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It’s an apt name for a hotel like this. The Pearl, in contrast with the rather more ostentatious boutique hotels of San Diego’s Gaslamp district, stands on Rosecrans, on the other side of the airport — the better to avoid the stretch Escalades and valet stands, one supposes. But in these inauspicious surroundings (that’s the oyster part, if you don’t mind indulging the metaphor) is a pleasant surprise: a classic, terribly dated and kitschy mid-century motel, renovated and reimagined as a pocketbook-friendly boutique hotel, the sort of place that’s full of vibrant young people enjoying themselves in that glamorously unheeding way in which vibrant young people sometimes will.
The central point is that this is one those vibrant young people can actually afford to stay at. This is bargain real estate, and the hotel is designed to match: though the furnishings are sleek and modern, and the conveniences up-to-date, the rooms are smallish and far from indulgent. Nor are they terribly quiet; this is San Diego, not Geneva, and those vibrant young people aren't exactly known for their early bedtimes.
Bedrooms here aren’t meant to be homes away from home, but simply bedrooms — the action here happens in the restaurant, the lounge, the pool. There’s plenty of room in this world for the ultra-swanky lifestyle boutiques, but there’s a demand for reasonably priced, reasonably hip hotels as well. Here’s hoping more of America’s classic motels get the Pearl treatment in years to come.
- 23 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 39 Guest Reviews
- The Pearl
- 1410 Rosecrans Street
- San Diego, CA, USA
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Golf nearby
- Lounge
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Wake-up service
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39 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Ella
- Stayed April 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Quirky - the hotel was convenient, clean and buzzing with happy patrons.
For a young couple of gals travelling, this hotel was awesome. Barniby the fish in our room was the cherry on the cake!
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Katherine
- Stayed April 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
A unique stay with a real life gold fish in the room! Great bathroom amenities and very spacious. Atmosphere was a bit loud if you are attempting to catch some early shut eye but lively none the less!
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Daniel
- Stayed March 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
I love this hotel. It's stylish and comfortable and I like the location and it just makes me feel relaxed and at home. The noise from the bar and the flakey wifi don't even bother me because I'm just so happy there otherwise. My go to in SD.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
