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    Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Diego

    278 reviews
    #80 of 287 Hotels in San Diego
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    701 A St, San Diego, CA 92101-4611
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    278 reviews
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    “balboa park”(23 reviews)
    “donut bar”(7 reviews)
    “gaslamp district”(25 reviews)
    701 A St, San Diego, CA 92101-4611 See on map
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    Excellent Except for Check-in Experience

    I would have given this hotel 5 Stars except for the disappointing check-in experience. Upon early arrival, we were told that our room was ready and it would only be a few minutes for the housekeeping inspector to inspect the room before they could check...More

    Thank 2butterfly
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Aweaome

    Great Hotel for families! The front desk accommodated every one of our needs. They were attentive to detail and always there to help! Rooms were spacious and clean. Hotel amenities were excellent to. Location was ok. You still have to walk a good bit to...More

    Thank JAMES V
    Response from MarriottVacationClub, Customer Care Manager at Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San DiegoResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for your review, James. We are glad you enjoyed your time with us in San Diego and we hope to see your family again soon!

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Short Hop to Hawaii!

    Stayed at the Pulse. Perfect for what it is. Withing walking distance to the Gaslight District. Do not need a car. My wife and I stayed for a couple days before our trip to Hawaii. We will be doing it again in 2019. Location is...More

    Thank coachgray15
    Response from MarriottVacationClub, Customer Care Manager at Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San DiegoResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for letting us know about your recent visit! We are pleased you enjoyed your time at Marriott Vacation Club Pulse with your wife and we look forward to seeing you again in 2019.

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    The San Diego Marroitt Vacation Club Pulse Experience

    This was our first stay at the San Diego Marriott Vacation Club Pulse and it was quite nice. Our corner deluxe suite on the 19th floor faced northwest providing views of Bankers Hill, the airport and a tip of the bay and harbor. The accommodations...More

    Thank Mark H
    Response from MarriottVacationClub, Customer Care Manager at Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San DiegoResponded 1 week ago

    We are always pleased to read about our guest’s #vacationgreatness! Thank you for providing your review on TripAdvisor and we look forward to your next stay with Marriott Vacation Club.

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great Hotell with good, food, and drinks!

    1. Great rooms. Stayed on 27 th floor. Superb view. 2 good food and service! 3. Good bar with superb bartender. 4. We where 17 people and all enjoyed the stay - big family gathering. 5. Centrally based. Do not miss the donut place one...More

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    Response from MarriottVacationClub, Customer Care Manager at Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San DiegoResponded 1 week ago

    Hi Johan, thank you for sharing your five-star review on TripAdvisor! We are happy to hear your family enjoyed their time at the resort and we look forward to welcoming you home again soon to Marriott Vacation Club Pulse.

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    cancunladies
    12 July 2018|
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    Response from AppyTalk | Reviewed this property |
    I lived in L.A., and I lived downtown Seattle, and I stayed in Spokane where the homeless population is very bad. We even have tent cities in Seattle. That being said, I was just in San Diego last week for the 4th of July... More
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    12 May 2018|
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    21 April 2018|
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    Response from Stan H | Reviewed this property |
    Yes the hotel is family friendly! The only thing about having kids are if your walking there are a lot of homeless people all around. The best way to get around is to Uber. Very simple to do. Stan H.
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    "High Floor"
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    "Some rooms have great view to the city plus the bay but not sure what side that would be. Ours was just..."
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    "Higher floors and city views"
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    "14th floor "view" (see photo) of the roof had employees walking by our window & might as well..."
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