W San Diego, a Hip Boutique Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter

This is a hotel that has as much fun as its guests. The W San Diego is sure to make you smile with its urban chic-meets-beach towel approach—a cool and funky style splashed with color and vibrancy. It's just a stroll from the Bay on West B Street in the lively Gaslamp Quarter, close to Petco Park and Little Italy, and a short drive to the famous San Diego Zoo and surfing beaches. Inside it's blue sky all the way with 259 breezy guest rooms and suites with names like "Wonderful," "Cool Corner" and "Wow," decked out in crisp whites, ruby reds and ocean blues. With W's signature bed, 32-inch TV and sound system, Bliss bathroom kits and Sony Playstation (on request) you'll have fun in the room—but W, why are you charging for WiFi access? Maddening. The pace really picks up at Beach, the hotel's rooftop bar. Dine day-long at the groovy Rice, indulge in Away Spa, relax by the pool, or work out at Sweat, W's fitness center. Pets also get a turndown gift, which is a lovely touch.

Room rates from $309.