1960 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, California, United States | (888) 708-2081
On Harbor Island, close to the airport
Rooms have views of the harbor or bay
Restaurant and lounge bar both overlook the marina
Outdoor pool and hot tub are well-maintained
Large event facilities and ballroom on-site
Business center has both Macs and PCs
24-hour fitness center features several modern cardio machines and free weights
Free Wi-Fi
Free airport shuttle
Not near many restaurants or shops
Some find on-site dining pricey
Fee for parking
Unlike at most airport hotels, the rooms here
have pleasant views of either the harbor or bay due to a unique location on
Harbor Island. The property has an ideal location for those wanting to jog along the water or take a free shuttle to the airport, but the distance from everything else
is a drawback. The lack of traffic also makes it one of the quieter hotels in
the area, while a rather busy decor can be found in guest rooms. With an outdoor pool,
meeting facilities, fitness center, and restaurant, this Hilton checks
all the boxes for a modern upper-mid-range hotel.
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Scene
Convenience-focused hotel, with both bland and busy interiors
With the harbor on one side and bay on
the other, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island benefits from its scenic
position near a waterfront walkway that's popular with bicyclists and joggers.
Apart from its vistas, the hotel manages to be simultaneously bland and busy.
The front desk is broken into three separate podiums surrounded by bare open
spaces punctuated with wild area rugs and bright teal chairs. A chocolate divan
with multi-colored pillow adds a charming touch to the mix. Common areas
otherwise offer a subdued, neutral palette.
Location
On the Harbor Island waterfront, a short ride from the airport
Located on Harbor Island, Hilton San Diego
Airport/Harbor Island is convenient for those needing to reach the city’s international airport, which is just a five-minute drive to the east and north. (The hotel
provides a free airport shuttle as well as a scheduled shuttle to Horton
Plaza downtown.) The proximity to the harbor
marina also means easy access to boating or fishing tours and other water
activities. The immediate area is otherwise lacking in things to do, and it's about 15 minutes by car to downtown attractions (which
includes the San Diego Zoo and Air & Space Museum), the popular Gaslamp
Quarter, and the cruise terminal.
Rooms
Rooms have busy decor and lovely views from small balconies.
Heavy patterns in swirling geometric earth tones
dominate guest room decor, with varying designs found on carpets, curtains, and
upholstery. The overall effect might be too much for
travelers looking for a conventional room near the airport. The lamps and dark
furniture are otherwise attractive, and wrap-around desks have extra work spaces
with accompanying roller chairs. All rooms have coffeemakers and mini-fridges,
while suites add kitchenettes and breakfast bars. Bathrooms have large vanities
and tiled shower/tub combos. Views are the main selling point here, and rooms
have small balconies or patios to take advantage of them.
Features
Outdoor pool, large ballroom, and on-site Panorama Bar & Grill with lounge
The hotel's Panorama Bar & Grill serves California coastal cuisine with views of the marina outside its wall of French doors. The attached bar and lounge has numerous flat-screen TVs for sports fans and fireplace seating for those who prefer more ambiance. A heated outdoor pool and hot tub sit in a palm-lined sun deck with loungers and covered tables. Active guests can run or cycle outside or hit the treadmills in the 24-hour fitness center. The Hilton's facilities consist of both indoor and outdoor meeting spaces totaling 8,000 square feet, including the 3,200 square-foot Marina Ballroom. Its business center thoughtfully includes both PCs and Macs, along with printing services.
