Coronado. I love that 15 minute ride for a completely... More

Runnergirl45
Reviewer
4 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I checked into Hotel Solamar in San Diego a few days before Christmas for two nights away from the craziness and kids. It's located in a pretty cool area of San Diego's Gaslamp district, near Petco Park. We checked in and wandered the shops along the streets leading to Horton Plaza then finished our shopping at the... More

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MarkDibellaGM, General Manager at Hotel Solamar - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
6 February 2012

Dear Runner Girl – A big thank you for spending part of your holidays at the Solamar with our fabulous location adjacent to the Gaslamp and East Village. We are indeed a bit funky by intention as our décor is meant to be unique and different from entry to lobby to guest room but I will say you are absolutely... More

GregRich
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

We always look for Kimpton properties when on vacation as they are good values and great rooms. This hotel didn't disappoint. They have a wonderful pool and lounge on the fourth floor roof that makes a great place to relax after a long day. Our room was fairly large and came with a sunken tub for two complete with jets.... More

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gmjpeach
LA, California
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22 reviews
43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was a few years ago (2010?). The Kimpton hotels were running a great special, only $99 per night! Perfect for a romantic getaway! I was really excited, and it was a nice little property. Rooms are exactly as pictured on the website (which is rare), and they DID have all the little specials, like the free wine reception, which... More

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Callegurl
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Rooms were clean and newly remodeled. People were very friendly and helpful at the front desk. Within walking location to everything in the Gaslamp. More

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John S
TORONTO
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12 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

This hotel is situated in the center of the historic Gaslamp District of San Diego. We were treated like royalty by the hotel staff. It was fun watching the parking valets "run" to get our car. They care about their guests. Try upgrading to a suite, we appreciated the extra space. I we go back to San Diego we will... More

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toysforboys
Newport Beach, California
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Stayed for four nights for a conference at the convention center, which is in short walking distance. As with every Kimpton hotel, nice and small reception area, free wine tasting, and just a nice warm feeling. Parking easy and relatively cheap in the own hotel garage – only valet. Pool and fitness good for a downtown hotel. First had a... More

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KL-XVIII
Bay Area, California
Contributor
13 reviews
15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Overall a very nice hotel. The checking and later checkout was very fast. Front desk personnel were very friendly. I had breakfast in the attached restaurant and the food was good and reasonably priced. The location is great as mentioned in other reviews. My room was quiet and the beds were comfortable. I would give the cleanliness 8/10. The 4th... More

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Gary G
Murrieta, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

The Solomar is well located for a visit to the Gaslamp District. We had a great room with a view of the Harbour. The staff is helpful and responsive. we've stayed here a number of times and recommend it. More

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Jemal75
Phoenix, Arizona
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Fantastic hotel, perfect location, very friendly staff... many more good things about this hotel , More

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Address: 435 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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