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Inn at the ParkvsThe Sofia Hotel
Both Inn at the Park and The Sofia Hotel are rated highly by writers. Overall, The Sofia Hotel ranks slightly better than Inn at the Park. The Sofia Hotel is ranked #30 in San Diego with approval from 7 reviewers like Frommer's, Fodor's and Gayot.
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 Sofia Hotel Fodor's Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook Lonely Planet
National Geographic
Afar Magazine Frommer's
150 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
From $131/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "This stylish and centrally located boutique hotel has small rooms, but clever details help guests feel pampered." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"The 211-room Sofia Hotel in Downtown San Diego features small, but stylish rooms, with mini-fridges, microwaves, and tiny flat-screen TVs." Full review
Star Service "This diminutive and well-seasoned downtown hotel combines historic roots with sleek modern residential design, producing one of the top boutique-style hotels in the city." Full review
Gayot "Stylish, yet affordable, downtownâs Sofia Hotel offers a host of amenities in a prime location."
BlackBook "Friendly staff and spacious, comfortable rooms greet guests upon arrival. In-room spa services available for extra pampering and VIP upgrades are yours for the taking."
Lonely Planet "Across from Westfield Horton Plaza, the historic Sofia has 212 rooms so fashionable you’d never guess it’s right down the block from the Greyhound station." Full review
National Geographic "“I recommend the Sofia to friends on a budget; the rooms are like cute modern studio apartments... this 212-room urban boutique hotel occupies a brick-facade building." Full review
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Avoid rear rooms overlooking the bus depot; corner rooms are small but bright.
Afar Magazine "The rooms are smaller than a modern hotel, but remember, this hotel was built before the "bigger is better" model was in vogue. The dining room, called Currant Brasserie, is a charming place." Full review
Frommer's "This stately brick Gothic Revival building from 1929 offers stylish and modern lodging accessible to the Gaslamp, Embarcadero and Little Italy" Full review
