Inn at the ParkvsRancho Bernardo Inn
Both Rancho Bernardo Inn and Inn at the Park are recommended by professionals. Overall, Rancho Bernardo Inn is preferred by most writers compared to Inn at the Park. Rancho Bernardo Inn is ranked #46 in San Diego with endorsements from 8 sources like Jetsetter, BlackBook and Condé Nast Traveler.
Inn at the Park
525 Spruce Street, San Diego, CA 92103
From $139/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Fodor's
"Antique furniture, ornate mirrors, and the original 1926 ceiling grace the lobby of this historic hotel (formerly the Park Manor Suites) within walking distance of Balboa Park." Full review
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Meat-eaters should order the prime rib at the on-site restaurant—a house specialty.
DK Eyewitness
"This 1926 inn was popular with Hollywood celebrities en route to holidays in Mexico in the 1920s and 30s. The original fixtures lend a delightful retro touch."
Rough Guide
"This renovated apartment complex is a hundred years old. The stately hotel suites feature kitchens and pleasant, large sitting areas, and continental breakfast and wi-fi are free."
Lonely Planet
"This 74-room gay-friendly place... used to be an apartment building, meaning mostly large rooms with kitchens, vast closets and early American decor." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Inn at the Park, an all-suite, Wyndham Vacation Ownership property, is a sharp departure from the standard chain hotel." Full review
Frommer's
"Your best Uptown option, just a block from Balboa Park...the rooms also feature electronic blackout shades, and updated entertainment systems. Larger units have separate bedrooms and walk-in closets. " Full review
Rancho Bernardo Inn Show All Reviews
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
From $102/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Public areas throughout this two-story, red-roof adobe resort are a collection of small sitting rooms where Spanish Mission–style sofas and fireplaces invite you to linger with a good book." Full review
Jetsetter
"Country club-style pampering on the outskirts of San Diego with Spanish fountains, a spa and acres of gardens." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 288-room Rancho Bernardo Inn features charming Spanish-Colonial-inspired design, a quiet location surrounded by residential homes, and a renowned golf course that is a destination unto itself." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the exclusive area of the same name, Rancho Bernardo Inn houses 287 spacious guest rooms and suites." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Two-story, red-tile-roof adobe buildings and bougainvillea-adorned patios evoke images of early California at this gracious resort."
Gayot
"Three things come to mind when thinking of the Rancho Bernardo Inn (or the RBI as locals call it): classic California style, premier golf and an award-winning spa."
BlackBook
"Tranquility-seekers, beeline it to RBI. This historic property is a secret garden of peaceful luxury in the midst of the cookie-cutter suburbia that has grown up in its environs."
Condé Nast Traveler
"It's a sprawling property with Spanish Colonial-style buildings and gardens throughout." Full review
Time Out
"Hidden in the quiet neighborhood of Rancho Bernardo, the Inn makes guests feel worlds away from the busy city." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
7.0
"More resort than bed-and-breakfast with its 18-hole championship golf course, full-service spa and four on-site eateries...the property's 287 guest rooms and suites all offer views of the property." Full review
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Just be aware that Rancho Bernardo charges a resort fee to cover fitness center access, Wi-Fi connection and complimentary use of courtesy vehicle within 5-mile radius.