Expert reviews
“Geared toward the millennial traveler, this sophisticated, hip hotel is as notable for its comfortable beds and friendly staff as it is its dining and nightlife. This hotel promises style, service, and a central location.”
Featured in CN Traveler’s 2018 Hot List.
“Pendry San Diego is the first of the posh new luxury brand from Montage Hotels & Resorts. The concept aims to deliver the same elevated level of service and hospitality Montage is known for, while blending comfort and luxury with a bustling city experience.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Great amenities
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Hotel Pendry is situated on 550 J Street in the Downtown area of San Diego where it offers five-star hospitality conditions. The hotel is the ideal place to stay when in the city with its high-end and modern facilities and amenities. The hotel has been described by many as the ideal launching pad for the fun and adventure that the city of San Diego is famous for.
The hotel is also famous for its friendly staff who will make you feel welcome the very moment you step into the hotel premises – staff at the reception are available and ready to help you with any question you might have.
Hotel Pendry offers chic and five-star room options such as Corner One-Bedroom Suite, Grand One-Bedroom Suite, Premier Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Premier King Room, Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite, Presidential Suite, Superior King Room and Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds.
Notable landmarks and places of interest located close to the hotel include the Horton Grand Theater which is just 150 m away, Petco Park which is about 300 m away from the hotel and Horton Plaza Park which is some 600 m away from the hotel.
Guestrooms come with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and a comfy sofa.
The guestrooms also come with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries, bathrobes and bathroom slippers.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
20 September 2024
Beautiful room in an active part of town
Great room. Comfortable bed. Nice bath products. Very clean. Polite staff. Good location for many things.
Guests must call for ice, as the have no ice machines. Our ice delivery took 20 minutes. We requested a mini fridge, which they assured us we had. Yes, but PACKED FULL of their products for sale. No place for our food. 2 lattes cost $18+. Guest parking is $65/night. Seriously? On top of a $44/night “amenity fee”? For which amenities? Soap? Running water? Honestly, I like the hotel and the room, but for the money, I think the services fell a bit short.
14 September 2024
Pleasant
Room & staff service.
Cost of hotel room and meals. Meals wasn't good.
19 August 2024
Pleasant
Location, clean, vale service - kind, helpful and more welcoming than the staff in the reception
Facility and room are not exactly in 5 star quality to our view. And not much convenient for a family stay (ie bathroom is not user friendly usage with a small kid). Bar - Most of the drinks/snack were not available at that moment - it was said that because of two events stocks are out.
2 September 2023
Sam Diego is a beautiful city. The Gaslsmp district was lovely to stay and we liked the concept of the Pendry, some bits
Lovely boutique style hotel. Front desk staff are excellent especially the Concierge Vito who was superb. The restaurant staff were nice but a little unfocused. Food was tasty but expensive. Pool area was really nice, but there’s a definite shortage of beds and very annoyingly there’s a load of empty beds all the time with reserved signs on. This is infuriating as hotel residents. The staff did not handle this well, but eventually we did get bad each day.
Just the badly organised pool debacle
27 August 2023
Best location, clean and nice staff.
The bay suit is wonderful. Nice view. Great location. The restaurant on the first floor is really clean and modern. The front desk people are very helpful, even the valet parking staff are professional and helpful.
A little bit noisy but it’s ok
12 August 2023
Fabulous
great location in downtown san diego, pool was vibey, very nice rooms, good bar downstairs!
21 July 2023
Fabulous
It was very nice to still have daily maid service without having to request it. All staff members were very nice and helpful. The pool party was very fun!
The room was a tad small for the cost.
14 July 2023
Would recommend Pendry to anyone who wants to treat themselves to a little elegance.
Located in Gaslamp District. Ballpark and great restaurants were easy walking distance. Rooms were elegant but inviting. Bed was very comfortable and the shower was well designed.
Nothing comes to mind except the expense. It was my wife and my 35 Anniversary so we splurged and are glad we did!
11 July 2023
Fancy
The pool
More food options open late they didn’t accommodate me for another night after my flight got canceled
8 July 2023
Fantastic all around.
Location 10/10
7 July 2023
Relaxing.
no line to check-in. Nice pool.
The cost of parking.
25 June 2023
good
pool
room was too small
22 June 2023
Hands down the nicest hotel I’ve ever stayed at.
The design, location, facilities (gym and pool), comfort, customer service
Enjoyed everything
16 June 2023
Exceptional
Beautiful, clean, hotel. I stayed with my teenage daughter for her birthday and we loved our stay. Everyone was so friendly. Room service was delicious, quality food. We came back each day to a pristine room with surprise treats left on the counter. Location is close to lots of restaurants and quick uber to airport, and Coronado island.
13 June 2023
The hotel was beautiful! We had a wonderful time and would definitely come back.
Everything is very clean and super nice! Everything is at the hotel- spa, pool, several restaurants. It was very convenient!
The hotel stay was a lot more expensive than other hotels I looked at in the area.
29 May 2023
Exceptional
A great hotel, the pool area was amazing! The staff there was amazing! Nice and comfort rooms, the location is perfect for a city trip! After our stay on a yacht, we used it as a stop over and it was perfect!
26 May 2023
Very good
The hotel itself is fantastic, and the staff if very accommodating! Modern rooms, nicely built etc.
The only downside is the noise - it's a very noisy location (rickshaws blasting music until 1am), loud bar music nearby, and they throw loud pool parties on Sundays. Kind of like those hotels in the Meatpacking district of Manhattan. So if you want to get some R&R stay somewhere else.
15 May 2023
Very good
Clean and nice amenities
One lamp did not work, made the room dark. Also got charged for the mini bar which I did not use.
9 May 2023
Luxurious, awesome spa experience with great vibe, terrific location. Would stay there again.
super friendly, very nice, great location
great location. If super sensitive to noise you won’t like it. But the room has white noise machines and it was totally fine for us.
4 May 2023
A very worthwhile luxury hotel.
Excellent service,very clean, convenient location, room was very comfortable. Can be a bit noisy since i5s adjacent to Petco stadium and highly congested street.
Street noise
2 May 2023
Beautiful and unique hotel in the heart of downtown San Diego
Fantastic room — very modern and clean. The hotel location is perfect.
Nothing drives me crazier than when expensive hotels charge me extra money to get decent WiFi. In this day and age it should be standard.
1 May 2023
amazing anniversary get away!!! We were Spoiled!
Sam at Front desk was amazing! Perfect location!! beautiful bar!
construction next door we could see it and hear noise but not Pendry fault
9 April 2023
Fabulous
Location, service, neat rooms!
5 April 2023
my husband and I celebrate our 25 Anniversary. and front desk sent us a bottle of champagne with macarrones so delicious
everything
the rooms the personnel was so nice
29 March 2023
Beautiful hotel, spacious room and attentive staff! Grest location!
Everything was perfect from the room to every member of the staff!
23 March 2023
Fabulous
staff was friendly and exceptionally helpful
21 March 2023
Exceptional
Great room, staff & location
11 March 2023
Met and exceeded my expectations
room, location, spa
8 October 2022
This was the best property and staff we’ve enjoyed at any hotel we’ve EVER stayed. (we travel all over the world)!
Top Quality staff, property, food, facilities.
Norhing
28 August 2022
Very good
Location and friendly service.
More knowledgeable Concierge service. Better amenities.
23 August 2022
thoroughly enjoyable
great
everything
21 August 2022
great stay. would recommend to anyone to stay.
location
price was a little high
14 August 2022
Fabulous
We enjoyed the pool but wish there was more shade. Also the loud concert outside bothered me when I tried to sleep. But the hotel was fantastic and the location can’t be beat. I will stay here again!
30 July 2022
Exceptional
great location
18 July 2022
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel and amenities.
18 July 2022
It was amazing! Location was awesome
Pool and size of room. I had a corner room which was amazing.
Weekend evenings are a bit loud. Needed a fridge for insulin
19 June 2022
Pendry hotel has everything, awesome location, great amenities, staff, ambience. iIf you are in downtown San Diego stay
we went to San Diego for the weekend and Pendry was an awesome option. The staff super nice and accommodating. We stayed in a premium king and the bed was so comfortable I wanted to bring it home. Room was perfectly stocked. Pool area is fun and lively, the brunch was delicious.
10 June 2022
Very nice boutique hotel in great location. Quiet rooms and comfortable beds.
Updated and nice hotel bar, very convenient.
The pool was overflowing with young people who weren’t at the hotel so it was almost impossible to get a place to lie out by the pool which was ok since we did do a lot of sightseeing.
26 May 2022
calm amongst chaos
Julietta and Ray were the best hosts after a long day of travel. I was amazed by how different the Pendry feels. I will always come stay at this place when in downtown San Diego
I couldn't stay for longer because of work lol.
16 May 2022
Classy
Shower in the middle of the room.
Windows don't open.
12 May 2022
Very classy stay!
We had a fantastic stay at the Pendry. Our room on the 11th floor was beautiful with lots of lovely touches. It was absolutely spotless and the bed was incredibly comfortable. They upgraded our room as well because of it being our honeymoon and turned up with some little chocolates which was so nice. The staff were really helpful and location was great in the GasLamp quarter. The pool and jacuzzi were great too. Would highly recommend!!
Nothing with the hotel or room, it was just frustrating trying to go and have breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant and being asked if we’d booked (I don’t think I’ve ever booked breakfast in a hotel I’m staying in?!) and then told it would be a 40 minute wait when there were lots of empty tables so we ended up going elsewhere. Not had that before
9 May 2022
Elegant, comfortable, and a great way to walk the streets of San Diego!
The location to the Gaslamp District was great. The property was clean and the staff was very friendly. We enjoyed our time at the hotel and a little time at the pool too. I would definitely recommend this to friends and family!
There was a little road noise throughout the day and evening. There isn’t much signage from the street, so make sure to check it on Google maps before you pull up. Overall, a great place to stay and highly recommended!
24 April 2022
Amazing love the room
Place is great located in a great place Needs a better WiFi option - I had to pay for 3 days when I was there for 1 and open the bar at breakfast
The internet Oh and no Champaign at breakfast ( please remember Prosecco is not Champaign )
14 April 2022
Fabulous
location, staff, decor, facilities and rooms
small frustration at having to queue for breakfast with non hotel guests
2 April 2022
Excellent!
The whole experience was fantastic, we had a wonderful stay and look forward to returning in the future
30 March 2022
go to stay when we’re in San Diego
friendly staff, clean rooms, love the shower
only valet
27 March 2022
Exceptional
perfect location, beautiful hotel, extremely comfortable, loved the pool, service was excellent
Nothing
21 March 2022
I would highly recommend Pendry to anyone staying in San Diego.
12th Floor room. Quiet hallways. The friendliest staff ever. They made sure you understood you knew everything about the place. Loved the upkeep of the Lobby. Sheets and towels white as white can be. All the Valets friendly and fast to help. They were great. Wished we could have stayed longer.
Everything was perfect. No complaints from us.
1 March 2022
beautiful hotel in the best part of town. love the hotel. Pendry is the only place we stay in San fiego
love it
everything was perfect
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Darts
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
19 November 2024
Very expensive hotel operating at 4 star level