Tower23 Hotel

We had the king size ocean front room. Amazing location. Close to all the restaurants and cafes. They got us into the room 3 hours before our checkin which was nice. Friendly staff.

Absolutely incredible service and a beautiful property. I stayed in a "Sanctuary Suite" also listed as a partial ocean view suite. There is nothing really partial about it, I had a great view of the pacific sunset from my suite's balcony! The bed was firm, but I like it that way, and the ameneties in room top-notch- lotion x1 and two shampoos/conditioners/body washes (which are all from the "Bathe by eds" line). Lighting was very ample in the room- I know some hotels like to keep it dark. The room has AC but it still felt a little warmer than what the thermostat was saying. I took advantage of parking, which is right in the facility and incredibly accomodating. They even offered to charge my rental tesla so I don't have to charge it up myself before I drop it off at the airport. I also made sure to use the jacuzzi tub, because why not! The water falls from a single spot in the ceiling, Getting the hot/cold mix was a little difficult at first, but other than that they have very clear instructions on a sign about how to use the tub. Shower is NOT a short-shower either, I'm 6'2" and that was a perfect height for me. The water pressure is also very great! I apparently had also signed up for a promotion that gave me 2 free drinks at the bar downstairs, great service there as well. The hotel also is one of those that allows DoorDashers to drop off things at your room. The bar has stairwells to the great patio landing area, families all gathered to watch pacific sunset #2 as well there, with drinks in hand! They were doing Christmas decorations and some touch up paint/lighting renovations on my floor in the hallways while I was here. All during the day, I thought it was amusing they were touching up the paint though because when I arrived the halls already looked great. The decorations are spectacular! The area is beautiful and safe, a lot of dogs and families taking advantage of the Pacific Beach hours they can run around and play. You're right by the pier, a lot of food options, and a beautiful vibe. There are four nitpicky things that leave me less enthused but should never dissuade someone from staying here. First, the lightbulb near the cough is a dimmable LED, but it can flicker due to the fixture if it's set halfway. You're often going to be all or nothing there. Second, the shower "Hot/Cold" line was hard to discern, at first it's cold, then it gets really hot, then you have trial and error to find the median point- it wasn't the same for me my two days here. Also, the bathroom door, even though the toliet itself is private, still has a bit of a crack when closed in the initial entry area that some may find offputting. I was solo, so it wasn't a problem. Finally, the in-room sink (for drinks, not for the bathroom) has it's own hot and cold lines mixed. Hot was cold, cold was Hot. I was here for a conference, this past year I got tired of Honors and Bonvoyaging and started staying at independent hotels when I can, so glad I opted to stay by a real beach with such great energy than in a stuffy conference hotel trying to fake that aptmosphere. Bonus- the price was better here for this suite than in the drab one-roomer the conference venue offered! Now I just need to convince my wife to let me fly her cross country for a great time here as well without the kiddos!