WOW! What a unique setup and location! You truly are steps away from some of the best restaurants and nightlife San Diego has to offer (We ate at a one of the best Mexican restaurant's we've been to in San Diego, and it was just a block or so away). "While the listing had the headline as "Gorgeous Penthouse" as a descriptor, we would have called it more a "Gorgeous top floor mixed use Loft". Small nuance but it would have set our expectations a little more. This space is clearly used for events or cooking classes.
The views are AMAZING! Sunsets and sunrises in this space were magical! HOWEVER, half the windows (the ones with the unique panelling detail) aren't insulated nor sealed and are like windows you'd see in a warehouse building (so you hear every siren wailing and homeless rant below at night). The biggest thing future guests should know (this goes out to couples) was the lack of curtains/blinds. Out of the 12 huge (and awesome) windows only TWO actually had curtains (The ones in front of the shower, thank goodness). What really stood out to us, was no curtains on the large window directly next to the bed, so if you want any privacy or expect to go as a couple, know that you will have no privacy. The large windows and lack of curtains/blinds throughout not only made it very hard to control the temperature in the space, but will put you on display for everyone to see below. If you're a bit of an exibitionist, you would be at home here!
Overall, we could tell they are still working out some kinks with the location. The lobby/entrance area was very under construction, and some of the check-in details were confusing, but overall this space has so much potential. It really could be a premiere luxury destination (once window coverings are added)!