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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Diego North: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
5975 Lusk Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121-2781
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Diego North
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Scottsdale, AZ
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Very nice place to stay in San Diego”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

We stayed there during a short vacation (followed by a business stay at a different hotel in the area). This hotel is not near the beach, which is about 15 minute drive away, so this is probably not the best place for a beachside vacation. Other than that, it is a very very nice place - friendly staff, comfortable room, nice bathroom, very comfortable bed, a large flat-screen TV with a good assortment of channels, including Showtime. The room rate includes free WiFi internet, free parking, and free breakfast for all occupants, with a nice assortment of hot dishes, cereals, yogurt, fruits, freshly-made waffles, bagels and cream cheese. There is coffee and tea in the lobby around the clock, a few times a day they make fresh cookies, though those go pretty fast, judging by the fact that most of the time we saw them all gone. The staff were all very friendly and attentive.
Some very very minor dings against this hotel are that the windows in (our) room did not open, and the air felt a little stuffy (but not overbearingly so). Also, the ironing board hanging in the closet made it just an inch short to lay the suitcase sideways. Other than these nitpicks, we enjoyed our stay very much, and would definitely stay there again.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Shawn P, Front Office Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Diego North, responded to this review
November 21, 2012
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your recent experience with the online community. We are all very excited to see that you had an opportunity to enjoy our complimentary hot buffet breakfast each morning, along with all the other amenities we offer to our guests. We hope to once more be able to provide the high level of service you have come to expect the next time you are in the San Diego area!
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Bogota, Colombia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Very Nice Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

Its located 20 mins away from the san diego zoo on a very nice area. Rooms and cleanliness are optimal and breakfast is great. Staff is very friendly and helpful. There is a very large parking are right in front of the hotel. Absolutely recommended.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Shawn P, Front Office Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Diego North, responded to this review
November 19, 2012
Andres T,

Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with the online community! On behalf of all of us here at the Country Inn and Suites, we are ecstatic to see that you were able to take full advantage of our quiet, convenient location to San Diego freeways; along with all of the complimentary amenities we offer such as our hot buffet breakfast each morning and the fresh cookies each evening. We hope to once again be able to provide the high level of service you have come to expect the next time your travels return you to the San Diego area!
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TX
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Clean, Free Parking, Free Breakfast, Friendly Staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

We stayed here October 2012. Everything was great- plenty of parking, fantastic free breakfast, plus we got free wifi. Lots of chain restaurants within driving distance. It is a little ways out of the city, and the traffic is the reverse of what I'm used to - AM goes away from San Diego, PM goes back to it. But we came from Houston so it was no big deal to drive the 15-20 minutes to sightsee. Close to Torrey Pines and La Jolla.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Shawn P, Front Office Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Diego North, responded to this review
November 6, 2012
Allison_in_Houston,

Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with our potential customers. It is great to see that your stay in San Diego was enjoyable, and that you had the opportunity to enjoy our quiet, relaxing atmosphere. We hope to be able to provide a similar experience, the next time you return to San Diego!
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North Haledon, New Jersey, United States
1 review
“Comfortable and convenient”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

We stayed four nights while visiting my son who is stationed at MCAS Miramar. The hotel was convenient to the base and freeways to downtown. The rooms were clean and the beds very comfortable (better than the heavenly beds at the Westin we stayed at later in our trip). The complimentary breakfast was a great way to start the day. The staff was very friendly and always greeted us as we came and went. Free parking too.

Would certainly consider staying here again.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Shawn P, Front Office Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Diego North, responded to this review
November 6, 2012
John T,

Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with the online community. It is great to see that you experience with us was quite enjoyable, and that you had the opportunity to enjoy our quiet, comfortable location; along with all of the amenities our hotel offers. We hope to see you once more the next time your travels return you to the San Diego area!
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Fabulous Value and Great Comfort - Full of Surprises”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

I didn't have much reservation about staying here initially--but my expectations were far surpassed.
The staff was overtly friendly and helpful. The complimentary breakfast was outstanding. Not just cereal and bread... But DIY Waffles, Hot Oatmeal.. Real Bacon and eggs.. Caught me completely by surprise.
The pool, tho outside has an excellent temperature (and unfortunately the San Diego area was a bit on the cooler side) but the warmth of the pool made for a great swim.
The room was average.. It was clean, LCD Television, comfortable bed....
The surrounding area is quiet and right off the eixt. Would definitely stay again!!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Shawn P, Front Office Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Diego North, responded to this review
November 6, 2012
Anem16,

Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with the online community. It is great to see that we were not only able to provide you with a quiet, relaxing atmosphere, but we were also able to far exceed your expectations with our friendly, helpful staff; as well as all of the complimentary amenities we offer, from the hot buffet breakfast each morning, to the warm, fresh baked cookies in the evenings. Hopefully we can once again provide you with the high level of service you have come to expect from us the next time you return to the San Diego area!
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Also Known As:
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San Diego Country Inn
Address: 5975 Lusk Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121-2781
Region: United States > California > San Diego
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Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#11 Family Hotels in San Diego
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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