Pros
- Within easy driving distance to most San Diego attractions
- Well-maintained rooms with mini-fridges and microwaves
- Good-size swimming pool with lounge chairs and hot tub
- On-site burger restaurant open all day
- Free on-site parking
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
Cons
- Traffic noise from nearby freeway in some rooms
- Some bathrooms in need of renovation
- Wi-Fi can be slow
Bottom Line
The Days Hotel - Hotel Circle is a mid-range, motel-style property located just off the freeway in San Diego's Mission Valley district. While the immediate surroundings are unattractive, its central position makes for an easy drive to most San Diego attractions. Rooms are well-maintained, but they do get some noise from the freeway. There are a swimming pool and a hot tub on-site, and Wi-Fi and parking are free. While there are plenty of similar lodgings on this stretch of road, the Days Hotel is one of the better values.
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Amenities
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pool
Scene
Standard low-rise motel within earshot of the freeway
The Days Hotel - Hotel Circle by SeaWorld is a low-rise motel-style property with Mission-style architectural touches that looks out over a parking lot lined with palm trees and shrubbery. The lobby area is simple and clean with tiled floors, faux-leather upholstery, and a polished granite reception desk. While some of the interiors have benefitted from a modern makeover, the corridors and parts of the exterior show signs of wear, such as scuffing, and feel dated. It's almost impossible to escape hearing at least some noise from the nearby freeway throughout the property, though it's usually faint enough not to be disturbing.
Location
In Mission Valley overlooking the freeway, a 10-minute drive from downtown San Diego
The Days Hotel is located on a long stretch of road that runs parallel to the Interstate 8 in the heart of San Diego's Mission Valley. The south side of the road is lined with hotels, motels, and inns, but there's little else within walking distance. The location, however, is well positioned for accessing anywhere in San Diego by car -- downtown, the airport, and SeaWorld are all around a 10-minute drive away. There's also a bus stop just outside the hotel and guests can travel directly to Old Town in under 10 minutes.
Rooms
Renovated rooms with microwaves, fridges, and TVs -- and some traffic noise
The hotel has 280 rooms, all of which are decorated in better-than-average motel-styling with patterned fabrics and modern wooden furnishings. Interiors are clean and generally well-maintained, with only the odd sign of wear. In-room amenities include coffeemakers, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and free Wi-Fi -- though the connection can be slow. Some rooms also have kitchenettes, while the majority of bathrooms feel freshly renovated (although a few remain in need of a makeover). Noise from the nearby freeway might be an issue in roadside rooms.
Features
On-site burger restaurant and heated swimming pool with lounge chairs and hot tub
The hotel's single dining option is Bunz Burger Joint, which focuses primarily on farm-to-table burgers and hotdogs. It's open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and has an outdoor patio. There's also an outdoor heated pool big enough for swimming laps that's surrounded by a terrace with lounge chairs, umbrellas, greenery, and a hot tub. The hotel also has a small gym and on-site laundry facilities. Parking is plentiful and free of charge.
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Scene
Standard low-rise motel within earshot of the freeway
The Days Hotel - Hotel Circle by SeaWorld is a low-rise motel-style property with Mission-style architectural touches that looks out over a parking lot lined with palm trees and shrubbery. The lobby area is simple and clean with tiled floors, faux-leather upholstery, and a polished granite reception desk. While some of the interiors have benefitted from a modern makeover, the corridors and parts of the exterior show signs of wear, such as scuffing, and feel dated. It's almost impossible to escape hearing at least some noise from the nearby freeway throughout the property, though it's usually faint enough not to be disturbing.
Location
In Mission Valley overlooking the freeway, a 10-minute drive from downtown San Diego
The Days Hotel is located on a long stretch of road that runs parallel to the Interstate 8 in the heart of San Diego's Mission Valley. The south side of the road is lined with hotels, motels, and inns, but there's little else within walking distance. The location, however, is well positioned for accessing anywhere in San Diego by car -- downtown, the airport, and SeaWorld are all around a 10-minute drive away. There's also a bus stop just outside the hotel and guests can travel directly to Old Town in under 10 minutes.
Rooms
Renovated rooms with microwaves, fridges, and TVs -- and some traffic noise
The hotel has 280 rooms, all of which are decorated in better-than-average motel-styling with patterned fabrics and modern wooden furnishings. Interiors are clean and generally well-maintained, with only the odd sign of wear. In-room amenities include coffeemakers, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and free Wi-Fi -- though the connection can be slow. Some rooms also have kitchenettes, while the majority of bathrooms feel freshly renovated (although a few remain in need of a makeover). Noise from the nearby freeway might be an issue in roadside rooms.
Features
On-site burger restaurant and heated swimming pool with lounge chairs and hot tub
The hotel's single dining option is Bunz Burger Joint, which focuses primarily on farm-to-table burgers and hotdogs. It's open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and has an outdoor patio. There's also an outdoor heated pool big enough for swimming laps that's surrounded by a terrace with lounge chairs, umbrellas, greenery, and a hot tub. The hotel also has a small gym and on-site laundry facilities. Parking is plentiful and free of charge.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Dry Cleaning
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Full Kitchen
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Tennis Court
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