liveinhotels Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 We've been living in hotels since we sold our house in August of 2004. We book through Hotwire at least 4 nights a week. I am thrilled to find this site. I've been keeping my own chart of hotels and it's great to find a place to share info. Here are a few hotels that are not on the list or are not categorized and confirmed:San Diego (Mission Valley)3.5* RadissonCustomer FavoriteShuttle, restaurant, pool, fitness, internet, business center, laundry(This hotel also came up one time with all the same info but without the internet listed)We booked for $65 per night.The Holiday Inn Select in Hotel Circle is listed as 3.5* but it came up for us as 3*.San Diego (Downtown)3* Staybridge SuitesFitness(This hotel came up one time listing the amenities as: suite, fitness, kitchen, internet, business center, laundry, but has now reverted back to just fitness. The other amenity listing was more accurate. I love the full size refrigerators in their rooms. They also have free breakfast each morning, free cocktails in the evening, and even a free barbecue on the rooftop deck some evenings. The only drawback is that it's on the outskirts of the downtown, but still within walking distance, in an area that's a little run down. It's an old hotel that has been completely renovated, but they kept the art deco lobby. Very cool!) (And did you know that self-serve laundry is FREE at Staybridge Suites hotels!)We've paid $55 to $68 per night.4* Hilton (right next to the new ballpark)Restaurant, pool, fitness, business center, tennis (one time tennis came up and the next time it was missing)San Diego (Sea World, Mission Bay, Shelter Island)3* Shelter Pointe ResortBeach, restaurant, pool, fitness, bus center, laundry, spaWe paid $87.You show the Hyatt Regency Islandia under the San Diego (Coastal) area, but it came up for me under (Sea World, Mission Bay, Shelter Island) in December. They changed the area names and boundaries at the end of last year and perhaps it was moved.4* Hilton Mission BayRestaurant, pool, fitness, business center, tennisSan Diego (Mira Mesa)3* Staybridge Suites Mira MesaPool, fitness, coffee, kitchen, bus center, laundryWe paid $90.San Diego (North-Poway-Rancho Bernardo)3* Radisson SuitesSuite, restaurant, pool, fitness, internet, laundryWe paid $96.3* Four Points by SheratonRestaurant, pool, fitnessWe paid $68.San Diego (Kearny Mesa-Stadium Area)3* Holiday Inn Murphy CanyonRestaurant, pool, fitness, laundry(This is where I am typing this e-mail.)Hope this helps! Link to comment
bbbb Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Welcome to BB and Thank You very much for all of the good info you supplied to the board! Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Same here..Welcome to BetterBidding!We appreciate you taking the time to post your previous winning results and contributing to the board.We are glad you are here and look forward to hearing about your future 'opaque travel' experiences. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Just went thru these and added them to the lists (thank you once again)!! :) One question if i may....The 3* Shelter Pointe Resort you show a "beach" icon, do you recall if this is Beachfront or Near Beach (beach with an arrow).Thanks! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
liveinhotels Posted January 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 The Shelter Point Resort is beachfront. They have a nice swimming beach with lounge chairs, volleyball, etc., that is right on the edge of a large marina. Very scenic. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Thanks! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
damo Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Since you have stayed in so many hotels in San Diego, which ones would you recommend? Link to comment
liveinhotels Posted March 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 There are lots of good deals for off-season rates during the winter. For just over $100 our favorite waterfront properties have been Paradise Point Resort, Hilton Mission Bay, and Loews Coronado. All were absolutely wonderful, and all are in resort type areas. For a downtown hotel, this week we're at the Westin Horton Plaza for $93 a night. It's beautiful and in a perfect downtown location right by the Gaslamp District and Horton Plaza. We've also stayed at the Hilton Downtown for about $75. It's also beautiful and in a great location, but doesn't seem to be available very often. Unfortunately, all of these come with hefty nightly parking rates.If you're looking for something a little cheaper, we really like the Doubletree in Mission Valley. It is usually available for $76 a night, and is in a really nice neighborhood about 10 miles from downtown, and we've always been able to find free parking on the street. If you're not really a city lover, this is a really nice alternative. It's right on the freeway, but not in the middle of downtown traffic and parking hassles. The Sheraton Mission Valley is in the same general location and is also really nice.If you want something even cheaper, the Hampton Inn in Kearny Mesa is brand new so it's in good shape and is usually only $47 a night. If there's a certain area you're looking for, let me know and I'll be happy to give more info. Link to comment
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