Holiday Inn San Diego Downtown
- 3 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 16
- Reviews
Not Bad at all
- September 12, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Not right in the heart of downtown, but everything is easily assessible. 4 blocks to Trolley station, 2 blocks to bus stop and Seaport Village and Gaslamp were both walkable. The shuttle service from hotel was very accomodating.
The hotel was under renovation, but we were not disturbed by construction. The bed was VERY comfortable. It would have been nice to have a complimentary continental breakfast (free coffee in the lobby would have been nice). Overall, the breakfast grill was good and the price was reasonable. The pool did not look inviting, and did not appear to ever be in the sun.
Family Trip
- September 8, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Was leery about the hotel after reading all the reviews. The hotel is in the middle of renovations wich was not mentioned when I called to confirm my stay. A nice hotel - within close distance to everything but far enough away that you didn't have to deal with the crowds or noise. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would stay there again.
Nice Hotel - So-So Location
- June 27, 2008
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The hotel was nice, recently updated. Rooms were ok, odd bathroom doors, sliding semi-see through design. Has shuttle service to pick you up at airport. Unfortunately our shuttle went to the wrong terminal. We ended up taking a cab and the hotel reimbursed us. Also have shuttle to the zoo.
The location is ok, very central, but no nightlife nearby. Gas Lamp Quarter is about 10 blocks south. Quick cab ride solved that. About $7 one way. Hotel will call cabs for you.
Hotel did have a small breakfast area where you could order off a menu. Food was good.
CRUISE GUESTS/SAN DIEGO ATTRACTIONS
- April 15, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This hotel offered complimentary shuttle and breakfasts which was important when not knowing the city to make connections for cruise and airport. The shuttle picked us up at the airport very quickly - not far to the hotel. Looks are deceiving when arriving but the inside and rooms were wonderful. Clean, quiet, friendly helpful staff who took the time to draw maps to what we wanted to see and do.
Breakfast is the best we've had at any complimentary breakfast hotel - great saving if you have children. Could be open a half hour later though. 9;30 a.m. is a bit early to close up. Staff were a little slow checking on filling up items for many people who were having breakfast. Great selection!
Hotel is within walking distance to GasLamp district with great eating areas and shops. The cruise piers are right there as well.
The complimentary shuttle could be booked to take you to the Zoo, Sea World etc. and back to the air port when departing. A person can buy a ticket for $5.00 each for the trolley train, a block or so away from the hotel at the vending machine outside where it stops, which is good to use all day to go anywhere it travels. We took it for the 45 minute trip to Tijuana, Mexico just to see the countryside, have a beer and return.
Enjoyed our stay at this hotel and would highly recommend for the price we paid $89.00.
Staff were very friendly and helpful
Christmas Eve in San Diego
- December 26, 2007
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The hotel is starting to show it's age. The location was okay. Staff were all excellent. The room was absolutely tiny - a pie shaped room. For the facility and service provided I do not think the hotel is worth the price they currently charge.