HAMPTON INN SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN | Airport hotel in San Diego | From 149$/Night

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1531 Pacific Highway, San Diego, California, United States, 92101

Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown, a 3-star hotel near San Diego International Airport, is located within three miles of the airport on Pacific Highway. The hotel is adjacent to Waterfront Park and the Country Center trolley stop, with Little Italy, downtown, and the Maritime Museum within a mile. This Art Deco hotel in Little Italy, San Diego's historic tuna fishing district, offers views of the San Diego harbor.

Comfortable Guest Rooms

The 177 air-conditioned guest rooms at Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown feature premium bedding, laptop-friendly workspaces, and free WiFi. Each room includes a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Some rooms offer bay views.

Daily Dining Options

A complimentary hot breakfast buffet is served daily at the Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown. Guests can also enjoy in-room coffee makers and access to 24-hour room service. The dining options cater to both convenience and comfort.

Leisure & Recreation

The hotel features a rooftop pool and sundeck with bay views, a fitness center, and proximity to Balboa Park and Mission Bay. Guests can explore nearby attractions like the historic Gaslamp Quarter and whale-watching activities. The outdoor swimming pool enhances the leisure experience.

Business Facilities

Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown provides 1300 square feet of conference space, complimentary wired Internet access, and a computer station. The hotel is near corporate offices like BAE Systems and General Dynamics. Business amenities include express check-in and concierge services.

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230 sq. feet

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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre

San Diego4600 ft

Airports

San Diego International (SAN) 2.1 mi

El Cajon (CJN) 16.2 mi

Train

Coaster Santa Fe Station1700 ft

Santa Fe Depot2000 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 40 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Dry cleaning
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Snack bar

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Mirror
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds

Bathroom

Bathroom telephone

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location info

1531 Pacific Highway, San Diego, California, United States, 92101

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1531 Pacific Highway, San Diego, California, United States, 92101

City landmarks

Museum

USS Midway Museum

4500 ft

Zoo

San Diego Zoo

1.5 mi

Mall

Seaport Village

5000 ft

100 Park Blvd

Petco Park

1.3 mi

Museum

San Diego Museum of Man

1.3 mi

Museum

The New Children's Museum

1.2 mi

Train Station

Santa Fe Depot

2500 ft

Church

St. Joseph Cathedral

2800 ft

Tuna Harbor Park

National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military

3500 ft

Tuna Harbor Park G St and N Harbor Dr

The Unconditional Surrender

4900 ft

Convention Centre

San Diego Convention Center

1.4 mi

700 N. Harbor Drive Tuna Harbor Park

The Homecoming Statue

3400 ft

Mall

The Headquarters at Seaport

3900 ft

Harbor Drive & G Street

U.S.S. San Diego Memorial

3900 ft

Park

The Embarcadero

2900 ft

3 Tuna Lane

Tuna Harbor Park

3400 ft

Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art

3000 ft

Waterfront Walkway

3300 ft

Mall

Westfield Horton Plaza

1.2 mi

Museum

San Diego Air & Space Museum

2.1 mi

1492 N Harbor Dr

Star of India

2100 ft

Mall

Horton Plaza Park

1.2 mi

Museum

San Diego Automotive Museum

2.0 mi

Nearby

Museum

Maritime Museum of San Diego

1900 ft

Monument

Little Italy

1600 ft

Museum

San Diego Firehouse Museum

1300 ft

Church

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

1300 ft

Square

Piazza Basilone

1800 ft

Park

Waterfront Park

1400 ft

Market

Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market

1300 ft

Restaurants

Jack in the Box

600 ft

1619 Pacific Hwy

Salt and Straw

1400 ft

1670 India St

Caffe Italia

1600 ft

1704 India St

Pappalecco

1600 ft

1602 State Street

Landini's Pizzeria

1900 ft

1827 India St Little Italy

Hazelwoods on the Bay

2100 ft

1355 N Harbor Dr

Lofty Coffee Little Italy

1400 ft

444 W Cedar St

Not Not Tacos

1600 ft

550 W Date St Suite B

Nosh Delicatessen

1200 ft

670 W B St

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions

82%

enjoyed their visit and would return

Great location

Friendly staff

Noisy nights

Dining disappointment

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

7.3

Location

8.1

Service

8.4

Dining

6.7

Kevin

United Kingdom, April 2024

8.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located to explore downtown San Diego, Little Italy, and the seafront. It offers a perfect base for a pleasant stay in beautiful San Diego. While the rooms are older but shielded from outside noise, they come with free WiFi and have all the necessary appointments. The service is consistently friendly and professional, making me eager to return. Dining options were healthy, starting the day off right with a good selection of items, though choices for guests with allergies are limited.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, although older, are adequate in size and shielded from outside noise, providing a comfortable stay with all necessary appointments.

Service

9.0

The service was always friendly and accommodating, making me feel welcome and taken care of throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location next to the trolley station, within walking distance of downtown, Little Italy, and the waterfront, offers a perfect spot to explore the city with ease.

Dining

7.0

The dining was adequate with healthy options to start the day right, but more choices for people with allergies would have enhanced the experience.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides standard facilities to meet basic needs, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Philip

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.6/10

The hotel offers comfortable and quiet rooms, though a bit on the small side. The staff is friendly and helpful, but there were some issues with room preparation. The location is great for exploring downtown San Diego, although it can become edgy in the evening if you are alone. The dining options were nice, but additional costs like parking affected the overall experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are comfortable and quiet, as long as they are away from the rail line at the back of the premises.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly and helpful, but there were some issues with communication regarding reported problems.

Location

9.0

The location is ideal for exploring downtown San Diego and is within walking distance to eateries and tram lines.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were nice, although there were additional costs like parking that impacted the overall value.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate, but some additional services incurred extra costs.

Ray

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.6/10

The hotel is conveniently located with easy access to the waterfront and park. While the initial room view was disappointing, the staff was accommodating and moved us to a room with a lovely waterfront view. The rooms lacked some amenities like a microwave and adequate storage space for clothes, but overall provided a comfortable stay.

Rooms

7.0

The room we initially had faced a solid cinder block wall, but the staff changed us to a room with a lovely waterfront view. The furniture was a bit lacking, and there was no microwave or shelving for clothes.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely helpful, especially when they moved us to a better room. They were very pleasant and ensured we had a comfortable stay.

Location

8.0

The location was great, near the waterfront, park, and within walking distance to restaurants and shopping areas. It was also convenient for visiting attractions like the Maritime Museum and Little Italy.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were satisfactory, especially for breakfast. The variety in the hot section each morning paired well with bottomless coffee, although the timing might not be ideal for everyone.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered standard facilities that met our basic needs during our stay.

Carl

United States, November 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was superb, especially as I had a wedding to attend at waterfront park opposite the hotel. The rooms, however, were extremely noisy due to the loud train bells outside and thin windows, which woke me up several times during the night. The service was excellent overall, with the staff being courteous and helpful. The dining options were convenient but not exceptional. It was a bit crowded at times, but the hotel felt safe at night.

Rooms

7.0

Despite the noise from the train bells outside, the room was clean and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff was courteous and friendly, always quick to address any issues.

Location

8.0

The location was superb, especially for the event I was attending at waterfront park opposite. It felt safe at night.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were convenient, but the quality was not outstanding.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had the basic facilities needed for a comfortable stay.

Shaun

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.6/10

The hotel was quiet and equipped with all the necessary modern amenities, but it had a bit of a dated feel. The service was very helpful and accommodating, although there was a small issue with lack of information about the elevators. The location was great for accessing various San Diego attractions, but being near the train tracks could be a drawback. The dining experience was convenient for busy days, but the use of disposable cutlery was a downside.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms had all the modern amenities needed and were quiet, but they seemed to have an older 60-70s style.

Service

9.0

The service was very helpful and eager to assist with anything needed, although there was a small issue with lack of information about the elevator.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was convenient for reaching San Diego attractions like Little Italy, Portside Pier, and Seaport Village, with easy access to downtown, but being near the train tracks was a minor drawback.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience provided a quick start to the day, but the use of flimsy paper plates and plastic cutlery made cutting food challenging.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities made the stay comfortable and convenient for a busy weekend.

William

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.2/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic with some impressive highlights and a few drawbacks. The rooms were wonderful with a view overlooking the main railway, although the noise could be bothersome at night. The service was excellent overall, but there was a hiccup finding my reservation despite booking in advance. The location was convenient for exploring San Diego, although there were mixed experiences with the dining options. Overall, a stay with great value for money in a well-situated hotel.

Rooms

8.0

My room was wonderful with a view of the main railway. However, the noise from the trains running through the night was a bit unsettling.

Service

7.0

The staff at the hotel were lovely, friendly, and courteous. But there was a minor issue where my reservation couldn't be found despite booking weeks ahead.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was great as it's a short walk to attractions like the USS Midway and Little Italy area. However, reaching other areas like the Old Town required expensive cab rides.

Dining

6.0

The breakfast was a bit disappointing with to-go options that weren't expected. However, the coffee was good, saving the morning.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered adequate facilities for a comfortable stay but could have improved in certain areas to enhance the overall guest experience.

Great location

Noisy nights

Daniel

United States, July 2023

8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The room was comfy and quiet, with all the amenities we needed to make our stay enjoyable. However, there were some improvements needed in the shower area. The location was excellent for exploring the city, with easy access to scenic paths and parks. The dining experience was good, especially when considering the prices in nearby restaurants.

Rooms

9.0

The room was great, except for minor issues we complained about. It had a coffee maker, large fridge, perfect WI-FI, blackout curtains, and fresh sheets daily.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch! Staff were always willing to assist and were smiling, friendly, and helpful.

Location

8.0

The location was first-rate for exploring the city, with easy access to scenic paths, parks, and coffee shops.

Dining

7.0

The dining was good enough for a quick bite before heading out. However, the to-go option was not what I was expecting.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were satisfactory for my needs during the stay.

Stephanie

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located near Little Italy with easy access to the waterfront attractions. The rooms are extremely noisy due to thin walls, but the service is exceptional. Dining offers a variety of fresh and tasty food choices. The noise level from the nearby fire station and rail system can be disruptive, but overall, the location is great for exploring the area.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms have paper-thin walls and are very noisy. Our room was isolated at the end of the hall, surrounded by storage closets and an emergency stairwell.

Service

8.0

The service was fantastic with helpful staff, except for the overcharge issue. They were cooperative with additional needs like scanning and copies.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location is great for walks to Little Italy and the waterfront attractions, but it can get noisy due to the fire station and rail system.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfying with fresh and tasty food offerings. The breakfast selection, although basic, was a good start to the day without long waiting times.

Facilities

6.0

Joseph

United States, April 2023

8.2/10

The hotel had very clean and nice rooms with a nice view over the seating area in front of the pool, but they faced extremely loud and constant train bells due to very thin windows. The service was quick and helpful, and the staff really took care of us during our stay. The location was excellent, very convenient to many attractions in downtown San Diego. The dining options were good and definitely saved us some money, even though there were a few limitations. The facilities were well-maintained and provided a comfortable stay overall.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very clean and nice with a nice view over the pool seating area, but the noise from train bells was a downside.

Service

9.0

The service was quick and very helpful; the staff really takes care of you when you're there.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent and very convenient to downtown San Diego attractions, within walking distance of many popular spots.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good and definitely saved us some money, though there were some limitations.