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Doubletree Hotel Del Mar
Category: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Hotels [Edit]
11915 El Camino Real(between Carmel Valley Rd & Valley Centre Dr)
San Diego, CA 92130
Neighborhood: Carmel Valley
(858) 481-5900
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Paid
47 reviews for Doubletree Hotel Del Mar
Review Highlights
"I am reviewing the AMAZING Doubletree Hotel cookies."
(in 21 reviews)
"Clean rooms, attentive staff."
(in 3 reviews)
"...plus there was a small wading pool and a separate jacuzzi."
(in 3 reviews)
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47 reviews in English
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Review from Carleen W.
Burlingame, CA
1/22/2012
I stayed here twice and was really happy with it!
Free parking, hot chocolate chip cookies when you check in, very clean (no strange smells).
DEFINITELY unhappy about the $10 wifi fee though... -
Review from Karim V.
The lack of screens on the windows was crappy to me, especially with bushes and flower boxes right in front of the window. Like another Yelper, I saw a good-sized spider in a hole in front of the window sill; the web was off to the side, so it was basically waiting for its next meal. I went downstairs to switch rooms, told the guys at the desk the reason why, and one of them almost laughed. Not cool. The next room had yet another web in the same area of the sill, but no spider, so I was like whatever.
The bed was comfy; the cookies were yummy; the bartender in the lounge poured a nice Bombay and tonic; and parking is free.
I was there on business so it was good for a two day stay. -
Review from Lydia K.
Huntington Beach, CA
10/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is one of the better Doubletree Hotels.
Pets are allowed for a $50 fee.
Hotel in all was clean & odorless.
Staffs were friendly and helpful.
Recommended, if you are looking for a hotel in the area. -
Review from Brandy A.
Livermore, CA
11/6/2011
Stayed at the Doubletree two nights this past week.
The hotel is clean, the bed was super comfy, the staff are friendly and the room price is very reasonable (and free parking). The hotel is located in a business park area, but is a short drive to the downtown Del Mar area and very close to the freeways. Only minus for me is that the wi-fi was not complimentary. They charged $9.95 (for what seems to be a business hotel I'd think wi-fi would be free), and when I got my bill I had 3 charges for the wi-fi. I took the bill to the front desk and they quickly removed the other two charges. -
Review from Bryan M.
Santa Clara, CA
1/2/2012
Hotel room was clean. We stayed here for 4 nights with a baby and a toddler. The beds are totally comfortable. We all slept like babies. Perfect location as it was quiet and right off freeway. We were just 20 min. driving to Seaworld and the Zoo. Added bonus is the yummy cookies :).
Only complaint was when we accidently ordered a movie and we called from our room. Twice, the hotel operator said they would take care of it (then rudely hung up the phone) and then only to not reverse our charge. We finally had to go to the front desk the next morning for the refund to be done.
We would certainly stay here again but hope to not have to ask for things. Hence the 4 stars instead of 5. -
Review from Michelle G.
Riverside, CA
9/7/2011
I stayed at the Doubletree over Labor Day weekend. I was greeted by a pleasant man at the front desk. He checked me in right away and gave me the most delicious chocolate chip walnut cookie I've ever eaten.
Another great thing about this hotel is they allow pets! I was worried the hotel room was not going to be that nice since I had my dog with me, but boy was I wrong. The hotel room was clean and tastefully decorated. The bed was comfortable.
The cookie alone sold me on the hotel. I also received a state employee discount. I will definitely stay at this hotel again. -
Review from Jon B.
9/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
All my life I always wanted to stay at a DoubleTree. Back then whenever I would plan a stay around San Diego, I would use a travel guide from a Denny's to look for coupons or discounts from various hotels, and when I see the DoubleTree pages the pics of their rooms look nice, clean and pristine.
I wouldn't even spend on a hotel stay without a good deal thanks to my fiancé's company for making it possible for paying our stay here, it finally fulfilled my curiosity.
After a Del Mar horse race event we stayed here for one night. When we checked in we had fresh complimentary cookies, like Mrs. Field sizes and the cookies were warm, they were sweet but I ate them all.
The rooms were comfy midsized, the bed was thick, fluffy, and it made me sleep like a baby, also the bed was faced toward the hotel window overlooking the swimming pool. Flat screen tv, spacious bathroom, a portrait of a horse race on the wall, the Del Mar Horse races is just a few miles away.
Lounge bar is down stairs which I've haven't been to but enough to see a good crowd at night.
Breakfast was cool, buffet style, potatoes, scrambled eggs, sausages, cereals, orange juice and milk, as well as coffee.
Overall in my opinion the best three star hotel to-date, would stay here again if any discount promotions come up, nothing more than that. Comfort and a friendly staff is key here. -
Review from Thien T.
Garden Grove, CA
9/15/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Nice decor here. I felt very comfortable in my suite and it was clean and also no odor as some places may have.
I found a huge spider in the bathroom, I know some people are utterly terrified of spiders, I have no clue where it came from either.
Other than that, I enjoyed my short stay here. -
Review from Kellee K.
8/30/2011
We stayed one night after the races at Del Mar. The hotel was clean and comfortable. The free parking was a huge selling point when booking. Feels like the cater to business travelers, but it's still adequate for those vacationing.
It was a surprise that the junior suite did not have a fridge. That would've been a major inconvenience if our stay was longer. -
Review from Jordan S.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
8/21/2011 3 Check-ins Here
This hotel is underwhelming.
Good things: check-in cookie(s), comfy beds/clean room, quiet A/C, quiet + safe surrounding area (lots of corporate plazas), conveniently located to freeways, Starbucks down the street (a must)
Bad things: the elevator situation. there's 2 small elevators (6-7 people max) for 4 floors of guest rooms, so expect a line coming or going from your room. I'd hate to be here on a holiday weekend. The stairs are at the opposite end of the hotel and inconvenient. Call it first world problems, but it's something to consider.
Next, the paid in-room wifi is a scam. it's 2011 people. La Quinta offers free wifi, and charges considerably less for rooms. If a budget chain offers free wifi why can't a hotel owned by Hilton? No joy using ethernet either, cough up the $10 per "connection session" (no idea how long that lasts) or resign yourself to smartphone internet browsing.
Finally, the walls are indeed thin. luckily we had considerate neighbors during our stay, but you can definitely hear people next door talking.
Overall this isn't a bad hotel, it has a lot going for it. But nothing stands out. -
Review from Don G.
San Francisco, CA
8/1/2011
Yowza in a bad way. I don't know what they're doing, but the second floor smelled like sewage. If it smells that bad they should just shut down the floor. Unfortunately, I had recommended clients go to the Doubletree a few days prior to my arrival.
For the price, smell, and uber-soft bed, I can't recommend this place to others. If I was travelling with family or friends, I would have cancelled the day of and found another place. -
Review from Nique F.
3/19/2011
As a business traveler, you rarely luck out with a hotel that offers both work and play amenities, but I was impressed to find a little of both at the Doubletree Del Mar. It's conveniently located right off I-5, has plenty of free parking, spacious rooms, and friendly service. As a HH member, you get the full breakfast buffet spread, free internet, and extra cookies. Damn those delicious cookies.
They've got a nice outdoor lounging area near the pool, not your typical yellowing plastic chairs, but really nice dark wicker furniture with comfy cushions. A nice place to unwind with a cocktail after work. Or hang inside at the bar, which has multiple TVs playing every sports channel in existence. If you're into that...
The only funky thing was the thumping rave music playing in the dining area during breakfast. No club beats before I've had my coffee, please. -
Review from Jon T.
Los Alamitos, CA
4/8/2011
I had a great and comfortable one night stay at the Doubletree in San Diego/Del Mar. The rooms are honestly comparable to any room at another 4 star hotel including to stays I have had at the Hyatt and Hilton. I could tell the room I stayed in had all the standard newly renovated features including new furniture and a more modern feeling all around.
I would not say the location is the best to where you can walk to local attractions although it is very conveniently located near the 5 freeway which is a good outlet for getting around.
Nothing really negative to say about the Doubletree in San Diego/Del Mar aside from the need for more or better serviced elevators. I stayed on the 5th floor(also the top floor) and it took about 5 minutes at one point just for the elevator to reach the top floor and go down to the lobby. The elevator really seemed overused and it showed definite signs of depreciation.
* Liked -- Comfortable bed and quiet setting provided for a great nights sleep
* Disliked -- Elevator showed signs of depreciation -
Review from gina f.
Carlsbad, CA
1/7/2012
thin walls, rude staff, not a fenced dog area for miles, and the bar was not welcoming in the least. we stayed over nye thru http://hotels.com and we will never be back, oh and the toilet spilled all over and we had put no paper in it. the front staff looked at us like we were crazy when we asked for help. its a shame too the double tree in modesto (the first one we stayed at) was AMAZING. very dissapointed for my several hundred dollars. I also asked to sign up for a hiltonm card and was told to come back, then was told my points would not be added and the guy seemed irritated i wanted to sign up. IM STILL NOT SIGNED UP.
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Review from Jay M.
Chandler, AZ
10/12/2011
Friendly staff, spacious, clean rooms.
Plenty of parking.
Convenient and scenic location. -
Review from Edwin W.
Covina, CA
8/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Very nice! Very enjoyable stay and have nothing bad to say. Management is doing a great job from start to finish. Special shout out to the bar and wait staff to AJ and Brandon who handled the shuttle service to a tee. Departed on time and was picked up on time! Awesome! Food and beverage was great as was the nice touch with the gentleman who sang and played the guitar Thursday night poolside. Clean, affordable and minutes from all the great restaurants that Del Mar has to offer. Also, lets not forget Del Mar racetrack which is only minutes away. If you like to drive yourself it's seconds away from freeway access. Me, I'll leave the driving to AJ and Brandon. Good job everybody! See you next time.
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Review from Ileana P.
La Mirada, CA
9/6/2010
We stayed here for a few days while enjoying a stay-cation in San Diego. The hotel is conveniently located about 20 minutes from Sea World and the San Diego Zoo and there were plenty of restaurants, both high-end and casual, for easy meals.
Entering the hotel's parking lot is slightly tricky, but if you miss the first driveway, you can turn at the next light and enter via the business park entrance. The front desk staff were a joy to deal with and everytime our kids walked up to the desk, they were readily presented with warm chocolate chip cookies (yummy).
The hotel and our room were very clean, but I was disapointed with the lack of a safe in the room. Most rooms provide a safe, so I took it for granted that there would be one and I was sadly mistaken (lesson learned).
I've read several reviews complaining about the thin walls, but I can't say that this was my experience. Additionally, we asked for a poolside room (which we received) and the view was great. Our kids could play in the pool while we watched them from the room.
Speaking of the pool, it was great! It had plenty of room to move around, plus there was a small wading pool and a separate jacuzzi. Since the hotel is located within a business park, there weren't very many families staying here, so we didn't have to deal with a gaggle of screaming children. Don't get me wrong, we traveled with our kids, but they're older and I just don't have the patience for young, screaming kids. My only complaint (of the pool) is the landscaping. The jacuzzi sits right beside a huge palm tree that drops flowers and other matter into the water, making it difficult to soak without becoming covered in this stuff.
My only other complaint, is the elevator situation. Both elevators have a rear door that is used by the cleaning staff. I am not above riding on an elevator with service staff, but I DO NOT appreciate being packed in like a sardine with 5 maids and their laundry carts. The elevators (comfortably) fit 5-9 adults (9 being on the generous side and only if you have no bags). As I rode down from the 4th floor, the elevator stopped at each floor and the maids ( who failed to use common sense) just kept shoving themselves in with their carts. I had to paste myself up against the wall to avoid having my feet rolled over by one of the carts. I appreciate efficiency and making the most of a space, but that should not come at the expense of guests.
Our room rate included daily breakfast, which was pretty good. I can't say that the food was anything to brag about, but it was convenient and the servers were very attentive. The free parking was also great! Especially compared to the $15-30 charged by the other hotels in the area.
Overall, I was happy with the hotel. -
Review from Malou P.
Saint Louis, MO
9/16/2011
We decided to spend our last few days in SD here before we move out of state. We picked this hotel due to its proximity to our old place. The good points: location, welcome warm cookies when you check in, spacious and clean rooms. For improvement: service staff not very friendly except for night custodian who helped us out, ask extra towels from cleaning lady but she answered she didn't have any and left it at that, the electronic keys in the room would sometimes work and sometimes not, food at fifty six and five wasn't that good and servers could use some "delightful" service.
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Review from Chris C.
Rochester, NY
4/12/2011
I stayed here for an entire week, though not just as a guest. My organization hosted our annual conference here.
The location is not far from the airport which is very convenient, and it's right off a main highway--though, that only affects convenience, not ambiance.
The staff were absolutely fantastic. Everyone from every department knew our names and constantly made sure we were taken care of to no end.
The food was all fantastic, including the special in-house baked cookies--I gained a little weight the first couple days.
We were all very pleased with the attention from the staff and the great overall feel of the Double Tree, would strongly recommend. -
Review from Sarina W.
West Covina, CA
4/29/2010
I stayed here during a business trip and was fairly impressed overall. They accommodated our few special requests and every time we asked for their special cookies, they gave it to us with a smile. No questions asked. We must have asked for 2 cookies each time we walked into the building and there was no problem. They were warm too! yummy!
Room itself was fairly clean. Price is reasonable. They have a decent breakfast room and a bar and pool. It is located very near the highway so it is easy access to get around town. The only problem I had was with some minor services. We asked for more towels and they never showed up after waiting over an hour. We called again and they came up pretty fast the second time around.
Overall, it wasn't a bad experience and I would stay here again if I needed to. -
Review from Emily G.
San Diego, CA
9/30/2011
Watch out for the housekeeping staff! They stole a very expensive, sentimental ring from my jewelry box. After calling the housekeeping manager, the sales manager who booked the room for the wedding who said she would speak to the general manager, I heard NOTHING back! I know which day the ring was stolen so they should know who cleaned the room that day. Very disappointing and heartbroken to lose the ring my father gave me. STAY AWAY!!!
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Review from Gabriel B.
San Carlos, CA
8/9/2010
The Good: The pool is large and the kids liked it. There is bar in the lobby. The rate was cheap: $110/night. It is one exit from Del Mar.
The Bad: The walls are THIN. I heard my neighbors throat clearing, conversations, and climax (that part was OK). The breakfast buffet, which we got for free in our package was nothing I would ever eat if it was not free. And when I drained the tub, the toilet flushed and then sloshed. The two are connected. I am no plumber, but yuck.
I am not upset that I stayed here/. But I will look for alternatives before I stay here again. -
Review from Sierra M.
8/23/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Excellent breakfast included with your stay, fruit was surprisingly fresh (strawberries and cantelope in particular) in addition to the standard panoply of breakfast buffets: pancakes, eggs, salsa, potatoes, cereal, and decent coffee for a hotel.
Other highlight was the pool and hot tub area, landscaped with palm trees, open space, and of course, plenty of sunshine.
Serious drawbacks are that the walls are incredibly thin - especially considering the price! We could hear our neighbors normal conversation just sitting in the living room. Not to mention the bathroom.
Further, they originally gave us the keys to someone else's room - literally, we walked in and saw all their belongings strewn about their room, luckily they weren't present.
Last, the elevators are insufficient for the traffic. We waited often and for long periods of time. Finally, there is lack of parking spaces due to construction and people were parking in other businesses' parking lots out of necessity. -
Review from Vicky L.
5/4/2008
We stayed here overnight on a quick trip down to SD to meet up. Checking in was a breeze and considering that I got this place on Priceline for 90 bucks I couldn't really complain. The chocolate cookies were amazing upon check-in. I really enjoyed the gooey ghiradelli chocolate chips in there. The only downside is that the hotel is located right off of highway 56. Seriously right off of it. Like the majority of it borders the freeway which accounts for a lot of noise. Fortunately when traveling, I always have access to a huge supply of green earplugs so noise usually isn't an issue for me.
The two things that really made me dock stars was that when we checked in, the room that we were originally given had soap in the bathtub. Used by the last occupant with their hair stuck on the soap type of soap. Really made me wonder on how well they cleaned the place.... like REALLY. It was annoying since we checked in completely exhausted from a day of running around SD on a freakishly hot day and we had to wait for the concierge/front desk to reassign us a room.
Another negative star goes to the fact that they don't have king beds in the regular rooms. They're all queens. EH!? Hmph....
Honestly I've had better luck with Priceline... Last time we got La Jolla Hilton for 75 and the view was awesome!
Plus side to this hotel is that the parking was FREE. And that bodes really well with my cheap asian side. -
Review from Michelle B.
Concord, CA
6/18/2008
My first SD hotel. I can't wait to come back.
I requested for a LATE LATE check in because I knew we were gonna go out and party that night. When we got there, the Night Auditor didn't have a problem at all. He knew we were tired, so he gave us our keys and COOKIES. oh so damn good COOKIES.
I was so coocoo for their Cookies, I asked for 5 more that night plus another 2 when I checked out.
The room was clean and smelled like any regular hotel room. They did accomodate our late check out but still had Housekeeping knocking on our door @ 12noon.
Looking forward to those cookies again ; ) -
Review from Desi V.
Oceanside, CA
3/24/2011
ok, so I am not really reviewing the hotel at all for this post.....I am reviewing the AMAZING Doubletree Hotel cookies!!! ahaha! They did however come from this location so I had to review them! I had three of them today....THREE! I would definitely stay at a doubletree hotel wherever I go just for these delicious cookies!! =P
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Review from shalini g.
San Diego, CA
4/13/2011
i got married here!!! of course i love it. they even called me exactly 1 year later, on my anniversary and tried to tell me that i never paid my bill for the hall we rented...REALLY???
well...we did pay and did have proof of that...
this was the 1st and last time we heard this from them. -
Review from Amy C.
San Diego, CA
7/8/2008
I love going on Stay-cation! This past weekend we decided to gamble with Priceline and ended up at his hidden gem. We never get up to Del Mar/North County in general so we were looking forward to spending some time up there.
you win points just because we got a ridiculously cheap rate so we felt like we were getting a good deal.
you lose points because we are big fans of customer service and left believing that the front desk agent really was going to call us as promised when our room was ready. Since it was the day after the 4th of July we understand that you were sold out and we couldn't check in early but we showed up after check in time and the agent looked at us like he never saw us before.
They also offer free shuttle service within 5 miles, so we were able to head out for dinner and the bars that night knowing that we would be brought back in one piece by throwing a tip to the driver.
Also, on a positive note- the room was cute, clean, and the perfect size for us. The bed was very comfortable and we didnt really hear much highway noise from our room.
The pool was a plus as well- I have never been in a salt pool before versus chlorine so that was a change. There was a small wading pool for the kiddies and also a hot tub, outdoor showers, beverage service-- and also NO special key or code for guests to enter and lounge out. I think they may be seeing us again soon! -
Review from Stephanie G.
San Diego, CA
7/13/2010 1 Check-in Here
Our office is located near the Doubletree which is convenient for attending happy hour events after work. However, this morning we headed over to the Doubletree hotel to take advantage of their breakfast buffet.
The buffet included french toast, eggs, roasted potatoes, fruit, pastries, croissants, muffins, cereal, oatmeal, etc. It was all pretty basic at $14 a head.
Unfortunately, after I got my plate of fruit I noticed two tiny bugs crawling all over my strawberries. That was pretty gross. I ended up pushing the fruit to the side and ate the rest of my breakfast.
Overall, I've experienced better. If you come here for breakfast, be sure to check your food before biting into it. -
Review from Steph P.
Los Angeles, CA
5/4/2010
The prices here are affordable and the parking situation is great. I like the free cookies they give and I also like the layout of the interior.
Howerver, the room service is slow and the walls here are too thin. My sister just got married so we decided to bring back 10 of the guests to continue mingling after the event. We were talking, not yelling but we were told to be quiet and hang out in the lobby. The bitches next door even had the nerve to yell at the bride by telling her to 'shut the fuck up.' WOW. It's not my fault cheap labor made the walls here so damn thin!
I won't stay here anymore solely because of that foul experience. I know it's not the hotel's fault but they could have made better arrangements for the rooms since they knew that the whole party was staying at this hotel. Instead they chose to spread us apart on different floors. Oh well. -
Review from Tuyen N.
4/16/2009
I always hold out till the last minute to get a hotel when I come home to San Diego. Its just not something I think about since I've grown up there. It's home. Who stays at a hotel when they're home?! Unfortunately... me. But its San Diego so it all evens out.
I, too, lost my Priceline virginity to get this place. At a steal for $51/night. WOW! I was ready to slap down $45/night for a shady motel in the hood. The hotel is located in Del Mar (or really, Carmel Valley). Its right off the freeway and easy to get to and honestly, only a 5 min drive to Del Mar if you really wanted to go to the beach. It's in a business center and there is an AM/PM and a Taco Bell across the street if you need some brews and chalupas.
I called to ask for an early check-in and was given the okay without hesitation. When I check in, they greeted me with a warm freshly baked scrumptious cookie for my walk up to the room. Best part!
The room was a decent size, modern and clean. The blankets, sheets, pillows and towels were clean too. Best sleep I ever had.
The cleaning service was great. They made my bed so tight you can bounce a quarter off it and replaced all the free Neutrogena toiletries every day. I love Neutrogena!
I stayed 3 nights and loved it. The price was great!
Downside, the parking lot filled up at night and they had pretty small spaces. Most people double-parked. Oh yeah.. and no continental breakfast?! I Even a Motel 8 offers that. -
Review from rosaline z.
Montebello, CA
3/21/2011
Service was overall mediocre. There was no complimentary breakfast which kinda sucks. The room we stayed in was pretty nice and clean. I have severe allergies, so I would know if the sheets are dirty. In general we have a pretty good experience staying here. The only minus I would say is the construction that's going on right on top of our room.. My husband and I was woken up at 9 am in the morning by a loud banging construction sound from the upper level. We call the front desk, and it was immediately stopped. About an hour later, the banging sounds was continued. Also, I believe the walls are extremely thin. From time to time, I could hear conversation on the room next door. I'm not sure I would stay here again next time. Its not that bad...It's just there's nothing really special.
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Review from Karin H.
San Francisco, CA
5/10/2006 2 photos
Doubletree Del Mar made our track team's two night stay in San Diego immensely comfortable. In addition to providing small luxuries such as cookies at check-in and 200-count bedding, Doubletree's staff really went out of their way to take care of us. For instance, when I was doing some late night reading in the lobby, one of their attendants graciously offered to turn down the music in the main room. And when, following our Friday afternoon victories at the UCSD track, my teammates and I shyly requested a few more of Doubletree's delicious chocolate chip cookies, the man at the front desk happily obliged.
A few small snags along the way kept this otherwise fabulous hotel from a 5-star rating. They charge $10 for wireless internet, a ridiculous price when one considers the fact that it is free in so many other locations these days. And the shower controls are, without a doubt, the most bizarre I've seen: one lever for temperature control, another to switch from shower to bath, and some kind of two-step sequence required to turn the thing on or off.
Still, Doubletree Del Mar is a gorgeous hotel, impeccably staffed and situated conveniently close to I-5; definitely worth a try if you're in the area. -
Review from Mary S.
Santa Rosa, CA
7/29/2011
They barely even deserve a star! This was one of the worst hotel stays I have ever experienced! They over booked.. And couldn't accommodate us to the room we first reserved... then only offered us cookies to compensate... Which they seemed to run out of by 8 o clock.. Their service was not only horrible.. It was rude! I will never stay there again! And would never reccomend... There's a nice Marriott down the street that is much more accomidating!
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Review from kim n.
9/12/2006
Stayed for a business trip for my company. All the business amenities you'd expect, TV, internet, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, coffee maker, automated voice mail and wake up calls. Located a couple miles from the ocean but far enough away from the main city that it's a relaxing stay.
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Review from Brian G.
Sutton, MA
2/4/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Comfortable Hotel. They gave me a warm cookie when I arrived the other night..
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Review from Tin-Tin M.
Milpitas, CA
6/10/2009
Thanks, Priceline! I was very comfortable here during the San Diego stretch of my vacation. The beds were comfortable and the TV had good channels. Parking was free and plentiful. My one gripe was that the internet was slow. However, the hot fresh cookies made up for that.
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Review from Erika C.
Oakland, CA
8/5/2008
$80 on priceline when I named my price. Not exactly the top area of my choice though, but i'm so glad Priceline exposed me to a new area other than my usual Downtown/Gaslamp. My room had a view of their gorgeous pool. The hotel was sold out for the night, but the hotel didn't seem too crowded, which I liked. I think they were having a soccer tournament because there were a bunch of teenagers there.
The chocoloate chip cookies are one of the best. They give you one at check-in (for each guest), but I was able to ask for one each day (thanks!). The location is a bit far if you want to go to Downtown/Gaslamp area (about 20-30min away). La Jolla is about 5 min away. The staff was friendly and the rooms were clean. They have a business center with free internet.
My favorites are the pool, closes at 10pm though, free parking and the cookies. Least favorite is the elevators, they only have two and can take long.
I'll definately stay here again. -
Review from Cynthia M.
Alhambra, CA
7/22/2010
The hotel is under renovation: understandable. Before you even check in, they give you a warm, chocolate chip cookie and then everything went downhill from there. We were attending a wedding in Carlsbad, went back and had some drinks at the bar which closed @ 10pm on a Saturday, luckily the bartender: Kyle was awesome & easy on the eyes!! ;) Went back to our room to hang out, not knowing we were on the tween floor why would you have a young couple stay on the same floor??? We had several complaints according to the high school dropout, rent a hotel security guards who came to our room and told us we had to leave which we didn't then they fined us $150.00. UNBELIEVABLE, This hotel SUCKS so hard!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Review from Jonathan L.
Moreno Valley, CA
7/30/2010
Stayed here on vacation for a night. It was the most unsatisfying hotel stay i have ever experienced... The pool is not as impressive as the pictures make it seem, the walls are think enough to hear the couple next door having a conversation, the included breakfast was as good as a high school cafeteria, and WORST OF ALL my room was INFESTED WITH BED BUGS!!! I only found out a few nights later when I woke up in my home with itchy red spots all over my body!. I had to Wash and vacuum everything in my room after setting off bug poison bombs next to my bed... I wasn't able to comfortably sleep in my house for a week until I knew they were gone. This was the worst stay I have had at any hotel.....gross...
