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Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Oct 24, 2009 by Maria from Yucaipa,CA

Overall Rating: 6

• Great views.
• Beds were not comfortable.

“Great location.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Oct 19, 2009 by Tony from Rancho Cucamonga,CA

Overall Rating: 7

• Great location – on the water.
• $22 for parking makes any downtown hotel a ripoff.

“This is a good place to stay for business travelers, or for anyone taking the train into the city. The location is great, but if you don't need to be downtown, there are lots of nice areas of San Diego where you will get more for your money.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Oct 17, 2009 by Jim from Port Orchard,WA

Overall Rating: 3

• Too noisy. Excessive parking charge, $22/day.

“Rooms on the back side of hotel are too noisy due to freight train and trolly traffic until after midnight. Parking fee of $22/day is excessive.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Sep 17, 2009 by Melissa from San Diego,CA

Overall Rating: 7

• Nothing really.
• We asked for a hotel in the Gaslamp quarter, it wasn't in the gaslamp quarter.

“The hotel staff was not friendly, the beds were uncomfortable and the hotel was not in the area we expected it to be.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Sep 9, 2009 by Tony from Henderson,NV

Overall Rating: 6

• Location
• First room ...not good no air

“Nice hotel...ageing.. but clean and good location.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Sep 3, 2009 by Robert Ibarra from San Jos,CA

Overall Rating: 2

• The location.
• Room was .disgusting.

“The hotel is located in a good area buses and trolly station were at walking distance (1 block away) and so was the downtown mall. The night life by the hotel was also awesome, everything was very close. However, the hotel was disappointing. When we checked-in the individual was friendly and gave us our room. However, when we arrived to our room it had not been clean, the beds where not done. There was food all over the room and most importantly and more disturbing the beds had blood stains. We called front desk to switch mores but they said that no other rooms where available and that housekeeping was just going to go clean up. It was a very discussing experience; I would have cancelled my reservation if it had not already been charged to my account. I would not recommend this hotel to any of my business partners or family/friends. What was more disappointing was that the hotel did not even accommodate or suggestion on moving to another room.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Aug 31, 2009 by Shirley from Bluffton,SC

Overall Rating: 5

• wonderful location. Close to bay restuarants and attractions
• The decor is outdated, very noisy and staff could be a bit more accomodating

“The outside of the hotel is old and unattractive. Not what I was expecting from a Holiday Inn. We had a room on the 9th floor facing the cityscape which is beautiful at night. However it has to be the noisiest place I have ever stayed. The sound from the train station (across the street) and the outbound airplane was more than I could tolerate. For a 3-star hotel it has a lot to improve on. We travel a lot (at least 20 hotel stays a year) and this was the worst 3-star I have stayed in. The $22/night parking is a little expensive but at least I was prepared for that. Perhaps this place would work well for a business traveler that spends most of the time out of the room. The noise does die down around 10 PM though.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Aug 21, 2009 by Kathryn from Brawley,CA

Overall Rating: 9

• Location.

“Very nice and
would stay there again.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Aug 15, 2009 by Darlene from Yuma,AZ

Overall Rating: 10

• Location was great.

“Nice hotel, fabulous view and location.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Aug 12, 2009 by Laura from Vandalia,OH

Overall Rating: 10

• The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful.

“Overall the hotel was very nice. I would recommend this hotel to friends who are planning a trip to the area.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Aug 7, 2009 by Kevin from Novi,MI

Overall Rating: 10

• Great view of the Bay, Free Wi-FI.
• Room decor was a bit sparse. No in room fridge.

“This hotel is an older property, but has been generally been well maintained. Rooms are located in three adjacent towers, 2 of which are high rise. The jewel of the property are the bay view rooms with balconies. At check in I was upgraded to bay view from the standard city view based on my Priority Club participation. The bay view balcony made this stay a highlight of my 12 day trip.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Aug 7, 2009 by Millie from Los Angeles,CA

Overall Rating: 10

• Great hotel, great location, and excellent price!
• Nothing.

“I have never stayed in a Holiday Inn before and this was the first. The beds were very comfortable and offerred soft and hard pillows. Great resutrants on the premises. Would highly recommend this hotel when visiting downtown San Diego.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Aug 4, 2009 by Lisa from Reno,NV

Overall Rating: 6

• the view in the room and the pillows
• the beds were not good

“Good access to down town and walking distance to shopping and restaurants. The hotel was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. The daily parking fee was very expensive.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Jul 21, 2009 by Alofa from Concord,CA

Overall Rating: 3

• Location was great and price wasn't too bad.
• The room accommodations.

“When we arrived they accommodated us in a room that had only a sofa bed! I couldn't even believe hotels did this. The furniture was outdated but the bathroom was modern. It was a weird combination. They moved us the next day but I can't even believe that anyone would want to be in a room with a sofa bed no matter how much money you save. I will never stay here again and it is definitely not a 3 star hotel. The only 3 star about it was the location.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Jul 12, 2009 by Amy from Sioux City,IA

Overall Rating: 9

• Good parking.
• Rude
  male working at front desk. Very rude.

“Good hotel - nice area - good view. Would stay here again. Ended up with a handicapped room. No bathtub. Which was hard with a 18 month old child. Needed a bathtub.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Jun 26, 2009 by Daniel from Bloomington,IN

Overall Rating: 10

• Great location for site seeing and public transportation.
• No hot tub by the pool.

“Good hotel, great location.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Jun 11, 2009 by Ira from Point Mugu,CA

Overall Rating: 8

• Comfortable beds. Friendly staff.
• Parking fee of $22 per day.

“Comfortable. Room was small. No fridge or microwave. Great view of harbor and downtown. Close to everything. $22 per day parking.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Jun 10, 2009 by Jerry from Keller,TX

Overall Rating: 10

• Location/cleanliness,/price.
• Nothing.

“Wonderful experience, ways walking distance to seaport village and cruises.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Jun 9, 2009 by Brittini from Lemoore,CA

Overall Rating: 10

• I liked the friendly environment which
  I experience as soon as
  I walked up to the hotel.

“I loved my stay. I would stay there again in a heartbeat! I seemed like a 4 star hotel not a 3 star!”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Jun 4, 2009 by Daniella from Orange,CA

Overall Rating: 7

• The hotel was in a really great location, so I would recommend for that reason.
• We assumed that we would have one king bed or 2 queen, but we got 2 small beds so we couldn't even sleep together, and I mean small.

“The hotel itself is very nice and in a great location, but as far as booking through Priceline they need to make sure that they book automatically for a king bed or 2 queen beds, because it was ridiculous and the beds were not comfortable at all and my husband is disabled from a fall, so his back was in so much pain that we couldn't do anything, because he had such a hard time sleeping, and we couldn't change rooms, because there was nothing available, the hotel was completely booked. Like I said location and staff really great, but the beds, not great.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Apr 21, 2009 by Robert from Whittier,CA

Overall Rating: 8

• The view was great
• The parking $22 a day is very bad. And the proximity to necessity.

“Great hotel, Bay view was spectacular. The $22/ day parking fee is ridiculous and mandatory as there is no other parking for a long distance. The rooms are beginning to look outdated. The staff is nice and I had a great time.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Apr 9, 2009 by Tawny from San Bernardino,CA

Overall Rating: 10

• Gorgeous view from balcony.
• Short-staffed at check-in.

“Clean hotel. Excellent location.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Apr 1, 2009 by J from Denver,CO

Overall Rating: 9

• It was right on the bay with a fantastic sea food restaurant right across the street.
• At night trains at the nearby train station would blow their horns - waking me up every now and then.

“The hotel a nice mid-century modern complex with a great view of the Bay on one side and a view of the city on the other. Room service was prompt and convenient.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Mar 21, 2009 by Laura from Las Vegas,NV

Overall Rating: 8

• Beautiful rooms, excellent location, amazing views of the harbor!
• Only showers, no bath tubs.

“This room was wonderful, it was beautifully done and the bath room felt like a spa experience. The location and view from the hotel were amazing. We were in a safe neighborhood within walking distance of great restaurants and nightlife. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Mar 7, 2009 by Ciara from Covina,CA

Overall Rating: 10

• Nice view.

“Room, staff, service and all was terrific.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Feb 23, 2009 by Linda from Phx,AZ

Overall Rating: 9

• Great service, very clean rooms, and excellent deli on property.
• Parking was $22.00/day.

“Excellent choice, great service, very clean comfortable rooms, beautiful views of the city and wonderful deli on the property.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Jan 8, 2009 by Douglas from Colorado Springs,CO

Overall Rating: 2

• It was just okay.
• They charge for parking $20.00 a day, not good.

“It would have been better if there was not all the hidden costs. They had plenty of parking but charged you for it. $20.00 a day after you are renting a room is not right seeing as how they have so much parking that they don't even in the least fill up. They should not charge there guests.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Jan 7, 2009 by MJ from Pasadena,CA

Overall Rating: 6

• The elephant pub was EXCELLENT -- food and service.
• Toiletries disappointed - no conditioner for our hair! Parking a bit too expensive.

“However, while there's a pool there's no spa; toiletries lack conditioner -- just shampoo; parking overpriced ($22/day).”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Jan 7, 2009 by Pascualito Ricasa from Bonita,CA

Overall Rating: 5

• Like it's close proximity to the bay and Down Town San Diego.
• I did not have a very good night sleep because of the loud fog horn going off from 6:00a.m. to 9:00 a.m. continuously every 2 minutes.

“Although the Holiday Inn On The Bay was a older but relatively decent hotel with an ideal location of Downtown San Diego. It was very disappointing with the noisy unstoppable fog blow horn that rang out throughout the morning. I had retired to bed after a late New Years Eve night on the town. I got only a couple hours of sleep and checked out of the hotel early that morning. I regret the accommodations and will not be visiting Holiday Inn On The Bay again.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Nov 27, 2008 by Paul from West Hartford,CT

Overall Rating: 5

• Location.

“Room was small and carpet was filthy; ice machine did not work; housekeeping staff changed my preferred radio station.”

Carlsbad Flower Fields
Oct 22, 2008 by Donna from Sacramento, CA

Overall Rating: 8

• The weather.
• The traffic on I-5.

“We drove down from Sacramento to see some of the many beautiful sights in San Diego. My husband and I are really into gardening and wanted to see the flower fields in Carlsbad. We were amazed with their beauty. The first night we stayed at San Diego Luxury Hotels and Resorts/La-Costa-Resort. Spa was very convenient to the Flower Fields. Someone from the hotel recommended that we drive down the coast to La Jolla and stay at The Sheraton la Jolla hotel. What a nice and relaxing trip we all had in lovely San Diego!”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Oct 15, 2008 by Ruth

Overall Rating: 7

• Cleanliness and upgraded interior
• Terrible restaurant (Elephant Pub) and gym.

“I was impressed with the staff accommodating my need for a refrigerator and the cleanliness and overall upgraded interior exceeded my expectations. However the food in the restaurant in the lobby was far below the standards of a Denny's. The overpriced omelet was bleeding oil and of poor quality. However, the server was accommodating and returned with hard boiled eggs instead.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Sep 26, 2008 by Pamela

Overall Rating: 9

• Great location near waterfront and all sights. Spectacular bay view one side, nice city view on back. Good restaurant choices for all tastes.
• Happy with the whole experience, no negatives for us.

“Clean high-rise hotel with glass elevator, so view is available for all. Good for family, couples, business travelers. Helpful staff, restaurants on-site, convenient parking. Fab location near cruise pier, airport, train & trolleys without associated noise. Balconies have 2 chairs for enjoying morning coffee. We look forward to staying here again!”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Sep 18, 2008 by sonya

Overall Rating: 3

• Nothing.
• Overcharged my card, noisy, disorganized.

“I would never stay here again.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Sep 18, 2008 by Lisa

Overall Rating: 8

• The staff was helpful with directions and advice on where to go.
• The security officers were rude and did not allow us to congregate in common areas.

“The overall stay was worth the money. We were not aware that there was a $20.00 parking fee and valet was $26.00 fee. This was unacceptable because there is no other parking in the area unless you want to park in an unsecured downtown parking lot. This was not acceptable for two single women in an unfamiliar location. The security guards were rude and were on a power trip when telling people where they could or could not go. At one point when asked where a group of people could go just to talk instead of going to a room we were told we could be kicked out of the hotel for not cooperating with security. This was unfortunate since the group I was with were discussing things with active duty military personnel. Overall the stay was enjoyable and close to a number of areas for shopping and eating.”

Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay
Sep 4, 2008 by Jeanne

Overall Rating: 9

• Convenient to all, great views of bay, helpful staff, comfortable rooms.

“Actually got this room for my nephew and his new bride for a wedding present. They loved it - hung out at the pool during the day, dined at the restaurant at night and said it was great, they had a wonderful time and would definitely do it again!”

Mira Mesa Bowl, Inc
Mar 13, 2008 by Bob

Overall Rating: 9

• Great place to bowl.
• Bad pin reseters.

“Mira Mesa bowling is a great place to bowl. The pin reseters are not very good, but it still works. The food is great there and they usually have your order ready in about 15 minutes. The bowling balls are a little old but still useable, and the employees are really nice. They also have a shop for all your bowling needs.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Hotel del Coronado
Dec 19, 2007 by Kathy from San Diego

Overall Rating: 5

• Strolling carolers were neat to watch (at Christmas time).
• Way too expensive!

“Overpriced. Plus, they nickel and dime (I mean $10 and $20) you to death once your there, paying $20+/day for parking and ridiculous prices for food, drinks, hot chocolate at the skating rink, etc. We went last year during Christmas time. The ice skating was nice, but, as usual at the del, very expensive. The kids wanted to skate again, so we went over to nearby Horton Plaza, had a great time and paid much less. The Christmas carolers strolling around the hotel were nice to listen to for a few minutes, but other than that, it seemed like the del didn't do much to make the higher Christmas time rates worth it for you.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Hotel del Coronado
Jul 30, 2007 by Laura from Hamden, CT

Overall Rating: 1

• Beautiful building and setting.
• Creepy experiences of unexplained origin.

“After a miserable night with lights going on all by themselves, a TV turning itself on and later a strong perfume odor wafting through the room, I described my distress to the front desk in the morning. They explained that there were legends of the hotel being haunted, and that some visitors had these experiences in certain rooms. I suppose if you wanted to be terrified by such things, this could be a selling point. But as a business traveler at a seminar with work to do the next day, I hardly expected to be put through such distressing experiences. If there are rooms prone to such things, guests should be told in advance! I wouldn't stay at this hotel again ever. My colleagues in other parts of the hotel had no such experiences.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Mission Beach
Jun 28, 2007 by rocky from san diego

Overall Rating: 10

• Chaos is so much fun!
• I feel like the giant dipper is going to fall.

“This place is awesome to go.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Coronado Island
May 15, 2007 by Sue from Scottsdale, AZ

Overall Rating: 9

• Charming, golf & good food.
• Pricy and a real bedroom community.

“Peohe's on the water is wonderful for dinner. People on Coronado are pleasant, accommodating and friendly. While expensive, on the 4th of July the view of fireworks from the now missing Le Meridian was worthwhile. This place is magical and the Hyatt and other hotels across the waterway add to the beauty. ”

Cinderella Carriages
Apr 25, 2007 by adrianna from san diego

Overall Rating: 1

• Good prices.
• Short distance.

“They do not go a far enough distance, not even through all of downtown.”

Carousel at Balboa Park
Oct 25, 2006 by Jennifer from Silver Strand Beach

Overall Rating: 10

• Kid friendly atmosphere.
• Having to leave at the end of the day.

“Fantastic! When we go to San Diego my 2 year old daughter and I ride the carousel over and over! It's a perfect length, the music isn't too loud, and the employees are very kind and helpful! We love it!”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Hotel del Coronado
Oct 19, 2006 by bill from oakland

Overall Rating: 5

• Beautiful location.
• Director of Loss Prevention, dangerous parking lot gate.

“Great location, classic hotel, now sold to corporate owner. Musty smell is pervasive, but we were there for a conference, not to sit in our room all day. My wife was paying for parking when my son left after visiting, and she was hit in the head by the gate. There are no warning signs that the gate will come down. The road is painted the same as the crosswalk at the gate, implying that it's safe to walk there, but it is not safe, and if you get "whacked", you are on your own. Instead of medical care, you get to deal with the Director of Loss Prevention, if you can find him. Call your own doctor. Get yourself some help. My wife was walked to the room and given a bag of ice. She asked them to find me. I was in a conference in the hotel. They didn't find me, didn't follow up with her, and I found her wandering the halls looking for me, with blurred vision and a headache. This is not the old Del hotel. Stop by for a walk on the beach. Look out for the gate if you park there. The Director of Loss Prevention says the gate never whacks anyone, but the people who work in the booth say it happens all the time, the valet parkers say the same thing. Honesty prevails among the housekeepers, who helped my wife find ice to put on her swollen forehead and eye socket, the shuttle driver and the valet parking people, but the Director of Loss Prevention seems to have pretty good control over the front desk staff. We'll be taking it up with the new corporate owner. I hope my wife's vision returns to normal. I would like to see some effort to correct a situation that seems to cause several injuries (every couple months, we were told, someone gets whacked by that gate), and to replace the Director of Loss Prevention with a Vice President of Safety. The Director of Loss Prevention told me that he'd feel the same way about what happened if my wife had 'walked into a tree'. Watch out for the trees. This was the most callous disregard I have ever seen in a customer service situation. The irony is that the conference was about business process innovation. These people are innovators!”

1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

San Diego-Coronado Bridge
Aug 4, 2006 by jean paradis from longueuil (quebec) canada

Overall Rating: 10

• The bridge, for sure, and the clean and nice city of Coronado, and it's naval base.
• Nothing.

“This is the more fascinating bridge I have seen in my life. But what is more astonishing is certainly the fact that I've seen that bridge in a dream five or six years ago. And today, my dream became true. Before using that incredible structure, I have never heard or read about it. - It was a true revelation -. Jean Paradise. Longueuil, Quebec, Canada.”

LEGOLAND California
Jul 3, 2006 by Patrick from Redwood City

Overall Rating: 10

• The attractions are aimed perfectly at young kids, not too scary or sweet.
• Nothing.

“For parents with young (2-12 year old) children, this park is the best. All the attractions are designed to appeal to children with a broad range of activities to suit your child. Best of all, many of the rides encourage active interaction, both with the ride and between parents and kids. There's a fire fighting attraction where parents pump to make the water spray while kids get to aim the water cannon. Check out the sly humor hidden in the numerous Lego sculptures, like the kindly lady feeding the pigeons (with a pigeon cook book in her picnic basket). ”

7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Hotel del Coronado
Jun 17, 2006 by Hotel Del Lover

Overall Rating: 10

• Kind Staff, Unbelievable Service, Great location, Just Stunning.
• -None- (no negative comments)

“There is nothing about this hotel that I dislike. All of the staff were so kind that they did whatever they could to make my trip better 24/7. It has a mouth watering Sunday brunch in the historic crown room and it has got to be the best food in the whole island. This historic building was built in 1888 and was said to be a national historic landmark in 1979. But it is still up to date since of the $10 Million re-modeling project.”

3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

LEGOLAND California
May 21, 2006 by Jon from Hobe Sound FL

Overall Rating: 10

• Atmosphere and scenery, Lego themes, park staff.
• Cost of food and extras.

“This is an absolutely wonderful family-oriented theme park. Obviously, if your children aren't into Lego's they may not love it as much as mine, but my wife and I both agreed we would still have really enjoyed it had it just been the two of us. Besides the beauty of the area and the incredible "miniland" displays we noticed that the parks visitors were different from, say, Disney. Primarily it was children from 2 to 12 and their parents. The relative absence of a lot of high school/college age young people and maybe the kind of kids that are attracted to Lego's may explain why the atmosphere was more relaxed and family-friendly. Prepare to be clipped pretty hard for food and park purchases, but at least there was some real variety in restaurants and very attentive friendly park employees. We dreamed of going to Lego land for years, and we were not disappointed.”

14 of 14 people found this review helpful.

Sea World Of California
Aug 28, 2005 by Jean from Seattle

Overall Rating: 10

• The rides, the shows, and the staff were all top notch!
• High prices on the food, snacks, and souvineers.

“Sea World was the hit of our family vacation! The park is extremely clean, and any staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful. The shows were fun, and you should believe them when they say you are sitting in the "soak zone" at the shows, you WILL get wet! Of course they had all the overpriced novelties, and of course we bought many of them, but you should plan on it when you go. We had an amazing lunch over at the Deli, the roast beef sandwhich is filling and very good. We also did the Dolphin encounter, which was $35.00 and a lot of fun, worth the price, but you have to be there very early (9 am) to get signed up since they allow a limited number of people, and it only happens twice a day. The breakfast with Shamu was also worth the money, the food was excellent, and it was fun to see the whales so close up. Another must see show is the Pet show, the land based animals give their watery counterparts a run for the money! You should plan on spending some money, getting wet, and having an amazing time at Sea World!”

34 of 41 people found this review helpful.

Cinderella Carriages
Apr 22, 2005 by Aisling j . from sligo-rep of ireland

Overall Rating: 10

• I enjoyed the friendly staff,they were very good with their customers

“I recommend Cinderella carriages to anyone who is on holidays in san diego. They do a wonderful sea view tour which takes you right along the harbor, or else you can do the gaslamp tour which takes you through one of the biggest attractions in the city.”

4 of 6 people found this review helpful.