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Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Balboa Park

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Meeting facility
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Rooftop bar
Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), sun loungers
55-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV, pay movies

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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401 W Ash Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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55-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV, pay movies

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (High Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Hearing)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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55-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV, pay movies

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View (Hearing)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View (Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Corner (Roll-In Shower)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Corner (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Bathtub)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Bathtub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bathtub)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bathtub)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Two Queen Room City View of San Diego

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Room High Floor City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Two Queen Room High Floor City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

San Diego

Downtown San Diego stay.Your stay at this Downtown San Diego hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Balboa Park and Seaport Village. San Diego Convention Center and San Diego Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balboa Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Seaport Village - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Courthouse Station - 5 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 7 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Extraordinary Desserts - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Kebab Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Craft & Commerce - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Frost Me Cafe & Bakery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

4-star hotel near Balboa Park
As a guest of Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton, you'll find an outdoor pool, a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (111 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 246 guestrooms or units
  • 1200 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton offers 246 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch LCD televisions come with pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 70 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 46.38 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 70 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton to the airport?

Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton is 2.3 mi (11-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton?

As of May 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton on Jun 15, 2026 start from CA $214, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton.

How close is Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton to the beach?

This hotel is 7.8 mi (18-min drive) from Mission Beach and 12.7 mi (23-min drive) from La Jolla Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 30 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 70 per night.

Does Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton have a pool?

Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton features an outdoor pool.

Does Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton to downtown San Diego?

Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton is 0.4 mi away from San Diego.

Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 651 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

RICARDO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton was very good overall. The staff were extremely friendly, nice, and attentive from check-in to check-out, which really made the experience even better. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-kept, and housekeeping did a great job throughout my stay. The gym was amazing—very well equipped and one of the highlights of the hotel. I also loved that everything was within walking distance, making it easy to explore downtown. The only negatives were that the jacuzzi and the main pool were a bit dirty during my visit. Aside from that, everything else was great and I would definitely consider staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Asher

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregrion, Los Angeles

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and front desk staff was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Started with Eva at check-in. Super friendly and informative. The room was really nice - beautiful finishes on the walls and in the bathroom. The make-up mirror is an especially nice touch. Although it was late and the area was closed, security guy allowed us into the pool area for a quick look. Valets were helpful with parking recommendations. The rooftop lounge was very cool. All in all, a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tommie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ambiance!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mallori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very courteous. They checked on me to make sure my stay was goinf well throughout my stay. The rooms were nice and clean. The rooftop restaurant and bar was very fun to watch the NFL Playoffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Mattress was only on the bedframe -so was about a foot off the floor. Shower pressure poor. Shower leaked . Maintenance was notified but it was not fixed for the 3 days I was there . Leaked constantly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Patricia C. Walker, Ana C. Walker, Eric A. Walker, Walker L.

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and very accessible to public transportation. The room was comfortable. The cleaning staff not at all efficient. Did not clean nor replace towels. Did not made the beds nor take the garbage out. Did not have breakfast at the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shamma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

brianna

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good: Clean room, very nice gym, and amazing location. A good amount of cafe and restaurants within walking distance (max 30 minutes), and it was short drive to everywhere else we wanted to go. Fast wifi as well. The room was also big enough where we had enough space for everything. Down: on our first night, the lights went out for like 1 minutes twice, the staff came to look and said nothing is wrong. Although it didn't happen again, I was a little concerned each day, since one of the times it went out, I was in the shower. And another down side (not so much enough) is just the TV options are pretty limited, I thought it would be a smart TV, but it was just channels, and most of the channerls were sports.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025