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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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- Pamela
- Stayed May 2013
- Rating: Fair
What I liked:
The view and convenience factors were amazing! The tub (if you get a room fancy enough to have a tub) was great! The hotel practically on the beach (just separated by a running path)!
What the hotel could do better:
I was quite disappointed by the "pool", it was a 6 inch deep ... wading pool, or ankle bath, really was just for show. I suppose they assume you'll go in the ocean, but I was hoping for a dip in the pool (for my whole body).
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- Torsten
- Stayed March 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
ocean setting in PB is unbeatable
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Evgeny
- Stayed January 2013
- Rating: Fair
What I liked:
Location
Restaurant
What the hotel could do better:
Fix the A/C - in our case we could not regulate the temperature
