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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
My family and I were in town for a wedding and I had booked a VRBO that ended up being an unsanitary disaster. We checked out and started hotel hopping for an available rooms at various hotels in the same location . Everything was booked. We walked in to Tower 23 and the girls took care of us! Taylor and Michelle at the front desk are amazing. They booked us gorgeous rooms, comfortable, clean, quiet and ocean views. We had welcome cocktails. They also provided early check in so we wouldn’t be late for rehearsal dinner. I can’t say enough about this place. Worth every penny. Thank You all who work there. Special thanks to Michelle and Taylor .
shwirley - Reno, Nevada
This is our second vacation here.. Very friendly staff, amazing location. We enjoyed very much
Ozal B
Stunning property right on the beach. It was such a seamless lovely stay. Absolutely will be going back
Breanna T - Las Vegas, Nevada
Since my daughter lives in San Diego, I always stay at tower23. We love their atmosphere and vibe. And hotel men's hospitality is always awesome. We live in Hawaii but we love ocean by PB.
Mina K
Tower23 enhanced our Anniversay celebration with its beautiful modern boutique atmosphere and welcoming service. To our surprise we were welcomed with a view room upgrade and a bottle of Prosecco. We have stayed before and did not expect this, but it’s those simple touches T23 creates that keep us coming back. If you are seeking a romantic getaway and unbelievable sunsets in Pacific Beach, the Tower23 supports romance!
WanderTheBest - Colorado Springs, Colorado
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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