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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 of 5
150 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 (Downtown)
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The Sofia Hotel
Ranked #86 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Melville, New York
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

I recently spent three nights at the Sofia Hotel in San Diego. The room was very small, smaller than the inside rooms on a ship. The closet is in an inconvenient place but there is room for clothing in the chest and cubbies on the side. The room was on the dark side and we couldn't open the drapes because... More

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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Second time to stay in this hotel.This time is for my daughter's college graduation at San Diego State University.I booked 4 rooms for family and 2 dogs.Very convenient location,close to everything.Walking distance to the restaurant Searsucker where we have graduation dinner. They even give treat to dogs.Rooms are small but clean.The only thing i don't like is there's no shower... More

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Tweed Heads
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Generally we enjoyed our stay at the Sofia, on arrival we had a very pleasant and fast reception, the rooms are small but clean and very comfortable, public transport is very handy, and a plethora of restaurants are in easy walking distance. Our only complaints are we arrived around 9pm after settling in and grabbing a bit to eat, my... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
Contributor
20 reviews 20 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

The hotel is located in the Gaslamp District, so there are literally dozens of restaurants and shops within walking distance. The room was small, as was the toilet/shower area (no tub in our room). But the room was clean, and most of the staff were courteous. The bartender on duty Wednesday, May 8 through Friday, May 10 was excellent (I'm... More

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Mesa,
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

My son and I decided to visit San Diego for the first time and we stayed at this hotel because we were able to get a good deal through Travelzoo. The hotel was very nice, the staff was very friendly and the valet was amazing. He went out of his way to be helpful. We used many cabs while visiting... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

The hotel has a good location in the downtown, but the restaurant, the car parking are way too expensive. The rooms even the deluxe is really small and the bathroom is divided in two, ridiculous, and the worst part is the constant smell of sewage.

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Chicago, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

I booked this hotel at hotels.com and got very good price comparing with its own website. The location is the best value. So many lines of bus can bring you to any place of city. You can walk to the mall, Balboa park, beach. The air condition is central air condition with temperature control, which surprised me. The room is... More

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kfar-saba
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

This was a better than expected stay for us. Room was very clean, including the bathroom. The bed was comfortable, coffe maker, microwave and refrigirator. We stayed for 5 nights. It's a walking distance to the gaslamp quarter, to little Italy and to the beach. There are many restauranst around. Very friendly staff. The only problem - Expensive valet parking.

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Laguna Woods, California
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

We took a little trip down to San Diego for a couple of nights and stayed at the Sofia Hotel. It is located in a great location for walking to restaurants and other activities. We had a studio queen and it was clean and very comfortable. The Hotel is old so the rooms are small, and it was nice to... More

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Fayetteville, Arkansas
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

As soon as I heard my meetings were going to be in San Diego, I made sure I could stay at the Sofia. Some recent Trip Advisor reviews had me concerned that perhaps the service here had slipped, but everything was top-notch for my stay. When I checked in, the desk clerk moved my room without my asking because he... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travelers say

  • Very nice(16)
  • Great location(16)
  • Convention center(13)
  • Horton Plaza(12)
  • Gaslamp district(10)
  • Rooms are small(8)
  • Valet parking(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Front desk staff(5)
  • Happy Hour(3)

Additional Information about The Sofia Hotel

Address: 150 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
Region: United States > California > San Diego > Downtown
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Pets Allowed Restaurant Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#40 Romantic Hotels in San Diego
#49 Business Hotels in San Diego
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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Also Known As:
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