Element San Diego Mission Valley opens in Mission Valley

Element San Diego Mission Valley is now open in San Diego’s Mission Valley, adding 148 rooms and suites, 10,000 square feet of event space and eco-conscious amenities for business and leisure travelers. The hotel sits next to the Marriott San Diego Mission Valley and is positioned as part of a dual-hotel complex with expanded meeting capacity.

Why it matters: - The new Element adds another hotel option in Mission Valley, a key San Diego corridor for business travel, events and leisure stays. - The property combines extended-stay features, flexible meeting space and sustainability features in one site. - The adjacent Marriott San Diego Mission Valley gives planners access to a larger dual-hotel footprint for bigger events.

What happened: - Element San Diego Mission Valley opened in San Diego on July 29, 2026. - Driftwood Capital developed the hotel, and Driftwood Hospitality Management manages it. - The hotel includes 148 rooms and suites. - The property offers 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. - The hotel is part of a dual-hotel complex next to the Marriott San Diego Mission Valley.

The details: - The dual-hotel setup can support up to 500 rooms on peak. - The combined complex offers more than 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. - The event area uses folding Nano doors to connect the meeting room to an outdoor terrace. - The hotel includes a complimentary Motion fitness center. - Dining options include Element Lobby Bar and a complimentary Rise breakfast with a chef’s station and healthy options. - Guests also have access to The DEN in the adjacent Marriott San Diego Mission Valley. - Rooms include fully equipped kitchenettes, Heavenly® Beds and spa-inspired bathrooms. - Guest workspaces include an oversized desk, ergonomic chair, power and data access and a 55-inch flat-screen HDTV. - The hotel incorporates green building materials, energy-efficient LED lighting, low-VOC paints, water-saving fixtures, in-room recycling and filtered water systems. - Guests can use electric vehicle charging stations and complimentary bikes. - The hotel is located at 2151 Qualcomm Way, San Diego, California 92108. - The property is minutes from San Diego International Airport and near major shopping centers, beaches, the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld San Diego and the Downtown Gaslamp District. - More information and future reservations are available through the hotel’s Marriott listing.

Between the lines: - The opening shows Driftwood Capital and Driftwood Hospitality Management leaning into San Diego demand for flexible, lifestyle-focused lodging. - The hotel’s layout and amenities are designed to serve both short business trips and longer leisure stays. - The sustainability features are part of the Element brand’s positioning around balanced travel and eco-conscious operations.

What's next: - The hotel will compete for business travelers, meeting planners and visitors looking for access to both central San Diego and the airport. - The combined complex may become more attractive for larger groups that need expanded room blocks and event space. - Driftwood Capital is likely to use the opening as another example of its hospitality development and investment strategy.