Coronado Island Marriott Resort & SpavsEmbassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
Both hotels are recommended by experts. Overall, Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa is the choice of most writers compared to Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown. Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa is ranked #33 in San Diego with recommendations from 5 reviewers such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Oyster.
Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa
2000 Second St, Coronado, CA 92118
From $151/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Although the physical property is generic, the staff goes out of its way to provide upbeat attention; guests just seem to get whatever they need." Full review
Fodor's
"The spacious rooms and suites are situated in low-slung buildings redone in a cheerful island-inspired fashion." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Lush grounds with a few flamingos, a relaxed ambience, and a dedicated staff make this resort a top choice."
Gayot
"Set at the foot of the impressive Coronado Bay Bridge, the Coronado Island Marriott Resort sprawls across more than sixteen waterfront acres overlooking downtown San Diego."
Oyster
Upscale
"Set on the quiet side of San Diego’s famed Coronado Island, this 273-room resort perched on 16 waterfront acres aims for mass appeal with three pools, a fitness center, and full-service spa." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
38.0
"The Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa sits on Coronado Island about 5 miles from downtown San Diego (and the San Diego Convention Center), so it's a popular choice among business travelers." Full review
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Plus, guests who choose to bed down here can earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points toward free stays and other perks.
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
601 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
From $144/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"If you can snag a room when a big convention isn't forcing up downtown rates, this business hotel can be a good deal for families." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Guests enjoy spacious suites that have a living area and a separate bedroom."
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Ask for the complimentary airport transportation.
Star Service
"It is a standard paint-by-numbers Embassy offshoot with a formula that strays little from its sibs, but regular maintenance and a fine location keep rooms full, especially on weekends." Full review
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There are a limited number of balconied suites on the city side, so be sure to request them when checking in (no extra charge).
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This all-suite hotel, popular with business travelers and convention goers, is just down the road from the San Diego Convention Center." Full review
Gayot
"Located near the convention center with great views of the bay, this hotel is a smart choice for business travelers or families wanting to be in bustle of downtown."
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Be sure to stop by Searsucker for a taste of the local scene.
Fodor's
"Panoramic views of the bay, a beautiful indoor pool, a light-flooded lobby filled with plants and koi ponds, and comfortable upscale digs...a front door that opens out onto a 12-story atrium." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
37.0
"Accommodations at the all-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown feature two-room layouts with wooden furnishings, marble bathroom vanities, flat-screen TVs and desks with..." Full review
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Prior guests enjoyed both of the hotel's free services but suggested arriving early for weekend breakfasts to avoid waiting in long lines.