"The motel badly needed maintenance. Our room was above the laundry room and was always hot. There was no carpet, and the tiles were peeling off the floor. The parking lot was small. I won't stay here again.2018-12-06"
"Convenient to downtown, Balboa Park, SeaWorld, Fashion Valley Mall, and many other attractions. The room rate was reasonable and included WiFi and continental breakfast. The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. The only downside was that I lost an item of clothing that I assume was gathered up with the laundry, and the hotel staff was unable to locate it. The breakfast room got crowded, so go early. I definitely recommend this motel to anyone looking for an inexpensive place to sleep.2015-07-08"
"Check-in was a nightmare since I was paying for a friend's room. The hotel staff wanted a copy of my credit card e-mailed to them. Don't stay here.2019-10-03"
"Our stay at this hotel was the best we've had. The service and breakfast were great.2019-09-24"
"The hotel was extremely clean, and the staff was friendly.2015-08-06"
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
In Hotel Circle - close to Old Town San Diego
3 floors, 50 suites - elevator
No swimming pool
24-hour exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 80 pounds, 2 pets per room - $150 per fee if staying 7 nights or more for each pet - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights for each pet. - Apr 2016 < Less
"Good rates. The hotel room was clean, and everything was perfect. Fast check-in. I can't wait to go back.2021-11-08"
"I wasn't satisfied with the quality of this hotel. The hospitality was fine, but the carpet was dirty and hadn't been vacuumed, and the AC didn't work well. There was mold on the shower wall. I should have stayed in my car.2021-08-28"
"Hotel room was small but clean. Nice pool area and restaurant.2015-02-22"
"Nice hotel staff, and the service was good.2023-10-21"
"The hotel shuttle only went to the airport, the marine base, and Old Town. I had to arrange my own transportation to the USS Midway and the zoo. Ask for a room away from the freeway.2023-09-15"
"From the airport shuttle to the hotel, all the employees were so nice, and the property was clean. The shuttle took us everywhere we needed to go, and the drivers were informative. Great pool, and we were able to do our laundry. You can't beat this place for price and accommodations. Stay here.2023-06-21"
Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
5 miles north of San Diego Airport
3 floors, 166 suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Parking costs $15 per night
Pet friendly hotel
More > - Allows up to medium-sized pets only, 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet - $150 maximum per stay fee for each pet. - May 2019 < Less
"I loved the room. Check this hotel out.2021-09-04"
"The motel was run-down and in need of repair. The front desk clerk gave me incorrect directions. The only positive was that the place was clean. The bag breakfast was a joke. Find another place to stay.2021-07-10"
"Good location. The beds were comfortable, and the continental breakfast was terrific. The hotel does charge for parking.2019-09-22"
"Our room was right next to the freeway, so the traffic noise was loud. The shower light had a leak, and the fluid was a strange color. Don't stay at this hotel.2021-06-14"
"An outstanding hotel. Stay here.2019-01-30"
"We didn't want housekeeping our 1st morning, but our room was never serviced and we never got fresh towels; I had to find a housekeeper and request some. Breakfast wasn't that good. We were disappointed.2018-03-05"
"The room was spacious, and breakfast was good. The staff wasn't consistently customer service-oriented, though. We tried calling for hours to inform the staff we'd be arriving late, but we were never able to get through. When we arrived, the hotel clerk said she'd used the phone and it worked fine. The heating and cooling unit was so loud it interrupted our sleep. Never got our requested wake-up call. Even though the room rates weren't cheap, we also had to pay for parking. We won't return.2018-12-05"
"I enjoyed staying at this hotel.2018-08-09"
"The hotel was clean and nicely updated. Good hospitality. The only disappointment was the cable TV didn't work. I recommend staying here.2017-11-13"
"Don't expect any bells or whistles at this hotel. Convenient to MCRD, but there was a spiked fence around the lattice fence surrounding the upstairs balcony. The room reminded me of military barracks. The staff was friendly. Be careful leaving the parking garage; the incline scraped the bottom of my car. OK if you're budget-minded, but don't stay here if you want semi-luxury.2017-09-20"
"Close to Old San Diego. Hotel was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Plenty of hot water for showers. We left an item behind, and the staff promptly mailed it to us. We stayed 3 days and would stay again.2015-03-23"
"Good location near MCRD, restaurants, and the freeway. The hotel staff was helpful and friendly. Use ear plugs if your room is on the freeway side of the building.2023-09-23"
"The room was clean, and all the rooms had new mattresses. The front desk clerk was friendly and helpful. Not a luxury hotel, but it was comfortable enough. Nice pool. There were some maintenance issues, though, and the shower controls were backwards.2020-01-08"
"The hotel room was clean, spacious, and had a fridge and coffee maker. 2019-04-08"
"The room was clean and nicely appointed. However, there were no hangers in the armoire, and there was no fridge. There was an ironing board, but no iron. Traffic noise from I-5 made it difficult to sleep. There were lines of people at the elevators, and the security cards rarely worked. No airport shuttle. Find another hotel.2021-06-01"
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Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
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