Let me first say, our stay was wonderful. After a long 17 hour drive from Northern Oregon to San Diego, arriving @ 5am, and check in not until 3pm, my daughter and I fell a sleep in our car. At 9am I woke up and explained the situation to the front desk, asking if we could check in early, and yes, they let us, right then. Our room was to cost in the $** range, but we were given the room for under $** a night for our 4 night stay. They provided ample "free" parking, a "free" shuttle, and continental breakfast, with hot "self make" waffles. The rooms were clean, and no smell of cigarette smoke. The decor was relaxing, and the bathrooms were very roomy. Maid service was quick, and did a very nice job. The staff was very friendly, and always helpful, providing maps "even highlighting the directions" on the map of places we wanted to go, if the shuttle did not take us there. There is an on-site Mexican restaurant, very good prices; I didn't like their mix drink that I ordered though. The hotel is situated in an area that you can walk to a grocery store, too many places to eat, fast-food, Sizzler, Olive Garden, and many more, and a wonderful In & Out Burger joint. I would most definitely stay at this hotel time and time again. I must say they San Diego is a wonderful place and is VERY Military Minded, as my daughter April, just returned to the states from Bahrain (Middle East) and is stationed in San Diego, Medical Base. I would recommend this hotel to everyone, they treated us with the utmost respect, oh and the beds, they are so comfortable; the air conditioner was great as well.

We chose HoJo based on travelers reviews - mostly for the location, but also because it said they had a fitness center and a pool as well as the free breakfast. Before I start this I must say that the people there are great, and if all you care about is fabulous service, then stay here. There is NO fitness center, the pool is a tiny wading pool and has not been cleaned for a very long time. We never saw anyone try to venture out into the bugs and grime in the water. Both of these were big disappointments to us. We thought online travel website was supposed to keep us informed on this stuff. The free breakfast brings to mind the old adage "you get what you pay for". They have waffles, but they are really sweet and my family of waffle lovers could not even get through one. They do have two whole types of cold cereal, a few muffins, blueberry bagels, and apples, bananas, and oranges, plus the usual coffee and juice machine. This room is locked after 9 am so don't expect an apple at noon. The rooms themselves are pretty grungy - except for the bathroom which has marble surfaces and was very clean and up to date. the carpet is full of holes and stains. The tv worked great as did the fridge and microwave. the beds were comfy. But the walls are paper thin, the doors let light in all around the edges & we heard every word, laugh and noise from the neighbors in the next room. We were told we could change rooms, but decided to grin and bear it. At $100+ a night is was too pricey for what we got!

Lukewarm showers were a huge turnoff. Outside building looks dilapadated and needs painting. Blanket had holes in it. No extra blankets in room. Several railings on the upstairs were in need of repair. Otherwise the staff was very friendly, they served a nice continental breakfast, and the beds were comfortable.

Although this hotel is not much to look at from the outside and the walls between rooms a little thin, the location is perfect, the shuttles to Seaworld and the airport very handy and the free breakfast an ideal way to start each day. All around a great place to stay for a quick holiday.

clean rooms/plenty room space/excellent service-i was impress with internet service availibility at no charge/fair price