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On a clear day you can see all the way from this 22-storey vantage point to the Coronado Islands and Baja California. For a party vibe go when the Padres are playing. There's a view of their baseball diamond and, after the sun has set behind the Point Loma peninsula, every home run gets an appreciative 'aaah' as a white firework flares into the sky. And as soon as the game finishes, the resident DJ gets the party started. Hungry? Order honey barbecue lobster brought up from the Soleil@K restaurant. Thirsty? Sip a Sun Drop Margarita, made with Cuervo Gold, pineapple and cranberry juice. Nearest bed? In 12 of the storeys below, which make up the Marriott Hotel Gaslamp Quarter. CONTACT 00 1 619 696 0234; www.marriot.com COST Doubles from $219