Handlery Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Hotel Circle

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Premier Room, 1 King Bed
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

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Map
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • University of San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room (room type selected at check in)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

Mission Valley stay.Your stay at this Mission Valley hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Hotel Circle and University of San Diego. Fashion Valley Mall and UC San Diego Health are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of San Diego - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 3 min drive
  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 11 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee Fashion Valley - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Blanco Cocina + Cantina - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪North Italia - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Handlery Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Hotel Circle
Handlery Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Handlery Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 217 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3716 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1954
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Handlery Hotel offers 217 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages and facials.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 24 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 18 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50 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 full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 18 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 24 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Handlery
Handlery Hotel
Handlery Hotel San Diego
Handlery San Diego
Hotel Handlery
The Handlery Hotel
Handlery Hotel Hotel
Handlery Hotel San Diego
Handlery Hotel Hotel San Diego

Handlery Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 853 out of 1798 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 444 out of 1798 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 248 out of 1798 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1798 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 1798 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Diana

I did not stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soroush

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

leonard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked my stay! I stayed in a beautiful balcony room facing the pool. Lounged all day with the window open listening to the breeze as I got ready for my night at the theater. The room was clean and spacious, and the noise complaints I had read really didn't bother me as it was a quiet night I suppose. I wish I had brought swim suit as the few people in the pool and hot tub made me incredibly jealous, even though it was a chilly night the pool seemed to heated and warm enough to get in. My one complaint was that I had wanted to eat dinner and have drinks in the hotel restaurant but it was closed! On a Saturday night i was kind of shocked that it was. They had the pool bar open and we decided to have a drink there which was.. okay, the staff very nice but it was so awkward because they kind of just stared at you, I kept thinking to myself "say hi! your working in customer service" i was always the first one to engage in a hello first which just made me feel uneasy and I wanted to just finish my drink and the get out of there. Other than that experience, I would stay here again and again, just maybe make reservations for dinner and drinks elsewhere ahead of time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was about what we expected, good stay for the price. Friendly and helpful service, clean facilities. Bathrooms are a bit small (limited counter space). I would recommend bringing own pillows, the hotel’s were too flat for my liking.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

denise

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness

Not a great experience

Well, first the entry to the parking lot was blocked by cones. I drove around the block but didn't find another entrance, so I went around the cones. Upon check-in i was delighted to find out there was an extra $25 fee for parking in their vast empty lot. I was assigned a room next to the loudest humans on earth, which was strange because the hotel seemed to be mostly empty. My room had enormous windows facing east into the sunrise, so after my loud neighbors woke me at 6am, i had to pack up in the dark because the glare off the car outside my window was eye piercing and there weren't sheers to block people seeing in. I stay in SD a lot, but that's probably my last time at Handlery.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Death by a thousand fees

Everything was extra - parking, breakfast. NO notice of parking fee before booking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

J Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very noisy young people on my hall. They didn’t quiet down until 4 am Sunday morning. My ear plugs weren’t able to help me sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ANNA, Tulare

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First, let me start with the pros: The rooms were clean. Front desk staff and security guard were very nice and helpful. Restaurant and Bar were nice. Hotel was in a great location: Close to shopping, dining and a quick drive to SDSU, SeaWorld and beaches. Now the Cons: No elevator. Very worn and needs major renovation. It has potential but really needs a facelift. Parking was a nightmare. They had 2 different conventions going on, so all of the parks were taken. I had to park at the very back of the hotel, far away from our room which was kind of scary. On the day we were checking out, housekeeping kept coming to our room multiple times early in the morning trying to get us to leave. It was annoying because check out wasn't until 11. We tried explaining that to them, but they didn't seem to understand English.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
A murder had happened the day before check in at the property. They tried to keep it quiet but then news ppl showed up. They could of told me at check in but chose not to
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It is a place to stay for a short stay

Facilities are fairly well maintained. There was a rug smell when you enter the room, probably related to the humidity and carpet cleaners used. Price of coffee was way too high. Parking lot was large and charge is comparable to other hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRACIANO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didnt like payment for parking. The hotel is ok. Friendly sraff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roxanne

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linnea

Arrived to hotel and was unable to check in as there was an active homicide investigation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lounge by the pool serves great burgers
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fast and friendly staff at the front desk who were able to do an early check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked how quiet and quick it was to uber
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025