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Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown

2.5 of 5
1531 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
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3.5 of 5 stars 259 Reviews
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  • Seaport Village(6)
  • Parking garage(5)
  • Cruise ship(4)
  • Hotel shuttle(3)
  • Free breakfast(3)
  • Convention center(3)
  • Train noise(3)
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JLL94117
San Francisco, California, United States
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

I'm a Hilton Diamond member and the experience at this hotel has made me consider changing to another chain completely! I have lost all confidence in Hilton. My party and I (4 rooms rented) specifically asked about the train noise and we were lied to by the front desk person. She told us that the trains stopped at 11pm and... More

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MARNS092411, General Manager at Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown, responded to this review
13 February 2012

Dear Trip Advisor Community, in light of this review I wanted to take an opportunity to update you on the "Quiet Zone". According to the San Diego Centre City Development Corporation (CCDC), a party that has been instrumental in the approval and eventual implementation of this project, the new "aggressive" timeline for full implementation is early June 2012. I have... More

comfytravel
Illinois
Top Contributor
63 reviews
19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

We had to stay for the New Year night - the prices for other hotels for that night were astronomical. This one was affordable for a number of reasons. It is close to railroad, but what is even worse, is the soundproofing between the room. Actually, this is a problem in all Hampton Inns where we stayed. The receptionist was... More

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Thinker_to_go
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Top Contributor
52 reviews
35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

As Hampton Inns go, I'd say this one is below average. The LOCATION is the best thing going for it, but the look and feel leaves something to be desired. The staff was friendly, the breakfast is the same you get at any other Hampton Inn. Probably the biggest drawback was the train going by loudly once in a while... More

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DCHOTELGUY01
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

I stayed here last week for two nights. It is a good deal at $89 a night. It is very close to everything, and the rooms are clean, and the king suite I had, very large. The service was good, and the breakfast was standard Hampton Inn. The hotel is not new, and the rooms are a bit warn. Overall,... More

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MARNS092411, General Manager at Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown, responded to this review
30 January 2012

Thank you very much for your kind words. As mentioned in one of the reviews below, we are so looking forward to the implementation of the "Quiet Zone" for downtown that is coming shortly. Thank you for your business and we hope to serve you again! Miguel Rojas General Manager More

dwlawson
Dallas, Texas
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Too close to the train and trolley tracks, VERY noisy. For the price, would have expected better. Had to REQUEST a microwave and frig. Shower door was very unstable. The people were nice, but still, for the price, it was not a good experience. More

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MARNS092411, General Manager at Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown, responded to this review
30 January 2012

The proximity to most things in San Diego has been a great asset for this hotel, including the trolley service that runs directly behind the hotel. Unfortunately this asset also creates a problem for us with our guests who are lighter sleepers. I am happy to report that according to The City, we will see a substantial relief fron the... More

DebbieKTustin
Tustin
Contributor
15 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

This hotel has a strategic location! Thanks to tripadvisor reviewers about the train noise. I found that it was not that bad. I asked for a room closer to the front. Hotel also provided ear plugs which I used and it worked. Only Amtrak trains that passed by occasionally made a noise. The San Diego Trolley (MTS, I don't know... More

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MARNS092411, General Manager at Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown, responded to this review
23 January 2012

Thank you so very much for your feedback, we really appreciate your patronage and look forward to seeing you in the near future! Miguel Rojas General Manager More

Tom W
Morton Grove, Illinois
Reviewer
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Not much for providing reviews, but had a great experience at the Hampton Inn in downtown San Diego. Hotel location is awesome. Walk to boats, aircraft carrier (Midway), Little Italy, Amtrak, and the tram. Used tram to get to Old Town in just 5 mins. Staff was great. Everyone there. Every interaction with staff was good. Hotel was elegant. Room... More

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Becky L
College Station, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

I've stayed at Hampton Inns all across the US, and I stayed at the Hampton Inn San Diego downtown on two separate occasions - in October 2011 for business and back in July 2008 for Comic Con. Both stays were fantastic! In July 08 they accommodated us at the last minute when our flight home was cancelled. I was so... More

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MARNS092411, General Manager at Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown, responded to this review
23 January 2012

We appreciate you taking the time to review us! We appreciate any referals to our property! Miguel Rojas General Manager More

sctexas
Dallas, Texas
Contributor
13 reviews
12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

We stayed here as Hilton Gold members and enjoyed our stay. The front desk staff was not as friendly as other places when we arrived but the next day's crew was much better. We stayed over Thanksgiving holiday and it was not crowded. Great view of the bayfront - ask for an upper floor on the SW corner facing the... More

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MARNS092411, General Manager at Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown, responded to this review
25 January 2012

Thank you for the great feedback provided to both our potential guests and management. Candid feedback such as yours allows us to better train our staff to deliver exceptional customer service. We hope to see you again next time you are in the area! Miguel Rojas General Manager More

cumbo
Sydney, Australia
Top Contributor
55 reviews
72 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

As an overseas I found it very handy to all attractions including the USS Enterprise as well as the cruise ships. It's an easy walk to downtown and a tram ride to the convention centre and even Mexico! The trains are noisy though but our room at the front was ok. The breakfast was good except for the polystyrene plates... More

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