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Friendship Hotel

3942 Eighth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
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Friendship Hotel
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Ranked #218 of 246 hotels in San Diego
3.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
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San Diego, California
1 review
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Bedbugs/Cockroaches”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2011
15
people found this review helpful

so, I have now been here almost two weeks. Here is EXACTLY what I have gone through. The first night I was here, I was sleeping and my bed fell through the floor. I wrote a review, the next day they came and moved me to an "upgraded room" which actually had a bathroom but the mold was so bad... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“it stinks”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2010
7
people found this review helpful

You have to have an earring and look all casual and sloppy to get in. don't show up all dressed up and looking proffesional and being courteous, because they will acccomidate someone who inquired after you first. it seems you have to look like a bum to get in there. It looks llike a dump from outside and it has... More

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“Cheap temporary digs if you're looking for long term or cheap extended stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2010
1
person found this review helpful

If you're idea of a temporary place to stay is the Westin or Oakwood Corporate Suites, do not go here. This is $29 bucks a week walk in - no reservations, no cheery staff ( would you be at these prices?) and bare bones sleep & shower place (shared bathrooms). They used to allow people with dogs i don't know... More

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San Diego
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“affordable quickie spot!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

I was greeted quickly and professionally. Invited to inspect my room first. Beautiful tile at the entry way. Requires a deposit. Very inexpensive. No private bathrooms, may have to wait. No parking available-street parking only. Can't beat the price, nice t.v., free HBO, fridge and microwave, dresser. All the bare essentials. quiet and private. nothing fancy. Drugstore right around the... More

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Reno, NV
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Wonderful experience! Safe, clean, friendly, and affordable!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2006
7
people found this review helpful

Centrally located in Hillcrest, very affordable, professional and friendly staff, secured access for safety, clean, and friendly. My stay was a wonderful and enriching experience. Small rooms but they provide the essentials.

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san diego, ca
1 review
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Horror on 8th Ave”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2003
17
people found this review helpful

FRIENDSHIP HOTEL ON 8TH AVE IN SAN DIEGO. a truly frightening combination of poor service, obnoxios personel, and all around horror.

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