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Inn at the ParkvsThe Dana on Mission Bay
Inn at the Park and The Dana on Mission Bay are both rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, The Dana on Mission Bay scores slightly higher than Inn at the Park. The Dana on Mission Bay comes in at #39 in San Diego with approval from 7 publications including DK Eyewitness, Gayot and Star Service.
Inn at the Park
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Frommer's
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
OysterMid-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
The Dana on Mission Bay DK Eyewitness
Star Service Oyster
Gayot Star Service
National Geographic Fodor's Frommer's
1710 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
DK Eyewitness "All the water activities of Mission Bay are close by, and the hotel operates free shuttles to SeaWorld."
Star Service "Families will appreciate the Lanai rooms' convenient access to the pool, but the more attractively appointed Premium Bay View rooms are presently top picks." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Dana's private marina and location on Mission Bay makes it ideal for boating and water sport enthusiasts, as well as families." Full review
Gayot "The setting is a water lover's paradise, with more than ten tropically landscaped acres on a property in the midst of the San Diego's Mission Bay Aquatic Park."
Star Service "Set in a gated lowrise compound of two- and three-story taupe buildings scattered about well-trimmed lawns and swaying palms, The Dana has a Dickensian vibe that brings to mind A Tale of Two Cities." Full review
National Geographic "Nicely located on Mission Bay; 271-room hotel has newer, oversize quarters with broad balconies which cleverly juxtapose contemporary wood with accents of Chinese art." Full review
Fodor's "Set around an Omega-shaped cove on Mission Bay, the Dana is the closest hotel to SeaWorld and offers a free shuttle to get you there." Full review
Frommer's "You'll pay a little extra for bay and marina views; every one of the old rooms is the same size, with plain but well-maintained furnishings." Full review
