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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4.0 star property
Travelers start their day with breakfast or coffee before enjoying poolside relaxation or venturing out to explore San Diego's downtown attractions

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Located in downtown San Diego, Hard Rock Hotel offers a lively atmosphere with a poolside bar and on-site shopping. Enjoy meals at two restaurants, coffee at two cafes, or explore by bike. The hotel provides free in-room WiFi and multilingual staff to enhance your stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, and a TV on a stand.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Woodstock)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a seating area with a red chair.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Hard Rock)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of the city at dusk.

King Studio

  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Queen Queen Studio

  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Patio (Float)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of the city at dusk.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Hard Rock)

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a seating area with a red chair.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Hard Rock)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(87 reviews)
  • City view
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of the city at dusk.

Studio, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(94 reviews)
  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(99 reviews)
  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a nightstand, and a decorative wall piece.

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighborhood in San Diego, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is in the entertainment district and near the beach. USS Midway Museum and Pechanga Arena are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall. San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our San Diego travel guide
Map
207 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • A large, empty baseball stadium with tiered seating and a green field.
    Petco Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A modern building with a curved glass facade and a pedestrian walkway.
    San Diego Convention Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A modern building with a circular design, surrounded by a red fence and a grassy area.
    The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A riverboat with an American flag, passengers, and a city skyline in the background.
    San Diego Bay
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A pier extending into the water with a yellow fire hydrant and a pier cafe in the background.
    Seaport Village
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gaslamp Quarter Station
    2 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot
    20 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bub's at the Ballpark
    3 min walk
  • 207 Bar
    2 min walk
  • The Old Spaghetti Factory
    1 min walk
  • ALTITUDE Sky Lounge
    2 min walk
  • Union Kitchen and Tap Gaslamp
    2 min walk

About this property

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

  • Upscale hotel near Petco Park
  • San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum are located near Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, which provides a nightclub, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and 2 coffee shops/cafes.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
    • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the convenient parking, central location, and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 420 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
    • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • 42-inch plasma TVs with premium channels
    • LED light bulbs, on-request microwaves, and free extra beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 70 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 40 for adults and USD 9 to 40 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • MaryJanes
  • Nobu

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 40,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 40 for adults, and USD 9 to 40 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 70 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 9:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Hard Rock Hotel San Diego have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego?

As of Jul 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on Jul 27, 2026 start from $265, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hard Rock Hotel San Diego pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 70 per night.

What time is check-in at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hard Rock Hotel San Diego located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gaslamp Quarter Station is only a 2-minute walk and Convention Center Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2862 out of 4088 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 617 out of 4088 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 321 out of 4088 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 4088 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 149 out of 4088 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and conveniently located next to Petco Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brigette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney Odel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, clean room and great location for entertainment and dining
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay! Check in a breeze, staff were friendly, excellent pool/bar, and easy access to all the sights, restaurants and bars! Highly recommended and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff were very helpful! I’ll definitely stay there again when I’m back in SD.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property sits on an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

tommie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Brittnee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was fine room was clean. Location was great to walk to the bay or to gaslamp area. Lots of close restaurants and places to visit nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nerces

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, and suite size was percent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived everyone was so helpful and made sure we were taken care of. Everyday we had a fresh clean room, and the staff was always welcoming when we came and left the property. Pool was super nice as well, and the restaurants and bars on site were a major plus as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and roomy. Brady and Jasmin at the front desk were extremely helpful. The whole valet staff did amazing and worked quickly to take our bags and help check us in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Staff and amenities were amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location, hip, and had great rooms and cool hotel decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here twice so far, and both experiences have been wonderful. The rooms were very clean, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the location is perfect. I was even able to walk to Petco Park! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and well stocked with snacks and beverages to purchase.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced. But location great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Better parking or cheaper rate for valet. Pool hours extended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis Ricardo Rodriguez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for attending baseball games. Try to get the patio rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Koulin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Hardrock! Excellent location near the ferry landing at the convention center. Downtown shops and restaurants within walking distance. Fun events for the holiday festivities. Poolside food and beverages were delicious and our bartenders were the best. Restful, exciting stay and plenty of time for business as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at check were outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very polite, accommodating and efficient. The hotel is beautiful and the room was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kosi Mawuena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanest of the room and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. The location was perfect for our visit(going to Petco park). The pool is heated which I wish I would have known ahead of time, it looked great. Everyone was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026