San Diego Hotels - Consolidated Questions & Recommendations Thread
Aug 23, 2005, 10:57 pm
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Originally Posted by brendamc
The Manchester Grand Hyatt is a good hotel in a fantastic location for sightseeing - ask for a harbor view room! You're smart to get out of the Mission Valley area - ugly!!
Aug 27, 2005, 12:09 am
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I was in San Diego a little while back and stayed at the Ramada Inn & Suites and was exceptionally happy.
You're under 10 minutes drive from Hotel Circle and in quite a beautiful location.
I picked up a double room for $170 a night when I stayed over Xmas through Wotif. A double is $140-170 atm depending on the date.
You're under 10 minutes drive from Hotel Circle and in quite a beautiful location.
I picked up a double room for $170 a night when I stayed over Xmas through Wotif. A double is $140-170 atm depending on the date.
Aug 28, 2005, 3:11 pm
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I recently returned from San Diego, where I had Priceline stays at the Omni and at the Manchester Hyatt - both very nice, especially the Omni, where I was placed in a huge suite for my $96 bid 
The Omni opened last year, and is next to Petco Park (a skybridge connects the hotel to the ball park). The Omni sits at the base of the Gaslamp District, and is across the street from the sothern end of the SD Convention Center (to give persepctive, the Manchester Hyatt is just north of the nothern end of the SD Convention Center). The Omni houses a branch of McCormick and Schmick's in its lobby.
The rooms at the Hyatt are small but well-equipped. Highspeed (wired) is $9.95 per day (wi-fi is free at the Omni).
Both hotels are within a block of a Trolley stop (orange line, transfer to the Blue Line to get ot Old Town, Mission Valley or Tijuiana if you don't feel kuje driving).
The Omni opened last year, and is next to Petco Park (a skybridge connects the hotel to the ball park). The Omni sits at the base of the Gaslamp District, and is across the street from the sothern end of the SD Convention Center (to give persepctive, the Manchester Hyatt is just north of the nothern end of the SD Convention Center). The Omni houses a branch of McCormick and Schmick's in its lobby.
The rooms at the Hyatt are small but well-equipped. Highspeed (wired) is $9.95 per day (wi-fi is free at the Omni).
Both hotels are within a block of a Trolley stop (orange line, transfer to the Blue Line to get ot Old Town, Mission Valley or Tijuiana if you don't feel kuje driving).
Oct 12, 2005, 3:00 pm
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Originally Posted by rserson
Any recomendations on San Diego Starwood properties for a family of 4 (two kids under 12) ?
Oct 12, 2005, 3:21 pm
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I strongly recommend the Westin Horton Plaza on priceline. Take heed of the parking issues on www.tripadvisor.com but it's a great hotel, superb location for Gaslamp and shops, and those beds can't be beat....
Oct 12, 2005, 6:45 pm
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If you want to stay in a piece of history there is always the Hotel Del Coronado. Many movies were shot there including "Some Like it Hot" with Marilyn Monroe. It is a beautiful hotel, lobby and grounds, but I have not beem in a room before. It's at least worth a visit while you were there.
Oct 15, 2005, 7:43 pm
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Originally Posted by kapitman
If you want to stay in a piece of history there is always the Hotel Del Coronado. Many movies were shot there including "Some Like it Hot" with Marilyn Monroe. It is a beautiful hotel, lobby and grounds, but I have not beem in a room before. It's at least worth a visit while you were there.
Oct 31, 2005, 5:59 pm
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Originally Posted by kapitman
If you want to stay in a piece of history there is always the Hotel Del Coronado. Many movies were shot there including "Some Like it Hot" with Marilyn Monroe.
Last edited by Non-NonRev; Nov 2, 2005 at 4:31 am Reason: Correct typo
Nov 1, 2005, 2:10 pm
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I live in San Diego and know the city well. I recomend that you stay 15 minutes away in La Jolla at the Grande Colonial Hotel. This is a beautifully renovated historical building. La Jolla is part of San Diego, but has a village atmoshpere (it is one of the most desirable parts of the city and probably the best place to be based out of on vacation-lots of things to do such as shopping, restaurants, sight-seeing). The location can't be beat (the main intersection in La Jolla). The Grande Colonial has great ocean views and a very sophistocated and hip restaurant (Restaurant 910). My office was in the neighborhood and I would frequently go by and use the free WiFi. Also many friends have stayed at the hotel. The beds are great and the service is top notch, understated - not over the top. The hotel has about 100 rooms. The rates are very reasonable for the location and quality.
Originally Posted by cytoguy
Hi FTers,
I have a conference at the Town & Country resort in November, and am looking for hotel suggestions. The conference rate for the T&C is $169/night, but most of the reviews that I've read seem to be mixed. So, I figured that my hotel dollars could be better spent elsewhere. I've never been to San Diego, and it sounds like the Mission Valley/Hotel Circle area isn't very desirable in general. So, I figured I'd seek the advice of the FT experts regarding a place to stay...
We will be renting a car, so I would prefer to stay in a nice hotel in a good location. From what I've read it seems like the Downtown and Coastal zones seem like the best bets, but I'm not sure how far away from the T&C they will be. FYI, I usually get rooms via Priceline, so any suggestions on which areas to bid and which ones to steer clear from would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
Cheers,
Rob
I have a conference at the Town & Country resort in November, and am looking for hotel suggestions. The conference rate for the T&C is $169/night, but most of the reviews that I've read seem to be mixed. So, I figured that my hotel dollars could be better spent elsewhere. I've never been to San Diego, and it sounds like the Mission Valley/Hotel Circle area isn't very desirable in general. So, I figured I'd seek the advice of the FT experts regarding a place to stay...
We will be renting a car, so I would prefer to stay in a nice hotel in a good location. From what I've read it seems like the Downtown and Coastal zones seem like the best bets, but I'm not sure how far away from the T&C they will be. FYI, I usually get rooms via Priceline, so any suggestions on which areas to bid and which ones to steer clear from would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
Cheers,
Rob
Nov 1, 2005, 2:13 pm
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Del is going under renovation
I hear, but have not verrified that the Del Coronado is undergoing renovations and is currently to be avoided. Again I don't know if this is true.
Originally Posted by kapitman
If you want to stay in a piece of history there is always the Hotel Del Coronado. Many movies were shot there including "Some Like it Hot" with Marilyn Monroe. It is a beautiful hotel, lobby and grounds, but I have not beem in a room before. It's at least worth a visit while you were there.
Jan 14, 2006, 6:59 pm
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Originally Posted by feferman
I hear, but have not verrified that the Del Coronado is undergoing renovations and is currently to be avoided. Again I don't know if this is true.
Jan 14, 2006, 7:15 pm
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Originally Posted by Pluto's Pup
Any thoughts on the SD Marriott Hotel and Marina? I believe it's next to the convention center. I'll be at a convention later this year, and am looking for a nice hotel.