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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
Lovely modern hotel at excellent location right on the beach. Nice rooms, good bathrooms. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very good base to explore La Jolla, beaches and San Diego. Nice sunsets! Restaurant offered good dinner, however a bit noisy.
hunzi76 - Zurich, Switzerland
I had a terrific stay - I loved my ocean view room and the impeccable service and touches, e.g. beach supplies and minibar. It was surprisingly quiet given it is right on the beach and the bustling Pacific Beach boardwalk. I asked the front desk where I could get a cup of coffee and they brought a cup to where I sat in the lobby. Totally unexpected service! I will come back and recommend to anyone.
Karen O
Tower23 exceeded all expectations. Views, rooms, cleanliness were all amazing. However, it is the staff that makes this place what it is. They are friendly, helpful, easygoing and kind. Robby and Elijah could not have been any better in helping our meeting run smoothly.
Nick K
Tower 23 is in a great location. Staff is wonderful and restaurant JRDN is fabulous. However, the rooms really need a refresh. We expected a much more updated experience for the price. The desk and table were old-fashioned and worn at the edges. And there was not a nightstand or lamp on one side of the bed.
Susan Z - Castle Pines, Colorado
The valet was awesome welcoming us and getting us a cart for our luggage. Staff were so professional and even brought us a yummy welcome cocktail, totally needed! The surf pad has sweet oceanfront views with a shower/bath combo which was so fun. All modern and chic vibes. Incredible energy in the restaurant Jrdn, delicious food and drinks as well. Loved that everything flowed once we arrived at Tower23, from the included beach chairs/towels and bikes to the top-notch service, I will definitely be back and am grateful for such a high quality, immaculately maintained establishment. Miss you Tower23 until next year!
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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