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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
Great stay at Tower23. Beautiful views of the beach. Room and hotel were clean and cared for. The hotel is right in the thick of the action, you feel like you're part of the neighborhood. Close proximity to cafes, restaurants and literally a few steps from the beach. Hotel offers free beach towels, and boogie boards on request.
Steven D - Chicago, Illinois
Bad customer service & bad hotel stay. I spent so much money for the valet not to take care of my car those 4-5 days I've stayed.i talked to the manager Debra and she did not do anything about the situation. mind you the room I stayed in all night and day I was hearing a squeaky noise, It was very annoying. For me to be paying so much money for valet and the hotel not to get what I want is crazy. And them messing up my car is even crazier ! I do not recommend!
Savannah N
Experience was the worst! Would never recommend this place to anyone !!! Vallet should be more carful with cars , and managers should be more considerate
Priscila R
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally Got to Stay at TOWER23 — and Loved It! I used to be a long time San Diego resident and I had wanted to stay at TOWER23 for almost a decade, and I’m so happy I finally got the opportunity! We ended up needing a room unexpectedly after the hotel we were originally staying at had a major sewage issue, and Tower23 thankfully had a room available for us. After the experience we had just come from, arriving here felt like such a dream. From the moment we arrived, everyone at the hotel treated us so well and made us feel incredibly welcome. Our room was spacious, beautiful, and had an incredible view with a balcony that made being back in San Diego feel even more special. I also loved all the little details—the bathroom products were amazing, and one of my absolute favorite amenities was being able to rent beach chairs, towels, and sand toys to take down to the beach. They made everything so easy and convenient. The location, the view, the room, and especially the hospitality made this such a great stay. I already can’t wait to be back in San Diego, and Tower will absolutely be where I stay when I return. After wanting to stay here for so many years, I can happily say it was worth the wait! 🤍
Elizabeth H
Do not Recommend at all. Stayed here for a vacation recently for a couple of days. Hotel is valet only come down in the morning to pick up my car and the driver seat is ripped there was no previous damage to my car the inside is pristine so i was shocked to see this. Told the manager and the valet what happened. They bullsh1t me the whole time saying they will make it right and for me to file an insurance claim and it will be handled. 1 week later after insurance claim and everything has been filed they say theyre investigation says they did not do the damage. Obviously theyre investigation would not lead to anything because they dont have a camera or anyway to see what happened inside my car. These people made thousands off my stay but cant even fix my seat. But if i were to tear up the room i would be charged for it. General Manager Deborah is a scandalous person acting like they are trying to help but not giving me the right information to even proceed with the insurance claim then they fight it instead of taking responsibility. Now my insurance rates could go up because i filed a claim and they arent taking responsibility. This hotel makes way too much money to act so scandalous and cheap. So just know if you stay here and have a problem with anything THEY WILL NOT MAKE IT RIGHT.
Sherpa34700272732 - Huntington Beach, California
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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