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  • forehowe forehowe said

    There's so much to do in San Diego.  We need to go back again to do everything we didn't have time for.San Diego is a large city.&nb... Continue reading »

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  • Max and Mike Max and Mike said

    Our next point of call was the southern Californian City of San diego. This is a smallish city located near the Mexican boarder with a ve... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Max and Mike
  • TeamEdwards TeamEdwards said

        First on our list of things to see was the World’s Largest Fountain in Fountain Hills, a suburb of Phoenix. It is... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler TeamEdwards
  • Convey Family Convey Family said

    Monday - What a whirlwind tour of San Diego we have had.  It was a bit of a trial getting here with a 5am wake up in Cross Plains to... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Convey Family
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26 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: 4.3 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 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: 4.1 out of 5 based on 469 reviews from 4 sources

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    Horton Grand Hotel
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 469 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    • "We would stay there again in a minute." — source Orbitz

      "I would not recommend staying here if the hotel is busy - unless you don't mind the noise." — source Travelocity

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 129 reviews from 4 sources

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    Holiday Inn Express Downtown
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 129 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    • "The Holiday Inn Express was a great hotel for the price you pay." — source Hotels.com

      "The room and hotel overall were clean, updated and comfortable." — source Travelocity

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 230 reviews from 4 sources

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    Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 230 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    • "I would recommend the hotel and would definitely stay again." — source Expedia

      "The hotel was very clean, everyone was very attentive and welcoming." — source Orbitz

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 140 reviews from 5 sources

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    Doubletree San Diego Downtown
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 140 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    • "The staff was very nice and was able to recommend a really good place to eat within walking distance." — source Orbitz

      "Overall the room was clean, roomy and I loved the balcony." — source Hotels.com

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