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Compare the biggest hotels in San Diego
Same order as the list above: largest guest-room count first. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.
| # | Hotel | Guest rooms | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego | 1,628 | (3,573) |
| 2 | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | 1,360 | (2,245) |
| 3 | Hilton San Diego Bayfront | 1,190 | (2,481) |
| 4 | Sheraton San Diego Resort | 1,053 | (3,735) |
| 5 | Town and Country San Diego | 675 | (1,951) |
| 6 | Wyndham San Diego Bayside | 600 | (6,340) |
| 7 | Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark | 511 | (2,389) |
| 8 | Paradise Point Resort & Spa | 462 | (2,949) |
| 9 | The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter | 450 | |
| 10 | Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina | 438 | (2,234) |
| 11 | The Westin San Diego Bayview | 436 | (1,317) |
| 12 | Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG | 419 | (1,891) |
| 13 | Hard Rock Hotel San Diego | 415 | (4,475) |
| 14 | InterContinental San Diego by IHG | 400 | (1,195) |
| 15 | San Diego Marriott La Jolla | 376 | (2,505) |
Group and Event Travel in San Diego
This page ranks the biggest hotels in San Diego by room count. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego leads the list with 1628 rooms, the biggest you can book in San Diego through Engine. Teams, groups, and conference attendees book these hotels when they need many rooms close together.
San Diego hosts conferences, conventions, and corporate events at the San Diego Convention Center on the bay, including Comic-Con each summer. Large-capacity hotels near the waterfront let a group stay within reach of its sessions. These hotels serve organizations of every size and industry booking room blocks, from a small team trip to a full convention group. Engine lists them alongside the rest of the city's inventory, and Engine Groups handles bookings of 9 or more rooms.
Frequently asked questions
Do big San Diego hotels work for a single business traveler?
Yes. Large hotels work for solo trips as well as groups, and you can book a single room self-serve on Engine. A big property can also be handy when colleagues are staying in the same building.
How far in advance should I book a group block at a large San Diego hotel?
Book once your dates and headcount are firm. Blocks can be hard to find when conventions are in town. Starting early gives you more options.
What counts as one of the biggest hotels in San Diego?
This list ranks hotels by room count, using the hotels you can book through Engine. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego leads with 1628 rooms, followed by Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina (1360 rooms) and Hilton San Diego Bayfront (1190 rooms). More rooms usually means more capacity for a group.
How do I compare large San Diego hotels for my team?
Start with room count so you know the hotel can hold your group. Then compare location, nightly price, and meeting space. Engine lets you search and compare these hotels side by side, with pre-negotiated rates where available.
How does billing work for large or recurring bookings in San Diego?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so multiple bookings can land on one invoice. You also get multiple payment options and no membership fee. That keeps group and repeat San Diego trips easy to track.
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