The Andaz San Diego
This is now the Andaz San Diego as of February 1, 2010. From the hotel:
Formerly the Ivy Hotel, the newest Andaz hotel is a kaleidoscope of local history and culture set amid the Gaslamp Quarter. Like others in New York, London and Los Angeles, Andaz San Diego will continue to be a destination for travelers wishing to truly experience this unique neighborhood at every turn. And while the existing Ivy Rooftop, Nightclub, and Wine Bar will remain the same, many inspired refinements and enhancements are certain to make all who visit feel more than welcome.
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Hotel Coverage: The Andaz San Diego
Summer Cocktail Culture Alive and Well at These Hotels
We’re hanging on to summer like a toddler gripping his parents' leg. Nope, not trying to let go! A good month left in the season left at least 30 more days of cocktail time. Where to sip and be merry? We’ve got a few hotels that are doing drinks...
August 06, 2012
Here's One Way to Upstage a Hotel Restaurant Opening...
Have the son of megastar Tom Cruise at the opening party!The trendy Katsuya sushi chain opened at Andaz San Diego on Thursday night with some minor celebs in tow but aside from skateboarder pro Tony Hawk, clearly the biggest star there was Connor Cruise.According to the NY Post, 17-year-old...
March 19, 2012
Best Celeb Performance of 2011: Ashton Kutcher Wrecks His Marriage at the Hard Rock
It's what you've been waiting all year for--The 2011 HotelChatter Awards! We'll be bringing you the best and worst of the year all day today and part of tomorrow. Agree or disagree with our picks? Air your thoughts in the comments below.In a way, it was over before it even...
December 30, 2011
Katsuya to Open at the Andaz San Diego Early Next Year
Aside from sexy bondage guestrooms and a chance to see a ginger prince partying, the Andaz San Diego will now offer guests a veritable sushi hotspot from Katsuya. The celeb fave sushi restaurant from Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi will open early next year in a 6,000-sq.ft. indoor-outdoor lobby...
November 17, 2011
Naughty Ginger: Prince Harry Parties at The Ivy at Andaz San Diego
Wills who? The royal prince we really have the um, red hots for is Prince Harry and we're kicking ourselves for not having been at the Andaz San Diego over the weekend when Harry decided to let loose from his Apache military helicopter training. Us Magazine reports that the...
October 11, 2011
At Andaz in California, Your Gold Passport Card is Also Your Room Key
Your Gold Passport will give you a ticket to ride, er, sleep in this bed.We keep wondering when keyless hotel rooms are going to take off but judging from this recent WSJ article, the future is a long ways off as guests haven't grasped the technology very well and hotels...
June 09, 2011
Three Ways to Stuff Your Face at the Andaz San Diego
Just as American Idol has brought in J.Lo and Steven Tyler to add some life to the ailing TV show, Andaz San Diego has introduced new chef de Cuisine Michael Liotta to kick-start the food and drink offerings. And lucky for you, you won't have to sing for your...
January 20, 2011
A Closer Look at Andaz San Diego
It’s taken us a while to get over handling an opened vibrator box at Andaz San Diego, but now we’re fully recovered and scrubbed down, we thought it was time to post a load of pictures of our room there. What we liked: the décor of the room –...
November 09, 2010
Andaz San Diego Needs To Package Its Sexy Stuff A Little Less Confusingly
There are few things we like doing more in a hotel room than perusing hotel sex kits (only a slight exaggeration, sadly) but our stay at the Andaz San Diego last night left us slightly confused but yet more grossed out. We were fine with the sex kit itself...
October 27, 2010
Are You Ready for Some Football...Packages from Expedia?
It's a dream of ours to hit the road and go to NFL games all around the country--hell, we'd even go and see the Browns play the Bills. In December. So we love that Expedia helps football fans save money on last-minute trips to see their teams. If we...
September 23, 2010
HotelChatter's 10 Sexiest Hotel Rooms Alive!
For adults only. With the prevalence of peekaboo bathrooms these days, you'd think that hotels are all a bit sex-crazed. But as always, there's a difference between looking sexy and being sexy. We at HotelChatter have sussed out the 10 Sexiest Hotel Rooms Alive! These rooms go beyond voyeuristic showers...
July 26, 2010
Take Pride in Andaz San Diego's New Gay Package
Be out and proud around the pool We’re in the middle of Pride season right now, and while you may have missed out on the big one in NYC, you’ve still got some opportunities left. This weekend is the turn of San Diego, and to celebrate, Andaz SD is...
July 16, 2010
Five Hotels for a Last-Minute Memorial Day Getaway
We can hardly believe that May is practically over but we're quite happy about that because it means we have a three-day weekend coming up! Yup Memorial Day is upon us and while HotelChatter is taking a break from hotel-hunting, we know that some of you may have some last-minute...
May 24, 2010
For Adults Only: The King-Sized Bunk Beds at Andaz San Diego
When it debuted in February, we weren’t sure the Andaz San Diego would be keeping up the hard-partying image of its predecessor, the short-lived Ivy Hotel. Our concerns were put to rest, however, when we dropped by the hotel for a quick visit last month to check out the...
May 07, 2010
The Andaz San Diego Makes Its Debut Today
Does this pool look sexier now that it's been Andaz'd? The Andaz is racking up as many hotels as Beyoncé is Grammys. Today the boutique brand counts No. 4 as the Ivy Hotel officially converts over to the Andaz San Diego. But this Andaz opening won't be as big as...
February 01, 2010
Will The Ivy Hotel in San Diego Turn into an Andaz? (Update: Yes It Will)
UPDATE: It's for real! Hyatt has officially announced today that the Ivy Hotel will become an Andaz on February 1. So far it looks like everything will stay the same except now you can use Hyatt Gold Passport points to stay there. We can hardly believe our luck on this...
January 11, 2010
Choose Your Own New Year's Eve Shindig at the Ivy Hotel
Oh hai in the pink mini-dress. We totally see you making out. New Year's Eve is almost here, but you have last-minute options other than watching Ryan Seacrest in Times Square. San Diego's Ivy Hotel will usher in 2010 with a Masquerade bash with mini-celebrations throughout the hotel. Pick your...
December 17, 2009
The Ivy Hotel's Ultra Lounge Turns into a Wine Bar
San Diego's Ivy Hotel will unveil a new Ultra Lounge and Wine Bar on Oct. 1 to give you more and cheaper options to get tipsy off of vino. Although the hotel's been promoting the "new Ultra Lounge and Wine Bar," it's not so much "new" as it is...
September 28, 2009
The Five Worst Hotel Rooms For Drunk People
You know the scene: you had an epic evening out with your people, you stumbled back to your hotel room drunk ... and some kind of booze-soaked tragedy occurred. It's happened to us — and while you may not remember it so clearly, we'd be willing to bet it's happened...
November 20, 2008
Sweet Suite :: The Ivy Hotel's Star Suite Sports a Stripper Pole
Bloomberg's Jason Harper went inside the fairly-new Ivy Hotel in San Diego -- which touts itself as an "adult playground" -- and found chains, stripper poles and, surprisingly, good service. Though he didn't stay in the Star Suite (a reality show was filming there at the time; we hope...
July 09, 2008
Jesse Metcalfe Strikes Again: This Time He Causes Trouble in San Diego
Tsk, tsk, Jesse Metcalfe. We had such high hopes for you gardener boy but it looks like you were unable to parlay your on-screen bare chest appearances into anything worthwhile after Desperate Housewives.Nowadays, about the only thing that's keeping Jesse Metcalfe in the news is his bad hotel behavior. Previously...
May 21, 2008
HotelChatter Reader Deals: Mercer on Thanksgiving is Deal at What?
In which, HotelChatter readers are treated to exclusive hotel deals dug up by us. All deals have a limited amount of rooms attached to them and may sell out quickly. Today's Hotel Deals 11.16.07 - 11.18.07Hyatt Andaz London *Hotel Opening*$240/Night for a 260 Sq Ft Queen DoubleThe key to...
November 01, 2007
Ivy Hotel Has Jessica Biel and a 'Fat' Ashanti Attend Opening Party
The Ivy Hotel paired up with the Make the Difference Network, a nonprofit that raises money for charities, to kick off their grand opening party this past weekend which was hosted by Jessica Biel. E! Online reports that:The newly brunette babe looked gorgeous as ever as she played poker and...
August 28, 2007
Checking Out San Diego's Rooftop Hotel Bars
Altitude Skybar at Marriott San Diego in the Gaslamp Quarter.An article in this month's Budget Travel mentioned 25 things to love about San Diego. And since we're big San Diego lovers we had to check it out. The very first thing that BT loves is the rooftop bar at the...
August 09, 2007
Disappointing Bar and Restaurant Scene at the Ivy Hotel for One Guest
[Ed. Note: Hotel Maven Cavazoo stopped by the just-opened Ivy Hotel in San Diego and was not too pleased with the food and bar service.]Upon entering the Ivy Hotel in San Diego, CA I was instantly mesmerized by the luxury and innovative design of the space and expected the service...
June 13, 2007
Another San Diego Hotel Gets So-So Reviews From the LA Times
Yesterday the LA Times said the Ivy Hotel was too porn-centered (sample quote: "The 159-room, $90-million property could pass as Playboy Mansion South, from the skin-baring cocktail waitresses to the $3,000-a-night specialty suite with king-size bunk beds, a group shower and, ahem, a fireman's pole") and today the paper is...
June 06, 2007
The Ivy Hotel in San Diego Is Now Open
We've been awaiting the "adult playground" hotel in San Diego for a while now, so we got happy feet when a tipster told us that the Ivy Hotel has officially opened as of yesterday.Just called them today....Today is opening day with the underground nightclub not open till June. Rooftop Bar,...
May 16, 2007
Still Waiting for the Ivy Hotel Debauchery-Fest
Last we heard, San Diego's Ivy Hotel would open on June 1. After hearing a rumor that things were ahead of schedule, we touched base with the hotel. As it turns out? Not so much: The hotel's still planning for June 1. Though you can't call now to book a...
March 27, 2007
Can 'What Happens in San Diego...' Be Far Behind?
Speaking of "scary gothic sex castle influence," what's been happening at The Ivy Hotel, which we first told you about last summer? Just your run-of-the-mill behind-schedule hotel build out, it looks like. (Wait, you know something we don't? Why yes, we would love to hear about it.) We called to...
March 01, 2007
The Ivy Hotel Gets Its 'Adult Playground' Ready
This fall The Ivy Hotel is set to open as a new luxury urban resort in San Diego's downtown Gaslamp Quarter.The 159-room hotel, built from within an existing hotel at a cost of $75 million, will be a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide collection, thanks to a...
July 05, 2006
Partner Reviews: The Andaz San Diego
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Keep an eye out for the Pernicious Attire logo because if you see it... That means - it's time to ROCK!!! -
Best digs in the Gaslamp! -
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The shower is kinda awkward ;) -
The glass showers in the middle of the room are amazing- just make sure you're not bunking with your creepy cousin -
Enjoy our upscale nightclub atmosphere Thur-Sat from 9pm-2am! -
Skip the two downstairs nightclubs and opt instead for the lounge-like rooftop at this hotel. -
HAPPIER HOUR: Mon-Fri, 5-8pm - Quarter Kitchen at Andaz, Ivy Winebar at Andaz & Ivy Rooftop at Andaz
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Zena and Damien are amazing! -
Fashion show starts at 11:15-1130 pm in nightclub come check it out! -
Thursday Night Party Bus From My House in PB to Ivy. Who Wants to Party. U Will Find Me At The Door -
Raise the bar at the wine bar, with its serve-yourself “wine stations” – put goblet under a burnished-metal nozzle, push the button and out comes your designated serving of vino. -
Download Locurious on your iPhone for local restaurant deals near your hotel. Find out where all the happy hours are downtown. Save money! Enjoy San Diego -
This place is amazing. Impeccable service and great rooms. Worth every penny!!! -
Extreme view of the Coronado Bridge behind the pool! Brought to you by THE EXPENDABLES opening August 13! -
Must do both the basement and penthouse clubs here. -
TIP: When they give you a raffle ticket, it actually isn't for a raffle. In fact, they don't have raffles here. Keep this in mind when the girl at the front with an IQ of 32 asks you to pay $10 cover. -
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chill at the roof top bar.
The best downtown has to offer
The Ivy is perfect for out of town guests who want the best. The restaurant has a fantastic wine list and the rooftop bar scene can't be matched.
Views and elegance
I met clients on the rooftop deck and bar. it was so surprising to enter this old historic building and see everything sleek, modern, cool....
beautiful hotel!
This hotel is really pretty! the top has a great view of san diego and is amazing at night. Sometimes they charge cover to get in which can...
Ivy
An amazing hotel, with an awesome rooftop! It does get a little bit on the crowded side at night in the club. The club drinks are on the pri...
beautiful
THis property is beautiful. But they have one major flaw, there staff always looks up happy and very unorganized. they always have to go fin...
Fun hotel
Fantastic hotel. They do this cool thing called Ivy Enticments. Each night of the week is a different event. Some days the chef will teach y...
Ivy
The Ivy is such an awesome new hotel downtown. Great bar and perfect location in the gaslamp quarter. The service has been great every time ...
Posh Restaurant for young people
I had the opportunity to go to this place last year and it is very upscale, yet you don't have to completely dress up. They have everything ...
Finest Hotel in Downtown San Diego
Some friends and I stayed at The Ivy Hotel a ahile back for a going away/business get together so we rented the Suite Suite and wow were we impressed. as soon as we arrived to the property we were treated like kings despite us being young professional s where you are sometimes over looked at nice hotels. The concierge staff was excellent in getting us last minute reservations at Oceanaire, as well as dropping us off in the Escalades. After dinner we were picked up and then had a table reserved for us at Eden on the rooftop. This was an increadible night and the entire staff at The Ivy could not have been more attentive and caring of our needs and requests. I will recommend this hotel to anyone that is traveling to San Diego or looking to spend a night downtown that wants to be spoiled in luxury.
Best Hotel Experience in San Diego
My wife and two daughters stayed at Ivy Hotel in March 2008 for three nights, four days, from Monday to Thursday. We were treated with the care, respect, and enthusiasm by Debra Shinn, Director of Guest Experience, and her staff. Debra and her staff took good care of my two kids. She was able to accommodate my family in the Star Suite, which is a 1275 square foot suite. As I said to her, Ivy Hotel is the most luxurious property that my family had ever stayed in. I wanted to compare Ivy with the Four Seasons in San Francisco , the Delano Hotel in South Beach Miami, and the Montage in Laguna Beach , but I just couldn?t. Ivy exceeded the service from my previous hotel stays. All aforementioned properties were great, but the personal connection from Debra and her staff tipped the scale in their favor for me. Their attention to detail with their butler, for example, who described himself as ?an amenity to our room,? was a welcomed treat. Our suite met every expectation, and then some, from their website?s description. For example, the two bathrooms in our suite were to die for due to its warm architectural design and use of space, as well as its allure of having an open shower that turns opaque, ?or not?, when activated by touch. We also dined at their Quarter Kitchen. I had their hamachi dish and my wife had their sea bass; both of which were signature dishes of celebrity Chef Damon Gordon. Their sommelier skillfully paired our dishes with a fine sauvignon blanc. Lastly, their Eden rooftop area with their pool, as well as workout facilities, complimented their uber-stylish branding. We were impressed with their consistent message of style, luxury, and modernity that touched all human senses. Our fond memories of our stay at Ivy Hotel will be revisited as we listen to their CD collection of house music by world-class DJ Este. Congratulations to Ivy for their bleeding edge attitude to uncompromising service and beauty towards the human experience.
Yet another pretty place in SD with no substance
So Ivy is the newest hotel/club in SD and therefore the hottest place to go on a Sat night! I definately had high hopes for Ivy and was wishing that they would actually have some clue (i've set my expectations low when it gets to SD's night life) on how to manage a club and work the front door. After living in SD for the last 5 years, I've come to realize that the bouncers here have their own "Policies" and boy they stick with this "Policy"....Well, let me clarify what i mean. For example, last night My friend and i walked up to the door and asked how we'd get in. Now, generally when you have two Hott Girls with their 'Freakem Dress on' walk up to a bouncer that has 50 guys waiting in line, you hook the girls up and let them in..."Basic Rule of Club world". But we were told "It's the policy to wait in Line"...Now, I've lived and gone out in all the big cities (LA, Miami, Chicago, NYC, ATL) and no where i mean no where had i been this hassled about getting into a club than in SD, cause we go by the Policy! Anyway after sneaking in to the club (there would be no way in hell i'd ever wait in line to get into a club epsecially here) the drinks were ridiculously expensive, the bartenders were clueless and taking forever to get drinks ready, the DJ would play 2PAC to Nirvana...i mean just play Hip Hop would you, and the lights came on at 1:15 AM & made it clear that this is just ANOTHER Pretty club that would die down after the Hype is done....So if that excites you go ahead drop your money for night but you won't leave with a nice taste in your mouth!
