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.

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!

Comfortable cottage with charm located on beach front board walk with restaurants, shops, bike…read morerentals and grocery store in walking distance. Staff very pleasant and accommodating. Looking forward to our next trip.

My family and I stayed here for a couple of days for a mini-vacation in downtown San Diego. If you…read moreare visiting San Diego, I do highly recommend this place. Location wise, it is in the heart of downtown. Everything is within walking distance. Immediately outside of the hotel, you can get to the Star of India as well as USS Midway museum. Both are must visit places if you are in downtown SD. Little Italy is also just about a 10-minute walk. It is a great place to visit the farmer's market in the morning and explore the food scene at night. Balboa Park and the SD Zoo are also very close and easily within driving distance. In terms of the hotel itself, we had the fortune of being upgraded for free AND given a free late check-out as well. They do have a balcony with a bar and plenty of seating. The balcony has a killer view. I got quite a bit of work done there every morning and it is a great way to start the day. The room itself is spacious and can fit 3-4 people since the couch can be a pullout. That being said, the couch wasn't that comfortable, but I survived without breaking my back. However, it did take me the first night to get used to. The view from the room is a killer and it's hard to get tired of it. All of their rooms face the ocean, so don't worry when you book, you will get a killer view regardless. Breakfast is complimentary, but their breakfast is very average. It is very hectic in the morning and the food is not the best, but it is included in the hotel. If you get tired of the breakfast here, again Little Italy is within walking distance with much better food options in the morning. They also have a tiny gym. It's got a treadmill and dumbbells. They don't have everything, but the equipment was sufficient for what I needed. Parking here can be quite expensive. I believe it was around $35 or $45 per day. But again, the convenient location of this hotel is hard to beat, so I think the parking price is worth it especially since parking is expensive everywhere in downtown SD and also hard to find. Overall, we had a great stay here. I do wish the breakfast was better for the price we are paying per night at the hotel and I wish their pullout couch was a bit more comfy. However everything being considered, I do highly recommend this hotel if you are visiting downtown SD. The location is just way too convenient.

Had one of the most amazing birthday stays here! Thank you so much to all the staff here and…read morespecifically Gerardo! He checked us in early as we requested. As we are arrived upstairs I was met with a very thoughtful gift of chocolate covered strawberries and some sparkling waters, along with a birthday card! This was beyond thoughtful and truly set the tone for this amazing stay. We had a king bed room with a pullout couch. It was pretty standard, bathroom was nice and spacious. The room had a partial bay view and it was literally walking distance to almost everything in the area. Little Italy, Seaport Village, and downtown San Diego! We were able to enjoy the breakfast buffet served in the morning, which had a nice selection of food and drinks . There's also a couple minimarts and food spots including Starbucks located right outside the hotel. The rooftop pool is so amazing. It's away from all the noise and traffic of downtown San Diego and has a partial view of the bay as well. The harbor and sky restaurant was so convenient for us. We were able to dine in for lunch many times and we truly enjoyed the food and service here! Service here was just beyond amazing and the self parking was extremely convenient and considerably cheaper than most places ($45 per night). Overall, I would definitely recommend this stay!

During my recent visit to San Diego for my sister's birthday August 1,2026 I had the pleasure of…read morestaying at the Marriott Marquis downtown San Diego, Marina. This establishment has consistently been my preferred choice, and I eagerly anticipate our stay each time. The hotel offers a breathtaking view of the harbor, which is truly spectacular. The housekeeping staff, particularly Maggie, consistently exceeded our expectations. Her attention to detail ensured that our room was immaculately maintained throughout our stay. We ate breakfast at Marina kitchen they have a great breakfast buffet, and the waitresses will take your orders if you order like a omelette or any eggs it would be prepared for your satisfaction and some of the people that waited on us was Kathy and Kara very polite and very helpful. We look forward to seeing our favorite Jonathan. and Maurice. My sister told one of waiters could he go back in the kitchen and tell Maurice and Jonathan that Texas was in the house? It was so funny they knew exactly who she was and Jonathan came out to greet us. Maurice was not at work that day so we saw him the next day when we went down for breakfast. We always have a good time and everything is always so pleasant.

My wife and I stayed at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina while I was participating in a…read moreconference, and we very much enjoyed our stay. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable, and ours offered a wonderful view of the bay and even the ocean beyond, with a clear view of Point Loma. Down below was Roy's Restaurant and the pool area. While our bay view king room did not have a balcony, the window did have the ability to slightly open if we wanted to hear the sounds or get some fresh air. With the window closed, the room was very quiet, so we had no noise issues. We also didn't hear noise from any neighbors, with the exception of the occasional person talking the hall or letting a room door close. Though the beds were not the most comfortable we've ever had, they were comfortable enough for both of us, though the pillows weren't my favorite because they were the kind of feather pillows you need to bunch up so they aren't too thin. They aren't very soft or spongy. Nonetheless, I was able to sleep on them sufficiently well. We can be a little picky about beds and getting good sleep, and we slept fine. Unfortunately, like many hotels, the sink, toilet, and shower/tub are all in one room, making it less convenient for two people to be doing things at the same time, especially since there is only one sink. There was a decent amount of lighting and space for toiletry items. We had no major complaints about the room, but we did have a broken toilet paper fixture in the bathroom on the wall next to the toilet that resulted in the toilet paper falling on the floor several times. Service was super friendly, but it was difficult to reach the front desk at times without a very long wait on the phone. When I called down to request a luggage rack for the room, I was told someone would bring one up, but it never came. I had to walk to the front desk to ask for one, which was later delivered. They do have an automated attendant that lets you request a limited number of items, and I was able to request a robe for my wife that way. While we were there, the elevators were a problem for a lot of people. For part of the time we were there, some in our tower were not working, causing relatively long waits for the remaining elevators and sometimes multiple stops on the way down or up at peak use times. The hotel said they were working on it, and things did seem to improve a little by the time we checked out. The property itself is beautiful and laid out well for its limited space in this part of town. Once inside, and even outside when walking the grounds near the pool, you are in a bit of a protected oasis that doesn't make you feel like you are sandwiched between the bay and the street out front. We ate outside every day with the conference, and the area we were in was super pleasant. There are a number of restaurants on property, but since we were usually eating with the conference, we didn't have time to try any except for the Marketplace. It was very expensive for most items, but the quality was really good, and we never had much of a wait. They serve Starbucks coffee here, but you can probably save a bit of money if you get that (or mobile order) from the on-site Starbucks, which is in a different part of the building. The food served at the conference was of good quality. If you go to many conferences, you'll find it to be competitive with any of the better resorts, though, in my opinion and as one might expect, it doesn't outshine the Ritz-Carlton or certain J.W. Marriott facilities. The food service staff for the conference were excellent, helpful, and fast. The hotel is in a very convenient area downtown on the bay next to the San Diego Convention Center. Traffic in the short distance between here and the freeway can be bad depending on time of day or events happening at either the convention center, downtown, or at Petco Park, where the Padres play, but the distance is short enough for it not to be much of a headache in most cases. I doubt you'll find very many cities with access this easy from the hotel to the airport and all of the local attractions, including, in this case, the Gaslamp District, Little Italy, Coronado, the bayside attractions, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, and more. Hotel parking is expensive, of course, so if you don't really need a car, I highly recommend using Uber or Lyft or walking to get around to the nearest things. Overall, I would certainly stay here again, and I do highly recommend this hotel if you are attending a conference or vacationing in this part of the city and can afford the price point.

Awesome staff! Tori and Leon were especially great!…read more We went to the Padres game and it was a great location for Petco and restaurants. The staff made recommendations that were very good!

Bar review: The Old Fashioneds are some of the best I've…read morehad. Unfortunately, the service fell well short of the quality of the cocktails. I sat at the bar for over two hours, yet the bartender rarely checked on me, even when my glass was empty. Every time I wanted another drink, I had to wave him over. What was even more surprising was that he couldn't remember my name or room number despite serving me throughout the evening. Great cocktails can make a bar memorable, but great service is what keeps people coming back. The drinks were outstanding. The service and attention to detail were not.

We had such a wonderful stay at the Pendry, but I especially wanted to recognize John Minz from the…read morekitchen. He went above and beyond to make my husband's birthday feel truly special, and his kindness did not go unnoticed. It's the people who create memorable experiences, and John is one of them. His thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality made our celebration even more meaningful. Thank you, John, for helping create such a special memory. We can't wait to come back!

Booked the Two Bedroom King/Queen Suite for one night at over $2,100 specifically to show my…read morebrothers around when they visited from Poland for the first time -- this was supposed to be a special welcome-to-California moment. Instead it turned into a mess. I'm a Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholder and booked through The Edit, which is supposed to come with early check-in. When we arrived, we were told the room wasn't ready because the previous guest (an Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts stay) hadn't checked out yet. We got partial access to part of the suite, but didn't get the full room until after 5pm -- over an hour past standard check-in, let alone the early check-in we were promised. So instead of being out exploring San Diego like we'd planned, my brothers spent their first afternoon in California in a half-available suite and waiting around for housekeeping to finish. For a suite-level booking with a confirmed early arrival benefit, that's just not it. The property itself is beautiful and the staff were somewhat apologetic, but "sorry" doesn't give us back the afternoon we lost. If you're booking a suite here and counting on early check-in for a tight schedule, I'd build in a buffer -- it clearly isn't guaranteed even when it's a stated perk of your booking channel.

The Omni San Diego has become our annual San Diego trip hotel location. We love the location and…read morethe sky bridge to Petco Park since we always take in a baseball game while in town. We arrived for Labor Day weekend. It was a very busy weekend to be there. Check in process was smooth. We had a double bed room booked which was upgraded to a bay view without asking which was nice. We love the pool area and the Tiki Social menu that is available during the summer. Our stay overall was wonderful. I liked the addition of the breakfast buffet at Fresco which was not there last year during our stay. The location is great and there's plenty of places to eat at close by in the Gaslamp Quarter. My only two gripes are the cost of valet parking which was $70 a night which is pretty steep. I also requested to have strawberries placed in the room to welcome by son back to the hotel as it is his favorite place to stay in San Diego and they never arrived on any of the nights we were there which was disappointing. Tony and Shelby provided great service at the pool. The pool was very busy and they had a really good DJ over the holiday weekend. We'll see you next year for our annual trip and hotel stay.

3.5 stars for the Omni SanDiego! The good: Good location, walking distance to Gaslamp restaurants…read moreand next to Ball Park with their own private bridge entrance. The room was nice. We had the two double bed room with the bay view on a high floor. The staff at the pool bar were very nice. Large selection of food and drinks. The pool was a decent size and clean. They have a coffee bar that you can get a pre-made breakfast burrito to go for half the price of the sit down restaurant. The Cons: Our room only had a bathtub with a curtain. And like other reviewers have mentioned, the sliding door for the bathroom leaves a bit of a gap so not full privacy. Overall we had a pleasant stay and would come back again.

Being the second hotel I stayed in this week, hotel indigo was a breath of fresh air. My friend and…read moreI opted for valet so we were able to pull up right out front and unload our bags. The valet retrieved a cart for us so we had a super easy time checking in and getting comfortable in our room. (Valet is $70 fyi, somehow we missed the giant sign when checking in) Water bottles were provided, the room was nice and clean and was very inviting. This is the first time I've seen a shower seat available in a hotel and I love that touch. The room was a nice size and had a big window letting in a lot of natural light. In the same respect there was multiple curtains that allowed us to have privacy but still get the light, or to close both and have it nice and dark for sleeping. We chose this hotel because of its location right in gas lamp and walking distance to gallager square where we were attending a concert. There are plenty of bars, restaurants and Petco park steps from the hotel so there's plenty to do in the immediate area. We had considered having breakfast downstairs the next morning but stood for several minutes without being acknowledged at the check in for the restaurant, so opted for elsewhere. I only took one singular picture unfortunately but we had a nice stay overall.

Its One Star Tue (OST) again!…read more I have a credit on one of my cards, and IHG has this property in San Diego Gaslamp: I decided to book a weekend staycay here. Positives: Location in the Gaslamp. Negatives: No dedicated checkin line for higher status members; We left for most of the day on Sat. There were some maintenance items that I communicated to the front desk before we left. Those items were not fixed when we returned; No pool - LAME AF!; Valet is $70/night; Only two elevators for a hotel w/ 12 floors; Small gym. Being a Platinum IHG member is a downgrade from the same status at Marriott, Hyatt & Hilton. I really don't notice the difference between a normal membership and IHG Platinum status; Needless to say, I will not being using my card credit to stay here in the future. Next time I'll book a stay at a Montage hotel closer to home in OC in Laguna Beach. I always get disappointed when I stay at IHG hotels. Disappointments are the reason I canceled my co-branded credit card, and Ambassador status (higher vs Platinum) last year. IHG is last on my list when it comes to hotels.

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!!

It lives up to its name and this hotel is an icon. It's beautiful, massive, and a landmark. The…read moreamenities are amazing and the staff are great. The availability of several restaurants for different palates for different ages is a big plus. We tried Serea and it didn't fail. The service was excellent and the food was really good, fresh fish was super tasty, no fishy taste. We had gelato and it was soft and creamy, tasty! The availability of a smoothie trailer was a big plus? It was so healthy and the servings were huge. This hotel has many places to sit and enjoy the ocean view. The proximity to yhe beach was also a good good perk! All in all, a wonderful experience. We spent the whole weekend here, didn't leave the hotel as there was plenty to do. Great place to take the family for a nice, beach vacation!!! I couldn't give it a five star as there was some area that looked old to guess it's part of the charm of this hotel.

When I was kid I always dreamed of staying at the Del... but you must know that some dreams that…read morecome true do not come sweet. We stayed in a Cabana, not in the main building, and I would say it was just like any other modern hotel room we've ever stayed in, nothing made it scream luxury or elevation. I also told the concierge and the front desk that we were there for my wife's birthday, and we didn't receive anything and honestly no one went out of their way to make our stay special whatsoever. I even booked a dinner reservation at one of the Del's restaurants, and the staff did not even acknowledge the occasion! I specifically stated that the reservation was for my wife's birthday when I was on the phone, and they promised to make note, but then nothing happened, of note! Overall the experience was not worth what I paid, and I wish I had booked any other hotel in the vicinity. They did give me resort credit with my booking, but $100 gets used extremely quickly, seeing as how a bottle of water clocks in at $11. And the parking fee is separate from the resort fee, but they don't tell you that when you book! Probably because it's an appalling $80 extra. What good is a resort credit to me if it's going to be immediately replaced by a parking fee? The beds were poorly built and had a slight tilt on the pillow side of the bed, so my wife and I felt like we were hanging our heads upside-down on a couch the whole time. What can I say that's nice about it? I suppose the proximity to the best that Coronado has to offer is the most significant aspect of the stay. The bathroom in our room was also really nice, and the big shower made us feel like we were living large. I heard from a local guy that if you don't want to spend money buying bottles of water, go to the gym early and they have some for free! I also don't feel that the classes at the resort were advertised effectively, and notably we stayed over the weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday had the least amount of classes. I was also quite unsure on if they costed extra money to attend. This hotel is iconic, classy, and the air is rich around it, but it wasn't until I actually booked a room here that I realized that most of the people on the campus... aren't actually staying here and don't need to! You can enjoy being at the Del without having a room, and they even sell a resort pass that gives you access to the pool and other amenities! Is it a once in a lifetime stay? Well... yes! If you have to: Do it once and never again, and your wallet will thank you.