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Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown

2.5 of 5
1531 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
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Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Tustin, California
Top Contributor
66 reviews 66 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

As someone who has stayed in his fair share of Hampton Inns, my first reaction upon entering the Hampton Inn San Diego – Downtown was, “Wow this is a nice place!” And it is indeed a nice Hampton Inn. This hotel has a very good location; it’s close to both the airport and the cruise ship terminals and has a... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

I would definitely stay here again and can't say enough about the excellent service provided by the staff. We were upgraded to a huge suite because we are Hilton Honors members. The room faced PCH which was a bit noisy but the extremely friendly and helpful staff, the great breakfast and the location make up for it. The hotel was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Excellent service. Close proximity to attractions and to the trolley. Parking rates less than a third of some other hotels in the area. Breakfast menu varied and fresh. Front desk staff friendly, and willing to help in any way possible. Flat screen TV and internet connection in room at no charge. Swimming pool size was adequate.

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Spotsylvania, Virginia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The staff was so helpful n polite, service was awesome. Little Italy is two blocks away n the harbor n trolley are super close. They gave very good food recommendations n the have a free shuttle to the zoo. We stayed n walked the harbor n little italy we also enjoyed seaworld n the zoo.

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GM_Miguel, General Manager at Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear "VirginAtlantic747" thank you very much for your patronage and for the kind words about our establishment. We strive to provide great accommodations to all our guests that come through here. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the breakfast and the clean rooms as well as our convenient location. I hope that we can be your prefered locations... More

Toronto, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Excellent location, free shuttle bus to and from airport, friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms and great value for money. I recommend staying in this hotel if visiting San Diego area. There is also shuttle bus to the convention center, and there is good transit option close by to the hotel for access to anywhere in the city.

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GM_Miguel, General Manager at Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear "Frederick T", thank you kindly for your review and for your business, I hope that we have done enough to earn your return business should you be in our area again! Respectfully, Miguel Rojas More

Eureka, CA
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33 reviews 33 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

I stayed here because of a work meeting across the street. The location was perfect for our group. The hotel is nice, clean and safe. The staff was amazing and that alone would be worth staying there again. They offer a free breakfast in the morning and there was plenty of space to sit and eat. I was able to... More

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GM_Miguel, General Manager at Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear "themonstersmom", I am happy to see that a traveler with this much traveling experience is giving our hotel such a high rating. I appreciate your business and the time you took to review our hotel on this great traveler's resource. Thank you for pointing out many amenities and convenient location. I hope we have done enough to earn your... More

Solomons, Maryland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Stayed here April 1, 2013 prior to setting out on our RCI cruise through the Panama Canal. It was a great location, as we were able to walk to the terminal. Arrived early enough to check our bags, get our Sea Pass, and then visit the area. Highly recommend this hotel!

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GM_Miguel, General Manager at Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Dear "deenjil" I am glad to see that you enjoyed our location prior to departing on your cruise through the Panama Canal. It is our hope that we did enough to earn your business again and your referral. See you next time! Respectfully, Miguel Rojas More

Rotherham, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed for three nights prior to our cruise through the Panama Canal, we made the perfect choice, on arrival we were very tired after travelling from the UK and then driving down to San Diego, the receptionist was great with lots of information, we had requested a front room as we had seen the reviews on the railway with regards... More

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GM_Miguel, General Manager at Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Dear "VirginAtlantic747", thank you very much for your business and for your review on this great site. Thank you also for the recommendation you are giving us for other travelers who may be coming to San Diego for the first time. We hope to see you the next time you take a cruise! Respectfully, Miguel Rojas More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We had read about the train noise and we were pleasantly surprised at the change thanks to the Train/San Diego grouping together to find a solution to this problem. No Train Whistles!!!! The room was clean and the service was great. The breakfast group was great. They offered us a private room to eat since there were 11 of us... More

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GM_Miguel, General Manager at Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Dear "TripAdvisor Member", thank you very much for taking the time to complete this review! I am glad that the train was not as much of a problem for you as it is for some other folks. While you are correct that the trains not using their horns due to the quiet zone being a relief, the crossing guards are... More

Boston, United States
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Nice hotel, friendly and helpful staff, offers smoking rooms (which seem rare these days). Great location as well, close to Gas Lamp district, little Italy, nightlife, downtown, and the convention center

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GM_Miguel, General Manager at Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown, responded to this review
14 May 2013

"Dear "Michael L", thank you very much for your business and for having taken the time to review our hotel. Further, thank you for pointing out our friendly staff and convenient location. I hope that we have done enough to earn your business the next time you are in San Diego. Respectfully, Miguel Rojas More

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Also Known As:
Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown Hotel
Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown Hotel San Diego
Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown
Hampton Inn San Diego
San Diego Hampton Inn
Address: 1531 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
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Region: United States > California > San Diego
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #128 of 271 hotels in San Diego
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Right in the heart of the Embarcadero San Diego downtown, the award-winning Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown hotel represents the best in California hospitality. We're a 177 guest room hotel dedicated to providing the finest level of hotel comfort. Experience fun and adventure as you sail around the cruise terminal. Savor delicious Italian food in Little Italy and the Gaslamp District. Get close to wildlife at SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo. Catch a big league game at nearby Petco Park and Qualcomm Stadium. The possibilities are endless when you visit our friendly hotel in downtown San Diego, CA. We're conveniently located just off of I-5 - only a mile from San Diego Airport and the San Diego Convention Center. Two blocks from the beauty of the San Diego Bay, we're less than half a mile from the cruise terminal. ... more   less 
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