Graphic Geeks: Hotels for San Diego Comic-Con

“Every year summer, comic fans descend on San Diego. Why? Because it’s the host city of the go-to event for geeks and superfans. The legendary San Diego Comic-Con brings together comic creators, science fiction and fantasy authors, film-makers and writers for a popular culture showcase on an epic scale. San Diego has loads of accommodation but it fills quickly, so it’s worth booking now.

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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
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Just 12 minutes’ walk from San Diego’s convention centre, the downtown Courtyard by Marriott is geared up for Comic-Conners. What was once the San Diego Trust & Savings Bank is now an upscale historic hotel with an on-site restaurant serving fresh California cuisine and cocktails. Step outside and you’re in the in the lively Gaslamp Quarter; if you have a spare moment after attending Comic-Con, or fancy extending your stay, it’s buzzing with restaurants and entertainment. Look out for minimum stay restrictions across the weekend.

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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
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It might be aimed at mainstream rockers rather than geeks, but the Hard Rock Hotel has the benefit of being right over the road from Comic-Con. And it’s hard to say no to a full service spa and rooftop pool. Music fans can browse rock memorabilia from the hotel shop, download free music downloads and even borrow a Fender guitar. Whether you keep it affordable or go all out with a Rock Star Suite, you’ll get a fun, comfortable stay, super-easy travel to Comic-Con, and excellent food, drink and pampering.

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Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown
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From San Diego’s favourite district, Little Italy, you can ‘hop a trolley’ (catch a train) to the convention centre or jump on the 24-hour Comic-Con shuttle bus. The advantage of the Hampton Inn is that it’s a little cheaper – but you still get free airport shuttles and bay views from its ocean-facing rooms, rooftop pool and sundeck. A free hot breakfast buffet will set you up for the day, while your post-convention wind-down can include a head-clearing sunset stroll along San Diego Bay.

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ITH Adventure Hostel San Diego
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Looking for a super-budget option? Try the International Travellers’ Adventure Hostel, also in the ever-popular Little Italy. Clean, bright and comfortable, it’s all about community, so expect to meet other Comic-Conners over your complimentary breakfast and reconnect in the evening in the hostel’s friendly communal areas and at its social events. With female-only rooms, dorms and private rooms, there are options for lone travellers or groups, socialites or those after a bit of quiet. It’s a short walk to the station and to Comic-Con’s shuttle bus route.

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Hotel del Coronado
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Hotel del Coronado has wow factor by the truckload. Its conical towers, cupolas, turrets and balconies are an iconic part of San Diego’s skyline, and it had its own brush with fame when it appeared the classic Billy Wilder comedy Some Like it Hot. With VIP guests, a resident ghost and chandeliers designed by Wizard of Oz author L Frank Baum, it’s a wonderfully over-the-top slice of Californian beach life. You can drive to the convention centre in just 15 minutes, or catch the ferry across San Diego bay.

Have a look at our hotels in San Diego page for more options.”