Frommer's Review
A far cry from the tired burger-and-memorabilia joint over on Fourth Avenue, this brand-new property has been generating excitement ever since its arrival was first announced. The 12-story condo-hotel has a sweet location, right at the gateway to the Gaslamp Quarter, and plenty of star power in the personages of master chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa and nightlife tastemaker Rande Gerber. Matsuhisa, who has partnered with actor Robert De Niro on restaurants in New York, Milan, Tokyo, and London, adds San Diego to that heady list with Nobu, the Hard Rock Hotel's signature eatery. Lounge impresario Gerber works his magic with two bars, one on the ground floor and one on the fourth-floor pool deck. The Black Eyed Peas weigh in, too, with a million-dollar "doped-out" suite specially designed by the group. It's one of 17 "Rock Star" suites, some of which include private decks, fire pits, outdoor hot tubs, and 270-degree city views. The Peas' will.i.am has even designed the hotel's staff uniforms (the man has fashion training and his own line of clothing). There are two music venues, the Studio, a 500-person-capacity indoor space, and Woodstock Terrace, a 7,000-square-foot area next to the pool. There is also a spa, a screening room, and retail boutiques.
In rooms:A/C, HDTV with on-demand video and video games, Wi-Fi, 2 dataports, personal electronics docking station, minibar, hair dryer, safe, 2-line telephone, alarm clock, daily newspaper, rock memorabilia.
Facilities:
Restaurant; 2 bars; 2 music venues; screening room; pool; fitness center; spa; concierge; business center; shopping
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
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