Boutique Hotel in Prime Locale
We spent a long weekend at the Hotel Solamar during a couple's getaway. We arrived to find the the entire garage entrance and valet station blocked by a giant tour bus, but within moments a valet came out into the street to take out car and directed us to the small front desk. Check in was a breeze and while and the lobby was intimate with lovely sitting areas and furnishings. Throughout our stay we found the staff to be helpful and prompt. 
We had booked a King Room and were pleased to see that despite being small it was beautiful with windows on two walls and an amazing view of the stadium about three blocks away. The bedding was luxe and the decor was vaguely nautical without being a theme room. Snacks and booze in the mini bar was a great selection. When we finally turned in the best was firm but comfortable. The room was spotless when we arrived and every day when we returned. 
The Solamar has a beautiful rooftop pool with an ourdoor lounge. The one thing keeping my review from being five stars, was a small frustration when the lounge closed early because they weren't busy. I'm a guest and if I'm there...I think you should stay open 'til closing time. 
One other perk is the 5pm (or thereabouts) wine bar that they host in the lobby. The have wines by the glass and a few light snacks and it was a great unwind before dinner. 
We would definitely stay here again when visiting San Diego. For the best rates definitely go online and join the Kimpton loyalty program. Oh....and it turned out that bus was carrying a rather famous R&B singer who was playing around the corner that night.