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Choose from these editor-loved and T+L award-winning hotels in San Diegos top neighborhoods.

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Patio at Hotel del Coronado.Credit:Courtesy of Hilton

And with an incredible collection of hotels, theres no shortage of places to stay, either.

The quaint isle of Coronado with its iconic Victorian hotel isnt a bad choice, either.

Shes confident these are the top hotels you’re able to book in San Diegos best neighborhoods.

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Guest room in Estancia La Jolla.Courtesy of Estancia La Jolla

The hotel is not walkable to La Jolla Cove.

Locals may gain access to the pool through a membership program, which may increase crowds at peak times.

Theres also a sophisticated rooftop pool deck, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a pampering spa.

Pool at The Lodge at Torrey Pines resort

Cory Bjork / Courtesy of The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Massage services are available in a treatment room but there is not a full-service spa.

Luckily, that conjured up image is real, and youll find it in Mission Beach.

You cant get closer to the ocean than this.

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Guest room in Pendry San Diego.Courtesy of Pendry San Diego

The hotel has Bayfront and Bay View rooms, which are not the same thing.

Plus, Coronado Island with all its sandy beaches is just a quick drive over the bridge.

Central to all, downtown places you at the doorstep of much of what the city has to offer.

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Guest room in Omni San Diego.Courtesy of Omni San Diego

While there is a fitness center, theres no pool or spa.

Foodie finds, gastropubs, creative cocktails, and breweries fill this neighborhood, so come hungry and thirsty.

Theres no room service or spa, though there are plans to add the latter in the future.

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Guest room in Loews Coronado Bay Resort.Courtesy of Loews Coronado Bay Resort

After opening in 1946, The Lafayette Hotel & Club in San Diego quickly became a celebrity hot spot.

Bob Hope, its first guest, owned a penthouse apartment there.

Johnny Weissmuller, of Tarzan fame, designed the pool.

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Pool area at The Wayfarer San Diego.Courtesy of The Wayfarer San Diego

Over the subsequent decades, The Lafayettes star flickered.

While the landmarked exterior is largely unchanged, the interior shouts loudly with new life.

On-site amenities and activities are a bit more limited than at larger resorts.

Bar at The Guild hotel in San Diego

Courtesy of The Guild

If youre tired after hoofing it up and down, restore tired toes at the soothing spa.

The hotel is a short walk from the beach and there is no pool.

Pack layers

San Diego sees many sunny days annually but its not always guaranteed.

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Guest room in InterContential San Diego.Courtesy of IHG

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Lobby bar in The Lafayette Hotel.Haley Hill / The Lafayette Hotel

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Guest room in Alila Marea Beach Resort.Courtesy of Hyatt

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Inn at Moonlight Beach.Courtesy of Inn at Moonlight Beach