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A beautiful motel

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3 of 5 stars
09876 37 contributions
the road
Dec 2, 2006
2/3 found this review helpful

I booked this place after seeing the reviews here. It's pretty much as advertised.

It's a basic motel, beautified. The beautification is quite tasteful and well done: nice tiles in the bathroom, stencilling on the walls (and for some reason the exact same picture over each bed???). It has the basic L-shaped motel layout, but it's been enclosed with a hedge and a line of young trees. In fact, shrubs and bushes have been introduced all along the verandah and walkways, definitely improving the ambience if not quite rising to the level of a "garden."

The beds were comfortable, the internet was free, parking was $10 per day. The room was smallish, but fine. The beds were comfortable, and there was a nice little desk. Free coffee in the room and in the lobby. A better-than-continental breakfast.

The location is OK; it's a few blocks from the shops and restaurants of the Gaslamp district.

It has the potential to be a "Bed and Breakfast" type experience, but the staff are pretty impersonal. Nothing wrong or badly handled, but it felt more like buying something at a shop than being welcomed into a "luxury" establishment. (Yes, "luxury" is on their sign, too. Along with Garden.)

Only grumble is minor: I wanted a late checkout; they couldn't tell me until the next day, when they gave me only 1 hour. Considering we'd only checked in around 6.30 p.m., this seemed a bit stingy. Especially since they did not seem to be full.

I'd stay there again if necessary.

  • Date of stay November 2006
  • Member since October 13, 2006
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Lovely little hotel

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4 of 5 stars
rebeccawhipp 13 contributions
Manchester
Oct 24, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed here towards the end of our honeymoon. Fantastic location (just five mins walk from the very busy Gaslamp Quarter) and reasonable rates. Hotel itself was vlaid out more like a motel, and car park was patrolled to keep out anyone other than hotel guests. Would definitely recommend this hotel to others staying in san Diego.

  • Liked — Location, location, location
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2006
  • Visit was for Honeymoon
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since May 24, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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No Frills

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4 of 5 stars
luke_in_vegas 8 contributions
Las Vegas
Aug 15, 2006 | Trip type: Couples

The hotel, was more than most Best Western's, but compared to other San Diego hotels, was a good deal. Breakfast and coffee were good and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Just a short walk from the trolley station.

  • Liked — Clean and simple
  • Disliked — Price, but its dowtown San Diego.
  • Tips/Secrets: — Nice and clean place to stay.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2006
  • Visit was for Personal event (wedding, ...)
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since August 15, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Other
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Good value and really cute!

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4 of 5 stars
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New Jersey
Jun 22, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

The Cabrillo is great little hotel and I would definitely stay there again.
Great Price - I got the room for $119 (AAA special).
Free Breakfast & Wireless Internet - They offered eggs, toast, hash browns, juice, coffee, cereals, and Danishes. Sure, it's not a world-class breakfast but good and most of all FREE.
Cheap Parking – We paid $12 a day; most other hotels charged a lot more for parking.
Location - It's in the city, right by the stadium and the Gas Lamp district.
Also it looked like a nice, clean room and it was. The room was on the small side but enough. The sheets and the bed were great and clean. The bathroom was spotless. The staff was very attentive.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2006
  • Member since June 22, 2006
  • I recommend this hotel for Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
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Good Value

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4 of 5 stars
kerberos402 9 contributions
boston
May 2, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

I stayed for four nights recently and I think this hotel is a great value for the money. I love the flowers planted all over the property. The room was clean and nicely decorated. The bathroom was very small but to me that wasn't a big deal. There is construction across the street so it gets a little loud in the morning but I woke up early every morning to see the sites so it didn't keep me up. The location is fine. You will probably see homeless people on the streets from time to time but they are all over downtown San Diego so you will walk by them no matter where you stay. There is also a convienet store located across the street. As far as walking up hills, yes, if you walk to the Gaslamp district by walking directly in front of the hotel then you will walk back up the hill coming home. Your better off taking a right out of the parking lot and walking a couple of blocks to 4th street, then take a left through the Gaslamp. The hill is a lot more subtle that way (you will know what I mean when you are there). However, if you are completely averse to physical activity, then I would recomend walking to the gaslamp then taking a cab back. The breakfast in the morning is a nice plus. It's your basic breakfast with scrambled eggs, fruit, cereal and coffee. Make sure you take advantage of the gazebo on the roof. I ate my breakfast there several of the mornings.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2006
  • Member since March 24, 2005
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Address: 840 A Street, San Diego, CA 92101