May 6, 2014, 9:49 am
DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in or near San Diego, California, USA {US-CA}
Jul 20, 2016, 12:04 pm
#631
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 3
Any suggestions for a great hotel with a toddler? We are planning on Legoland, Petco Park, the Children's museum. This will be our first vacation with our 14 month old son. Some of the resort properties look nice and have lots of outdoor areas but not necessarily the best reviews. I was mostly considering downtown or near Carlsbad.
Dec 26, 2016, 6:49 am
#633
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posts: 2,379
Dec 26, 2016, 8:40 am
#634
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 1,152
Dec 26, 2016, 7:45 pm
#635
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 83
The OP is asking about the San Diego area, not Florida
Try this property - http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/cal...HHF/index.html
It's not like other airport hotels. This property has amazing views, it's right outside of downtown, and it is minutes away from SeaWorld. They offer an airport shuttle (of course), and a shuttle to local attractions. I suggest contacting the property directly to see exactly where they will take you.
Good luck!
Last edited by LMG0910; Dec 26, 2016 at 7:53 pm
Dec 26, 2016, 10:35 pm
#636
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 1,152
hmmm they charge Self parking: $22.00 (Parking Lot)
wonder what my gold upgrade chances are for this Thurs:
https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/hi/...epLinking=true
just called no on shuttle
wonder what my gold upgrade chances are for this Thurs:
https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/hi/...epLinking=true
just called no on shuttle
Last edited by vickh; Dec 26, 2016 at 10:41 pm
Dec 26, 2016, 10:50 pm
#637
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: IND
Programs: DL PM & 2MM™, Lifetime HHonors Diamond
Posts: 20,889
Dec 28, 2016, 12:04 am
#639
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 1,152
Thx. Found one after quite a few calls and no answer from DT
http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/cal...IHF/index.html
Total Number of Points per Stay: 35,759 Points!
1 KING GARDENVIEW VILLA,
Non-Smoking Confirmed
Your Rate Information:
PREMIUM ROOM REWARD
Rate per night : Confidential Rate
$36 parking there seems steep + Resort fees... Any way to avoid?
Hopefully will get a gold upgrade there. how's the breakfast??
http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/cal...IHF/index.html
Total Number of Points per Stay: 35,759 Points!
1 KING GARDENVIEW VILLA,
Non-Smoking Confirmed
Your Rate Information:
PREMIUM ROOM REWARD
Rate per night : Confidential Rate
$36 parking there seems steep + Resort fees... Any way to avoid?
Hopefully will get a gold upgrade there. how's the breakfast??
Dec 28, 2016, 6:57 pm
#640
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: AAdvantage, HHonors Diamond, WN RR A-list+
Posts: 584
I tend to be way more forgiving with my reviews of hotels than more here but I have to say something about the Double Tree Hotel Circle. I have stayed there multiple times visiting family and it gets worse and worse each time.
I have never been upgraded as a Gold or Diamond.
The walls are super thin and you hear everything from the hallway are other rooms.
On my most recent stay:
Smokers on the balconies
Night One - missing washcloths, called and never brought them
Night Two - missing bath towels, hand towels and washcloths
Rest of the nights - missing washcloths
There is a reason this place is so cheap and I suspect it will lose the Double Tree flag soon.
I have never been upgraded as a Gold or Diamond.
The walls are super thin and you hear everything from the hallway are other rooms.
On my most recent stay:
Smokers on the balconies
Night One - missing washcloths, called and never brought them
Night Two - missing bath towels, hand towels and washcloths
Rest of the nights - missing washcloths
There is a reason this place is so cheap and I suspect it will lose the Double Tree flag soon.
Dec 28, 2016, 7:18 pm
#642
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 83
Thx. Found one after quite a few calls and no answer from DT
http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/cal...IHF/index.html
Total Number of Points per Stay: 35,759 Points!
1 KING GARDENVIEW VILLA,
Non-Smoking Confirmed
Your Rate Information:
PREMIUM ROOM REWARD
Rate per night : Confidential Rate
$36 parking there seems steep + Resort fees... Any way to avoid?
Hopefully will get a gold upgrade there. how's the breakfast??
http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/cal...IHF/index.html
Total Number of Points per Stay: 35,759 Points!
1 KING GARDENVIEW VILLA,
Non-Smoking Confirmed
Your Rate Information:
PREMIUM ROOM REWARD
Rate per night : Confidential Rate
$36 parking there seems steep + Resort fees... Any way to avoid?
Hopefully will get a gold upgrade there. how's the breakfast??
The resort fee is usually waived when you're paying on points and around 36,000 points is a great deal for this location.
Regarding your upgrade, it looks like you're booking a premium room. That's a great strategy as premium rooms are sometimes significantly discounted for points bookings when the BAR is lower than usual. From my experience, the front desk agent, night auditor, and/or person who is assigning your room will just see that you booked a premium room and they won't necessarily see how much you're "paying" (with points) for the room. That's a good thing - it may give you the ability to bump up at least one more level from perhaps an ocean view room to a small suite. Your chances are somewhat increased compared to asking from the lowest room level. Good luck - it doesn't hurt to ask in the notes for a specific room type!
As for parking, you can always call and ask. I have had my parking fee waived here... There is also nearby street parking but the street parking that is right outside of the hotel doesn't allow overnight parking.
I can't remember the breakfast I was offered (whether it was a full buffet or just the continental buffet). Does anybody else have experience with the breakfast at this property?
I don't know what your plans are for San Diego but a Lyft or Uber ride between this hotel and the airport would be around $10 to $15. Maybe $20 to $30 in a taxi. That's less than the daily parking cost (but, again, not if you actually need a car).
I live in San Diego and I work as a consultant in the industry so feel free to message me directly if you have any questions. I may now know everything but I can at least point you in the right direction.
Dec 28, 2016, 8:56 pm
#643
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 1,152
I love this property!
The resort fee is usually waived when you're paying on points and around 36,000 points is a great deal for this location.
Regarding your upgrade, it looks like you're booking a premium room. That's a great strategy as premium rooms are sometimes significantly discounted for points bookings when the BAR is lower than usual. From my experience, the front desk agent, night auditor, and/or person who is assigning your room will just see that you booked a premium room and they won't necessarily see how much you're "paying" (with points) for the room. That's a good thing - it may give you the ability to bump up at least one more level from perhaps an ocean view room to a small suite. Your chances are somewhat increased compared to asking from the lowest room level. Good luck - it doesn't hurt to ask in the notes for a specific room type!
As for parking, you can always call and ask. I have had my parking fee waived here... There is also nearby street parking but the street parking that is right outside of the hotel doesn't allow overnight parking.
I can't remember the breakfast I was offered (whether it was a full buffet or just the continental buffet). Does anybody else have experience with the breakfast at this property?
I don't know what your plans are for San Diego but a Lyft or Uber ride between this hotel and the airport would be around $10 to $15. Maybe $20 to $30 in a taxi. That's less than the daily parking cost (but, again, not if you actually need a car).
I live in San Diego and I work as a consultant in the industry so feel free to message me directly if you have any questions. I may now know everything but I can at least point you in the right direction.
The resort fee is usually waived when you're paying on points and around 36,000 points is a great deal for this location.
Regarding your upgrade, it looks like you're booking a premium room. That's a great strategy as premium rooms are sometimes significantly discounted for points bookings when the BAR is lower than usual. From my experience, the front desk agent, night auditor, and/or person who is assigning your room will just see that you booked a premium room and they won't necessarily see how much you're "paying" (with points) for the room. That's a good thing - it may give you the ability to bump up at least one more level from perhaps an ocean view room to a small suite. Your chances are somewhat increased compared to asking from the lowest room level. Good luck - it doesn't hurt to ask in the notes for a specific room type!
As for parking, you can always call and ask. I have had my parking fee waived here... There is also nearby street parking but the street parking that is right outside of the hotel doesn't allow overnight parking.
I can't remember the breakfast I was offered (whether it was a full buffet or just the continental buffet). Does anybody else have experience with the breakfast at this property?
I don't know what your plans are for San Diego but a Lyft or Uber ride between this hotel and the airport would be around $10 to $15. Maybe $20 to $30 in a taxi. That's less than the daily parking cost (but, again, not if you actually need a car).
I live in San Diego and I work as a consultant in the industry so feel free to message me directly if you have any questions. I may now know everything but I can at least point you in the right direction.
Thx for a great post! This is why I love FT
Will PM you
Feb 21, 2017, 10:41 pm
#645
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: It's hot here
Posts: 4,286
Any advice for someone who needs to stay south of La Jolla but north of the airport? Well, generally. I can expand some but want to be close to an event we are attending.
It's only for one night, so I don't know that I want to go full-on resort and spend $300, but I really do want to stay somewhere pretty decent.
Help
It's only for one night, so I don't know that I want to go full-on resort and spend $300, but I really do want to stay somewhere pretty decent.
Help