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Pendry San Diego

550 J Street, San Diego, CA, 91201, US

  • RecommendedForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 4.5/5Google rating1,883 reviews · 20 Aug 2026

Best for

  • city breaks
  • food & wine
  • business
  • wellness

About Pendry San Diego

Pendry San Diego is located in the lively Gaslamp Quarter and features 317 rooms. Guests can choose from a range of dining experiences, including Lionfish for modern coastal cuisine, Provisional for seasonal fare, The Pool House, Fifth & Rose, and Nason’s Beer Hall. The hotel’s Spa Pendry provides a holistic approach to wellness with personalized treatments. Additional amenities include a rooftop swimming pool, accessible rooms, and a classic cocktail bar at Fifth & Rose.

The property combines a central location with a variety of culinary and wellness offerings, making it suitable for different types of travellers. Its downtown setting places guests close to San Diego’s cultural attractions and nightlife.

Why it stands out

Pendry San Diego is listed as EMPTYJET Approved for its central Gaslamp Quarter location, 317 rooms, and a strong selection of dining and wellness facilities, including Spa Pendry. The hotel’s multiple restaurants and rooftop pool add to its appeal for both leisure and business travellers seeking a well-rounded city stay.

Key facts

Keys
317 rooms
Type
City, Wellness, Urban resort

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Accessibility

  • Accessible rooms — evidence: Our Accessible rooms and suites are equi

Activities

  • Swimming pool — Take a sip of the quintessential Southern California lifestyle with a rooftop poolside cabana or daybed

Dining

  • Multiple restaurants — Lionfish; Provisional; The Pool House; Fifth & Rose; Nason’s Beer Hall
  • Bar — The Pendry San Diego hotel bar, Fifth & Rose, is a classic cocktail bar

Wellness

  • Spa — At Spa Pendry, relax, restore and indulge at our tranquil sanctuary

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Lionfish — modern coastal cuisine
Restaurant
Provisional — seasonal fare
Restaurant
The Pool House
Restaurant
Fifth & Rose
Restaurant
Nason’s Beer Hall
Bar
Fifth & Rose

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Spa Pendry — holistic approach to wellness, personalized spa treatments

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026

Location

32.7096, -117.1597
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