When I plan short 2-3 day weekend "getaway" trips (especially during a holiday weekend), I search…read morefor budget friendly hotels since we typically don't stay in the hotel other than to sleep and shower. I am so happy I found this place via AARP! Located in the heart of the Gaslamp District, I had never heard of this hotel prior to searching. Upon checking in, the desk clerk was very friendly, efficient, and answered any questions that I had. As for the room, he put us up on the top (4th) floor. Room is the perfect size for two people. Very clean, warm, inviting, and has some really cute and convenient amenities such as a pineapple themed USB quad port at the desk, along with a Keurig machine (had I known that I'd have brought my own Starbucks K-cups)! The bed was nice and comfy with lots of soft but supportive pillows and two separate comforter blankets so you're not fighting for covers if you are sharing the bed with someone or your significant other. Bathroom is very modern and clean. A hairdryer is hanging in the bathroom as well. The only item missing was an iron and an ironing board; however, you can request that at the front desk. If you are looking for a hotel with a gym, laundry facilities on site, and a full breakfast buffet or continental breakfast, then this place is not for you; however, if those things don't matter to you {I typically look for those types of hotels during a longer stay) then this hotel is all you need. You also get other unexpected creature comforts such as Starbucks coffee in the lounge along with 4 different blends of water as well as these cute pineapple cookies in the afternoon. Based in Seattle, WA, I am so happy I found this chain as I will be on the lookout and consider staying in other cities. Parking is available in a garage connected to the hotel next door for a fee. Also, bikes are available in the lobby for getting around (not sure if gratis or for a fee). I definitely recommend staying here! One small recommendation for the hotel: provide rooms with a small microwave and mini fridge to reheat leftovers. It all worked out as I gave a homeless guy mine.

We checked into our room today and it is not what it showed on the website…read more We don't have double duvets on the bed nor do we have Terry cloth lined robes to relax in. So for as much as I paid, I expected to at least have that. Well the staff was nice and welcoming. It doesn't justify the over $400 a night and not getting everything that the website said we would get.

You can't beat the location. Right on the beach, wonderful sea breeze, good food nearby and…read moreconvenient walks. Perfect for relaxation. The staff are accommodating and helpful. I've been coming for years and wouldn't change anything about it.

We have been coming to the beach cottages every summer since I was a baby. This place is hands down…read moreTHE BEST. It may not be the most updated hotel on the boardwalk, but it has everything you need. The staff is always welcoming, the house keeping staff are friendly and trustworthy, the parking lot is gated and secured by a guard throughout the day, the rooms are always clean the grounds are well maintained, and after all the years of being loyal visitors, we have yet to experience anything negative at this property. I love that the grounds are secure and you can allow your children to go into the courtyard area and play the provided games with peace of mind- knowing that they'll be safe. They provide tons of outdoor seating options and grills for tenants, which makes cooking a breeze. In order to enter from the beach/boardwalk, you must have a room key to enter the premises- another awesome perk. This keeps all the riff-raft out of the area. &At night, they also require a room key to enter through the front of the building- which is a newer feature, and much appreciated. You can leave your beach toys & chairs outside your room without worrying about someone coming to steal it. We have locked our bikes up downstairs in the courtyard area & nobody messes with them. This is such a great place to stay & an amazing tradition that our family has. We look forward to our visit every May!

Relaxing Stay! Great Location lots to do in the area! Check-in Lobby nice sitting area with Market…read moreto pick up little snacks , drinks and toiletries. They do have a pool , fitness center and lounge on the same floor with great sunset views and evening firepits to sit around and enjoy your meals (flatbread and wine perfect) staff very helpful and service great! Rooms were comfortable and do have a microwave and fridge is a plus. complimentary breakfast buffet selections good , coffee and tea , beverage center for juices and a large dining area great for families with children. Parking was a bit expensive do recommend and would certainly return again

Had a great stay at the SpringHill Suites while at a conference in San Diego! Check in was easy,…read morethey have a market at the lobby for snacks, drinks, and miscellaneous items. There's a bar, lounge, and fitness center on the 5th floor with complimentary breakfast daily. They don't have room service unfortunately... The room itself was clean, spacious, and I had such an easy time sleeping in. The bathroom was impeccable and so many towels that I didn't need to ask for room service. I had a great view of the ocean. The breakfast was alright, not impressed. They had serving of scrambled eggs, sausage, mixed vegetables, assorted yogurts, a cereal bar, and a juice fountain at the back. Good stay overall!

Josh at the front desk made my BIRTHDAY AMAZING!! His…read morecustomer service was on point I reserve the ram two months in advance for my birthday celebration is it? My birthday is the Fourth of July July They gave me a room that was directly in front of the huge flag. The pool was beneath me all night. We used the fountain water that sounded amazing for the fireworks in the south intense. For the Fourth of July, just one of the best locations in San Diego!!!

Located right next to Convention Center. Got a room with two…read morequeen beds. Very comfortable, 4 pillows to each bed plus duvet. Room thermostat. Housekeeping stocked up towels and cleaned up room daily. 23rd floor room in the south tower; overlooking the busy street scene with a lot of local trains passing . Valet parking is such a convenient way for a few days stay. Poolside trees maintenance was going on but pool area remained open for use. Pool side towels and multiple areas with lounge chairs, umbrellas are open to all plus cabanas and cushioned lounge chairs available by reservation. One shallow pool for kiddies and a splash pad. (3 foot depth all around) The adjacent pool has a deeper middle section up to 5foot depth. Equipment for use by disabled patrons is a great way to ensure more pool access. Elevator access requires keycard. Bellhop service also available. We were given late 4 pm checkout for a fee but check with front desk on day of before check out.

This hotel was so cool! The room was on the smaller side but they made a lot with the space. It was…read morechic and nicely decorated. The lobby was playing solid music and I liked that you could check in at the bar. We grabbed a drink and sat down and hung out enjoying the weather for a bit. The location was perfect. They offered valet parking but there are also two lots across the street if you want another option. Will definitely return!

Zero handicap parking, which is not what their website says…read more The lobby is covered in pride stickers, rainbows, etc. It was almost like if you're not gay, you're not welcome. They don't even try and earn a tip anymore. They just force you to pay an 18% tip on everything you order. A little disappointing for a Marriott property.

Full Service with a Smile…read more My family and I had a fantastic stay at The Pendry. From the moment we arrived, Logan greeted us with warmth and took our belongings to our room. He remembered us throughout our weekend, which was a big plus in my book. While the lobby may not be as expansive as some other high-end hotels, my focus wasn't on lounging around there. I get that some reviewers might expect more amenities, but this is Downtown San Diego. The design and structure fit perfectly with the surroundings, and I personally appreciate a place that keeps the riff-raff at bay. Once we checked into our room, I found the space thoughtfully designed, and the staff promptly addressed the minor issues we encountered. Though the hotel doesn't boast a massive pool, located on the 3rd floor, the staff provided excellent food and beverage service. The gym, overlooking the pool, was well-equipped for a proper workout, and I was pleased to find that the equipment was in good condition and saw little use. The hotel's restaurants offered delicious meals, making dining a pleasure. Cathryn, with her crossed key pins, was an outstanding concierge. She provided invaluable advice on local beach spots and dining options. After making a poor Yelp choice, she came to my rescue, finding great restaurants in both the Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy that suited our specific preferences. If you're looking for a full-service hotel experience, I highly recommend checking out The Pendry. It is a full-service hotel, so please be kind and tip the staff.

I had a pleasant stay at the Pendry visiting family. Everything was clean and when requesting…read moreslippers, they were able to get that to us in under 10 minutes! One small gripe: We were locked out of our room probably because we requested late check out and tried getting in after 11am (something needs to be done to prevent this, it was annoying). The valet parking was around $70 so we found a parking lot a few blocks away. The walk wasn't bad so a good alternative. The location is close to the convention center and stadium, but if you're not coming to SD for those places, I wouldn't say this is a central location. I booked through Chase Sapphire Reserve The Edit and got the following perks: 1. Upgrade to higher floor room 2. Amenity (a box of chocolates) 3. $100 credit (used on lunch at Provisional Kitchen) 4. $60 breakfast credit (used at Provisional Kitchen) 5. Early check in (got in at 1:30pm); late check out (12:30pm) Honestly a good stay but without those perks, I'd rather book elsewhere not in downtown with options for parking.

Stayed here for a week, worked a conference at the convention center…read more Convenience cannot be beat! Easy 5 minute walk to the convention center. Sky bridge access to Petco park. Our first room was small and the bed was basically down to the springs. It was horrible. However, front desk quickly fixed this and moved us to a new room with a newer mattress, which also happened to be slightly bigger. The beds are soft and springy so just be aware of that if you're used to firmer beds. They also gave us firmer pillows (non down) which was great. Bell hops are friendly! Valet was quick and easy, but super pricey at $70/night. Having a coffee shop, restaurant and bar onsite was great. Depending on the location of your room, it can be loud all night! We were facing the convention center and you can hear the trains go by, which was fine. But our first night (with the bad bed) was facing a parking lot and it was like a party was right outside our window till 2am. Overall, good stay. Remodel makes it look new, though tubs show wear.

We arrived at 4 PM for check‑in. Reese told us that the room wasn't ready and that we had to wait…read moreanother hour. We waited by the pool area, and I ordered a wine. It was served in a plastic wine cup. A hotel charging overpriced wine and overpriced rooms should at least be able to provide a real wine glass. When checking in, I asked the front desk, since the room wasn't available until 5 PM, does that mean we can check out at 12 PM? The front desk said no, check‑out time is still 11 AM. This is ridiculous and unfair to customers. This hotel is just disappointing. The website's advertising it's not accurately reflect the guest experience, and poor customer service.

Now this is a hotel…read more I arrived around 430 on a Friday and they had 2 employees handling the check ins. Skylar checked me in he was great, very nice throughout the entire process. I was given up upgrade due to my status and I was very happy with it. I was given the 11th floor and was all the way at the end. I like that because it's less nice and people walking down the hall. The fridge was an old school style fridge I love it!!! The room was perfect and very clean. The view was great as well. For sleeping it was one of the quietest hotels I've ever been in. For something that is downtown that is saying something. I could not hear a single thing at night. They must have solid 10 foot concrete walls. The AC panel is great and easy to program if you like constant AC for sleeping and to block out any outside noise. And for me there was no noise whatsoever no neighbor noise and no noise from outside. I loved the rooftop bar you can see Petco park from there and the drinks are very good! The entire property is top shelf and I would highly recommend it to anyone. I can't wait to book my next staycation here.

Good value for the money. We wanted to stay close to the Gaslamp Quarter area and decided to book…read morethis hotel based on location and the price. The pros: walking distance to a lot of restaurants, cafes and Petco park. Pretty clean and the staff were friendly. Room was pretty comfortable and the bathroom had a large counter space area. The cons: needed some maintenance, sliding lobby door was very noisy. The handle of the refrigerator was broken in our room. We were initially booked on the 9th floor, the floor connecting to the rooftop bar. We had to ask to switch rooms/floors due to heavy foot traffic on the 9th floor and also due to the noise coming from the next door occupant. There are homeless folks walking around the area so just be aware. There were a few hiccups but overall a comfortable stay.

regular GUY reviews... Pacific Terrace Hotel (Pacific Beach,…read moreSan Diego, CA) Family Suite, Room 122, 6 nights 550 ft2 2 Queens, 1 Sofa/Bed, Patio Cost: $$$ ($600 - $999 / night) */* Final SCORE: 4.55 Last Thoughts: Pacific Terrace Hotel was an excellent (and not cheap) base for an amazing Pacific beach vacation */* */ The Room... (4/5) Bathroom: Clean, lots of towels Toilet and shower in separate room from vanity Dual sinks but limited electrical outlets Plenty of counter space Enclosed shower with rain head; No tub regular GUY's daughter reports: "I really liked the shower" The Beds: Beds were on the softer side; Linens were clean and fresh; I was comfortable Sofa Bed: regular GUY's daughter reports: "The sofa bed was ok I guess" Extra Features: Convenient outlets and USB ports built into side table and desk Ceiling fans Kitchenette: Coffee maker (think there was free coffee pods but didn't use), mini fridge, microwave, toaster (rare thing) First night there was a couple bottles of Evian with a complimentary label on them... there were more bottles after that but without a complimentary label so we didn't drink those (I could have asked the front desk if they were free but didn't) There's a Ralph's and 7-Eleven walking distance for stocking the mini fridge Layout: Lots of space; 2 separate rooms; bathroom in the bedroom; kitchenette in the living room; 2 TVs Dedicated desk space Outdoor Space: Patio, 4 chairs and a small table, comfortable seating, heavy furniture No other guests could see us but people walking by could Style: Lots of woodwork (headboards, blinds, even ceiling in vanity area) Open all the blinds to bring in light View: I knew that family suites were on the first floor, side of building, with partial ocean view. Our room was closest to the boardwalk, with a nice view; people walking by did look at me on the patio !-------- LIGHT Alerts! Bedroom had a decent amount of light in the morning with the wood blinds to the patio closed NOISE Alerts! We could hear boisterous neighbors across the hall Patio furniture is heavy; we could hear neighbors dragging it around --------! */ *... Activities... (-/5) There was a fire show thing by the pool the day we arrived but we couldn't make it I think you can arrange a room massage but we didn't do it Amenities... (5/5) No resort fee We used the hotel's free beach towels, chairs and umbrella (ask front desk), think they have boogie boards and bikes Small gift shop with nice selection Fitness Center... (4/5) Accessed via the garage; Small, maybe 4-5 people max regular GUY's son reports: "Pretty ok, especially if I'm the only one in there" Grub... (4/5) Terrace Café is available for breakfast, brunch & dinner (food a little fancy) Many food options short walk to Mission Blvd and Crystal Pier Location... (5/5) Amazing sunset view Short walk to Crystal Pier, shops along Mission Blvd, Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach and Mission Beach The hotel sits on a bluff above pacific beach; to get to the beach: directly north is a ramp down to the beach; directly south are stairs down to the beach - may be an issue if you have mobility concerns Parking... (5/5) Valet $45 / night. You can self park. Secure underground parking lot. It's not a secret - you will pay (a lot) for parking anywhere near the beach so plan on paying or finding parking on your own Pool... (5/5) Heated, nice size, great view, poolside service, plenty of towels Guest rooms facing west can see the pool; people walking by can see the pool Seating is first come, no cabana rentals, seating a little tight Random... (4.5/5) Laundry room (on the garage level), didn't use but good to know Elevators were slow Safety... (4/5) The neighborhood and walk along the beach were safe. Occasional unhoused people. *Teenage daughter walk around the area alone? No Staff & Service... (5/5) Front desk always attentive and friendly Valet and bellhop fast, friendly and efficient Cleaning was always in our room rather late (between 3-5) Check-in (room was ready when we arrived at 3pm) and check-out had no issues No Billing issues ...*

This hotel was super conveniently located right on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach, it was perfect…read morefor me. I paid an arm and a leg for the room but it was absolutely massive and I had sliding glass doors directly onto my own private patio which was right next to the pool overlooking the ocean, it was really incredible despite how outdated the room felt, somehow the size of the room made it more modern and it felt clean. The people at the front desk were young, fun, outgoing, really friendly and I appreciated that. They told me about some happy hour they were having later in the day and I felt very welcome here unlike other hotels I stayed at in the San Diego area. The bathroom was huge in my room, very weird vibe, like felt cabin-like, I don't know how else to explain it, but it was spacious, big countertop by the sink plenty of room to get ready. The coffee bar had an enormous countertop which was great for keeping all of my things, huge mirrors everywhere too. The bed was really comfortable, again great view outside, awesome staff. It was so nice to be able to walk the boardwalk and pop back in here whenever I needed to grab something or use the restroom. Walking distance to everything. Highly recommend, I would definitely stay here again. But I probably won't because the cost is INSANE. Sorry but it is. Also housekeeping found my jewelry box loaded with jewelry and returned it to the front desk who subsequently shipped it back to my house for me. For a charge of course but I do appreciate the honesty of the staff that goes a long long way! Thank you!!

Absolutely Wonderful Anniversary Getaway at the Hotel del Coronado…read more My wife and I recently celebrated our anniversary with a beautiful weekend stay at the iconic Hotel del Coronado in a King Room with an Oceanview Balcony. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel special. The two young ladies who checked us in were an absolute delight. They looked like sisters but are actually best friends, and their genuine warmth and kindness made the start of our stay so memorable. The concierge was equally fantastic, ensuring our bags were delivered quickly and that we were comfortably settled in our room. The property itself is breathtaking...! The meticulously maintained gardens and stunning California coastal location provided the perfect romantic setting. We enjoyed outstanding fine dining experiences at both Nobu del Coronado and Seréa. What truly touched us was returning to our room to find a thoughtful happy anniversary card and a small box of delicious chocolates from the front desk team. It was such a sweet and personal touch. We were genuinely sad to leave and will absolutely be returning. Thank you to the entire team at the Hotel del Coronado for making our anniversary weekend so special!

An Ocean View Villa With No Ocean View…read more We redeemed 815,000 Hilton Honors points and paid $2,941.69 for an Ocean View Villa based on the Hotel del Coronado's published promise that guests would "enjoy spectacular ocean views from your private veranda with relaxed seating." Instead, we were assigned Room 5131, a ground-floor villa whose patio faced a public courtyard with restaurant seating, guest walkways, the lobby, and a communal fire pit. In our opinion, the accommodations did not reasonably correspond to the premium Ocean View Villa that was advertised and sold. We never opened the room door, never entered the villa, never unpacked, never stayed overnight, and never used a single hotel amenity. We spent more than two and a half hours attempting to resolve the issue before leaving the property. Despite immediately rejecting the room and providing photographs and documentation, the Director of the Shore House and the General Manager David Tortora, and ultimately Hilton declined to provide the resolution we requested. The property retained our 815,000 Hilton Honors points and the $2,941.69 charged to our American Express card. The most disappointing part of this experience was not simply the room--it was the complete lack of accountability. We found management's responses dismissive of our concerns and of the hotel's own published marketing materials. After our experience, we found multiple publicly available reviews from other guests describing concerns that appeared similar to ours regarding premium room categories and advertised views. That reinforced our concern that our experience may not have been isolated. We left feeling profoundly disappointed and, in our opinion, misled by the difference between what was advertised and the accommodations we were assigned. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend staying at the Hotel del Coronado. We have submitted our documentation to the appropriate consumer protection authorities for independent review so the property's marketing and room classifications can be evaluated.