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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
"No Regrets about this trip at all- and I slept like the dead- thank you!"
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"Just a hop,skip and jump away from Petco Park and Gaslamp District. Very nice hotel,valet parking staff was nice and helpful. Only reason I rated the way I did was because I asked the gal at front desk if someone could go to our room and try to fix out TV since it was NOT working at all. Husband ..."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
"The parking was extra and cost almost as much per day as the rental car. The room came with included amenities, but only if you reminded the staff every day."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
"The convenience of being right on the beach can’t be beat! But the rooms definitely need some updating and the air conditioner was full of dust. Overall, my family had a great time at the pool, beach, and sports courts."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
"The Bahia Resort met my expectations. I wanted something private and on a beach. This property offered both amenities with the added bonus of a bar on the beach. The option to add activities to the reservation also made it feel special. We opted for the fire pit (booked through a separate company). ..."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

The Sofia Hotel
"The hotel itself was fine, but our experience at the uca restaurant was terrible. The restaurant seemed severely short-staffed, service was very slow, and we waited a long time for our food. Unfortunately, the food quality was also very poor. This experience left a negative impression and overshadowed ..."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"This hotel is showing its age and smelled "musty." It clearly used to be very nice but is showing the signs of it being a while since it was built. Overall, a decent place to stay at a reasonable price point. The airport shuttle is a great amenity and the onsite restaurants were very good."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
"Pro: All staff were friendly and helpful. Room was decent. Cons: Pool was infested with bees and ants. Gym had 2 cardio machines and 1 pair of 15 lb weights. Ghetto clientele all over with ghetto cars in parking lot. Large Mexican family party at the pool, including chafing dishes and Costco sized ..."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

California Suites Hotel
"The place is charming and a bit vintage, not at all antiseptic! It’s unique. Briana and Josh at the front desk were kind and helpful. The little Mexican restaurant Los Palmitos, that Briana suggested was perfect for an affordable, delicious meal in good company, watching Mexico play in the World ..."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
University City Hotel Guide
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Recent University City hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

California Suites Hotel
"The place is charming and a bit vintage, not at all antiseptic! It’s unique. Briana and Josh at the front desk were kind and helpful. The little Mexican restaurant Los Palmitos, that Briana suggested was perfect for an affordable, delicious meal in good company, watching Mexico play in the World Cup. I got a good night's sleep and was rested for my early morning voyage into Tijuana for some radical dental work. Just what I needed, thank you…"





