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Gaslamp Quarter · $40–80 day pass · Ranked in 1 list
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Andaz San Diego is a Gaslamp Quarter spot ranked #4 of 8 in our Best Hotel Pools in San Diego list, scoring 87/100. Order the rooftop pool day pass. The best rooftop pool scene downtown.
We scored Andaz San Diego 87/100 in our full editorial review.
Read the full Andaz San Diego reviewAndaz San Diego sits in Gaslamp Quarter — downtown San Diego, a 16-block historic district running along 5th Avenue to Petco Park. The area is known for victorian-era buildings, rooftop bars, nightclubs, hidden speakeasies, and Padres game nights, and the feel is the city's nightlife engine — touristy, energetic, and busiest Thursday through Saturday. Parking: Garages $15–35; street meters enforced until 8 PM. The Trolley drops at 5th Ave station.
Explore Gaslamp QuarterOn our Best Hotel Pools in San Diego list, Andaz San Diego lands at #4 of 8, just behind Fairmont Grand Del Mar (89/100) and ahead of Mission Pacific / The Seabird, Oceanside (87/100). Hotel del Coronado holds #1 with 91/100, so the gap is 4 points.
See the full Best Hotel Pools in San Diego rankingAndaz San Diego scores 87/100 against a best hotel pools in san diego field that averages 87.5, running from 85 at the bottom to 91 at the top. That is 0.5 points below the category average, though it still finishes ahead of 3 of the 7 other places we scored. It lands 4th of 8, and the category leader is 4 points clear.
Judged criterion by criterion, Andaz San Diego separates itself most on atmosphere (94/100 versus a 90.5 category average). Its softest showing is consistency at 84, 4.5 points under the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for atmosphere, not for a clean sweep of every category.
| Criterion | Andaz San Diego | Category avg. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experience | 90 | 89.9 | +0.1 |
| Consistency | 84 | 88.5 | -4.5 |
| Value | 80 | 82 | -2 |
| Atmosphere | 94 | 90.5 | +3.5 |
| Uniqueness | 88 | 84.5 | +3.5 |
Scores are Sandi Spots editorial judgments, compared against every other place we ranked in best hotel pools in san diego.
Gaslamp Quarter is dense enough that Andaz San Diego rarely needs to be a standalone trip. We have scored at least six other ranked spots in the same neighborhood, so it is easy to stack a visit with Altitude Sky Lounge (90/100 in our best rooftop bars in san diego list) or Greystone Prime Steakhouse (89/100) and turn one stop into an afternoon.
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Yes, if you are in the neighborhood or nearby.
Andaz San Diego scores 87/100 in our Best Hotel Pools in San Diego list (#4 of 8). It is strongest on atmosphere (94) and experience (90). The best rooftop pool scene downtown.
Skip it if value matters most to you — that is its weakest category (80/100).
Andaz San Diego is a good fit for hotel pools. Because it ranks #4 on our best hotel pools in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in Gaslamp Quarter rather than build a day around a long cross-town drive. Check live hours and availability before leaving, especially for a weekend visit.
Best tactical tip: Weekday passes are far cheaper and far less crowded.
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Score 87/100 · Order: Rooftop pool day pass · $40–80 day pass
Andaz's rooftop is the classic Gaslamp pool party, with skyline views and a DJ on weekends. Non-guests can buy in when capacity allows.
Local tip: Weekday passes are far cheaper and far less crowded.
Scored with our ranking methodology — hotel-pools.
Written and fact-checked by the Sandi Spots Editorial team — San Diego residents publishing under Sleep Coast LLC. Every place we recommend has been visited in person or verified against an official source, and no business can pay for inclusion or a higher ranking. Last updated .