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Tower 23
723 Felspar Street, San Diego, CA, USA
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Poor overlooked San Diego — not even California’s second city, it’s long been overshadowed by Los Angeles, San Francisco, maybe even Orange County. Of late, however, overlooking San Diego means overlooking some ever more stylish hotels — Tower 23, for example, would turn heads even in the fashion-forward L.A. scene.
Don’t go imagining some kind of Tokyo-style skyscraper hotel. Despite the name, Tower 23 is no high-rise — this 44-room compound is named after a lifeguard tower on Pacific Beach. Inside it’s more fashionista than beach bum, however, with the sort of pared-down minimalist décor we’re more accustomed to seeing in Hollywood or Miami.
Rooms come with all the modern conveniences they could pack in, including LCD televisions, Bose stereos and Xbox game systems. The better ones look out over the ocean from private balconies, and suites have whirlpool tubs with chromatherapy lighting.
Jordan, the restaurant, serves steak and seafood in a beachfront space by the architect Graham Downes, and the open-air Tower Deck upstairs serves drinks and lighter fare to hotel guests only. One small caveat: while the Pacific Beach location is obviously perfect for seafaring types, those hungry for nightlife will have to either learn to love the Tower Bar (certainly no chore) or spring for a cab ride to the Gaslamp quarter, San Diego’s dining and entertainment district.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- One complimentary glass of champagne or one cocktail, per guest, upon arrival
- Complimentary gym access for two for the length of your stay
- Complimentary continental breakfast for two (Vouchers provided at check in)
- 44 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Happening
- 45 Guest Reviews
- Tower 23
- 723 Felspar Street
- San Diego, CA, USA
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour room service
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Golf nearby
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Valet parking (charges apply)
- Wake-up service
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45 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Ulla
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The sound of the ocean and smell of the sea is perfect as you get into the hotel. Also, like the location which is close to downtown yet in a smaller community.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Kim
- Stayed September 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Very nice location, right at the Pacific Beach. Big and very clean rooms. Good restaurant.
What the hotel could do better:
Had a wonderful stay, but anoying that check out is at 11 rather than 12 as it is for most hotels. Staff were a bit stiff, and not very flexible.
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- Carlos
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Location, bar & restaurant, staff, views
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay, althought an upgrade would have been nice.
