Solamar A Kimpton Hotel - Reviews

wonderful place... will go... – Posted 18 Mar 2011

Excellent

I am a Kimpton junkie! I have stayed in many of their hotels, some on numerous occassions. The Solomar in particular is a favorite. The staff is... more on IgoUgo

Beautiful hotel... – Posted 24 Jul 2010

Good

We stayed at this hotel because we found an extremely discounted deal online.It is normally very expensive and I do not think we would pay the full... more on Travelocity

Would never stay there again.... – Posted 29 Dec 2009

Horrible

We recently stayed at the Solamar for our second time but this experience was the worst hotel experience I've ever had. SOMETHING WAS STOLEN FROM OUR ... more on Travelocity

Friendly staff--cool... – Posted 15 Dec 2009

Excellent

stayed with my fiance over the weekend and loved it! the food is so delicious. we had the braised short ribs and the bennies for breakfast. the... more on Travelocity

A Great Hotel!!!!... – Posted 27 Nov 2009

Excellent

I recently stayed there and had a great time. The hotel lobby has a Living Room with complimentary wine hour from 5pm to 6pm. They are really pet... more on Travelocity

I'll lead with the good. The... – Posted 7 Jan 2009

Mediocre

I'll lead with the good. The coffee was excellent. The hotel is decorated very stylishly. The pool area is nice and the staff was professional and... more on IgoUgo

Location of the hotel in the... – Posted 12 Sep 2008

Good

Location of the hotel in the Gas Lamp District and the modern decor/look of the hotel.Pool was extremely dirty, black ring around the waterline tile. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Decor.Staff wasn't very... – Posted 12 Sep 2008

Excellent

Decor.Staff wasn't very friendly/warm. I expected more from the front desk personnel! Hotel is in a good location to downtown, San Diego, if you... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel was gorgeous and... – Posted 12 Sep 2008

Excellent

The hotel was gorgeous and romantic. the hotel was also close (walking distance) to Petcock Park, Seaport Village and the Gas Lamp District.Our... more on MYTravelGuide

Great bar scene.Loud at night.... – Posted 11 Sep 2008

Excellent

Great bar scene.Loud at night. Excellent night scene. Great atmosphere. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Convenience of location... – Posted 11 Sep 2008

Excellent

Convenience of location.Expensive parking. Terrific. We were very pleased - the service was great. ... more on MYTravelGuide

The location was great, the... – Posted 8 Sep 2008

Excellent

The location was great, the room was spotless and the staff was very helpful and friendly.The bathroom should have had a fan in it. The hotel was in... more on MYTravelGuide

The beds were very nice and... – Posted 2 Sep 2008

Mediocre

The beds were very nice and comfortable.Pool bar was not open till 5:30 pm. Hallway smelled. This hotel needs some improvement for me to consider... more on MYTravelGuide

Rooms were very nicely... – Posted 2 Sep 2008

Good

Rooms were very nicely decorated. Great pillows and sheets on the bed. Clean.Parking at $32 a night is robbery. Hotel is in a great location near... more on MYTravelGuide

Clean, attractive.Small... – Posted 2 Sep 2008

Excellent

Clean, attractive.Small workout room and small pool. Terrific! ... more on MYTravelGuide

Classy; quiet; close to... – Posted 30 Aug 2008

Excellent

Classy; quiet; close to everything.Small rooms; expensive parking. Loved it but when I added the parking into the cost of the room it ended up more... more on MYTravelGuide

The beds were very... – Posted 29 Aug 2008

Excellent

The beds were very comfortable and the lobby was beautiful.The room was small and a bit darker than I like. The decorations were strange. We had a... more on MYTravelGuide

Good location with only a few ... – Posted 29 Aug 2008

Excellent

Good location with only a few minute walk to lots of restaurants/shops.Valet parking was $32/night. Great hotel with close proximity to lots of... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location in Gas lamp... – Posted 29 Aug 2008

Okay

Great location in Gas lamp area.Room was not a 4 star room, pool noise, small, appearance. Hotel was ok. Have stayed in much nicer 4 Star plus hotels ... more on MYTravelGuide

Very modern. Courteous staff... – Posted 28 Aug 2008

Excellent

Very modern. Courteous staff.Parking rate was too expensive. This hotel was truly a deluxe hotel. We thoroughly appreciated the staff and their... more on MYTravelGuide

The location.Broken shower.... – Posted 26 Aug 2008

Good

The location.Broken shower. The stay was great at this hotel but was a little disappointing that the shower did not work properly and wasted a lot of ... more on MYTravelGuide

GREAT boutique hotel,... – Posted 18 Aug 2008

Excellent

GREAT boutique hotel, WONDERFUL location, NICE service!Parking is pricy; weekend party at the pool is noisy. Wonderful hotel with beautiful decors... more on MYTravelGuide

Wine reception every night,... – Posted 18 Aug 2008

Good

Wine reception every night, coffee tea set-up every morning. No extra charge for roll away.Small pool. We enjoyed our stay. Close to a lot of things... more on MYTravelGuide

The staff was very helpful,... – Posted 18 Aug 2008

Excellent

The staff was very helpful, courteous and friendly. The beds were comfortable and the room was a good size, didn't feel cramped in.Hotel valet... more on MYTravelGuide

Very friendly staff.Free... – Posted 17 Aug 2008

Good

Very friendly staff.Free wine, but no breakfast, $36.00 parking. This hotel was beautiful and the staff was excellent, however the parking was 36... more on MYTravelGuide

Very helpful staff.Pool was... – Posted 15 Aug 2008

Excellent

Very helpful staff.Pool was small, parking expensive. Overall, very good experience. Excellent location near to restaurants and Petco Park. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Good location, but not for... – Posted 10 Aug 2008

Okay

This hotel seems to attract couples in their 20s and 30s.It is a beautiful hotel and the location is great, near the baseball stadium and a few... more on Travelocity

Really neat little hotel,... – Posted 8 Aug 2008

Excellent

Really neat little hotel, excellent location.Film crew was filming commercial for several hours in the lobby. Annoying. Excellent hotel with a very... more on MYTravelGuide

It was nice inside and the... – Posted 7 Aug 2008

Okay

It was nice inside and the staff was very nice.We prefer being closer to the water and do not like valet only parking. We thought this was a nice... more on MYTravelGuide

I liked the location, as well ... – Posted 6 Aug 2008

Excellent

I liked the location, as well as its overall style. Free Wi-Fi was nice too.Overnight parking was a bit steep. The hotel was a very attractive and... more on MYTravelGuide

The atmosphere and interior... – Posted 6 Aug 2008

Good

The atmosphere and interior design.The pool is mainly for people hanging out at the bar and not for guests and families staying at the hotel. The... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice bathroom decor.Parking.... – Posted 5 Aug 2008

Mediocre

Nice bathroom decor.Parking. This was not a 41/2 star hotel. They acted very snotty, but they did not have the facility or service. The windows were... more on MYTravelGuide

It has a very nice lobby and... – Posted 4 Aug 2008

Excellent

It has a very nice lobby and great staff.There was no complimentary breakfast and no smoking rooms. The hotel itself was very regal and grand. I... more on MYTravelGuide

It had great ambience.The... – Posted 3 Aug 2008

Excellent

It had great ambience.The parking cost was $32 per day. The rooms were very nicely decorated and had very comfortable beds. The staff was very... more on MYTravelGuide

Location.Hallways smelled.... – Posted 2 Aug 2008

Excellent

Location.Hallways smelled. Overall really liked the hotel. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Price was very good. very... – Posted 1 Aug 2008

Excellent

Price was very good. very nice hotel, good location, staff did excellent job.Lobby was dark, parking way was too expensive. All in all, satisfactory... more on MYTravelGuide

The pool was shallow and very ... – Posted 1 Aug 2008

Good

The pool was shallow and very family friendly.The bathrooms did not have doors that locked and the sink was difficult for my children to use. Very... more on MYTravelGuide

Room was well appointed.Pool... – Posted 1 Aug 2008

Okay

Room was well appointed.Pool area dirty, small did not feel comfortable. Restaurant expensive for breakfast. Experience improved overtime. Check-in... more on MYTravelGuide

Beautifully decorated,... – Posted 28 Jul 2008

Horrible

Beautifully decorated, comfortable.Very noisy people next door, security did not get them to quiet down until 3:30 AM. We enjoyed our stay except for ... more on MYTravelGuide

The rooms were nice.Staff,... – Posted 24 Jul 2008

Horrible

The rooms were nice.Staff, pool was too small, customer service was poor, spa service was extremely horrible. I liked the hotel. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location, excellent... – Posted 23 Jul 2008

Excellent

Great location, excellent staff, just perfect.No complaints, well we were in the quiet part. Could get noisy. Great location, fantastic staff, very... more on MYTravelGuide

I liked the downtown location ... – Posted 23 Jul 2008

Horrible

I liked the downtown location in San Diego overlooking the stadium.I hated the pool bar that was open until 1:30 am with thumping music. This seems... more on MYTravelGuide

Although the room and some of ... – Posted 23 Jul 2008

Good

Although the room and some of them my stay was not perfect, the staff was incredibly helpful and willing to accommodate me. I enjoyed my stay.The... more on MYTravelGuide

The pool.The door men who... – Posted 22 Jul 2008

Good

The pool.The door men who couldn't be bothered opening the door as my husband and I struggled with our bags, they stood around talking instead. A... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel was awesome but the ... – Posted 22 Jul 2008

Excellent

The hotel was awesome but the Staff really made it remarkable!Nothing. Excellent location, wonderful rooms, and incredible staff! ... more on MYTravelGuide

Our room was clean and wine... – Posted 22 Jul 2008

Good

Our room was clean and wine hour was nice.The design of the bathroom sink made it impossible to not splash water everywhere. Nice location and quite... more on MYTravelGuide

Comfort, quiet, class.$32 for ... – Posted 19 Jul 2008

Horrible

Comfort, quiet, class.$32 for valet parking. The hotel was fantastic. Decorated in blue and brown. We even took pictures of the bathroom to change... more on MYTravelGuide