User Reviews for Holiday Inn San Diego-On The Bay

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Oct 24, 2009 by Maria from Yucaipa,CA
Overall Rating: 6

• Great views.
• Beds were not comfortable.

“Great location.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

Aug 21, 2009 by Kathryn from Brawley,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• Location.

“Very nice and
would stay there again.”

Aug 15, 2009 by Darlene from Yuma,AZ
Overall Rating: 10

• Location was great.

“Nice hotel, fabulous view and location.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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!”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

Mar 7, 2009 by Ciara from Covina,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• Nice view.

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

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.”

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.”

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).”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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!”

Sep 18, 2008 by sonya
Overall Rating: 3

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

“I would never stay here again.”

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.”

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!”