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How San Diego's Keating Hotel rates
Rating: Two stars*
Noteworthy: Developer Edward Kaen turned a historic building into an upscale hotel designed by Pininfarina.
The stay: High style transports you out of San Diego and into Italy.
The scene: Fashion types, well-heeled adventurers and night clubbers mostly keep to themselves in large rooms.
Deal maker: Visually spectacular if you love minimalism, Italy or cars.
Deal breaker: Street noise and no pool, restaurant or room service.
Stats: 432 F St., San Diego; (877) 753-2846, www.thekeating.com.
Rooms: Rates begin at $319
*Rating is based on the room, service and ambience and overall experience with price taken into account in relation to quality.
Five stars: Outstanding on every level.
Four stars: Excellent.
Three stars: Very good.
Two stars: Good.
One star: Poor.
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