The Sofia Hotel - San Diego

3-star historic boutique hotel in downtown San Diego

A Historic Downtown Landmark

The Sofia Hotel San Diego is a member of Historic Hotels of America and originally opened as the Pickwick Terminal Hotel, one of the first hotels in the country with private bathrooms. The Gothic Revival architecture and New York-style façade make the building stand out in downtown San Diego. Guests staying at the Sofia Hotel are two blocks from the Gaslamp Quarter and within walking distance of the USS Midway Museum and San Diego Convention Center.

Rooms and Suites

The hotel offers 211 rooms, including Kind Suites with separate living areas and pull-out sofas that accommodate up to four guests. Each room includes a NESPRESSO in-room Coffee Experience, premium fine linens, and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Guest rooms also come with mini-fridges and microwaves, plus adjustable lighting controls for personalized comfort.

On-Site Dining

Tender Greens restaurant is located on the ground floor and serves American reinterpretations of classic French cuisine using fresh local ingredients. The hotel also houses San Diego's first Starbucks Pickup Store in the lobby. An on-site coffee house provides wine, champagne, and grab-and-go options throughout the day.

Complimentary Extras

The Sofia Hotel San Diego offers free walking tours of the Gaslamp Quarter on Saturday mornings with a local guide named Pamela. Guests can borrow complimentary urban bicycles with helmets to explore the city independently. Flo-water dispensers on every floor provide purified water for refilling bottles at no extra cost.

Wellness and Pet-Friendly Services

The hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and an on-site yoga studio with on-demand classes for guest use. Pets are welcome with special amenities including pet baskets, pet bowls, and a dedicated pet-friendly policy. Valet parking and self-parking are available, and the hotel provides accessible parking, wheelchair access, and braille signage for disabled guests.

• Historic Charm: A member of Historic Hotels of America, originally the Pickwick Terminal Hotel
• Rooms: 211 rooms, including Kind Suites with pull-out sofas
• Dining: Tender Greens restaurant and Starbucks Pickup Store on-site
• Wellness: 24-hour fitness center and on-site yoga studio with on-demand classes
• Pet-Friendly: Pet baskets, pet bowls, and special pet amenities
• Business: Meeting spaces for up to 24 guests and complete business services