USA: Hotel Solamar

The Solamar is a boutique-hotel located in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, a lively neighborhood with its victorian buildings, cool cafés, restaurants & bars and the site of numerous happenings and festivals. The 235 posh rooms are very comfortable and beautifully decorated –I really liked the way they mixed the aqua blues and chocolate browns-. I also enjoyed the firm bed and plush bedding. There’s a very relaxing feeling to the place. The bathroom was cute and well designed. On the 4th floor, you’ll find a hip terrace with a pool surrounded by cabanas. We had dinner at the restaurant (the Jsix) -the filet mignon was grilled to perfection. The Solamar is a pet-friendly hotel –no extra cost for your four legged friend.

Downsides:
-the street where the Solamar is located seems a little shady at night (maybe just my imagination).
-no parking facilities
-expensive place to stay but the hotel occasionnally offers discount rates –if you’re lucky, you can get a room for half price.

Warnings: none
Price range: $$$
Global evaluation: Thumbs up!
Coordinates: 435 6th Avenue, San Diego, California (USA )
Website: www.hotelsolamar.com