Amex Hotel Collection hotels in San Diego
San Diego has 11 Amex Hotel Collection (THC) hotels. With the Amex Platinum's $300 hotel credit on a prepaid 2-night stay, the lowest estimated cost is at Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, a Member of Design Hotels: 2 typical nights at $227 come to $454, or $154 after the credit.
Lowest cost after the credit
Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, a Member of Design Hotels
$154for 2 nights
2 × $227 = $454, minus the $300 hotel credit
Every Hotel Collection hotel in San Diego
| Hotel | After $300 credit |
|---|---|
| Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, a Member of Design Hotels $227 typical night $100 property credit | $154 |
| Kona Kai San Diego Resort $264 typical night 8.4/10 (339) · $100 property credit Also in The Edit | $228 |
| Andaz San Diego $291 typical night 8.2/10 (386) · $100 property credit | $282 |
| Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter $294 typical night 8.7/10 (2,079) · $100 property credit | $288 |
| Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa $306 typical night 8.2/10 (580) · $100 property credit 25% off the room rate on select rooms (2+ nights, book by December 20, 2026) | $312 |
| Guild Hotel, A Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel $312 typical night 8.8/10 (245) · $100 property credit | $324 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn $314 typical night 8.9/10 (251) · $100 property credit | $328 |
| Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton $324 typical night 8.4/10 (368) · $100 property credit | $348 |
| Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel $327 typical night 9.0/10 (1,023) · $100 property credit Save 20% Also in The Edit | $354 |
| Omni San Diego Hotel $346 typical night 9.3/10 (404) · $100 property credit 15% off the room rate (2+ nights, book by December 30, 2026) | $392 |
| InterContinental San Diego $692 typical night 8.2/10 (501) · $100 property credit Also in The Edit, Bilt | $1,084 |
Typical night is the median nightly rate we track for the next 12 months, before taxes, as of November 2026. Estimates assume the credit is unused. Sign in on a hotel's page for its cheapest nights. See them on a map
How the $300 hotel credit works
- The Hotel Collection needs a stay of at least 2 consecutive nights.
- Gold, Platinum and Centurion cardholders get the Hotel Collection perks; only the Platinum's credit (up to $300 from January to June and $300 from July to December) pays for the room, on prepaid bookings through Amex Travel.
- Breakfast isn't included, unlike Fine Hotels + Resorts.
- Every stay includes a property credit of $100 or more and a room upgrade when available, on stays of 2 nights or more.
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest THC hotel in San Diego?
By typical nightly price before taxes, the lowest-cost THC stays in San Diego are Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, a Member of Design Hotels ($227 a night, $154 for 2 nights after the $300 hotel credit), Kona Kai San Diego Resort ($264 a night, $228 for 2 nights after the $300 hotel credit) and Andaz San Diego ($291 a night, $282 for 2 nights after the $300 hotel credit). Prices change daily, so check the hotel's calendar before you book.
How does the $300 hotel credit work at San Diego hotels?
The Hotel Collection needs a stay of at least 2 consecutive nights. Gold, Platinum and Centurion cardholders get the Hotel Collection perks; only the Platinum's credit (up to $300 from January to June and $300 from July to December) pays for the room, on prepaid bookings through Amex Travel. Breakfast isn't included, unlike Fine Hotels + Resorts.
Which San Diego THC hotels are also in other programs?
3 of the 11 are also in another program: Kona Kai San Diego Resort (The Edit), Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel (The Edit) and InterContinental San Diego (The Edit, Bilt). Book through whichever program's card credit you haven't used yet.
What do THC hotels in San Diego include?
Stays include a property credit of $100 or more and a room upgrade when available, on stays of 2 nights or more. 3 hotels also have a promotion now, such as Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa: 25% off the room rate on select rooms (2+ nights, book by December 20, 2026).
Other programs in San Diego: All 14 hotels · FHR 3 · The Edit 6 · Bilt 4
THC hotels in other cities: New York 36 · Washington, D.C. 16 · Chicago 16 · Nashville 16 · Los Angeles 15 · Austin 14 · New Orleans 13 · Las Vegas 12 · Houston 12 · Boston 10 · Scottsdale 10 · Denver 10 · San Francisco 9 · Dallas 9 · Seattle 9 · Honolulu 8