I booked El Prinero in an effort to be local to a waterpolo tournament rather than spending my time…read morein my car and my money in businesses that are not local. Chula Vista is a cute neighborhood. The hotel promised quit settings , the smoke store and 7-11 across from it made me doubt that when we first arrived but it turned out to be totally true. The neighborhood is super safe and has everything you will EVER need right on 3rd. The lady running this hotel is super organized. We booked the largest room as we had a 4 night stay. The bed and pillow were cozy. Towels ample in the bathroom. The parking lot on the side dedicated to guests was a life line and so practical. Water pressure and temp were perfect. Spacious bathroom. Cute and large outdoor space. Coffee and tea for guests ready in the lobby every morning. I appreciated that the other guests were equally as quiet as that as it is an old building and you can hear other folks' convo from room to room. As it is often the case no matter how expensive your hotel is. Five star if the trash had been emptied and the bathroom had had a refresh. Booking was easy , payment taken on arrival , easy check out. We'll be back.

Wonderful, restored, historic (1930) hotel in the shopping part of Chula Vista a short walk from…read morerestaurants, brewery and shops, and a short ride to the Gaylord Convention Center. (And a third of the cost of the Gaylord Hotel! With free onsite parking. The Gaylord charges $45 for guest parking. Cost much less for Lyft both ways total than just that parking fee). And a very nice owner who is also the desk clerk. Extremely well renovated and maintained with super soft bedding and towels, very homey and comfortable lobby, excellent breakfast place 3 minute walk away.