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Pacific Beach, a coastal San Diego neighborhood, is an unlikely place for a hideaway crafted from translucent glass with lines that are contemporary and clean. But that is what you will find at Tower23 Hotel, a chic retreat surrounded by serious surfers and sun-worshippers. Sporting a cool and unconventional façade, its name is derived from lifeguard tower 23, which is positioned near the hotel and serves as a beacon for beach goers. Select from an assortment of room and suite types - Spirit Pad, Sky Pad, Surf Pad, Sanctuary Suite and Sweet Suite - that bask in modernistic features with sleek furnishings and minimalist appointments, coupled with private balconies or patios. The amenities are also a bit out-of-the-box, with chromatherapy baths, step-in rain showers, mini-bars personalized to your liking, and Xbox entertainment centers.
Tower23 Hotel
4551 Ocean Blvd.
San Diego, California
92109
Nearest Airport: SAN
We had a terrific Tower 23 experience. Beautiful property with a great location and friendly and helpful staff! Check in was fast. Since we arrived early in the morning before check in time, they stored our luggage and even took it to our room for us when it was ready. The water pressure was amazing and had hot water almost instantly. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. They have a button by the door you can press for maid service or privacy. Since they have a fully stocked mini fridge, we asked for an empty fridge to store items we brought, and they promptly brought one to the room at no extra charge. They have beach chairs, towels, footballs, etc. at the front desk for you to take to the beach for no extra charge. We stayed in a partial ocean view room and would highly recommend this hotel.
Trek526024 - Rowlett, Texas
The hotel view is amazing and so close to the beach and lots of restaurants within walking distance. They offered us complimentary beach equipments which was really nice! We enjoyed every minute of it! We dined at JRDN a couple of times and both were great experiences; food was fresh and well prepared. We would definitely come back again!
166mollyt
Our stay at Tower23 was absolutely amazing. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. The front desk was kind and helpful, and the valet service was smooth and professional. Everyone we interacted with went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and happy. The hotel itself is stunning—modern, clean, and perfectly located right on the beach. It had such a calm, relaxing atmosphere, and everything about the experience felt effortless. Whether we were in the room, walking along the beach, or just enjoying the vibe, it was the perfect getaway. I’m already looking forward to our next stay. Tower23 truly made it special!
Sherpa23008119608 - Riverside, California
Front desk ladies appeared to have an attitude from the time I checked in. Other than that though, the hotel was great and the valet people were very professional and attentive. Ocean view room was stunning.
amayasmithson1
The location is excellent with beach access easy. Tower23 provides beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, and boogie boards when asked for by guests. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance or use tge on site restaurant JRDN. The hotel staff are amazing and go out of the way to assist with requests or recommendations. The room balconies are great with curtains to draw if you want to privacy while there or people watch to your hearts content. Watching surfers each morning from the balcony was awesome. We will definitely stay again. We stayed in a partial ocean view king bed room and loved it.
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Excellent hotel and service... will not consider another hotel in San Diego. Staff is professional and top shelf.
-E. Hastings
Outstanding location facing the ocean in an old beach suburb of San Diego. Beautiful setting and clean contemporary design to establish a new standard for the city. Impeccable rooms atop a fine restaurant and service is hip, attentive and aware. I lose myself every time I stay. A highlight of my travels.
-G. Gustafson
Excellent customer service from start to finish... I will return soon!
-A. Herro