San Diego, California – October 22, 2015 – Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center is scheduled to open its doors in San Diego, California today. The newly constructed, 14-story hotel, tastefully blends modern finishes with timeless elements, such as collaged images of San Diego landmarks throughout. The property features a welcoming lobby featuring geometric patterns as well as custom guestrooms enabling guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience. Located at 453 6th Avenue, the 90-room hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by J Street Hospitality, Inc. and managed by Azul Hospitality Group, Inc. both based in San Diego, California.
Conveniently located for both business and leisure travelers alike, guests can walk out the front of the hotel into the heart of the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter. Located four blocks from the San Diego Convention Center and three miles from the San Diego International Airport, the hotel offers convenient access to the Seaport Village, Westfield Horton Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and the U.S.S. Midway Museum. The Courtyard San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center is also in close proximity to many of the best restaurants, shopping and attractions that San Diego has to offer.
“From day one, Courtyard has prided itself as a brand that listens to business travelers,” said Callette Nielsen, vice president and global brand manager, Courtyard. “Today’s technology has changed how people travel. Our guests want a room that has purpose and flexibility that enables a seamless transition between relaxing and working. Courtyard is designed to offer them a relaxing and functional space to work the way they want to, when they want to.”
The custom lobby opens to a bold “racing stripe” of green terrazzo tile leading guests to the business center with an array of seating zones, complimentary Wi-Fi and a computer station dedicated solely to checking flight status and printing boarding passes. The redefined space provides ideal functionality to work and socialize with flexible seating options.
Additional features include an on-site fitness center; The Market, a 24/7 shop for snacks, beverages and sundries; and The Bistro, overlooking the lobby with an outdoor patio, offers flexible seating as well as high quality, healthy menu options for breakfast and light evening fare along with snacks, cocktails, wine and beer. In addition a signature element of the new lobby is the exclusive Courtyard GoBoard, a 65-inch LCD touch screen packed with local information, maps, weather, and news, business and sports headlines.
The 14-story hotel features The Nolen – a rooftop bar and lounge serving unexpected takes on traditional comfort foods and offering exceptional views of downtown San Diego, Petco Ballpark, San Diego Bay and Coronado Island. Paying homage to the early craftsman, the open-air establishment is dedicated to advancing the art of the cocktail. House batched barrel-aged cocktails, beer flights and savory food will satisfy travelers’ taste buds.
