super fun getaway
Ahhh...the Hotel Solamar. This was the second time I have stayed there and wouldn't change a thing.
 My husband and I were able to sneak away for an overnight celebration for my birthday. We are locals from North County so we are relatively familiar with the downtown area. I looked all over at different hotels but settled again on the Hotel Solamar. We wanted something in the heart of downtown with a lot of choices for activities close. I think this hotel has more of a hip vibe without trying too hard. It is trendy but not douchey. I would highly recommend checking prices on the hotel's web site, they were the lowest I found and had extra amenities. I also signed up for their rewards program. Although we are not frequent hotel guests I figured it couldn't hurt. 
 We checked in just in time for the wine in the lobby, which is always great. The package that I purchased included two beers at the lounge on the 4th floor. And for signing up for their rewards program I received $10 good towards a mini bar purchase. 
We stayed in the spa corner room with a king bed. It seemed slightly larger than the regular guest room I had stayed in before. The tub was huge! Instead of a tub that was also a spa it was more like a spa that was also a tub. One of the best things about the room was the bottle of wine with a card attached wishing me a wonderful birthday. While the gesture on the hotel's part is so simple, it made me feel as tho I stood out among the many guests. 
We enjoyed our beers up at the lounge. All of the staff was great. The valets were funny and engaging and the front desk staff was always attentive and very informative. If you are looking for a more of a trendy hotel, in the heart of the Gasslamp walking distance from tons of shops and restaurants this is the location for you. 
Oh! Totally forgot to mention check out time is not until noon! We were able to leisurely get around have breakfast and enjoy a bit of a holiday street fair before we headed back home. Another wonderful stay at Hotel Solamar.