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Book NowSan Diego Map: W San DiegoW San Diego Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Address
421 W. B St
Location At State St, Downtown, the Gaslamp & Little Italy
Transportation Bus: 810 or 820. Trolley: American Plaza
Phone 888/625-5144, 619/231-8220
Fax 619/231-5779
Web site www.whotels.com/sandiego
Room Information 259 units
Prices $279-$429 double; $599-$3,000 suite
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV w/VCR/DVD, dataport, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe, CD player
Parking Valet parking $26

Frommer's Review

The W took the city by storm when it opened in 2003, delivering swanky nightlife beyond the Gaslamp Quarter. Rooms are bright and cheery -- like mod beach cabanas beamed into downtown, replete with a sexy shower. Nouveau nautique is the theme, with elegant aqua and sand tones accenting the whites, a window seat (great idea), and a beach-ball-shaped pillow, a blunt reminder that this hotel is supposed to be fun. The WoW suite on the 19th floor is a 1,250-square-foot luxury accommodation with a host of state-of-the-art features and killer skyline views. The restaurant, Rice, has an adventurous and playful menu featuring contemporary global cuisine. The adjoining lounge, Karma, has a small-plates and champagne menu, while the airy lobby bar, Living Room, has turntables and board games (good luck concentrating on your chess match). Beach, on the third floor, is where the developers let it rip: The open-air bar has a sand floor (heated at night), a fire pit, and cabanas. Drinks are served in plastic, allowing you to safely roam the terrace barefoot.

Facilities:
Restaurant; 3 lounges; 24-hr. concierge; 24-hr. room service; laundry service; dry cleaning

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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