Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

San Diego, California

Virgin rating

The hotel

If you’ve ever wanted to know where the stars end up once they’ve finished performing then prepare yourself for all the splendid glitz and glamour of the Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego. Your suite or room will feature daring colours, designer furnishings and integrated media facilities that really let you know that you’re living the dream. Nightclubs, bars and restaurants, such as the highly acclaimed Nobu Matsuhisa Japanese restaurant, cater for every taste and the entertainment venues showcase live events that will keep you up all night long. Once you’ve finished partying you can relax with a spa, massage or just a dip in the pool and then you’ll be refreshed and ready to hit the town again!

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Room Service
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Located deep in the heart of the San Diego nightlife scene in the renowned Gaslamp Quarter.

Hotel information

420 rooms and suites. All with 47" flat-screen TV, satellite TV, WiFi*, video games, iPod/MP3 doc, wall mounted rain showers in bathrooms, complimentary Fender (on request). Studio Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

NOBU Restaurant (Japanese cuisine), Float (rooftop bar and lounge), 207 Bar (live music and local brews), Maryjane's (family friendly retro diner). Rooftop pool, fitness centre, spa*. Complimentary bike rentals. Room service*. Valet parking available at $49 per night (payable locally, subject to change).

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (4337)
  • Very good (1821)
  • Average (666)
  • Poor (303)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Recommended

Dec 7, 2024 Jocelyn A

The valet service was prompt, professional, and friendly. It set a perfect tone for the evening. Brian helped us out very quickly. We then went to dinner at nobu and the experience was equally fantastic, with great food, attentive service, and a warm ambiance.
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Dec 1, 2024 Esteban P

Used the valet here on my way to dinner and they were quick and efficient. Brian was very attentive. Would recommend to anyone who want quick parking and nice conversation. Picking up our car was just as fast and we really appreciated the service given.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Terrible customer service (know before you book)

Dec 1, 2024 DrTD25

Here's the deal, the stay itself was pleasant and the hotel is clean and well themed with the esthetic you would expect. The room was nice and the staff at the hotel was helpful and nice for that experience I would give 4 stars. Their fees and high priced mini bar were marked and most of the onsite extra costs were available.... The 1 star review… Read more
Here's the deal, the stay itself was pleasant and the hotel is clean and well themed with the esthetic you would expect. The room was nice and the staff at the hotel was helpful and nice for that experience I would give 4 stars. Their fees and high priced mini bar were marked and most of the onsite extra costs were available.... The 1 star review comes in the way of the customer service following. Calling the 833 number plastered on the emails asking for more upgrades, goes to a general number that cannot help at all if you booked online with the hotel directly (apparently Hard Rock is not in charge of all Hard Rock Hotels) no 3rd party was used in this case (Trip Advisor, Expedia, etc.), after a frustrating phone call which is recorded and hopefully used for training, a number to the direct hotel after having to tell them 4 times what hotel was provided. The person at the HR San Diego was just as frustrating as the fees were discussed and she tried to educate me on a definition of the word deposit, as that is what the statement read, but she could not elaborate further if they were fees or sales tax. The full out arrogance and don't give a crap attitude from 3 separate agents of this organization is why I will likely never stay at a Hard Rock again and certain make the same recommendation to my friends, family, and colleagues at every opportunity. My sound advice is to not stay at the Hard Rock as there are plenty of other amazing places to stay especially in San Diego. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hard Rock Sweet 16 Slumber Party!

Nov 20, 2024 Tiffany R

My daughter had her Sweet 16 birthday slumber party here. Everything was terrific, the rooms were nice and clean, the pool and cabanas were great. But the best thing was the staff. Everyone was incredibly helpful, especially the people at the front desk. In particular, Emma. She went above and beyond to get us in the correct rooms and checked… Read more
My daughter had her Sweet 16 birthday slumber party here. Everything was terrific, the rooms were nice and clean, the pool and cabanas were great. But the best thing was the staff. Everyone was incredibly helpful, especially the people at the front desk. In particular, Emma. She went above and beyond to get us in the correct rooms and checked us in 3 hours early so we could begin the birthday festivities right away. I had to go down to the front desk for a variety of reasons in the courese of the weekend and she couldn't have been more helpful and kind. The kids hung out at the pool during the day and the bartender and cabana wait staff couldn't have been nicer. Accomodating their endless requests for French fries and Dr. Peppers. Everyone from the valets to the cleaning staff was extremely nice! We had a wonderful stay! Read less
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Nov 18, 2024 Ron B

Warning, the beds are only 1 foot off the floor and the water is scalding Hot. Pour hot water in the coffee maker. You will have coffee in seconds instead of minutes. The service is excellent and goes far beyond expectations. Restaurant Staff and Bar Tenders are courteous and friendly.