A rare find in Downtown San Diego, the Marriott Marquis offers all the amenities and luxuries of a true resort hotel with easy access to all the attractions Downtown San Diego has to offer. Situated on the bayfront and blocks from the Green Trolley Line, the Marriott Marquis puts all that makes San Diego a vibrant and exciting city right at your doorstep.

With 1,360 rooms split between two towers, these half cylindrical towers offer sweeping marina and city views of Downtown San Diego. With a recent $200 million dollar renovation, the Marriott Marquis has become a resort paradise which both tourist and business travelers seek out. With modern finishes, and cozy touches like fire pits and waterfalls by the pool, it’s takes no effort to make this hotel your home away from home.

Whether you’re staying in one of their six styles of rooms, or their two story presidential suite, the Marriott Marquis will spoil you with their amenities, recent renovations, and views the hotel offers. With many of the rooms offering balconies, all you have to do is step outside to get a smell of the bay breeze and watch the sun set behind Coronado Island to realize how unique the Marriott Marquis really is.

With two restaurants on the hotel grounds, Marina Kitchen and Roy’s Seafood and Steakhouse, there’s no need to leave the hotel if you’re looking for a relaxing evening. Both offer complete wine selections, fresh seafood, and chef selected menus that will easily compete with any fine dining around San Diego. But don’t head out when the sun goes down, because the vibe changes and live bands take over the lounge where you’ll find guests gathering in an completely different atmosphere than what you’ll find during the day.

Offering amenities like a fitness center with complete cardio and resistance training equipment, two lagoon style pools, a hot tub, sauna, pool gazebo, bike rentals, boat and jet ski rentals, this urban oasis will keep you going morning to night  - whether you’re staying in the resort or exploring all that surrounds the Marriott Marquis.

With easy access to the trail along the bayfront, and the green line for the trolley system down the street, exploring Downtown San Diego is a breeze when staying at the Marriott Marquis. Take the trolley from Gaslamp Quarters to Santa Fe Depot and you can access the ferry which will allow you to spend the day biking Coronado island and attractions like Hotel Del Coronado where Marilyn Monroe filmed Some Like it Hot. A ten minute walk down the bayfront trail and you’ll find yourself eating some of the best seafood and shopping at boutiques in Seaport Village. While the name doesn’t suggest much, Balboa Park is a ten minute taxi ride where you can explore the Museum of Man, San Diego’s Botanical Gardens, and the Japanese Friendship Garden. One of the most beautiful parks in America,  you’ll definitely want to make time to check out Balboa Park.

The Marriott Marquis is a true reflection of the Southern California lifestyle and one of the most dynamic hotels I’ve stayed at while traveling as the Gay Travel Guru. A multifaceted hotel, the Marriott Marquis will adapt and accommodate every type of traveler.

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