The 511-room Omni San Diego Hotel is a solid four-pearl pick in the Gaslamp Quarter, with an outdoor pool and spacious, contemporary rooms. It's across the road from the San Diego Convention Center, and is connected to Petco Park via skybridge -- but for those more interested in partying than in business or baseball, the nearby Hard Rock offers more exciting nightlife options.
The 511-room Omni San Diego Hotel is a solid four-pearl pick in the Gaslamp Quarter, with an outdoor pool and spacious, contemporary rooms. It's across the road from the San Diego Convention Center, and is connected to Petco Park via skybridge -- but for those more interested in partying than in business or baseball, the nearby Hard Rock offers more exciting nightlife options.
Hotel Z - A Staypineapple Hotel is a 96-room mid-range hotel with an excellent location in the Gaslamp Quarter. Fully renovated in 2015, the property feels fresh and modern and has a colorful, fun style. Clean, retro-style rooms have super-comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, and Keurig coffeemakers. Suites with sofa beds are available for families in need of extra space. However, interior noise can be an issue and there are no safes or mini-fridges in rooms. Features are limited to an espresso bar serving snacks and coffee drinks, beach cruiser bikes to borrow, and free Wi-Fi. Free pineapple cupcakes are a popular touch. Business travelers might prefer the more classic Ramada Inn & Suites Gaslamp/Convention Center, which has lower rates, a 24-hour restaurant, and antique elevators -- but slightly dated rooms.
Hotel Z - A Staypineapple Hotel is a 96-room mid-range hotel with an excellent location in the Gaslamp Quarter. Fully renovated in 2015, the property feels fresh and modern and has a colorful, fun style. Clean, retro-style rooms have super-comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, and Keurig coffeemakers. Suites with sofa beds are available for families in need of extra space. However, interior noise can be an issue and there are no safes or mini-fridges in rooms. Features are limited to an espresso bar serving snacks and coffee drinks, beach cruiser bikes to borrow, and free Wi-Fi. Free pineapple cupcakes are a popular touch. Business travelers might prefer the more classic Ramada Inn & Suites Gaslamp/Convention Center, which has lower rates, a 24-hour restaurant, and antique elevators -- but slightly dated rooms.
The mid-range Urban Boutique Hotel offers a moderately priced alternative to the generally more expensive downtown properties. Located in Little Italy, near several restaurants, cafes, and shops, the hotel isn't within walking distance of major sights, but most are within a short drive. The property shoots for a cool, upbeat vibe -- and it succeeds apart from a few decorating missteps. Breakfast, airport shuttle service, and Wi-Fi are included in the room rates, and spa and beauty services are available next door at a discount. The hotel rents bikes and has a computer and printer for guests' use but no parking or restaurant. Its 55 rooms are small but decorated with flair and include coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-fridges; suites have sofa beds. Travelers could also consider the nearby Porto Vista Hotel, which has a stylish restaurant, rooftop bar, and valet parking.
The mid-range Urban Boutique Hotel offers a moderately priced alternative to the generally more expensive downtown properties. Located in Little Italy, near several restaurants, cafes, and shops, the hotel isn't within walking distance of major sights, but most are within a short drive. The property shoots for a cool, upbeat vibe -- and it succeeds apart from a few decorating missteps. Breakfast, airport shuttle service, and Wi-Fi are included in the room rates, and spa and beauty services are available next door at a discount. The hotel rents bikes and has a computer and printer for guests' use but no parking or restaurant. Its 55 rooms are small but decorated with flair and include coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-fridges; suites have sofa beds. Travelers could also consider the nearby Porto Vista Hotel, which has a stylish restaurant, rooftop bar, and valet parking.
The mid-range Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley is a modern chain property located in Mission Valley’s Hotel Circle off the Mission Valley Freeway, with SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo about a 10-minute drive away. It features such signature Hampton amenities as a free hot breakfast buffet, free coffee and tea in the lobby, a fitness center, a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, and a cozy outdoor patio with a fire pit. Its 186 rooms and suites come with mini-fridges, LCD flat-screen TVs with a free in-room movie channel, and roomy walk-in showers -- in-room microwaves and safes come with a surcharge. Rates are on the high end for the area, and travelers could check out the Days Hotel – Hotel Circle by SeaWorld, which offers free parking, a restaurant, and provides microwaves free of charge.
The mid-range Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley is a modern chain property located in Mission Valley’s Hotel Circle off the Mission Valley Freeway, with SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo about a 10-minute drive away. It features such signature Hampton amenities as a free hot breakfast buffet, free coffee and tea in the lobby, a fitness center, a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, and a cozy outdoor patio with a fire pit. Its 186 rooms and suites come with mini-fridges, LCD flat-screen TVs with a free in-room movie channel, and roomy walk-in showers -- in-room microwaves and safes come with a surcharge. Rates are on the high end for the area, and travelers could check out the Days Hotel – Hotel Circle by SeaWorld, which offers free parking, a restaurant, and provides microwaves free of charge.
Built by Ulysses S. Grant's son in 1910, the 270-room U.S. Grant Hotel is one of the most celebrated and respected hotels within San Diego, known for its American luxury with a traditional European twist. Rooms are bright and classically elegant, with crown molding, crisp white linens, and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms have large walk-in showers and deep bowl sinks. Although the hotel's overall elegance and luxe vibe are charming and captivating, the fees for parking and Wi-Fi can add up.
Built by Ulysses S. Grant's son in 1910, the 270-room U.S. Grant Hotel is one of the most celebrated and respected hotels within San Diego, known for its American luxury with a traditional European twist. Rooms are bright and classically elegant, with crown molding, crisp white linens, and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms have large walk-in showers and deep bowl sinks. Although the hotel's overall elegance and luxe vibe are charming and captivating, the fees for parking and Wi-Fi can add up.
The 180-room Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, San Diego North is a mid-range chain hotel situated in the quiet Sorrento Valley, about 20 minutes north of downtown. For business travelers, the hotel provides a free shuttle to businesses within a five-mile radius. Rooms are clean, if a bit old-fashioned, and well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. The free breakfast buffet with hot and cold selections is a plus, as is the on-site restaurant and lounge serving dinner and drinks on weeknights. There's also a pool and fitness center, plus meeting space and a business center. Travelers who would like to be closer to the zoo and SeaWorld could check out the Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley, but its pool is small and parking is expensive.
The 180-room Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, San Diego North is a mid-range chain hotel situated in the quiet Sorrento Valley, about 20 minutes north of downtown. For business travelers, the hotel provides a free shuttle to businesses within a five-mile radius. Rooms are clean, if a bit old-fashioned, and well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. The free breakfast buffet with hot and cold selections is a plus, as is the on-site restaurant and lounge serving dinner and drinks on weeknights. There's also a pool and fitness center, plus meeting space and a business center. Travelers who would like to be closer to the zoo and SeaWorld could check out the Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley, but its pool is small and parking is expensive.
The 223-room Westgate Hotel offers plenty old-world European luxury -- common spaces feature high ceilings with crown molding and large chandeliers, wide, carpeted staircases, and elegant curtains draping the floor-to-ceiling windows. Rooms are extremely spacious and clean, and offer either harbor or city views, though the decor is classic, perhaps to a fault; this hotel may not be the best pick for visitors with modern tastes. The hotel is undeniably luxurious, with a modern fitness center, spa, old-school barber shop, and on-site flower boutique, as well as a rooftop pool, added after our visit. However, the "facility fee" can be a major pain on top of the pricey parking fees.
The 223-room Westgate Hotel offers plenty old-world European luxury -- common spaces feature high ceilings with crown molding and large chandeliers, wide, carpeted staircases, and elegant curtains draping the floor-to-ceiling windows. Rooms are extremely spacious and clean, and offer either harbor or city views, though the decor is classic, perhaps to a fault; this hotel may not be the best pick for visitors with modern tastes. The hotel is undeniably luxurious, with a modern fitness center, spa, old-school barber shop, and on-site flower boutique, as well as a rooftop pool, added after our visit. However, the "facility fee" can be a major pain on top of the pricey parking fees.
The mid-range Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport-Old Town is conveniently located off I-5 and I-8, within a 10-minute drive of the airport, the downtown convention center, and Gaslight Quarter. It has a small fitness center and heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, and includes a hot breakfast buffet in the room rate. The 123 rooms come with microwaves, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and coffeemakers. Travelers might want to compare this property with the family-run Old Town Inn, which is closer to Old Town.
The mid-range Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport-Old Town is conveniently located off I-5 and I-8, within a 10-minute drive of the airport, the downtown convention center, and Gaslight Quarter. It has a small fitness center and heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, and includes a hot breakfast buffet in the room rate. The 123 rooms come with microwaves, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and coffeemakers. Travelers might want to compare this property with the family-run Old Town Inn, which is closer to Old Town.
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is a motel-style property that sits among a lush green landscape next to San Diego’s Shelter Island marina and is a three-minute walk from the beach. The 227 rooms are pleasant with lots of amenities from microwaves and mini-fridges, to kitchenettes and patios in the suites. A Californian restaurant, outdoor pool, and hot tub stay lively with couples and groups of friends, though policies like kids under 17 stay for free brings its fair share of families here, too. Both breakfast and parking cost extra, which take away from the value at this mid-range property. The nearby Kona Kai Resort is a good alternative with trendy rooms, a spa, and kayak and paddleboard rentals -- but nightly rates are higher.
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is a motel-style property that sits among a lush green landscape next to San Diego’s Shelter Island marina and is a three-minute walk from the beach. The 227 rooms are pleasant with lots of amenities from microwaves and mini-fridges, to kitchenettes and patios in the suites. A Californian restaurant, outdoor pool, and hot tub stay lively with couples and groups of friends, though policies like kids under 17 stay for free brings its fair share of families here, too. Both breakfast and parking cost extra, which take away from the value at this mid-range property. The nearby Kona Kai Resort is a good alternative with trendy rooms, a spa, and kayak and paddleboard rentals -- but nightly rates are higher.
The mid-range Inn at the Park, an all-suite, Wyndham Vacation Ownership property, is a sharp departure from the standard chain hotel. The stately brick building, circa 1926, borders Balboa Park in Hillcrest, and is within walking distance to restaurants and a short drive to many major sights. The 82 suites are spacious and stylish, and include kitchens, and bathrooms with walk-in showers. It has an elegant lobby, rooftop sundeck with great views, and guest laundry facilities. Valet parking and concierge services are available, but there’s no pool, bar, or restaurant, and guests can expect to endure a time-share sales pitch during their stays. Travelers might want to compare rates with the Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley in the Hotel Circle, which includes a pool and a hot breakfast buffet in the room rate.
The mid-range Inn at the Park, an all-suite, Wyndham Vacation Ownership property, is a sharp departure from the standard chain hotel. The stately brick building, circa 1926, borders Balboa Park in Hillcrest, and is within walking distance to restaurants and a short drive to many major sights. The 82 suites are spacious and stylish, and include kitchens, and bathrooms with walk-in showers. It has an elegant lobby, rooftop sundeck with great views, and guest laundry facilities. Valet parking and concierge services are available, but there’s no pool, bar, or restaurant, and guests can expect to endure a time-share sales pitch during their stays. Travelers might want to compare rates with the Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley in the Hotel Circle, which includes a pool and a hot breakfast buffet in the room rate.