For a romantice getaway weekend, we were looking for a warm location where we could relax. My wife loves to sit by the pool and read magazines. I looked up on TripAdvisor a few options in the gaslamp district because we were intending on only walking. We were not coming to see the sights. At first, we looked only at hotels with a pool. But found that many did not. Next, we looked at the other benefits. I loved the lobby pics of the Marriott, and then I saw the rooftop fireplace with couches. I suggested that we could also sit there and read magazines. She bought it. In fact, we did enjoy the rooftop lounge on our trip, both during the day and at night. Our room view was spectacular, facing the ocean and north towards downtown. The conceirge lounge on the top floor saved us many trips to oustide spots to grab snacks and drinks - we loved it! And the concierge helped us search out some great restaurants. She was very nice as well. This hotel definately fullfilled our expectations and we had a fantastic trip.

The wife and I took our anniversary trip to San Diego. We chose this hotel because it was in the middle of everything and you know what you're going to get with Marriott. The hotel it self was beautiful and the staff very helpful and friendly.

The only thing I didn't like was this hotel did not have a pool. Of course we knew that going in, but I highly underestimated how relaxing a dip in the pool can be after walking around all day.

The hotel also has a very active night club and a first rate restaurant. If you're a budget traveler there's a subway located across the street that also serves breakfast.

Nice size rooms with very modern look. Window from room overlooked petco park and was very nice. Clean hotel and rooms, with very attentive staff. Great valet staff and checkin took about 30 seconds. Will return when back in San Diego and would recommend it to anyone traveling there. (the area is also great with many restaurants to walk to, and everything to do).

One of the nicest Marriotts I've ever stayed at, and I've been to a few dozen. Everything seemed pretty new. The room was clean, fresh, and very pleasant. The bed was standard Marriott plushness. The TV worked fine (although it was a standard flat-screen CRT, not an LCD). The bathroom was well-stocked and water pressure was pretty good on the 16th floor.

Two caveats: One, there's no mini-fridge in the room. This was kind of annoying since we had a few of our own bottles of water and it was like 95 degrees out that weekend. And two, hallway noise seemed a little louder than usual for a Marriott. We could hear quite a bit of activity whenever people would walk back and forth.

The front desk staff were very nice (Kirby was pretty cool). The only issue was that when we arrived at 5pm, there was only one front desk clerk and like 4 or 5 people backed up in line. We waited for about five minutes but then 2 additional front desk staff showed up and we got checked in quickly. But where were those 2 staffers for the first five minutes?

The location, also, is excellent. You can actually SEE the infield at Petco from the rooftop bar. But be aware that the streets will get a little crowded if you visit during a home game. And the Gaslamp Quarter is right around the corner with a TON of bars and restaurants.

If we ever returned to the area, I'd probably stay at the Marriott again.