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Courtyard San Diego Central

3.0 of 5
8651 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
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Courtyard San Diego Central
Ranked #35 of 246 hotels in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 105 Reviews
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  • FREE parking(6)
  • Breakfast buffet(5)
  • Very clean(4)
  • Great location(3)
  • Room service(3)
  • Wild animal park(3)
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Danville, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Arrived on a Friday afternoon, greeted by a very friendly staff. Check in was quick and easy. The room was spacious and clean, the only drawback was a slight odor in the hallways. The swimming pool was large and the pool area was clean. There is nice bar area and very friendly bartenders, also a nice restaurant. Parking is free... More

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JuergenOswald_11, General Manager at Courtyard San Diego Central, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

I am very proud that you found our associates to be friendly and our facilities to your liking. My apologies about the odor in the hallway during your stay; our housekeeping and maintenance team do their best to provide a comfortable environment and I am sorry that we were not quite perfect. I am glad you took advantage of our... More

Contributor
19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 via mobile

If I were blindfolded and dropped into this hotel, I would not know where I had been! Courtyard is just the right amount of hotel with elements of upscale. The guest room was clean, the pool area relaxing and there was ample parking (free). Absolutely no complaints!

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JuergenOswald_11, General Manager at Courtyard San Diego Central, responded to this review
May 20, 2012

I am very pleased that you and your family enjoyed your time. Our tranquil courtyard with lush landscaping, pool, hot tub, fire place, various areas to eat or read a book are a perfect match for guests on vacation or a quick weekend getaway. Our complimentary spacious parking also sets us apart from many other hotels in San Diego that... More

Orange County
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Wow, this is the nicest most stylish Courtyard I've ever stayed at. It's beautiful, offers a full service restaurant, and has a wonderful lunch buffet with a carving station! The food was great so I didn't have to leave the hotel to eat...that was an unexpected pleasure, as most Courtyards have limited food service. The staff was terrific also...It's my... More

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JuergenOswald_11, General Manager at Courtyard San Diego Central, responded to this review
May 20, 2012

I humbly thank you for your vote of "nicest Courtyard". Our ownership did a very nice job when the hotel was renovated not too long ago and our team is on it keeping it in its pristine shape. We offer all the elements of a full service hotel and lunch served during the week is just one example. We offer... More

Whitehall, Michigan
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

When I am away from home, I like to stay at hotels that make me feel at home as much as possible. The rooms at the Courtyard are clean and comfortable and parking near my room was always available. My privacy was respected and if I ever needed anything, all I had to do was go to the desk or... More

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JuergenOswald_11, General Manager at Courtyard San Diego Central, responded to this review
May 16, 2012

I was very touched that we provided you with the desired comfort away from home. It's tough to be on the road and we certainly do our best to provide a few special touches to take the sting out just a bit. Many thanks for recognizing the many people who take great pleasure in taking extra care of our cherished... More

Mundelein, Illinois, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

My stay at the Courtyard Central was excellent. Staff there know your name after meeting you just once. Max, the manager I met was personable and took time to get to know his guests. Front desk staff were welcoming, pleasant and very helpful. Don in the bar area made me feel at home and quickly knew my bar preferences. He... More

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JuergenOswald_11, General Manager at Courtyard San Diego Central, responded to this review
May 10, 2012

This is one of the greatest stories I have heard in my entire hotel career. I could not be prouder of our team and Reyna in particular. Thank you very much for recognizing the extraordinary thoughfulness and initiative she displayed. I am sure you will tell this story whenever you wear this shirt. Thank you kindly and we are looking... More

Glendale, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

I guess you know what you are getting with a Marriott hotel. Parking is free, which I like and a lot of it. The hotel has a modern vibe, the rooms are good, spacious and the bathrooms are of a nice size. The bed is comfy. One gripe is the lack of a decent mirror in the bathroom or bedroom.... More

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JuergenOswald_11, General Manager at Courtyard San Diego Central, responded to this review
May 5, 2012

Thank you very much for pointing out the many positive attributes of our hotel. Complimentary Internet and Parking are certainly two very sought after amenities. We agree that our bathrooms could benefit from adding a make-up mirror and are currently investigating a good model that we can have available upon request before we possibly roll it out to the entire... More

philadelphia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This is a lovely hotel, very modern, very welcoming public areas, including a large friendly bar area. The only downside to the public areas were the slow Internet connections in the business area. Not a big deal. The room was lovely, very contemporary, but on the small size for a king size bedroom. The staff were welcoming, and the breakfast... More

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JuergenOswald_11, General Manager at Courtyard San Diego Central, responded to this review
April 25, 2012

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with your fellow travelers. Our wedding party had a great time and I am glad that they were able to enjoy themselves without impact to you and our other guests. I appreciate the many compliments, particularly about our staff in general and our breakfast crew specifically. We recently upgraded our... More

Kearny Mesa
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Well this place was a total surprise! The Staff A+, the Cleanliness A+, and the facilities(Pool, Jacuzzi, and Ground Top Notch.), the rooms were inviting and ergonomic, the bed and feather pillows(6) were inviting. Don in the Bar couldn't had treated us any better, his attention was beyond beyond. The front desk personnel Emroy & Latoya remembered my Last name... More

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JuergenOswald_11, General Manager at Courtyard San Diego Central, responded to this review
April 25, 2012

What can I say, we aim to please. I talked to La Toya and Don already (Emory was already gone for the day) and they do remember you. They were both very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and are very grateful for the kind remarks. Now that you discovered us, no reason not to come back, right?... More

Washington DC, District of Columbia
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

As the photos suggest, this Courtyard is fairly new and modern. The rooms are nothing special, but they include a sofa and desk. The hotel also provides free wifi and an outdoor area for cocktails or dinner. What surprised me most about this hotel was the quality of the food -- homemade lentil soup and a portobello and goat cheese... More

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JuergenOswald_11, General Manager at Courtyard San Diego Central, responded to this review
April 22, 2012

Thank you very much for pointing out our secret stars - the culinary team. Being fairly new to the hotel, I just had the Portobello & Goat Cheese Panini for the first time a few weeks ago. I was blown away and I am not even vegetarian! We actually started an internal tagline for our Food & Beverate operation; Ritz... More

San Jose, CA
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

As my title states, I am a business traveler and stay at this hotel once or twice a month. I like it for it's location to my business destination and friendly staff, they have made me feel like one of the staff. It's location is not great if you are looking for the San Diego Bay ambiance and attractions. It... More

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JuergenOswald_11, General Manager at Courtyard San Diego Central, responded to this review
April 20, 2012

Thank you for your loyalty and frequent stays at our hotel. We certainly pay special attention to our regulars and want them to become part of our family. We know that it's tough to be on the road a lot and therefore we are very aware that a kind word or a nice smile can make all the difference. We... More

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