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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

207 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA, 92101
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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

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

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

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Guest rooms

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
Parking in the area
Valet parking

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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hard Rock Hotel San Diego's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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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:
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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?
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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
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