Local hero

This debut property from Montage Hotels & Resorts’ new Pendry brand is aimed at modern travellers with its take on luxury comfort with a guest-house feel. The 12-floor, 317-room property is located in San Diego’s bustling Gaslamp Quarter and boasts a spa, rooftop pool, and a bevy of restaurants and bars. Focused on showcasing local creativity, it’s brought in local chefs and retailers to provide coastal cuisine, seasonal market fare and a curated marketplace that introduce a side of the city that visitors might not often see. Meanwhile, on the rooftop, the Pool House offers up aerial views of the city from its outdoor lounge, where you can make the most of the Socal weather. And while rooms are an irresistible mix of rich textures and finishes, late night entertainment comes in the form of the Oxford Social Club and its extensive cocktail programme, thus ensuring guests get the right balance of relaxation and revelry. Pei-ru Keh 550 J Street, tel: 1.619 738 7000, pendryhotels.com. Rates: from $495

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