Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

“Great Experience!”

Had such a great experience at Topside Terrace. The bartender, Ally, was not only super friendly and attentive, but also gave amazing recommendations. Every food item she suggested was absolutely delicious and totally lived up to the hype. You can tell she really knows the menu and cares about maki… more

Had such a great experience at Topside Terrace. The bartender, Ally, was not only super friendly and attentive, but also gave amazing recommendations. Every food item she suggested was absolutely delicious and totally lived up to the hype. You can tell she really knows the menu and cares about making sure guests have a great time. Definitely made the whole experience even better!

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“An enchanted evening, a team for the ages”

It was an enchanted evening during comic con. The summer breeze held the faint scent of fresh baked goodies and hope. Fresh, or perhaps in this case, not so fresh, off of a long day of meeting people and shuffling through crowds, I decided to rest my weary, aching bones at Topside Terrace. The at… more

It was an enchanted evening during comic con. The summer breeze held the faint scent of fresh baked goodies and hope. Fresh, or perhaps in this case, not so fresh, off of a long day of meeting people and shuffling through crowds, I decided to rest my weary, aching bones at Topside Terrace. The atmosphere buzzed with the electricity of a lightning storm. There was a live DJ spinning what could only be described as “dance your ass off” beats. The crowd was singing the song of good times in the kind of dull roar that is normally reserved for a sporting event. The entire scene rattled with an intensity that was half fun, half oh-my-gosh-what’s-going-to-happen-next. The setting was prime to be the kind of predicament where fun was in the air, but service might disappear into the ether. But that didn’t happen. Enter the real heroes of this night. Ally, Daniel, Emma, Nick, Jenn and Jackie! In the midst of a demanding crowd that was as insatiable as a wildfire, this crew bossed the night like they created it. If there was stress or tension, it didn’t show. They moved with kind of cohesion and oneness typically reserved for a school of fish. Orders were flying, drinks were stirring, people were being pacified as if they were babies with blankets. I have been to many bars, but none with a crew as skilled as this. Not to mention the sweet and human way they treated every patron. Nay, in the history of people going out for a good time, I doubt any crew has done as good and skilled a job. I will be back as soon as I can and can only hope to see this lovely crew again. And also give them all raises.

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“Beautiful lobby”

Nice hotel. We stayed in this location ages ago when it was formerly a trendy, high energy W hotel. The current rebranding looks nice and relaxed. It has a beautiful open lobby with eye-catching driftwood chandeliers with a blue and white color palette. Decor is very nautical. I really appreciated … more

Nice hotel. We stayed in this location ages ago when it was formerly a trendy, high energy W hotel. The current rebranding looks nice and relaxed. It has a beautiful open lobby with eye-catching driftwood chandeliers with a blue and white color palette. Decor is very nautical. I really appreciated the plentiful outlets and usb ports in the room. We found it to be clean and comfortable. The nook by the window is cozy. The room is surprisingly bland and underwhelming in color. The hotel is about a 12 minute walk to the Embarcadero. There are water refill stations on the even numbered floors. Valet parking is a little pricey, but we found overnight parking in a nearby garage for less. Lounge on the second floor unfortunately didn’t have food on weekends, but we were able to go in there and pick up water and sodas.

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“Topside”

We had a great experience thanks to our server, Daniel, who was handling the entire section on his own and still managed to be incredibly attentive and helpful. He checked in on us regularly without being overbearing and made sure everything came out quickly and correctly. It’s not easy juggling th… more

We had a great experience thanks to our server, Daniel, who was handling the entire section on his own and still managed to be incredibly attentive and helpful. He checked in on us regularly without being overbearing and made sure everything came out quickly and correctly. It’s not easy juggling that much at once, but he handled it with professionalism and a positive attitude. Really appreciated the great service—definitely made our visit even better! Thank you Daniel!

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