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San Diego Downtown Lodge

2-star property
1345 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA 1-855-887-0424
2.6 out of 5
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"Only thing that sucked was being charged to check in early. " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 06 Dec 2021

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Hotel Description

Hotel near San Diego City College in San Diego

Oceanside stay

At this Downtown San Diego hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of San Diego City College and Copley Symphony Hall. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Round-the-clock service

This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the express check-in. Express check-out, luggage storage, and concierge services are also on offer.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
CA $106* Per night/room 1 May - 2 May

Run of the House

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

San Diego Downtown Lodge ratings based on 12 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.6 out of 5 2.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 2.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for San Diego Downtown Lodge

Everyone (8) Couples (1) Family (1)
1 out of 5

Posted by on 30 Sep. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 27 Mar. 2023

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1 out of 5

Posted by on 13 Dec. 2022

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2 out of 5
The room smelled like mold. I had to open the window to air out the room but the smell did not get better. There was hair in the bathtub, around the toilet, and on the pillowcase. There was a broken tile on the restroom floor.

Posted by on 8 Mar. 2022

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3 out of 5
Only thing that sucked was being charged to check in early.

Posted by on 6 Dec. 2021

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 10 Aug. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Aug. 2020 by Andy

Thank you for staying hope to see you again in San Diego soon.

4 out of 5

Posted by on 10 Nov. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Nov. 2019 by KJ

Thank you so much for your 4-star review and we sure hope you will consider staying with us again should your travel plans bring you back our way again sometime. Thank you and safe travels, Kacey James, Customer Service Manager.

4 out of 5
Clean, On a fairly busy street but not bad at night

Posted by on 11 Mar. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Mar. 2019 by KJ

Dear Guest, Thank you so much! We love knowing that you enjoyed your experience here at the Downtown Lodge! We hope you will make us your first choice whenever visiting the downtown San Diego area again. Warmest regards, Kacey James, Customer Service Manager.

2 out of 5
Overpriced Loud and hard to park as it’s adjacent to freeway

Posted by , from San Diego on 25 Nov. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

26 Nov. 2018 by KJ

Dear Guest, We are very sorry knowing that you did not enjoy your recent stay with us. We strive to provide an exceptional experience for all of our guests, and we apologize if we fell short of that during your stay. Sincerely, Kacey James, Customer Service Manager.

1 out of 5

Website makes it look ok , but its run down old pa

Not a good hotel parking not good , rooms not good , holes in walls , dirty looking, for what they charge is really not good

Posted by on 17 Jul. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

17 Jul. 2018 by KJ

Thank you for your review of the hotel. We are truly sorry that it was not up to your expectations. We are continuously making several updates and upgrades to our hotel. We will take your feedback to heart and hope that you will consider giving us another opportunity. Warm Regards, Kacey James, Customer Service Manager.

About the San Diego Downtown Lodge

Location 1345 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Property Features

As a guest of San Diego Downtown Lodge, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly San Diego Downtown Lodge also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and express check-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Offsite parking discounted rates available

Transport

  • Train station: San Diego Santa Fe Depot (1.8 km / 1.1 mi)
  • Metro station: City College Trolley Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

San Diego Downtown Lodge offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered once per stay. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

  • In-room dining
  • HD television
  • Cable channels
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Long distance calls (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 27.62 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Children stay free
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Pets Allowed-Specific Rooms Only
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • One child stays free
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free 12
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 27.62 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Hotel Names

  • San Diego Downtown Lodge
  • San Diego Downtown Lodge Motel
  • San Diego Downtown Lodge Hotel
  • San Diego Downtown Lodge San Diego
  • San Diego Downtown Lodge Hotel San Diego

You should know

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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