Kimpton Hotel Solamar
Hotel Solamar San Diego
We Love San Diego – How Do We Count the Ways?
Dazzling sunshine punctuates the chorus line of San Diego’s celebrated destinations treasured by locals and tourists alike. Its oceanfront is cinematic in displays of historic nautical treasures of the Maritime Museum, from the majestic Tall Ship sailing vessels, Star of India, the elegant San Salvador now on tour, and the wooden sailing yacht, America, to the pride of the retired USS Midway, docked submarines and carriers.
San Diego is vibrant and energetic, its dynamic culture and civic pride notable for events that seem to highlight every season with flotillas and festivals, colorful parades and pageantry, art exhibits, concerts, and theater, Balboa Park gardens and museums, marathons and sporting events. Old Town is a resounding tribute to San Diego’s rich Mexican heritage and visitors discover ad explore the reclaimed and revitalized historic neighborhoods with an appreciation for the city’s welcoming diversity, impressive naval history, marine and natural wonders. Attractions are world famous and endless, with family favorites San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, Sea World, and Legoland topping the list. Restaurants and resorts, golf and surfing, centers of business, education and technology….need we go on? Extolling the pleasures and treasures of San Diego is delightful in itself.
The Kimpton Hotels are high on the vitality of San Diego and have a special role in welcoming its guests with two premier hotels in the much sought after Gas Light Quarter, The Solamar and Palomar. Each of these distinctive hotels represents the Kimpton signature commitment to excellence in accommodation, amenities, and service while offering different and unique accommodations and ambience to meet every guest’s needs and style. A difficult choice for discriminating travelers but each is a winner and a promise of a most extraordinary stay in the city’s charming historic center of delectable dining choices, sizzling nightclubs, intimate wine bars, and quirky craft breweries.
Sophisticated elegance meets SoCal comfort creating the hallmark essence of Hotel Solamar’s East Village urban charm. Its stellar location in the heart of downtown is ideal for business travelers, tourists, and families, its attractive aesthetic regal and appealing. The city bustles all around this urban oasis offering over 100 dining and entertainment venues within a five block radius and easy accessibility to the Convention Center and Petco Park stadium. No wonder that Solamar is a winner of Trip Advisor’s 2015 Certificate of Excellence and US News and World Report’s Best Hotel San Diego 2016.
Solamar meets high expectations with a definite appeal to sophistication reflected in its elegant decor and airy retreat ambience. Featuring a suite-like arrangement of the 235 rooms, each room offering an array of amenities and dedicated areas designed for optimal enjoyment whether lounging on the divine settee, seated at the computer desk and workspace, or cozy in your sumptuous bed. Luxury Atelier Bloem bath amenities, flat screen TV with premium channels, luxe coffee maker and minibar are included. Bold geometric shapes are anchored with pops of purple and a calming palette to create an overall serenity. Within the privacy of your room you can enjoy dining with options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Spa services are also available in room. Additionally, The Solamar is very child friendly and welcomes pets for an additional charge.
Healthy living and healthy traveling is an essential component of Kimpton Hotel getaways. The 24 hour Fitness Center promotes wellness with a fully equipped facility to support guests striving to maintain workout routines and tally those FitBit steps. Guests can enjoy free bikes to cruise the beachfront bikeways and yoga mats are provided in each room.
Raising the roof the Solamar way.
With a push of the button of the private elevator you are heading to the top, anticipating the VIP delights of Solamar’s rooftop terrace. Friendly socializing along with international guests and savvy locals awaits. The sparkling waters of the rooftop pool beckon providing an escape to California dreaming in your private cabana on comfy lounges with a cityscape view. San Diego’s trendsetting rooftop pool bar, Upper East, exhilarates with an array of hand crafted cocktails and refreshments, satisfying snacks and small plates. By night, the atmosphere shifts to romantic charm with fire pits and cozy relaxing under the stars.
After enjoying the hosted Solamar ‘SoCal hour’ socializing and sipping select wines and local brews, make sure to head just next door to the popular Jsix Restaurant renowned for its extraordinary menu, delectably creative cuisine, artful presentations, and exceptional wine pairings. The accolades are well deserved as Executive Chef Anthony Sinsay, rated in the top ten of San Diego chefs, brings his extensive experience and personal story to Jsix. His wide ranging specialties reflect the diverse cultural influences on American cuisine and his own journey from San Diego roots coming full circle. The menus infuse elements of his Filipino heritage in tribute to his father, his first teacher, and enthuse the contributions of the farmers, ranchers, and fishermen who make each meal possible. Dining healthy never looked better, every dish from appetizers to entrees zinging with color and freshness, organically grown, locally sourced ingredients, and fresh picked rooftop garden herbs.
As a venue for business conferences, social events, and weddings, Solamar Hotel’s event planners will work to meet every expectation with creativity and style. The Solamar magnifies the Gaslight destination experience.
