So we just returned from our one night stay for new year's eve in San Diego. Used a Groupon for this stay at the Clarion. Our room was a "bay view" room, and was pretty nice with a few exceptions. The "view" is of an industrial/military area, so you get to see naval ships and freight shipping containers. There is... More

Stayed here last week with a Groupon deal. Left 2 messages for reservation but never got a call back. After a week, was able to talk to an operator and made the reservation. Pretty much all the other reviews are on point. This hotel is in a sketchy neighborhood. Didn't feel all that safe in the parking lot either. Check... More

Our stay was in August 6 and 7, 2012. It took us a while to write this review because school and work started after we got back home and this trip was a 2-week road trip which included days in Disneyland and the beach. Let's start with the positives: the rate was amongst the cheapest; hotel had a good view... More

i stayed at this hotel not long ago needs to get better security at night and maybe kick all the homless and prostitutes bad reputation .. but other than that i would say okay .. i had meeting there for organo gold i would sayy that the sales lady that attended me named nicole i think didnt really understand me... More

I've been staying at this hotel since before it was the Clarion, when it was a Holiday Inn. I can give a very accurate review for this hotel. I'll just list the ratings that I'm including and you can draw your own conclusion. SERVICE - This is easily the best trait for the Clarion South Bay hotel. Most of the... More

I have to start by saying, if you are looking for a hotel in an upscale neighborhood, this isn't it. However, once you get inside the hotel I think you'll be pleased. It's an older property, but they keep it clean and updated. The staff was very friendly. The rooms are accessed like a motel from the outside, not from... More

We picked this hotel while visiting San Diego as it was close to the city and easily accessible via rental car. The staff was Ok. We booked through travelocity - no breakfast included in our package. Parking is available for free. There is a significant difference as one travels from the lobby to the room w.r.t. cleanliness and ambience -... More

Checked in at 10pm for a short overnight. The hotel resembled a dirty dated hotel. They advertised coffee, a bar, and breakfast - all a joke as the bar was closed. No coffee at 7am and no breakfast until 8:30 Garage filthy. I wouldn't even take shoes off in the room. The sheets did seem clean... Oh and the neighborhood... More

A lot of complimentary reviews make me suspect that review padding is being done by those who have a stake in the hotel. I have stayed at the Hotel and here is what's real about the place. Pros: Very close to Hwy 5., Affordable, Reasonable degree of cleanliness and class. Cons: Neighborhood is nothing to write home about. Anyone from... More