In the midst of downtown San Diego's office towers and within a 10-minute walk of the convention center, this 26 story high-rise hotel is a great choice for athletic-minded business travelers.
Price: Moderately Expensive
The Mission Valley Courtyard is a welcome sight for travel-weary eyes. The high-celing and colorful lobby is a fantastic combination of group seating, LCD televisions and cocktail/breakfast tables.
Price: Moderately Expensive
With Southern California's healthy supply of sand and sun properties, Estancia refreshingly breaks this mold. The former family equestrian ranch preserves its heritage with rustic accents, barn themed doors (upscale California horse ranch, not red farm barns) and exposed wooden beams.
Price: Expensive
Once Hilton San Diego Bayfront opened its doors for business, all other downtown San Diego hotels knew the King had arrived. How do you top 30 stories of glass-filled walls on the edge of San Diego's beautiful harbor and downtown skyline?
Price: Expensive
Across the Bay from downtown is quaint and beautiful Coronado Island, technically a peninsula. The 2.5-mile landmark Coronado Bridge connects this laid back beach town with the urban and lively heart of San Diego.
Price: Expensive
This hotel, though catering to the business set, offers a full some and high quality stay and play (workout wise) option.
Price: Moderately Expensive
Overlooking breathtaking San Diego Bay and its resident cruise liners and Navy aircraft carriers, the twin tower Grand Hyatt is a San Diego skyline landmark.
Price: Expensive
Omni's skybridge connection to Padres' Petco Park creates a convenient accommodation for visiting major league baseball teams and their fans.
Price: Expensive
Three blocks from San Diego Bay on the north side of Downtown, this 12-story Best Western is a great option for athletic-minded business travelers on a budget. Walking to the convention center is a 10-minute jaunt, and a safe stroll into the Gaslamp's heart can be clocked under 15.
Price: Least Expensive
If you want to be within walking distance of downtown La Jolla's upscale shopping and dining, but need to adhere to a conservative budget, Empress is a great moderately priced alternative to the more expensive Colonial.
Price: Moderately Expensive
On Prospect Avenue in the heart of La Jolla's shopping and dining district, this boutique hotel is perfectly situated for a weekend getaway. La Jolla's hub is hardly urban, but it is in high demand.
Price: Expensive
Green grass, full flower beds and lush tropical plants wind alongside the entry route that brings guests to this secluded resort. It is one of the most beautiful hotel introductions in all San Diego.
Price: Expensive
"Resort" may not accurately describe this large hotel complex whose best feature is its Mission Bay location. If you want great exercise options at your finger tips and are not in search of luxury, stay here.
Price: Moderately Expensive
Because this Courtyard is located in a 14-floor historic bank building, the architecture is anything but cookie-cutter.
Price: Expensive
A new hotel means all sorts of goodies such as first rate eateries, fabulous design and lots of amenities. The Republic is part of Marriott's Autograph collection and all 258 rooms burst with freshness. The vibe is beachy and coastal; perfect for this city.
Price: Expensive
Less than a block away from the Empress Hotel and similarly located off La Jolla's main shopping and entertainment drag of Prospect Avenue, the recently renovated Inn By the Sea is a good representative for this wallet-friendly franchise.
Price: Least Expensive
The hotel's hilltop location affords some nice city and Bay views, but this hotel is somewhat less convenient to the convention center and downtown San Diego's dining and entertainment scene than some of the other listings.
Price: Moderately Expensive
One of the more recent additions to San Diego's Hotel Circle Drive, this Residence Inn is in good condition, especially since it's been totally renovated. Since this part of town does not lend itself to "out the door" exploring, we recommend this property primarily for business travelers.
Price: Moderately Expensive
This 102-room, 9-floor hotel has a Scandinavian design/art deco feel and boasts a unique pop art collection. The Gaslamp Quarter location is convenient to dining, shopping, and other downtown pursuits.
Price: Expensive