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Government Man · 09-03-2008, 10:26 PM

(Downtown Hotels 21 - 33)

21. Best Western Bayside Inn (0.79 mi/1.27 km) **.5 3D UNAVAILABLE on Expedia and AAA, $152 through the Comic Con last year (had a shuttle to the Con). 555 W. Ash St., Little Italy, San Diego 92101. Phone 619/233-7500, fax 619/239-8060, web http://www.bestwesterncalifornia.com...n-bayside-inn/. 122 rooms. Restaurant next door, free buffet breakfast, room service (limited hours), in-room refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with movies and video games, wireless internet, bar, sauna, pool, free use of gym next door, dry cleaning, business services, computer rental, free airport shuttle, parking ($10 a night self); smoking and non-smoking rooms. Accepts AE, D, MC, V.

There were two hotels at #22, but both are unavailable.

23. Holiday Inn Express Downtown (0.86 mi/1.38 km) **.5 3D UNAVAILABLE on Expedia, $279 through AAA. 1430 7th Avenue, Downtown, San Diego 92101. Phone 877/863-4780, web www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/sanrx. 136 rooms, 11 suites. Restaurant, free breakfast, in-room refrigerator, cable TV with movies and video games, free wireless internet, bar, pool, dry cleaning/laundry room, hair salon, parking ($14 per night self); no smoking. Accepts AE, D, MC, V.

24. Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay (0.88 mi/1.42 km) *** 3D UNAVAILABLE on Expedia , $199 through AAA (1 bed), $171 through the Comic Con last year (had a shuttle to the Con). On the Embarcadero and overlooking San Diego Bay, this hotel made up of twin high-rises has unsurprising but spacious rooms and hard-to-beat views from the balconies. Although the hotel grounds are nice if fairly sterile, the bay is just across the street and offers boat rides, restaurants, and picturesque walking areas. The hotel is very close to the airport and Amtrak station. The English-style Elephant and Castle Pub is a great place for food, drink, and meeting people. 1355 N. Harbor Drive, Embarcadero, San Diego 92101. Phone 619/232-3861 or 800/877-8920, fax 619/232-4924, web www.HISanDiegoOnTheBay.com. 600 rooms, 10 suites. Three restaurants, room service, cable TV with video games, refrigerator available ($10 per night), wired internet, bar, gym, pool, dry cleaning/laundry room, business services, cell phone rental, currency exchange, free airport shuttle, parking ($20 a night self, $26 a night valet), pets allowed ($100 per stay plus $25 per night); no smoking. Accepts AE, D, DC, MC, V.

25. Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown (0.94 mi/1.51 km) ***.5 3D UNAVAILABLE on Expedia, $349 through AAA (1 bed), $165 through Comic Con last year (had shuttle to the Con). 1646 Front Street, Downtown, San Diego 92101. Phone 619/239-6800, fax 619/238-9461, web http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/...ornia/index.do. 333 rooms. Restaurant, room service (limited hours), cable TV with movies, free wired internet, gym, sauna, pool, free airport shuttle, parking ($20 per night self); no smoking. Accepts AE, D, MC, V.

26. Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown (0.94 mi/1.51 km) **.5 3D UNAVAILABLE on Expedia and AAA, $179 through Comic Con last year (had a shuttle to the Con). 1531 Pacific Highway, Downtown, San Diego 92101. Phone 619/233-8408 or 888/540-0907, fax 619/233-8418, web www.sandiegohamptoninn.com/. 177 rooms. Free full breakfast, cable TV with movies, free wireless internet, gym, pool, laundry room, business services, right next to a trolley stop, free airport shuttle, parking ($12 per night self); no smoking. Accepts AE, D, MC, V.

26 (again). Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown (1.07 mi/1.72 km) *** 3D $289. This all-suite hotel is near the harbor; it's a short, refreshing walk to the bay front, where you can watch cruise ships set sail. The suites have full kitchens, but if you don't want to cook, the hotel serves a convenient, buffet-style breakfast accompanied by a morning paper. 1747 Pacific Hwy., Little Italy, San Diego 92101. Phone: 619/338-8200 or 800/331-3131, fax: 619/338-8219, web www.SanDiegoResidenceInn.com. 121 suites. Restaurant, kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with movies and video games, free wired internet, sofa bed, gym, pool, dry cleaning/laundry service, limo service, parking ($8 per night self, higher for valet), pets allowed ($75 per stay); no smoking. Accepts AE, D, DC, MC, V.

The Coronado hotels all go here, around a mile away from the convention center.

27. Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina (2.25 mi/3.62 km) ***.5 3D UNAVAILABLE on Expedia, $469 through AAA, $192 through the Comic Con last year (see Neighborhood map for location; had a shuttle to the Con). Of this property's two high-rises, the smaller, more intimate West Tower has larger rooms, with separate areas suitable for business entertaining. The East Tower has better sports facilities. Rooms throughout are decorated with plush, contemporary furnishings. Views from the upper floors of both sections are superb, but because the West Tower is closer to the water it has fine outlooks from the lower floors, too. 1380 Harbor Island Dr., Harbor Island, San Diego 92101. Phone 619/291-2900 or 888/625-5144, fax 619/692-2337, web www.sheraton.com/sandiego/. 1,044 rooms, 50 suites. Three restaurants and a Starbucks, room service, minibar, cable TV with movies and video games, wired internet, bicycle rental, 2 bars, pool table, 4 tennis courts, 3 pools, gym, wading pool, health club, 2 outdoor hot tubs, masseuse, sauna, beach, boating, marina, bicycles, dry cleaning, laundry service, concierge, business services, arcade, computer rental, currency exchange, free airport shuttle, parking ($20 a night self, $26 a night valet), pets under 80 pounds allowed in some rooms (with a deposit); no smoking. Accepts AE, D, DC, MC, V.

Hotel #28 was unavailable.

29. Porto Vista Hotel & Suites, an Ascend Collection (1.07 mi/1.72 km) *** 3D UNAVAILBLE on Expedia, $233 through AAA. 1835 Columbia Street, Little Italy, San Diego 92101. Phone 619/544-0164, fax 619/237-9940, web http://www.ascendcollection.com/hote...lifornia-CA822. 209 rooms. Restaurant, in-room refrigerator, cable TV with movies, free wireless internet, bar, spa tub, laundry room, free parking; no smoking. Accepts AE, D, MC, V.

30. Days Inn Harbor View (1.14 mi/1.83 km) 2D $199 (1 bed). 1919 Pacific Hwy., Little Italy, San Diego 92101. Phone 619/232-1077, fax 619/233-6977, web http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/contr...2&brandInfo=DI. In-room refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with movies, wireless internet access in the lobby, pool, laundry room, business services, free airport shuttle, free parking; smoking and non-smoking rooms. Accepts AE, D, DC, MC, V.

Hotels 31 - 33 were unavailable.

09-03-2008, 10:26 PM	#5
Government Man Evil Minion in Training The legends...they're true! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Government Posts: 131	(Downtown Hotels 21 - 33) 21. Best Western Bayside Inn (0.79 mi/1.27 km) .5 3D UNAVAILABLE on Expedia and AAA, $152 through the Comic Con last year (had a shuttle to the Con). 555 W. Ash St., Little Italy, San Diego 92101. Phone 619/233-7500, fax 619/239-8060, web http://www.bestwesterncalifornia.com...n-bayside-inn/. 122 rooms. Restaurant next door, free buffet breakfast, room service (limited hours), in-room refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with movies and video games, wireless internet, bar, sauna, pool, free use of gym next door, dry cleaning, business services, computer rental, free airport shuttle, parking ($10 a night self); smoking and non-smoking rooms. Accepts AE, D, MC, V. There were two hotels at #22, but both are unavailable. 23. Holiday Inn Express Downtown (0.86 mi/1.38 km) .5 3D UNAVAILABLE on Expedia, $279 through AAA. 1430 7th Avenue, Downtown, San Diego 92101. Phone 877/863-4780, web www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/sanrx. 136 rooms, 11 suites. Restaurant, free breakfast, in-room refrigerator, cable TV with movies and video games, free wireless internet, bar, pool, dry cleaning/laundry room, hair salon, parking ($14 per night self); no smoking. Accepts AE, D, MC, V. 24. Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay (0.88 mi/1.42 km) * 3D UNAVAILABLE on Expedia , $199 through AAA (1 bed), $171 through the Comic Con last year (had a shuttle to the Con). On the Embarcadero and overlooking San Diego Bay, this hotel made up of twin high-rises has unsurprising but spacious rooms and hard-to-beat views from the balconies. Although the hotel grounds are nice if fairly sterile, the bay is just across the street and offers boat rides, restaurants, and picturesque walking areas. The hotel is very close to the airport and Amtrak station. The English-style Elephant and Castle Pub is a great place for food, drink, and meeting people. 1355 N. Harbor Drive, Embarcadero, San Diego 92101. Phone 619/232-3861 or 800/877-8920, fax 619/232-4924, web www.HISanDiegoOnTheBay.com. 600 rooms, 10 suites. Three restaurants, room service, cable TV with video games, refrigerator available ($10 per night), wired internet, bar, gym, pool, dry cleaning/laundry room, business services, cell phone rental, currency exchange, free airport shuttle, parking ($20 a night self, $26 a night valet), pets allowed ($100 per stay plus $25 per night); no smoking. Accepts AE, D, DC, MC, V. 25. Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown (0.94 mi/1.51 km) .5 3D UNAVAILABLE on Expedia, $349 through AAA (1 bed), $165 through Comic Con last year (had shuttle to the Con). 1646 Front Street, Downtown, San Diego 92101. Phone 619/239-6800, fax 619/238-9461, web http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/...ornia/index.do. 333 rooms. Restaurant, room service (limited hours), cable TV with movies, free wired internet, gym, sauna, pool, free airport shuttle, parking ($20 per night self); no smoking. Accepts AE, D, MC, V. 26. Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown (0.94 mi/1.51 km) .5 3D UNAVAILABLE on Expedia and AAA, $179 through Comic Con last year (had a shuttle to the Con). 1531 Pacific Highway, Downtown, San Diego 92101. Phone 619/233-8408 or 888/540-0907, fax 619/233-8418, web www.sandiegohamptoninn.com/. 177 rooms. Free full breakfast, cable TV with movies, free wireless internet, gym, pool, laundry room, business services, right next to a trolley stop, free airport shuttle, parking ($12 per night self); no smoking. Accepts AE, D, MC, V. 26 (again). Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown (1.07 mi/1.72 km) 3D $289. This all-suite hotel is near the harbor; it's a short, refreshing walk to the bay front, where you can watch cruise ships set sail. The suites have full kitchens, but if you don't want to cook, the hotel serves a convenient, buffet-style breakfast accompanied by a morning paper. 1747 Pacific Hwy., Little Italy, San Diego 92101. Phone: 619/338-8200 or 800/331-3131, fax: 619/338-8219, web www.SanDiegoResidenceInn.com. 121 suites. Restaurant, kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with movies and video games, free wired internet, sofa bed, gym, pool, dry cleaning/laundry service, limo service, parking ($8 per night self, higher for valet), pets allowed ($75 per stay); no smoking. Accepts AE, D, DC, MC, V. The Coronado hotels all go here, around a mile away from the convention center. 27. Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina (2.25 mi/3.62 km) .5 3D UNAVAILABLE on Expedia, $469 through AAA, $192 through the Comic Con last year (see Neighborhood map for location; had a shuttle to the Con). Of this property's two high-rises, the smaller, more intimate West Tower has larger rooms, with separate areas suitable for business entertaining. The East Tower has better sports facilities. Rooms throughout are decorated with plush, contemporary furnishings. Views from the upper floors of both sections are superb, but because the West Tower is closer to the water it has fine outlooks from the lower floors, too. 1380 Harbor Island Dr., Harbor Island, San Diego 92101. Phone 619/291-2900 or 888/625-5144, fax 619/692-2337, web www.sheraton.com/sandiego/. 1,044 rooms, 50 suites. Three restaurants and a Starbucks, room service, minibar, cable TV with movies and video games, wired internet, bicycle rental, 2 bars, pool table, 4 tennis courts, 3 pools, gym, wading pool, health club, 2 outdoor hot tubs, masseuse, sauna, beach, boating, marina, bicycles, dry cleaning, laundry service, concierge, business services, arcade, computer rental, currency exchange, free airport shuttle, parking ($20 a night self, $26 a night valet), pets under 80 pounds allowed in some rooms (with a deposit); no smoking. Accepts AE, D, DC, MC, V. Hotel #28 was unavailable. 29. Porto Vista Hotel & Suites, an Ascend Collection (1.07 mi/1.72 km) ** 3D UNAVAILBLE on Expedia, $233 through AAA. 1835 Columbia Street, Little Italy, San Diego 92101. Phone 619/544-0164, fax 619/237-9940, web http://www.ascendcollection.com/hote...lifornia-CA822. 209 rooms. Restaurant, in-room refrigerator, cable TV with movies, free wireless internet, bar, spa tub, laundry room, free parking; no smoking. Accepts AE, D, MC, V. 30. Days Inn Harbor View (1.14 mi/1.83 km) 2D $199 (1 bed). 1919 Pacific Hwy., Little Italy, San Diego 92101. Phone 619/232-1077, fax 619/233-6977, web http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/contr...2&brandInfo=DI. In-room refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with movies, wireless internet access in the lobby, pool, laundry room, business services, free airport shuttle, free parking; smoking and non-smoking rooms. Accepts AE, D, DC, MC, V. Hotels 31 - 33 were unavailable. __________________ Last edited by Government Man; 03-15-2009 at 12:30 PM. Reason: New URL for Porto Vista Hotel & Suites