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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay DowntownvsGlorietta Bay Inn
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown is preferred by most reviewers compared to Glorietta Bay Inn. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown has a TripExpert Score of 79 with approval from 6 publications such as Star Service, Oyster and Frommer's.
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Gayot
Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
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).
OysterUpper-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 Report37.0
"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.
Glorietta Bay Inn
Concierge Fodor's
Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Oyster Gayot
National Geographic Frommer's
1630 Glorietta Blvd., Coronado, CA 92118
From $151/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "Situated across the street from the famed "Hotel Del," the Glorietta Bay Inn often gets billed as the poor man's version of the grande dame, but this 11-room charmer has much to recommend it."
Fodor's "The inn is adjacent to the Coronado harbor and near many restaurants and shops, but it's much smaller and quieter than the Hotel Del, across the street." Full review
Lonely Planet "Overshadowed by the neighboring Hotel Del, the Glorietta is built in and around the 1908 Spreckels Mansion." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Many of the original fixtures of John D. Spreckels’ 1908 Edwardian mansion remain, including handmade plaster moldings, chandeliers, and a marble staircase."
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Splurge on one of the antique-filled guest rooms inside the house.
Rough Guide "Striking 1908 Edwardian mansion that’s since been converted into swanky modern rooms and suites."
OysterMid-Range
"The Mansion Rooms at the Glorietta Bay are some of the area's finest." Full review
Gayot "Old-school elegance and charm on lovely Coronado Island."
National Geographic "“They win hospitality awards for a staff that’s been there forever." Full review
Frommer's "Features a marble staircase, a music room, period fixtures, panoramic views of the bay, and 11 antique-filled guest rooms. More units are available in the motel-style structures." Full review
