I%26#39;m having the hardest time figuring out where to stay for a Christmas vacation in San Diego. Me and my boyfriend are coming down to SD from Vancouver (via LA) on December 26.
We will have a rental car, but would like to stay somewhere where there are lots of restaurant options within walking distance. It would be nice if the neighborhood had a bit of character too. We%26#39;d like to pay $100-140/night. We don%26#39;t really care if it is a hotel/inn or B%26amp;B 鈥?as long as it is clean and somewhat comfortable.
We are 25+ and will be looking to do some shopping (street wear/vintage) see SeaWorld, the Zoo and maybe take a day trip to Mexico. We think Hillcrest sounds lovely, but are having trouble finding a good place to stay there. We have looked at Balboa Park Inn (too far from restaurants), Sommerset Suites (said to have cockroaches in the reviews) Keating House B%26amp;B (N/A for our dates), Hillcrest B%26amp;B @ Kasa Korbett (one really bad review).
Any other places in Hillcrest we%26#39;ve missed? Any other areas you think we would like staying in?
For reference, if anyone knows LA: We love Santa Monica and Venice Beach and really liked staying at the Venice Beach Suites %26amp; Hotel the last time we went.
Many thanks in advance,
脜sa
Budget Hotel/Inn/B%26amp;B for Christmas Vacation
If you hurry they may still have rooms at the SALE price for the Omni downtown--$109+tax an dpkng. Go to www.travelzoo.com an dclick on California for the discount code.
Otherwise,I%26#39;d try La Pensione in Little Italy or Porto Vista in Little Italy, OR you could try the La Quinta -Old Town. BTW the Balboa Park Inn may be a bit far to walk BUT restaurants would be a 5 min drive and there are tons of them of all kinds!
Budget Hotel/Inn/B%26amp;B for Christmas Vacation
La Pensione is in LIttle Italy is surrounded by restaurants, cafes, shops and walking distance to the bay, downtown, Gaslamp. Very good access to public transportation from there, too. They average $90 / night.
http://www.lapensionehotel.com/
I meant to include these posts but forgot - Little Italy info
http://www.littleitalysd.com/Dining.asp
http://www.littleitalyhotel.com/
http://www.portovistasandiego.com/
The Keating House B%26amp;B is now the Britt Scripps Inn - and the Keating (Hotel) is actually in the Gaslamp District. Did you try the Britt Scripps Inn? I personally don%26#39;t think that the Balboa Park Inn is too far from restaurants - it%26#39;s about a mile, but a really easy, safe walking area, and the location is really great - but that%26#39;s a personal preference.
You might take a look at the Park Manor Suites - close to Hillcrest - in Bankers Hill - just across the street from Balboa Park. I%26#39;d also look at the Lafayette Suites - in University Heights about a mile from Hillcrest - but a good location and pretty reasonable. However, the Balboa Park Inn is actually closer.
Little Italy as previously mentioned is also a great choice - and actually walking distance - about three miles - or a quick drive to Hillcrest, literally surrounded by restaurants.
You can also bid on Priceline for something in Gaslamp. If you choose a 4 star hotel in that area, you should be able to get a very nice place for $100-120. You can read www.biddingfortravel.com to learn more on how to get a great deal. You can get a $200-250 hotel for $120.
Thank you so much for all the help!
We can still get a room on sale in the Omni, and we are very tempted to stay at such a luxiourius place 鈥?but we are concerned about parking. Some of the reviews are complaining about the parking situation. Apparently the hotel only has valet parking ($25 a night) and at the pay parking lot close to the hotel you can only pay for full days. What do you think about this? Is there any street parking around the Omni?
La Pensione sounds and looks great too. And what a bargain!
I%26#39;ll definately check out priceline.com too before we decide.
Thanks once again,
脜sa
if you%26#39;re getting a great rate at the hotel, i would just pay for parking and count it as part of the cost. there are lots all over gaslamp, so you may be able to find another one, just farther away. not sure if it%26#39;s worth the effort though if you%26#39;re getting a great rate and saving a lot that way.
I do not know what you mean about ';the pay lot near the hotel you can only pay for a full day';? There is a lot across the street that you can use IF there is no baseball and you do not have to pay for a whole day.
My daughter stayed there with her boyfriend last year and found parking on the street as well. There is no comparison with La Pensione which is a basic budget hotel although in the nice little Italy area. We will be there for New Years Eve and believe me my husband will NOT let anyone valet park his car so we will find other parking.
Thanks for your speedy replies!
My boyfriend got the information on the pay parking lot from the Omni reviews 鈥?but maybe they%26#39;re outdated. Good to know that there are some options!
We have now booked the Omni for our 5 nights in San Diego and are really looking forward to stay at such an upscale hotel. Thanks a bunch for that tip 鈥?and thanks for all your suggestions. I don%26#39;t know what I would do without TripAdvisor!
So looking forward to getting away from all the rain up here...
脜sa
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