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The Sofia HotelvsLEGOLAND California Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Sofia Hotel ranks slightly higher than LEGOLAND California Hotel. The Sofia Hotel scores 80 with praise from 7 sources such as BlackBook, Gayot and Star Service.
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
LEGOLAND California Hotel Lonely Planet Oyster Gayot Frommer's
5885 The Crossings Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Lego designers were let loose on this hotel, just outside Legoland's main gate, and boy is it fun." Full review
Oyster3.0
"Every inch... is a Lego experience, from the character visits at the free breakfast, to the daily Lego building contests, to the nightly entertainment in the lobby's castle." Full review
Gayot "Set at the edge of the Legoland theme park, this hotel is an imagination palace and dream come true for children."
Frommer's "This 250-room hotel located within the LEGOLAND California Resort offers families a comfy and festive place to rest their weary (and overstimulated) heads" Full review
