We have created a list with the best five star hotels in San Diego, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated January 2024.
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Featuring 4 outdoor pools, this San Diego 5-diamond, Mediterranean-inspired resort features tennis courts, 6 restaurants, a lobby bar, a golf course and a spa. Plush bathrobes and free WiFi is provided in all rooms. European-style soaking tub, feather down pillows and a flat-screen cable TV is provided in all rooms at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Marble dual sinks are featured in the en suite bathroom. Premium linens, plush towels and terry-cloth bathrobes are also provided. French cuisine and an extensive wine list are served at Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s Addison Restaurant. Featuring a patio with outdoor dining, Amaya Restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes onsite. Located within Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, this resort offers free transportation to and from the select coastal towns of Del Mar, La Jolla and Solana Beach. Hotel shops, free fitness classes and a fully equipped fitness centre are available onsite. SeaWorld San Diego is less than 20 km away. Gaslamp Quarter shops and San Diego International Airport are within 30 minutes’ drive of Fairmont Grand Del Mar.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Overlooking Torrey Pines Golf Course, this boutique La Jolla hotel boasts an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre. It features an on-site restaurant and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen cable TV with extended satellite channels is featured in each air-conditioned guest room at The Lodge at Torrey Pines. Each luxurious room includes a granite and marble bathroom with an over-sized bathtub, guest robes and slippers, and a work desk. Select rooms offer botanical garden or golf course views. A.R. Valentien restaurant is located at Torrey Pines Lodge. Taking its name from an early-1900s California artist, the restaurant serves fresh regional cuisine. It is located in an elegant timbered room overlooking the 18th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course and includes an exhibit of original Valentien artworks. A 24-hour reception greets guests of The Lodge. Guest can relax in the hot tub or sauna. Torrey Pines State Park is 2 miles away from this hotel. La Jolla town centre is 12 minutes’ drive away. San Diego International Airport is 15 miles away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most RELAXING five-star hotel in San Diego.
Luxury Hotel.Charming. Great breakfast. Set in San Diego, 700 metres from San Diego Convention Center, Pendry San Diego offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.6 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and around 1.9 km from USS Midway Museum. The hotel features a hot tub, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel all rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Pendry San Diego the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. You can play darts at the accommodation, and car hire is available. Staff at Pendry San Diego are available to provide information at the 24-hour front desk. Maritime Museum of San Diego is 2.7 km from the hotel, while Balboa Park is 3.8 km away. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 4 km from Pendry San Diego.Show full description
This is likely one of the coolest luxury hotels in San Diego.
Luxury Hotel.Trendy. Rooftop bar. Popular among women. Located in the Gaslamp District, Andaz San Diego - a Concept by Hyatt is 1.5 km from the San Diego Convention Center. The hotel provides guest rooms with free WiFi and features a rooftop pool and restaurant with striking San Diego views. An iPod docking station, 46-inch flat-screen cable TV and minibar with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are featured in each guest room. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has a coffee machine. A glass-enclosed en suite bathroom with bathrobes and hairdryer is provided. The Rooftop by STK is a chic rooftop restaurant that offers American fare with spectacular views of downtown San Diego. Guests can enjoy poolside service with specialty cocktails and local craft beer. Located on the lobby level, STK Steakhouse offers meat and market fresh fish entrees. Signature items include Parmesan Truffle Fries, Tuna Tartare and Sweet Corn Pudding. Guests can hire a cabana to relax by the rooftop swimming pool while enjoying a cocktail from the rooftop lounge. The San Diego Zoo is 4.8 km away. SeaWorld San Diego is less than 11 km away from Andaz San Diego - a Concept by Hyatt.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. Situated in La Jolla, California town centre, this boutique inn offers spacious Balinese inspired rooms with well-equipped kitchens, fireplaces and Pacific Ocean views. It offers a daily deluxe continental breakfast. Free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen cable TV, an iPod docking station and a work desk are offered in all of the unique rooms at Pantai Inn. Rooms feature custom made wood-carved furnishings and Indonesian artwork. The contemporary kitchens are fully-equipped with a microwave, a refrigerator and tea and coffee-making facilities and offer reverse osmosis filtered water and ice makers. Pantai Inn La Jolla is 5 minutes’ walk from La Jolla Cove Beach. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is 10 minutes’ drive away. SeaWorld San Diego is 20 minutes’ drive from the inn. Free on-site parking is available.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Historic property. Cosy rooms. Experience luxurious accommodations, exceptional service and unrivaled amenities in the heart of San Diego at this elegant historic hotel, situated only moments away from the area's most popular attractions. The US Grant Hotel provides guests with everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Work out at the hotel's fitness centre, dine in the hotel's signature restaurant, relax with an in-room massage or plan an event with the hotel's state-of-the-art banquet facilities. The area surrounding the Grant is filled with a variety of attractions and sites. Guests can easily explore the San Diego Zoo, the convention centre, shopping districts, museums and gourmet restaurants.Show full description
One of the most well designed, luxurious and stylish luxury hotels in San Diego! AMAZING.
Luxury Hotel.Popular among couples. Featuring a pool and rooftop bar, this hotel offers a fitness center on site. The nightlife of San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp district is a 5-minute walk away. All guestrooms feature a spacious work area, gourmet honor bar, Italian Frette linen, yoga mat and luxury bath amenities. This property is couple-friendly and offers several rooms with balconies. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are a mile from this hotel. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team, is a 15-minute walk from Kimpton Alma San Diego. San Diego International Airport is a 12-minute drive away. The Desmond is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday and The Cafe is open daily in the hotels Living Room.Show full description
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