Hotels Near Balboa Park in San Diego

It was our 30 year anniversary . We wanted to walk down memory lane . Doubletree Hilton was the perfect place to do so . The trolley is like 100 ft from the hotel , wow !!!! We were there for 4 days and we only spent $12 dollars on transportation the whole time . We went to the seaport village , old San Diego village , San Diego zoo , little Italy , the can even take you near to the gondola rides . This hotel is pet , kid , business , couple friendly . Restaurants , FedEx , food stores , right outside . Indoor outdoor pool , gym , jacuzzi , Starbucks . Isabella is an awesome receptionist !!! Knowledgeable , friendly . This hotel is carefully paced to give you the best indulgence of the area . Great job guys !!!!

Service from everyone was excellent. Employees all seemed happy to be there. The hotel is old so the noticeable imperfections are understood including the size of the room. It’s a very nostalgic excellent location to stay. I must need to get out more to appreciate the charges for the stay. After paying $500 a night I assumed most charges were covered. I did not notice the fee of $75/night for parking. I understand paying a historical restoration fee being built in to the cost but not charged after. A daily charge of $35 for internet and exercise classes that I wasn’t aware of I felt was also something that should be built in to the cost to stay. From a cost standpoint it’s not for the faint of heart to eat and drink however the quality was good, even the $12 ice cream cone.

We stayed here for several nights and it was one of the best hotel stays we have had. The primary reason is it was QUIET! I never heard anyone in the rooms next door. I actually slept well. The new HIE you can hear the conversatinos being had in the other rooms. Nice, big bright bathroom and shower (not like the closets they have in the new HIE they are building) and FREE parking! Unheard of in Cali. The 4 stars is because breakfast was weak. Wish they had more fresh fruit, more variety and getting out of the driveway heafing to the highway is insane. You take your chances everytime you exit. Wish the hotel could petition the city for a light there so we could exit safey. Lots of resturants in the area, great Chinese right next door, Walmart and Target very close. We would stay here again 100%. Friendly front desk employees. Very responsive.

I'm giving the Pier South Resort 5 stars, even though there were some issues with their restaurant. I feel like any company can make a mistake, but pay attention to how they resolve it for you. The hotel is very nice with stunning ocean views, and the staff members all were very friendly. Great location - many places of interest are within walking distance. We paid extra for a room with a balcony and ocean view. On the dates we were there, happy hour with drinks and appetizers were served on the rooftop lounge, we just needed to show our room key. On our last morning, we planned to have breakfast on the balcony in our room, watching the ocean. We called the in-room dining number 3 different times between 8:45am and 9am, but the phone was never answered. We called the front desk at 9am and they had room service call us back. Room service said that they were understaffed and we should call back in 90 minutes to place our order. Call back at 10:30am to order breakfast when checkout is 11am?! We only wanted a bagel and yogurt parfait, but I suppose if there is nobody there to bring the food, then it doesn't matter how simple the order was going to be. The room, parking and resort fees made this a very expensive stay, so not being able to enjoy it in the way we planned was very disappointing. On prior day we did eat at the restaurant, then after we finished, waited over 10 minutes for our check and after we said we were going to charge it to the room, that took another 10 minutes. Again, the restaurant Toasted was probably understaffed. I understand that is a common issue with many companies, but keep in mind that this is an expensive resort with expensive fees. I discussed our concerns with management, and received an apology along with a satisfactory resolution. We will try Pier South again someday, but at this time I cannot even say whether or not they actually offer room service.

I’ve stayed at this hotel several times while visiting family in the area. Decent hotels aren’t easy to find in this area. This place was the best I could find for a somewhat reasonable rate. This time around I stayed for three nights and noticed how it’s gotten far too dirty to be acceptable. The bed and linens were fine but the couch needed a serious cleaning. The carpet was vacuumed but it desperately needed a good steam cleaning. The hotel manager really should take a look in the rooms from time to time to make sure dirt and stains are being cleaned. There was cockroach on the bathroom floor on one of my midnight bathroom visits. I wore sandals from then on while in the room. I realize cockroaches can be anywhere but it was still a little alarming. The parking lot can be just plain ridiculous at times. The lot behind the hotel backs right up to a homeless encampment so I didn’t feel comfortable parking back there. The front parking lot gets inundated from customers going to the Inn N Out burger drive thru next door from late afternoon until well into the evening. The endless stream of cars block the parking spaces so it’s extremely difficult to park at this time of day. Three nights cost $710 for just one person! That’s far too much money for the reasons listed above! I won’t be back if things don’t improve. On a positive note, the front entrance staff was great. They were all very warm and welcoming! The bed and pillows were very comfortable. They also have breakfast which was fine and good coffee which was appreciated!

Stayed for five nights for a business trip. I will admit, due to its proximity to the Torrey Pines Golf Course I expected the hotel to be fancier than it was. It wasn't fancy, but it was a very solid, nice hotel in a great location! When I say ”great location” I am referring to it being right on the golf course, which is right on the ocean! The grounds are beautiful and serene. Can't be beat! If you are looking for a location that is walkable to a lot of restaurants and things to do, this is not your place. I don't golf, so can't speak to that side of things. I do enjoy walks in nature, and to that end, the hotel's proximity to Torrey Pines State Park is amazing. It was less than a mile walk to the entrance to the park trails. I was there for work so wish I had more time to explore, but just the little bit I did was refreshing. The trails are well-marked, and the front desk will give you a printed map if you ask. One minor shoulder shrug came from the fitness center. It's quite small for the size of the hotel. Three treadmills, two of which were out of order, four ellipticals, and two bikes. There was a variety of free weights and one multi-machine as well. No water cooler. I was there for a conference that included a lot of active-duty military, so you can imagine that space was at a premium in the mornings. I would love to see an upgraded facility that takes advantage of the views! I didn't use the restaurant, but the lunch and cocktail hour the conference had catered was very good. There is a coffee shop in the lobby that brews Starbucks drinks and has a variety of pastries and bottled drinks, as well. My room was quite large and had everything I needed. The bed was one of the most comfortable I have slept in. Shower was large, water pressure good, and the bathroom was definitely larger than most hotel baths.

We stay at this hotel last night 1/21/2023- Thinking because it’s some what new we should not have any problems. We(me & my husband) are sick with a cold/flu and we’re just needed a place to have a good night rest. Theses rooms do not have heating only air conditioning. We both froze and didn’t even sleep- I did get an extra blanket sent up- but that was not enough. We were gone by 8am. I did call front desk and ask to help set heating in room and that’s when front desk said- NO heat in any rooms. I really wish they would have told us this at check in. As I called to check out, I told front desk, we were not happy at all and feeling even worse than yesterday. She apologized.- asked if we would like free breakfast, but we were so sick we just got our things and left

I was hosted in this wonderful hotel, staff always very careful during my stay, have a area where you can buy drinks, snacks and refrigerators at quite convenient prices. The room with everything necessary, the Internet Nicky!!! I will definitely come back soon.

For the price and location along with having decent amenities this hotel was a good deal and I had no complaints. Ample parking below the building, very close to the beach, nice coffee shops and yoga studio, and easy access from the main road . Beds were comfortable enough and the room was clean. It’s not a five star hotel , but for a business trip it for the bill just fine

The hotel is worthy of being a Hilton, with drinking ice water, hot springs and swimming pools. It is very close to Legoland, a 10-minute walk, and not far from the beach, where you can see the sunset over the sea. The American restaurant in the hotel has authentic taste and large portions.