Loved, loved, loved this hotel =)
Located in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego, an area that has undergone regeneration, the Hard Rock Hotel was one of the best surprises during our trip.
We had been expecting a rowdy, less than perfectly clean hotel full off wanna be celebs. However, this was not the case.
The hotel was, and this is saying something, faultless. Yes, the rooms were great the dining options were great, the location was great and the staff were amazing - special thanks to the staff at Maryjanes where we spent most of our time due to yummy breakfasts and making the most of $3 tacos and beer - fantastic range and quality food. We had planned to eat at Nobu but we just couldn't leave Maryjanes, the staff were great the food was lovely.
Located across from the convention centre and the harbour, next to the PETCO stadium and with plenty of shopping nearby along with multiple dining and drinking options.
Now to the rooms.
Due to high occupancy at the time of our stay we were in one of the lower graded rooms. However, we were very impressed, the room was large, modern and well equipped.
Due to high occupancy at the time of our stay we were in one of the lower graded rooms. However, we were very impressed, the room was large, modern and well equipped.
This hotel had the best stocked mini bar we have ever seen - mind you, you would expect that from the Hard Rock. The linen was soft, the bed was comfortable, the bathroom was very spacious and the room also housed a large flat screen tv and a decent sized working desk for anyone that would want to work whilst staying at this fabulous hotel???? We on the other hand, spent our time seeing the sights during the day, with Sea World and San Diego Zoo within easy reach, and enjoying the hotel and it's facilities at night.
We were pleasantly surprised with the free wifi. Although you dont want to spend your holiday looking at a computer, it is great to have the service available to keep up with e-mails, check your bank or what there is to do in the area without having to pay inflated charges or trek the streets for an internet cafe.
Maryjane's coffee shop was well frequented during our stay, enjoying breakfasts, lunch and dinner - all went down well. The happy hour runs 5-7 when you can treat yourself to $3 tacos, $3 beers and $5 cocktails - and these specials were taken advantage of during our stay. The tacos are well worth a try.
Although there were no events scheduled during our stay, it was evident that this hotel knows how to party. It is well set up to house numerous events with the impressive 'Woodstock' area, the 9,000 square foot event space near the roof top bar.
Although there were no events scheduled during our stay, it was evident that this hotel knows how to party. It is well set up to house numerous events with the impressive 'Woodstock' area, the 9,000 square foot event space near the roof top bar.
We cannot fault the staff they are so helpful and friendly and in a nice homely way, not a cheesy fake way.
If you like modern hotels with good amenities and friendly staff we recommend hard Rock San Diego.
Tip: valet parking is available at the hotel, but the multi-storey car park across the road is a cheaper and still convenient option.
