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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4.0 star property
Travelers start their day with breakfast or coffee before enjoying poolside relaxation or venturing out to explore San Diego's downtown attractions

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served - Hard Rock Hotel San Diego (San Diego)
Located in downtown San Diego, Hard Rock Hotel offers a lively atmosphere with a poolside bar and on-site shopping. Enjoy meals at two restaurants, coffee at two cafes, or explore by bike. The hotel provides free in-room WiFi and multilingual staff to enhance your stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Woodstock) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Woodstock)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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42-inch plasma TV with premium channels, TV

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Hard Rock)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Queen Studio

  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Patio (Float)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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42-inch plasma TV with premium channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed (Hard Rock)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(80 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(93 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighborhood in San Diego, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is in the entertainment district and near the beach. USS Midway Museum and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall. San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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207 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park
    Petco Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • SanDiego_SanDiegoConventionCenter_6125294_006
    San Diego Convention Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 2023-08-18 THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK WITH A CITY SKYLINE AND BEAUTIFUL SKY IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA
    The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Seaport Village
    Seaport Village
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mighty USS Midway - an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, the lead ship of its class. Commissioned a week after the end of World War II it is now a museum ship
    USS Midway Museum
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Gaslamp Quarter Station
    2 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot
    20 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bub's at the Ballpark
    3 min walk
  • 207 Bar
    2 min walk
  • The Old Spaghetti Factory
    1 min walk
  • Lou & Mickey's
    2 min walk
  • Cafe Sevilla of San Diego
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 70 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 40 for adults and USD 9 to 40 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • MaryJanes
  • Nobu

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 40,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 40 for adults, and USD 9 to 40 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 70 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 9:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Hard Rock Hotel San Diego have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Hard Rock Hotel San Diego pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 70 per night.

What time is check-in at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hard Rock Hotel San Diego located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gaslamp Quarter Station is only a 2-minute walk and Convention Center Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2687 out of 3849 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 584 out of 3849 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 297 out of 3849 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 3849 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 143 out of 3849 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bradley R

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Great stay! Staff and amenities were amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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The property was in a great location, hip, and had great rooms and cool hotel decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Louise

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The location was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Koulin

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Clean room great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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Rooms were super clean! Area is amazing with lots of places to eat!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miriam

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The staff were very polite, accommodating and efficient. The hotel is beautiful and the room was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kosi Mawuena

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The cleanest of the room and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin Dean

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Location, well staffed no complaints
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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Staff was amazing and the facilities were clean. Amazing experience :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

umit

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Amazing hotel! Clean, great rooms, and nice staff! Also very convenient location, but parking can be difficult especially if there is an event happening.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

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The suite was amazing! The view was great, the bar was amazing, and the food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Khristopher

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Great staff and fun place to stay. Room was clean and had a great time in the jacuzzi and lounging by the bar. Bar tendors were 💯! This may be the only hotel I stay at in SD from now on.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Guillermo Trujillo

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This motel is very well kept up. Nice to downtown areas, awesome walk to baseball field.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

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Fantastic, great location, nice staff, A++++
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

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In general, everything was great, besides, the location is premium
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room furnishings are a bit beat up… staff is super nice but seem to be a bit short handed on the holiday weekend . Love the location and would certainly go back and book again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and staff was extremely helpful especially the front security this Memorial Day weekend. The room was very clean and spacious, I would most definitely stay here again but it is quite pricey to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect, friendly staff, busy building for entertaining other companies parties, some nights they were loud with music. Beautiful pool ans hot tub.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

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Couldn't ask for more. Being able to rent the bike bikes was one of the highlights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Garrett

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Very clean staff was friendly and attentive. Valet was fast and very polite
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keary

Great Amenities and great location and great all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

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Clean room, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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Clean, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terrisha

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Great staff, nice, clean and great overall
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Albert James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026