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33 hotels found
  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 1278 reviews from 7 sources

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    The Sofia Hotel
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 1278 reviews
    from 7 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    • "I would recommend the sofia hotel to others for a short stay." — source Skoosh

      "I would recommend The Sofia Hotel to anybody interested in staying in downtown San Diego." — source Hotels.com

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 21 reviews from 3 sources

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    Park Manor Suites
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 21 reviews
    from 3 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    • "Lots of good places to eat in the Hillcrest area within walking distance (especially recommend the Crest Cafe for breakfast and the Golden Dragon for dinner." — source Orbitz

      "It's a quirky hotel, and if you don't care about modern amenities, then this might be a good choice- I am still undecided as to whether I'd stay there again." — source Priceline

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 219 reviews from 3 sources

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    Gaslamp Plaza Suites
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 219 reviews
    from 3 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    • "If I choose this hotel next time, I would highly recommend staying in the bigger rooms because they're more modern and does not have as many problems." — source Hotels.com

      "Overall, it was a nice stay and I wouldn't mind a repeat visit." — source Travelocity

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 21 reviews from 2 sources

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    Courtyard San Diego Mission Valley/hotel Circle
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 21 reviews
    from 2 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    • "If I were alone, I would stay again." — source Hotels.com

      "the hotel was clean and employees very helpful overall enjoyable expierience would have been a little better if they had seperate pool for children and adults I was there visiting my son he is stationed at Camp Penndleton the staff were very supportive towards our troops efforts which was very helpful to me as a mother of a Marine." — source Travelocity

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 176 reviews from 5 sources

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    Embassy Suites San Diego Bay - Downtown
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 176 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    • "Overall its accomodating for short stays in San Diego." — source Hotels.com

      "Ilike it so muchI never been before in that kind hotel its preaty nice one andI will recommended everybody who wants to go somewhere." — source Priceline

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 75 reviews from 5 sources

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    Hawthorn San Diego
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 75 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    • "Overall, a very good combination of amenities for the price." — source Orbitz

      "This was a great stay for the price." — source Hotels.com

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 45 reviews from 4 sources

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    Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego-Mission Valley
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 45 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    • "Great hotel if you have kids, they have a kids suite with their own room & bunk beds." — source Travelocity

      "Overall: I think IÂ’d recommend spending a few extra bucks to find a nicer location and bigger room for a family, but competent." — source Expedia

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 34 reviews from 3 sources

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    Best Western Cabrillo Garden Inn
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 34 reviews
    from 3 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    • "great hotel, no complaints just hotel." — source Hotels.com

      "The rooms are recently remodled and very clean." — source Orbitz

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 601 reviews from 5 sources

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    The Bristol
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 601 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    • "I would recommend this hotel to anyone as long as they don't have to pay the regular hotel rates that don't even include parking." — source Hotels.com

      "Overall, a good choice compared to similar nearby hotels." — source Travelocity

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 76 reviews from 5 sources

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    Sommerset Suites Hotel
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 76 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    • "I would recommend this property to anyone and already have." — source Orbitz

      "I would recommend this hoteal." — source Hotels.com

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