Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
207 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA, 92101
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About us
You’re always the headliner at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. Explore our music-infused spaces, amenities, and signature experiences. Located in the heart of the famed Gaslamp Quarter, you’re just steps away from Petco Park, notable restaurants and bars, and the San Diego Convention Center. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego features over 40,000 square feet of event space for company meetings, weddings, and private parties. There are 22 event venues available in total, including the 9,170 square foot pillar-less ballroom with 20-foot ceiling heights and space for 1,000 guests. Equally impressive, 80% of Hard Rock Hotel San Diego’s meeting space is on the same floor and receives natural light. At over 10,000 square feet, our property also features one of the city’s largest rooftop lounges. Colorful, captivating, and picturesque, these one-of-a-kind event spaces are guaranteed to keep guests entertained. Our property features 420 musically inspired rooms, including Studios, Hard Rock Suites, and VIP Rock Star Suites that balance homey comforts with heavenly luxuries. Discerning and daring, our Studios leave a lasting impression. Our Hard Rock Suites feature a large bedroom with one king or two queen beds, a contemporary bathroom with walk-in glass shower, and a spacious pre-party lounge with a minibar and plenty of seating. If you’re looking to splurge, treat yourself to one of our 17 custom-designed VIP Rock Star Suites featuring spa-inspired bathrooms, loft-like living spaces, and music-infused décor. Platinum, Diamond, and Black-Eyed Peas Rock Star Suites also include a private terrace overlooking San Diego. With Debut level VIP suites and above, you also gain access to private concierge services in our VIP Rock Royalty Lounge. San Diego is home to some of the best dining in the world and our on-site restaurants and bars uphold that standard. Enjoy world-class Japanese cuisine at the iconic Nobu, find classic American fare with a southern California twist at Maryjane’s Diner, or visit our bars, 207 and Float, both featuring a wide selection of beer, wine, and handcrafted cocktails. We also invite you to take full advantage of the All-Access Pass, featuring shopping and dining discounts, high-speed internet, personalized playlists, Fender® guitar rentals, and a vinyl collection for you to play on our Crosley turntables. Find new threads at our Rock Shop® and flaunt your look as you pedal around downtown on a beach cruiser bike. Perks also include 24-hour access to our business center and gym with cardio machines and free weights. A signature of Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is our collection of music memorabilia located throughout the property from recording artists spanning decades across all genres. Discover instruments, costumes, and handwritten notes from music’s greatest legends. More than just displays, our unique curation brings the stories of these artists to life authentically. From check-in to check-out, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego has the entertainment, dining, amenities, and accommodations to make for a legendary stay. We look forward to welcoming you to the stage!
Venue Details
ChainHard Rock Hotels & Casinos
BrandHard Rock Hotels & Casinos
Built2007
Renovated2018
Total meeting space40,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms420
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
#1 in Guest Satisfaction among upper upscale hotels ranked by J.D. Power 2022
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Outdoor pool
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
40,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,170 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
27
Second largest room
8,710 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
1,000
Seating capacity
800
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
40,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,170 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
27
Second largest room
8,710 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
1,000
Seating capacity
800
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
420
Single (1 bed)
114
Double (2 beds)
144
Suites
176
Tax rate
7.75%
Occupancy rate
12.695%
Total guest rooms
420
Single (1 bed)
114
Double (2 beds)
144
Suites
176
Tax rate
7.75%
Occupancy rate
12.695%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
2.8 mi
Distance from airport 2.8 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
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The Gaslamp Quarter is a lively downtown neighborhood, known for its nightlife. Clubs, dive bars and cocktail lounges draw a young crowd, while the Spreckels and Balboa theaters have diverse programs of music, comedy and drama. There's a mix of chain and independent restaurants in the area, with many global options. Horton Plaza Park has grassy lawns, ice cream and coffee vendors, and an interactive fountain
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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San Diego Convention Center
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The San Diego Convention Center is the primary convention center in San Diego, California. It is located in the Marina district of downtown San Diego near the Gaslamp Quarter, at 111 West Harbor Drive
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Old Town San Diego, where Interstate 5 and Interstate 8 meet, is nestled in the heart of San Diego. Old Town is just across the street from the San Diego Trolley Old Town Transit Center, across the freeway from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) and a short drive from most San Diego destinations.
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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hard Rock Hotel San Diego's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
N/A
Does Hard Rock Hotel San Diego have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes : Recycling
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Hard Rock Hotel San Diego and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hard Rock Hotel San Diego's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
N/A
Health and Safety
Were practices at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes : CDPH, SDCHHS, HRI
Does Hard Rock Hotel San Diego clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes : Public areas sanitized regularly
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
N/A
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Tony Madrid - Vibe/Marketing Manager tony.madrid@hardrockhotelsd.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes : Eco friendly substitutes
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
No
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes : Not for duvets or pillows
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
N/A
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
N/A
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Letty Canizalez - Director of Sales letty.canizalez@hardrockhotelsd.com
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