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The Sofia Hotel

Address: 150 W. Broadway, Downtown, San Diego, CA, 92101 | Map It
Phone: 800/826-0009
www.thesofiahotel.com

Price range: $$
Location: Downtown

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.4/5

Fodor's Review:

A major remodeling in 2006 transformed the former Pickwick into a practical and stylish downtown destination. The Sofia's rooms are small, but clever details help guests feel looked after; rooms feature pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen TVs, contemporary bath fixtures, and a mini-refrigerator and microwave for doggie-bag leftovers. Green features include motion-sensor heating and light controls. The four slightly larger VIP suites offer an extra sitting area and soaking tubs in the bathrooms. Weary travelers will benefit from spending time in the Zen-like yoga studio or getting an in-room massage. The fireside lobby invites guests to curl up with a book or chat with other visitors. The hotel is a short walk from the convention center, Gaslamp District, and Horton Plaza shopping. Pros: Upscale room amenities, historic building, near shops and restaurants. Cons: Next to bus station, busy area.

Hotel Details: 212 rooms, 4 suites
In-room: safe, refrigerator, Internet, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: restaurant, bar, gym, laundry service, Internet terminal, Wi-Fi hotspot, parking (paid), no-smoking rooms, some pets allowed (fee).
Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by cmcfong from north carolina on 11/29/08
This was my second stay at the Hotel Sofia on Broadway. The location is excellent. I had easy access to the bus or trolley; but, primarily I walked everywhere. The weather was gorgeous and brisk. Since my last visit housekeeping has improved significantly. It is very thorough and done promptly during the day. The rooms are quite small (if there are more than one to a room I recommend an upgrade to a suite). The rooms have minifridge and coffee makers. While the rooms are well designed to utilize the available space, the baths and closets are very small. The internet access in the rooms is around $12. per day, but there are three computers in the lobby the use of which is free. Free wireless is also available in the lobby. The gym is small but well equipped for its size (free weights, two treadmills, two ellipticals, two stability balls,a couple of resistance machines and medicine balls). There are plenty of towels and a pitcher of water with orange slices. I suggested (and management agreed to provide) an emergency telephone, cleaning wipes or spray for equipment and fresh water. The lobby is arranged in attractive conversational groupings and the fireplaces are very nice. The bar is first rate, but the restaurant, Currant, was not the success it had been when I visited in January. I may have just hit them on an off day, but service and food were both of low quality. I understand there has been a change of ownership.
The best quality of the Sofia is the courteous and professional reception staff. They really do go the extra mile to make the guests at home. Ron and Brian are reception but they function as concierges as well, and they do an excellent job.
I did not take the free walking tour this visit having done it in January. I highly recommend it. Although the area is interesting, you will miss quite a bit without a guide!