Sè San Diego

The experts at Condé Nast Traveler certainly have an eye for aesthetics - take Sè San Diego, which landed on the travel magazine's Hot List for 2009. This new, hip urban hideaway is located in downtown San Diego near the bustling Gaslamp Quarter and mega shopping destination Horton Plaza. Its guest rooms and suites are uncluttered and spacious, with Brazilian walnut flooring, zen-inspired furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the skyline. The urbane retreat also has iPod docks, wireless internet access and laptop computers available upon request. Rainforest showers, twice-daily housekeeping, and luxurious linens are just some of the perks you can expect at Sè San Diego.

Dining is just an elevator ride away at Suite & Tender, the Dodd Mitchell-designed restaurant where award-winning chef Christopher Lee works his magic behind the kitchen door. The concept is a softer, more sophisticated take on the traditional steakhouse with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and succulent seafood. The fourth-floor infinity pool has more to offer than just swimming laps. After dark, it transforms into the Siren Pool & Uber Lounge, where you can enjoy bottle service behind curtained cabanas as well as light fare and cool breezes. Sè Spa incorporates Eastern culture with its mesmerizing mix of treatments, and features a signature Soma - a shot of organic vodka infused with honey and pomegranate - adding an unconventional element of pleasure. Within walking distance are the collection of shops, restaurants and neighborhoods that make the town one of the most sought-after urban retreats. Enjoy it all from Sè San Diego.