Staybridge Carlsbad
Mar 19, 2023, 9:53 am
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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Staybridge Carlsbad
Spent almost 3 weeks at the Staybridge Carlsbad.
Thought I'd leave a quick review of a place I enjoyed as sometimes I seem to just write reviews when a place is disappointing.
Plus:
Thought I'd leave a quick review of a place I enjoyed as sometimes I seem to just write reviews when a place is disappointing.
Plus:
- Super friendly staff, probably worth it just for that.
- Cute happy-hour 5-7 M-W. Beer/Wine and free food. Was really surprised when they pulled out bottles of local craft beer. Was expecting just bud-light on tap.
- Free laundry, which at first I scoffed at, but then I did a load and didn't have to run around to find quarters. EZ-button. (Pods sold at the front kiosk for $2/2 so I guess it wasn't free but thats pretty close).
- Lovely location. There's a ton of restaurants and a nice grocery store within 5-minute walking distance. Not far from Pizza Port (10-min walk or a quick drive) which I'd recommend if you want to try great down-home pizza that doubles as a microbrewery, a San Diego institution.
- Full sized fridge in the kitchen.
- Was bad weather when I was there but they had a lovely patio with the pool and (out of service) jacuzzi, as well as a half basketball/tennis court, and BBQ that would have been nice to use if it was warmer.
- Jacuzzi was "going to be fixed tomorrow" pretty much every day I was there.
- I didn't have any problem with my room but some coworkers said the rooms were a little dated.
- Desk wasn't setup to use the TV as a side-monitor
Mar 19, 2023, 5:08 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 665
I've stayed here off and on also, they raised their prices recently, so I've been staying at other places too. I refuse to pay $200 for a Staybridge...haha... but the prices dip. I like staying here too and like the restaurants nearby. They do a decent job of upgrades to the 1 bedroom as a Diamond, if you book the studio.