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Hotel Iris - San Diego

2.5 star property
Hotel near Hotel Circle in San Diego

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Front of property - evening/night
Blackout drapes, wheelchair access
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Reception
Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchen

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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625 Hotel Cir S, 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

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Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchen

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, wheelchair access

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of San Diego - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 4 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 3 min drive
  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee Fashion Valley - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blanco Cocina + Cantina - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪North Italia - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hotel Iris - San Diego

Hotel near Hotel Circle in San Diego
As a guest of Hotel Iris - San Diego, you'll find an outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Hotel Iris - San Diego also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Diego hotel.

  • 79 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hotel Iris - San Diego offers 79 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Cleaning fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 7.90 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Spa access

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.

  • Extended parking fee: USD 20 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (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
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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. 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, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

Additional parking is available for a surcharge.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Vagabond Inn Circle
Vagabond Inn Circle San Diego
Vagabond Inn Hotel Circle
Vagabond Inn Hotel Circle San Diego
Hotel Iris
Hotel Iris San Diego
Iris San Diego
Hotel Iris - San Diego Hotel
Hotel Iris - San Diego San Diego
Hotel Iris - San Diego Hotel San Diego

Hotel Iris - San Diego Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 162 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 276 out of 1001 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dena

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Program Hotel...

I enjoyed my stay. The only problem was during the early morning hours somebody was playing their music super loud. I couldn't sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I got the hot tub wit the jet spa, the jetting did not work
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Makayla

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

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANCISCO ANTONIO

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

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great, sadly we were expecting a heated pool and it was ice cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Dolores

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No coffee maker, towels were very small. No toiletries. Very noisy it more of a live in place. I would not stay there again. Pictures of hotel were very deceiving it did not look that way at all
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Randall

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rene

Travelled with partner
This property is super dirty. Even had roaches. I couldn’t see myself sleeping in the bed. So we left after an hour. Rooms don’t look nothing like pictures. Smelled horrible as well. I got catfished.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Dangerous. Disgusting. Drugs. Bugs

I did not stay! The tv had bugs coming out the back, hole in ceiling, bed ruffle stained, chair cut and no stuffing, microwave so gross, floor disgusting several stains, drugs, prostitution, room smelled like animal and strong pot smell. Front office was smokey from pot and cigarettes, signs about trafficking. I left and contacted hotels.com. Also ask for them to take it off site. Needed one night bc I messed up my booking at other hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ramiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lewis

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were dirty. Dog poop left on the carpet from i am assuming for awhile since it was dried out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ivan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the was a big cockroach at the bathroom and the bed. horrible experience. will never be back to that hotel. thanks was only 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The stair was fine. The thing I had a problem with was I was charged $100 cleaning/security deposit when I checked out the guy said that he had returned it and I have yet to receive any return from the hotel or hotels.com so I need somebody to tell me how to resolve this.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Socorro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful night

I rested pretty good in my stay. The AC was working great, there was no noise during night time. I love this place to relax on a long weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024