The W San Diego hotel converted to a Marriott-branded Renaissance in December 2015, then rebranded again as Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection in October 2017; the Veranda Bar poolside concept tied to the W brand no longer exists at 421 West B Street. Yelp's listing for it now reads 'VERANDA BAR AT W SAN DIEGO - CLOSED.' This page keeps Roger's 2008 review as a record, not a live recommendation.
The W San Diego's downtown lounge and outdoor 'Beach' bar area, which Roger visits from time to time with friends for drinks by the bonfire, praising attentive staff and easy access to alcohol service without an ID-check line, though he has never stayed at the hotel itself.
