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Do Unisex Hotel Bathrooms Stink?
When you step inside the bathroom at the Sè San Diego, you might panic when you see a member of the opposite sex, thinking you accidentally went into the wrong bathroom. Don't worry, no one will think you're a perv; the San Diego hotel has a unisex bathroom.
The striking coed washroom—with its walls, ceiling and floor covered in rolled granite inlaid with Lucite and waterfall sinks—has its pluses and minuses.
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Geeks, Get Ready to Book Your Hotel for Comic-Con on March 9
Comic-Con may not be until July, but if you Trekkies, Twi-Hards—yes, the Breaking Dawn cast is rumored to be making an appearance—or other assorted geeks want a hotel anywhere near the San Diego Convention Center, get ready to plant yourself in front of the computer. Online reservations to the the largest comics and pop-culture convention on the continent open March 9.
Comic-Con's discounted hotel rooms go faster than free Scott Pilgrim swag, so it's important to book yours asap. Sure, a free shuttle runs between the convention center and conference hotels, but your best bet is to grab a hotel as close to the sci-fi scene as possible.
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Some Last-Minute Hotel Options for Comic-Con Travelers
Comic-Con will land in San Diego next week from July 21 to 25, and while geeks all over the country are excited to attend and see J.J. Abrams, Joss Whedon, Ray Bradbury and Neal Adams, what's not so exciting is trying to book a hotel near the event.
Most of the hotels near the Comic-Con site have sold out, but there are still options for late comers to the sci-fi party. But book 'em now, because they likely will go faster than you can say "fanboy."
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San Diego's Kitschy Old Town to Get a Boutique Hotel
San Diego's super-touristy Old Town neighborhood has as many kitschy shops as it does joints boasting to have the city's best margaritas. So it's no surprise that the spot that calls itself the birthplace of California is full of budget hotels. But a new boutique option, the Cosmopolitan Hotel, will open in June.
The Cosmo isn't exactly new. It's a restoration of a 183-year-old hotel. Originally the home to pioneer Juan Bandini, the building was converted into a hotel in 1869. Now, the Cosmo sits in a prime spot in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park that's surrounded by restaurants and shops.
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May the Force Be with You When Booking a Comic-Con Hotel Today
The Hilton San Diego Bayfront hosted Comic-Con's "New Moon" press conference last year.
Comic-Con fanboys and girls are busy geeking out over this year's slate of special guests, like comics guru Neal Adams, who transformed Adam West's campy Batman to the tortured "Avenger of the Night," but move away from the fan sites and secure a hotel room, since they go on sale today.
The 41st annual San Diego event goes down July 22 to 25, but hotel reservations open today at 9 a.m., Pacific time, online. Offered at a discounted convention rate, the hotels usually sell out in the first few hours, so it's important to book one of the 38 hotels asap. We offer a few suggestions after the jump.
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Get Your Goldfish at the Utterly Cool Pearl San Diego
There's something to be said for having the imagination to turn a 1960s motel into a hip and happenin' hotel. We're quite impressed at how owner Greg Strangman has done this at the Pearl Hotel San Diego.
As well as renovating and refurnishing the rooms, Strangman and crew also sunk a heap of money and time into the public areas, creating a bar, poolside area and restaurant that are getting the locals talking as well as the guests.
The first few months of TripAdvisor reviews certainly show that the Pearl is living up to our expectations. Guests are raving about it! Just a few of the positives they mention are a funky atmosphere, friendly and fast staff, stylish furnishings, great lobby bar and poolside cafe, Xbox 360 available to play for free, and truly excellent food in their restaurant. And every second guest raved about having a pet fish in their room (they all have names, too).
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Hotel Opening Rates :: San Diego's Laid Back Pearl Hotel
While San Diego's downtown hotel scene is going through a renaissance thanks to the just opened Ivy and Keating Hotels and the pending Hard Rock San Diego, another hotel is quietly opening in the city's Point Loma neighborhood.
The Pearl Hotel officially opens its doors on August 30 with affordable room rates starting at $139 a night--just keep in mind you sacrifice proximity to the happening Gaslamp Quarter which is about 10 minutes away.
There aren't many photos of the place available but it looks like a motel gone boutique chic. Inside guest rooms will include desk and chair, free Wi-Fi access, Roku SoundBridge Radio, and 32- and 42-inch LCD televisions.
There are also clever room categories such as The Gem rooms which have queen platform beds, mirrored ceilings and free-standing showers. The Jewel rooms have king platform beds, outdoor patios (some, not all) and randomly "superior storage space."
But just because the place is far away from the Gaslamp doesn't mean it will be boring. The hotel's Pearl restaurant will open in September and will serve "metropolitan-minded, globally-focused cuisine". Poolside at the hotel will be private cabanas and bottle service. Additionally, the hotel plans on having happy hour Monday through Friday along with other social "sexy" events.
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