Hotel Coverage: W San Diego
Need Drink Ideas for Your Oscar Party? These Hotels' Bartenders Can Help
The Le Mizz Fizz doesn't look so mizz after all!It's high season in Los Angeles right now as Hollywood folks spend the next few weeks preparing for the main event, The Oscars, on February 24. Everyone who's anyone is flitting about town "doing lunch", blowing air kisses to "friends", picking...
February 06, 2013
SPG Rolls Out Restaurant Promo Competing with NYRW
We told you a few days ago that your 2013 goal should be to analyze your Hotel Loyalty Programs and for good reason. Everyone seems to be coming out the woodwork these days beefing up their perks. The newest is Starwood Preferred Guest’s Restaurant Week offer that has us...
January 23, 2013
Have You Seen The New Looks of These W Hotels So Far?
Not too long ago we learned that quite a few of the W Hotels in North America were getting much-needed renovations. Well, today we have in our hands the names of the 11 hotels who will/have receive facelifts in both the public spaces and guest rooms, and in some...
August 29, 2012
The Window Seats at W San Diego and W Hollywood Have a Useful Purpose
The window seats we've seen at the W San Diego and the W Hollywood have always seemed like a nice nook to read a book or magazine or just watch the world go by, in between party time of course. But the window seats also have another function--they act...
September 30, 2010
Hit Up the W San Diego's Oscars Party for as Low as $20
Oscars time is right around the corner, and if you're dying to see whether Meryl will beat out Sandra for best actress or whether Avatar will sweep all the categories, watch the show in style. This week, we'll look at Academy-sanctioned hotel shindigs where you'll be able to dress...
February 16, 2010
Tiger Woods and His Hotel Trail of Affairs
We already knew that Tiger Woods had a thing for ladies in the hospitality industry so it makes perfect sense that his clandestine affairs would take place in hotels as well. Except we had no idea how many hotels would be involved. But thanks to Us Weekly we have...
December 07, 2009
The W San Diego Puts Kanye West On Display
The W San Diego may be on its way to foreclosure, but the hotel must figure if it's going to go down, it's gonna do it in style. The W is hosting a cool photo exhibit by Chris Milk—best known as a music video director to big-name musicians such...
August 31, 2009
W San Diego Gets the 'Queer Eye' Treatment
Thom Filicia, the interior design dude from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (may it rest in peace), has apparently graduated from redecorating gross dudes' apartments and has taken his talents straight (har har) to the W San Diego. The hotel's lounge spaces -- the lobby lounge, poolside bar...
June 11, 2008
Mommies Flock To W Hotel Bar In San Diego
A the W Hotel in downtown San Diego, a group of women gather to relive their wild youths on the first Wednesday of every month. The difference? Instead of belly chains, they now have offspring attached to their hips. And few request a shot of booze in their cocktails,...
September 26, 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
'W The Card' Still Seems To Be Pretty Useless
Last week, we tried to figure out what the heck was going on with W Hotels VIP Card. How do you get one? What does it give you? Where can you use it? Etc. Etc. Etc. But thanks to a commenter, Michael S Dacko, a W-phile, we finally learn a...
July 03, 2007
San Diego Memorial Day Hotel Deal :: W Hotel or U.S. Grant
To Californians, Memorial Day Weekend is not that big of a deal compared to East Coasters who share a house in the Hamptons or down the shore. Yet a holiday is a holiday and San Diego hotels are taking advantage of that.The U.S. Grant Hotel is offering rooms for the...
May 15, 2007
Good Rate: W San Diego
[Ed. Note: Welcome to our Good Rate/Bad Rate feature where we look at hotel prices in the same city and decide which is better worth your hard-earned benjamins. The screenshot here was taken on April 25, 2006 and rates are subject to change. Enjoy.]Regardless of where you stand on the...
April 25, 2006
San Diego Hotel Scene Round-Up
We kept it as classy as we could in San Diego so that we could have these amazingly informative and viewlicious posts for you readers this week. Because searching can be such a pain, we offer you the links on a silver HTML-formatted platter. · Inside the Hard Rock San...
February 03, 2006
San Diego Hotel Scene: W Hotel and Bail Bonds
To get to the W San Diego just start looking for the all the bail bond shops.While most other hotels in San Diego stick close to either Petco Park or the convention center, the W opened up near the federal and civil buildings and the jail.It's this odd location that...
February 02, 2006
Sweetheart Deals: 24 Hour Lover
We can avoid February 14th no longer. It is the end of January, Boston based Necco just released their new "Sweetheart Sayings", and the Valentine's Weekend hotel deals are gathering dust in our mailbox. So why aren't we sharing them with you? Well it is time for us to...
January 26, 2005
Partner Reviews: W San Diego
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Acura Experience was great but make sure to call ahead. Remember to get the key to your wet bar before you go out because they won't hand them out after 2am. -
Complimentary Acura car service the weekend that we were there. He was always available, knew the city extraordinarily well, and made our trip memorable! Very Nice amenity! -
Skip the overpriced Wi-fi and see if you can access the free "bandwidth-now" network across the street. -
Not that impressed with my total experience. Gym sucked and my room was beat up -
During the weekday parking after 6 is easy on road -
Get a cool corner room, they are awesome. -
Bad boy jail bonds across the street is hilarious, the jail across the street is not.
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Shower may or may not leak everywhere.
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The Acura Experience is a complimentary service provided by Acura to guests of the W Hotel. -
Take advantage of the Acura car service. Nice!!!! -
@WHOTELSD. California. Love. -
Check out the beach on the roof! -
Cool corner room suites are really nice! Great blue wall color in the room. -
I love the W Hotel. Saturday night is where it's at with TK Productions!! -
Great hotel. Great rooms. Beach Bar is awesome. Unfortunately it's not in Gaslamp. -
Outstanding hotel location. Near trolly line and short walk from Gaslamp District. Rooms not very large yet nicely appointed. Upscale hotel with upscale prices. -
Remember , W stands for Whatever / Whenever "as long as it's legal" which is a huge range of fabulousness to behold. Relax, stay a while! You know, you're home when you have arrived at the W :-) -
Remember , W stands for Whatever / Whenever "as long as it's legal" which is a huge range of fabulousness to behold. Relax, stay a while! You know, you're home when you have arrived at the W :-)
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Loving it! Perfect as usual! -
this hotel is only for hipsters
Great room, mediocre service
I loved staying at the W but the service was ok. For a luxury hotel, you would expect speedier responses. I called for an electrician and it...
Definitely Different
We arrived around 6:00pm on a Sunday in mid September. Other postings warned of a crowded venue later in the evening but our arrival time found only around a dozen. The fire pit was surprisingly large with generous flame and available seating. Certainly the sand underfoot is a nice idea and made for a relaxed atmosphere. For more romantic seating there are three booths along one side with flowing sheer drapes blowing in the breeze. The service was excellent, as would be expected with so few clients, and the drinks pricey, also as expected. With the description of rooftop I expected a view but in fact this roof was just second floor so no luck. The music was a nice background style and initially at a decent level with their sound system handling it well. Later, at around 6:40, really not very late, the music was turned up considerably and their system clearly on it's limit. I can imagine it not being too pleasant later unless dancing rather than talking was your priority. Almost overlooked might be the approach room downstairs, hyper-romantic with dim lighting largely by candles and candle lanterns and a black decor, definitely the next move after a fun dance session in the sand.
Fun and mellow!
The W is awesome to just chillax at! Beautiful women on the weekends, be ready for long lines on weekend nights. Def a place to be seen, g...
The best in the business
I can't say enough good things about the W hotel brand. Its always so consistent, with only the best amenities. I always feel welcomed b...
Sand, cocktails, music and a fire pit!
I went here with my uncle and his date after dinner back in early 2002. We arrived fairly early, and we were able to get prime seating directly in front of their fire pit. The drinks were pricey but strong. The sand was a nice touch, and the background music was decent. As the night progressed, the place became crowded, seemingly beyond capacity. People practically fought for seating near the fire pit as the temperature dropped. I'd recommend this as a great place for after-dinner cocktails, but if crowds aren't your thing, then avoid the Beach Bar for late weekend evenings.
Fantastic, really unique environment.
Warm sand a firepit make it really unique and a great place to hang out. And if the weather is not so great you can still enjoy the "Living Room" downstairs.
Awesome AAA+++
This was my first experience at Horton Plaza a few years ago when I got to stay at this W Hotel with my best friend. I think we had to pay ...
Great Hotel!
A terrific location and creative facilities make this place a great one for a getaway trip. They have an outdoor pool (small, less than 10 ...
New hotel downtown
A revolution in style, design and service. Welcome to the W San Diego. Nestled in the heart of Southern California's most thriving metropol...
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