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Dec 3, 2009 by Penny from Lewiston,NY
Overall Rating: 10

• Clean, modern, colorful, upscale design, loved the lobby.
• Not one complaint.

“This hotel, was well above my expectations, from registration to the room, everything was well organized, and spotless. The room was beautiful. The lobby had lots to offer, from a great bistro to comfortable seating and TV viewing stations.”

Aug 17, 2009 by Christina from Victorville,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• Clean rooms, comfortable beds, nice pool
  and the
  food available.
• Parking fees of $14/day, and no continental breakfast.

“The hotel is newly remodeled and has a great decor. There are complimentary computers and printer located downstairs. This comes in handy to search out the internet for attractions and places to eat. The rooms were clean and attractive. The pool is heated and enjoyable. Just a great stay.”

Aug 11, 2009 by Judy from Vancouver,WA
Overall Rating: 10

• We loved the colors/decor of the room.
• We weren't aware that we had to pay a parking fee.

“This is a new facility with an extremely helpful staff. They recommended restaurants and even gave us cards for free desserts and appetizers.”

Aug 10, 2009 by Ricky from San Diego,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• Everything!
• Nothing.

“It was wonderful!”

Jul 12, 2009 by Briena from Casa Grande,AZ
Overall Rating: 10

• The pool area was so nice with private sitting and tables. We didn't want to leave!

“Everything about this hotel was nice, from the common areas to the rooms. The lobby was so comfortable-plenty of siting space and personal televisions everywhere. It seemed to be a gathering place as well in the evenings for those that wanted to relax and have a drink down stairs. The pool opened early and didn't close until 11:00 pm which was wonderful. The room had a beautiful view and we loved how easy it was to plug in our computer and get the internet so fast. I would love to stay here again in the future.”

Jul 6, 2009 by Meg from Parker,CO
Overall Rating: 8

• Very beautiful hotel.
• The parking fees.

“We loved staying at this hotel, it is cozy and comfy. Only one night I heard the men talking loudly outside our room, it was disturbing for 2 hours. They charge a very high parking fees, I think because of the huge parking lot they have, otherwise everything is fine.”

Jul 4, 2009 by Lisa from Santa Clara,NM
Overall Rating: 9

• Very friendly/helpful staff.
• No ventilation in bathroom.

“This hotel is conveniently located. Service was very good. The first day we checked in we had trouble with the bathroom sink drain. After calling the front desk, maintenance arrived within several minutes and had the problem fixed very quickly. Also, we were able to park free even though parking was posted as $14 per day.”

Jul 4, 2009 by Dao from Newbury Park,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• This hotel was modern, well-furnished, and clean.
• Too close to freeway noise. Overnight parking fee.

“Overall, they did a good job renovating what was once the Holiday Inn. Courtyard Marriott is probably one of the best hotels in the Mission Valley area. The hotel had a friendly staff, very clean rooms, a modern feel with an impressive touch screen monitor for local weather and entertainment. Although we did not dine at the restaurant, it seemed quite nice. Free WiFi and airline check in a plus.”

Jul 2, 2009 by Carrie from Fresno,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• The room was clean, modern, nicely decorated, staff friendly, etc.
• The street it is on is a little difficult to understand.

“The rooms are very nicely decorated, modern and have plenty of room. Had no problem using the internet with my laptop. They also have computers with internet access in the lobby. The lobby also has an interactive touch screen board that where can research restaurants and attractions and even print directions. I loved my stay here and didn't want to check out!”

Jun 30, 2009 by Toni from Mesa,AZ
Overall Rating: 8

• Staff was very willing to help us with directions to local area and print out directions.
• Was noisy when guest came in for the evening, did not get much sleep.

“The hotel was clean, good location and the staff was very friendly. Had to complain about a guest with opening there doors constantly at 11:45 pm and called the front desk and they took care of situation. The only complaint is the parking is made for small vehicles.”

Jun 27, 2009 by Adrian from San Diego,CA
Overall Rating: 8

• Very nice room, with comfortable beds.
• I was surprised that they charged 14 dlls for parking.

“The hotel was very nice, very comfortable rooms and a got a great deal with priceline, I was surprised when they told me they would charge 14
$ per day for parking.”

Jun 15, 2009 by Manuel from Yuma,AZ
Overall Rating: 10

• It's great.

“Will be using this hotel again.”

Jun 7, 2009 by Jeremy from Casa Grande,AZ
Overall Rating: 10

• The hotel was recently remodeled, everything was new.
• It was a little tricky getting to it and the beds were hard.

“This hotel is very nice. It was recently remodeled and very clean. It was a little difficult getting to it from the freeway, luckily we had GPS. Check-in was very quick.”

Jun 3, 2009 by John from Lincoln,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• Clean, attractive, exceeded expectations!
• The parking was outrageous. $14 a night was way too much.

“I couldn't believe this hotel was only a 3 star. Everything was brand new and exceeded my expectations. I had stayed at a 3.5 star a few weeks back and this 3 star blew that one away. I highly recommend it!”

May 21, 2009 by Laureen from Upland,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• Very unscaled ambiance, beds were comfortable, felt safe traveling alone.
• Hotel parking is extra, I don't like add ons.

“Loved the hotel and the location. Very nice, modern, clean.”

May 20, 2009 by Michele from Fresno,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• Rooms were clean.
• $14 charge a night for parking..

“Rooms were clean. Beds were comfy. We had to pay $14 a night to park. But, I was overall, pleased with my stay.”

Mar 3, 2009 by Pat from Mishawaka,IN
Overall Rating: 10

• Awesome staff Great Hot Tub

“A fresh look and a great staff It was centrally located to everything we needed. It is best for business but very family friendly”

Mar 1, 2009 by TOM from La Habra,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• Rooms were tastefully decorated with ecellent amenities.
• No restaurant

“Excellent location, attractive, great workout room. Staff,friendly and helpful.”

Feb 24, 2009 by Elaine from Arlington,VA
Overall Rating: 0

• The rooms were excellent.
• Elevator had issues, and
  no breakfast.

“Overall had a great experience. Not all the elevators were working a breakfast buffet would have been better.”

Feb 16, 2009 by Brian from Visalia,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• Very classy; well designed; comfortable setting.
• $14 a day parking fee - ridiculous!

“Excellent staff, spacious rooms, comfortable beds, great TVs, free wireless connection. Terrific for the business traveler.”

Jan 30, 2008 by Iain from Toronto, ON CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[4] • Location:[6]

• Nothing.
• Everything.

“Holiday Inn sold this location to Marriot who are renovating and reopening later. All services except breakfast were unavailable. The gift shop was closed, staff was not happy and it showed.”

Jan 23, 2008 by Pankaj from Westford, MA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Hotel was decent and location/price was good.
• $14 parking fee per day was ridiculous.

“I had a mixed feeling when I learned that the 3 days we were staying there were the last 3 days before the hotel was closing for renovation. But, the hotel was overall good. Staff was good but, my constant attempts to upgrade to a suite were futile. I don't buy that in the last 3 days of the hotel all suites were reserved. The biggest shocker was $14 parking fee per day! That was ridiculous. And for guests, the parking should be free! The hotel wasn't in Downtown for that matter where space might have been an issue.”

Jan 16, 2008 by Abby from Garner, NC
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Hotel was clean.
• I did not like finding out that there would be a $14 parking fee each night after arriving.

“This hotel was OK. I had stayed at this same hotel 3 years ago. The furnishings in the room and bathroom need up dating. Security seemed to be important to them. This hotel is scheduled to be shut down for remodeling this month.”

Jan 14, 2008 by Majed from Louisville, CO
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• It's clean.
• The valet parking daily charge.

“This hotel is clean and the staff is nice. However, I can't recommend it to anyone else for one simple reason; The week we spent there was the last week for holiday inn Zoo area. Marriott has bought the property and it will be closed for 6 months for refurnishing.”

Jan 8, 2008 by Melissa from Flagstaff, AZ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Parking cost $14.95 per day!

“The hotel was clean and convenient location, staff was helpful. Very convenient location to Seaworld, local shops/ restaurants and the beach.”

Jan 4, 2008 by Ruby from San Diego, CA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[6]

• Nice room except the bathroom doors won't close.
• Has parking issue, but still not resolved after weeks.

“We stayed there three different times on our trips, and all three rooms we stayed in, the bathroom doors either won't close all the way or it has a big gap after closed. We also had a parking issue with the hotel which we were double charged. The front desk manager is supposed to call to follow up, and until today she still hasn't called back. I would NOT recommend at all!”

Dec 15, 2007 by Arlene from Los Angeles, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great location, willing to upgrade.
• Nothing really.

“Great for the price, reasonable.”

Dec 9, 2007 by Randy from Sugarcreek, OH
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• Location.
• Terrible TV station choices! Just a few channels to select from.

“Hotel needs refurbished. I could have stayed at a motel 6 for a less worn facility.”

Dec 3, 2007 by Steve from Monticello, IL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• Convenient location.
• Extra charge for parking.

“Clean hotel with good professional staff. I was not happy with the extra $14/day charge for parking.”

Nov 29, 2007 by Robert from Fullerton, CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[3] • Location:[8]

• The room was nice.
• Extremely high parking fees.

“This is a typical 2 star hotel that is trying to pass itself as a 4 star. The restaurant has the veneer of a high class place, but with mediocre food and horrible service with tables left un-bussed around us throughout our entire meal. The staff was largely unhelpful with recommendations about the surrounding area, but was otherwise generally friendly. I was most unpleased with the $14.00 a night parking fee. No other hotel in the area had gated parking, but this one charged this fee and told us it was one of the lowest in the area. (I happen to know otherwise). Because there are so many other good hotels in the area, I would avoid this one in the future.”

Nov 28, 2007 by Jim from Mill Valley, CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Clean.
• Paid parking.

“First night placed in room adjacent to noisy elevator, moved the next day to better location. Contracted for king, but was supplied queen bed. Paid parking ($14/day) ridiculous (neighboring hotels have free parking).”

Nov 27, 2007 by Rajeev from Chandler, AZ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Good location.
• Expensive parking.

“Nice comfortable hotel. The rooms are a little narrow.”

Nov 19, 2007 by Anne from Valley City, OH
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[1] • Location:[7]

• Nothing.
• Parking fee not enough staff no shuttles.

“Avoid this hotel. The few staff was clueless to the area or directions. Charges for parking, unlike other hotels on the strip that have free parking. Morning check out only one staff member on duty, long lines. No carts to move luggage. No shuttles! Unlike other hotels on the strip that have free shuttles. Noises through the walls and halls. One of the worst hotels for the money.”

Nov 16, 2007 by Lynn from Henderson, NV
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Good location.
• Too noisy.

“It was a good location but just average as a hotel.”

Nov 16, 2007 by Todd from Parkersburg, WV
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[4] • Location:[9]

• Location.
• Front desk personnel were worthless and parking a major hassle.

“Nice location. Front desk person at check in was curt and told me my c.c. Used at check in was denied. How embarrassing in front of my significant other! Nothing wrong with the card. Used it several other places in San Diego. Had them try later and magically it worked. Check in apparently didn't scan it properly (according to discover card people). Parking was a major hassle. Gate card did not work and had to repeatedly go in to front desk to get another. Very negative feelings from this hassle. In this day and age parking a vehicle shouldn't be this much of a problem.”

Nov 13, 2007 by Robert from Tucson, AZ
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[5] • Location:[3]

• Appropriate.
• A very noisy party in the ballroom made sleep impossible.

“Fine except for the noisy party.”

Nov 5, 2007 by Phillip from Alhambra, CA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Good location.
• Unexpected expenses in addition to price.

“Hotel was good. Was not expecting to pay for parking which increased the cost of the stay substantially.”

Nov 5, 2007 by Tony from Pryor, OK
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Very close to the marine corps base we were visiting for graduation.
• I had to pay $14 a day to park!

“Nice, clean, comfortable. You have no choice but to pay to park. At hotels right around the corner you don't have to.”

Nov 4, 2007 by Josh from Columbus, OH
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• It was close to the freeway.
• It was too pricey for the quality of hotel and you had to pay to park.

“The hotel was very nice, the room was clean, and the staff was very friendly. The price for parking was ridiculous and the elevators were in credibly slow. Great location, close to everything.”

Oct 29, 2007 by Harvey from Arlington, TX
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• Location.
• Needs updating.

“Ok.”

Oct 29, 2007 by Mel P. from Sandy, UT
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[2] • Location:[7]

• Location.
• Very dirty, old, walls too thin, parking extra.

“This was honestly one of the worst hotels we have ever stayed in. When we arrived, we noticed that the floor was dirty. After walking around in our sock for 1 night, our socks were almost black! The microwave and mini fridge in our room did not work. The walls were very thin so we could hear people in the next room and I am sure they could hear our baby crying! When we arrived, we were informed that parking was an extra. The hotel was pretty old so the windows were very small. We had to keep the lights on during the day to make it at all light in our room. We went and ate at the hotel and the table cloths were covered in food. Overall, not a very good experience. I will never stay at a holiday inn again.”

Oct 28, 2007 by Geoffrey from Tarpon Springs, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Free internet.
• Pay for parking.

“Great value and convenient location.”

Oct 13, 2007 by Jennifer from Tempe, AZ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Excellent front desk manager! He fulfilled requests and gave my son a special treat.
• Breakfast buffet food quality could be a little better (but still good).

“This was my second stay at the San Diego zoo area. The facilities are pretty and well maintained. The staff members were all friendly. Rooms were clean and of good size. The bathrooms are a little small. Overall, I really enjoy staying here and would choose it again without hesitation.”

Oct 12, 2007 by Jean from Adelanto, CA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[9]

• Location.
• Extra charges that we were not expecting.

“The room was small - the bathroom was tiny. We had to pay extra for parking. Didn't like having to pay $0.75 for a phone call. Very little space for hanging clothes. Next time I'll stay at a Comfort Inn. Very poor value for our money.”

Oct 3, 2007 by Hank from Tucson, AZ
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[4] • Location:[7]

• Good location. Room was comfortable.
• The staff is not very helpful when asked for info. Did not like restaurant.

“This was fine for a couple of days, but needs some "tightening up" in the customer service end of the business. Kind of a lax attitude to the customer.”

Sep 25, 2007 by Jacqueline from Ojai, CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[6] • Location:[6]

• Room was clean, spacious, coffee was provided.
• Very noisy air conditioner (made sleeping impossible), few electrical outlets.

“This is not a 2.5 star hotel. Old hotel that has not been modernized sufficiently. The old fashioned air conditioner was very noisy. There were very few electrical outlets available.”

Sep 15, 2007 by Edward from Ridgewood, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• Location near highways/airport was good.
• Staff not particularly helpful, halls/elevators could have been cleaner, parking fee for guests was unexpected.

“Ok for what it was. If you need a relatively clean, quiet place to sleep overnight, the San Diego holiday inn is not bad. I wouldn't stay more than a day or two, though, and would not make it a vacation destination. Charging $12 for overnight parking is silly as I've stayed in very inexpensive motels that let me park for free.”

Sep 10, 2007 by Kathy from Fort Wayne, IN
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[5] • Location:[8]

• Bed's were comfortable.
• Bathroom - small, ceiling paint chipping and mildew on shower current.

“The hotel was completely booked the night we arrived. As we opened the door to the room they assigned us we were hit with the awful smell of smoke. As we walked in the room we noticed suitcases and pop cans. Apparently the people who had this room had requested another room but had not moved out. Poor communication by front desk staff caused this mix up. The front desk staff was overwhelmed and frantic with the entire guest. When we came back they did not want to put us in another room. Bathroom was small and need maintenance. Mildew on the shower curtain nod peeling paint on the ceiling.”

Sep 8, 2007 by Euan from Tucson, AZ
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• No rooms available at time of checking a suite instead.
• I liked this hotel and will stay there again.

“Check-in staff friendly and very helpful, clean lobby area, decor is warming, pool could be a bit bigger for the size of the hotel, not too many sun loungers available. Rooms are of a good size, clean neat and tidy, no paint cracked or wallpaper falling off, clean towels every day if you request them, window A/C units work which is a must as it gets pretty humid in the room. Overall, a nice place to stay in San Diego.”

Sep 6, 2007 by Pam from Corona, CA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Its location is great and the staff is fine.
• We were given a very odd room and I felt they could have given us a 2 bed room.

“I travel with friends, not a spouse or partner.”