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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Petco Park

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Outdoor pool
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Terrace/patio
Poolside bar
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

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Studio, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Queen Queen Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (ADA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Patio (Float) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio, 1 King Bed, Patio (Float)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch plasma TV with premium channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed (Hard Rock)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch plasma TV with premium channels, TV

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Hard Rock)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Woodstock)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 skydiving and hiking/biking trails. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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207 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seaport Village - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

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

  • ‪Nobu San Diego - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lou & Mickey's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ALTITUDE Sky Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Union Kitchen and Tap Gaslamp - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Upscale hotel near Petco Park
San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum are located near Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, which provides a nightclub, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and 2 coffee shops/cafes.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things the convenient parking, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 420 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch plasma TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, on-request microwaves, and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 65 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

  • 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
  • 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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

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 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 30 per night
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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
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)

Property is also known as

Hard Hotel San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Hard Rock San Diego
Hard Rock San Diego Hotel
Hard San Diego
Rock Hotel San Diego
San Diego Hard
San Diego Hard Rock
San Diego Hard Rock Hotel
San Diego Hotel Hard Rock
San Diego Hard Rock

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 at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego?

Valet parking is available for USD 65 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. USS Midway Museum and Seaport Village are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gaslamp Quarter Station is only a 2-minute walk and Convention Center Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1997 out of 2885 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 448 out of 2885 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 222 out of 2885 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 2885 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 2885 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, staff, location and convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always an enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area , walkable distance to gaslamp district
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Easy to walk to Petco Park
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked it was convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, rooms have an amazing view, close to all the restaurants & bars
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to Petco field and my husband and I enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice from the valet up to the room service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing; there's so much history and beauty in it. The staff was respectful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice rooms, love the decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great time at the Hard Rock
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay for my second time at the hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stry
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for food, drinks and family time catching a Padres game.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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