the location of this hotel is great! right in the downtown San Diego, many bars and restaurant are within walk distance. The hotel entrance is not that easy to spot as the other hotels. It was even difficult to find a spot to park and to check in. they do not offer any parking for their guest, only VALET parking ($40 for over-night guest) I think this is a bit over-charge. I understand its in downtown and parking always not free, but $40 for your over-night guest? Anyway, we ended up parking at a parking structure for $17 for over night.
On top of that, the valet guy told me that we could pull our car in and check in first and then we can decide if we want to park here over-night or not. HOWEVER, when we come down to the main lobby to pick up our car, they already registered our car as "parked". On the next morning when we check out, we have to deal all that "NO, I didnt park here last night, so please remove that valet parking fee" hassle. Took us another 20 minutes at the lobby when we check out. On the positive side, the staffs were really helpful and friendly. (made my morning easier)

Beside the parking issue, the room is great and the bed is comfortable. We had a pool view room (too bad that I didnt bring my swimsuit) The noise level is minimum. I liked how they use big bottles for their shampoo/body wash/ conditioner instead of the little ones. its more eco-friendly. :) The room is clean and comfy. they offer a long list of "Forgot to bring it? We have it all...." They got almost everything on that list! From iron curler to stain remover... :) (big plus!!)

Overall...
Plus: friendly staff, great location, nice and comfy bed, great coffee in the morning
Negative: over-charge parking fee, NO internet (unless you join their royal program), dysfunction sink,

I'm a big fan of Kimpton hotels. This was very good but not the absolute best one I've stayed in.

-The room was spacious and modern
-Really nice bathroom with some counter space
-No cotton swabs in bathroom
-No coffee maker in room - coffee was available around 5:45 in the lobby
-Early breakfast options are very limited for room service. Before 6:30 AM there are just a few cold entrees available such as cereal. The yogurt with fruit and housemade granola was very good, though.
-Very friendly front desk and valet staff

Overall would stay again.

Stayed at Solamar for 5 days on business. Loved the location, the friendly staff, the morning coffee, tea, hot chocolate and evening wine and snacks. The only negative was pool heating mechanism was broken during the visit so I could not use the pool :(

My husband and I stayed at this hotel for two nights. Everyone gave excellent service. This hotel is in a great location in the Gaslamp District. It is walking distance to a lot of great restaurants! Be aware that they charge quite a bit for parking..I believe it is about $40 a night. Other than that, my husband and I plan to stay at this hotel whenever we visit the area. Also, it comes with free Wifi which was great.