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fjs08 Jan 30th, 2006 03:51 PM

San Diego downtown resorts
 
Hi, we're going to San Diego in April and are looking for a neat place to stay in downtown San Diego. We've narrowed our choice to either the Marriott Hotel & Marina or W San Diego Hotels. Now we're open to suggestions for others, but these look pretty cool. We are looking for a place that is different, has pool/spa amenities, restaurants, etc, with a proximity to Balboa Park, and other attractiions.
Any help/suggestions would be deeply appreciated.
Thanks.
Frank

kinsocal Jan 30th, 2006 04:28 PM

Marriot is nice...good choice..if you want "different" I psuggest the Historic Gas lamp District tho parking is costly....

hsv Jan 31st, 2006 12:55 PM

An alternative might be Hotel Solamar. Right in the thick of things in the Gaslamp it looked pretty cool to me when I passed by. I haven't stayed there, but it seems to be a nice option. It is a Kimpton Hotel and looks quite stylish.

jamaltay Jan 31st, 2006 02:58 PM

Sheraton On The Bay. It is right on the Embarcadero. We have stayed there twice and love it.

8-)

hsv Feb 1st, 2006 12:06 AM

jamaltay,

as you already recommended the Sheraton on the Bay on another thread and local poster Barbara inquired about its location, I will add that I, too, am not aware of any such hotel.

The only Sheraton that has a Bayfront location would be the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina on Harbor Island. This, however is not right on the Embarcadero.

Would you care to explain or verify your information?

fjs08 Feb 1st, 2006 03:28 AM

>>The only Sheraton that has a Bayfront location would be the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina on Harbor Island. This, however is not right on the Embarcadero.<<

Are you sure you're not confusing the Sheraton with the Marriott. It has the same name and is located on W. Harbor Drive.

http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/SANDT

Frank

GoTravel Feb 1st, 2006 06:34 AM

I've not stayed at the Marriot but right next door at the The Hyatt. Great location within close walking distance to The Gaslamp District, The Seaport Shops, Horton Plaza, the convention center, and Petco Park.

The Hyatt comes up on priceline quite often. Have you tried that route?

Barbara Feb 1st, 2006 07:04 AM

The only hotel "right on the Embarcadero" which also has "on the Bay" in its name is the Holiday Inn.

Little_Man Feb 1st, 2006 08:02 AM

There's also the one year old Omni...

hsv Feb 1st, 2006 09:11 AM

>>>>The only Sheraton that has a Bayfront location would be the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina on Harbor Island. This, however is not right on the Embarcadero.<<

Are you sure you're not confusing the Sheraton with the Marriott. It has the same name and is located on W. Harbor Drive.<<

I am perfectly sure that I am not the one confusing things here. I know the Marriott and can tell the difference from the Sheraton on Harbor Island.

Barbara Feb 1st, 2006 09:45 AM

hsv's quite correct.

hsv Feb 1st, 2006 11:59 AM

Thanks, Barbara!

Your word certainly means a lot out here!

Greetings to R.P. from this side of the Atlantic Ocean.

hsv

jamaltay Feb 10th, 2006 09:55 PM

hsv,

I totally screwed up. I am so embarrassed. X(
It's Holiday Inn at the Bay.#-O

hsv Feb 10th, 2006 10:50 PM

jamaltay,

:-)) no problem - happens to the best of us, doesn't it?


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