California Suites, San Diego

My budget was pretty low for a vacation in San Diego. Hence I was looking for an accommodation that would be just right – rock bottom in prices but good facilities. I picked California Suites Hotel only because it fit my budget. Frankly I did not like this hotel much. Gosh, the services, the staff was so slow. And there is nothing remarkable to write about complimentary breakfast. Sometimes I even had breakfast outside in nearby restaurants. But two things that did not disappointment me were the room rates and the swimming pool. I have been to a good many hotels now, but this hotel's got the best rates. No questions on that! Anyway from next time, if my budget allows I will go for a better hotel but if the budget's gonna be the same as this time, then I would opt for California Suites Hotel. Let's see!

I had stayed with my group of 4 friends at the California Suites Hotel. We all were so tired when we reached the airport so we just headed straight to the hotel. When we reached at the hotel it was dark and we were already jet-lagged to look at the interiors of the hotel. We just wanted to rush to our room and call it a day. But the room was too small. So we got one more room adjacent to ours. The next morning the pleasant swimming pool seemed to be waiting for us. It was great fun and very relaxing! The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast, so that was welcome although the muffins were a bit soggy. The interior of the hotel is ordinary although it does have a lot of plants. But if you want to grab the best rates in the city, then go for this one.

I don't enjoy vacations where I waste more time on commuting than on sightseeing. So this time on my San Diego vacation, I carefully researched and selected California Suites Hotel. The best part of this hotel is its location only for which I chose to stay here. Beaches and other major tourist areas were nearby. San Diego International Airport is also very near from the hotel. So no matter, wherever I went, commuting to any destination took very less time. But before you rush to book your stay here keep in mind that there is nothing fancy about this hotel. It is very basic and happily suited my budget. I was not very impressed with the services and didn't like the complementary breakfast that was provided to me. All in all, this hotel is good only for its location and affordable rates. If you are looking for a great price, then this is it!

I had a great time on my recent San Diego beach vacation with my friends. After a long time, my friends and I had taken out time from our busy schedules and had a fantastic time lazing around, playing volleyball and sailing at the sandy beaches. We wanted a hotel from where beaches are nearby so we had chosen California Suites Hotel. It is located in the middle of San Diego from where San Diego International Airport and the lovely beaches were just a stone's throw away. Besides the hotel provided the best possible rates. But other than its location and rates, don't expect too much from this place. The outdoor swimming pool was a relief. We got fresh fruits only once in our complementary breakfast. It is a good hotel considering the best rates it offers.

I had gone with a bunch of my friends to San Diego. As recommended by one of my pals, we decided to stay at the California Suites Hotel. As this was a budget hotel, we weren't expecting much. Our room was very basic but well-furnished with microwave, refrigerator and stuff you need. Major reason for choosing this hotel was its prices which suited our budget. In fact, you can safely say this hotel provides the best rates among all the hotels we checked especially the hotels in Gaslamp Quarter (Gaslamp topped our things-to-do itinerary). Other good point about the hotel which we figured later was its location. Its very well placed from where Little Italy, beaches and of course my favorite Gaslamp Quarter were nearby. But yes, I want to warn visitors who are thinking of going to this hotel- staff is not very hospitable and rooms are very basic. So if you are comfortable with this and want to have good time on a limited budget then I think this hotel is the best price you can get.

After a gap of two years, I had finally gone with my kids for a San Diego vacation. We stayed at the California Suites Hotel. Now I have some good things and some not so good things to say about the hotel. Two reasons why I had chosen this hotel is because of its location and budget. It is centrally located, so most of the attractions (which were on our itinerary) were close such as Balboa Park, Sea World, Little Italy and Old Town. So its easy to commute. You see its not so easy to go to any place when kids of 5 and 8 year old are tagging along with you. Anyway its central location made it easy for me. Second was the budget. I can bet this hotel provides the best rates among all the hotels I checked out. But there are some flaws too. Don't expect the staff to be very responsive or hospitable type. Well, I should have already known considering the budget. Besides we didn't get Danish and fresh fruits in the complementary breakfast. Room was small but well-furnished. Overall, it an ok-ok types hotel, a good choice if you are on a limited budget.

They advertise WiFi Internet, but don't tell you that you'll have to pay extra, and $6/day, which is outrageously high, and cell service for ATT & Verison there is non-existent. I travel for a living, have done so for 15 years now, I've seen it all. The front desk staff are incompetent, and treat guests as if we're a burden. Not just me, but I witnessed others treated poorly, also. The kitchen facilities are in the room, but you have no utensils, no pot, no pan, no plates, nothing. So you'll have to spend more money buying your own, and there's no place close by to do so. If you don't have your own car, you're screwed. It was fairly clean, could have been better. It's age shows for sure. The pool is filled with screaming kids and drunk adults from 9am to when it closes at 10pm, every day of the week. Mostly Hispanics stay there. My neighbors were playing loud music and having a party in their room until 3am, I called the front desk twice, they did absolutely nothing, and spoke to me as if "I" were the problem. I'll never stay there again. I checked in on a Sunday afternoon, checked out the following Sunday morning, so I saw it for a full week. Go some where else!

We stayed at California Suites Hotel and to be honest there is nothing fancy about this hotel. But still it was a good choice for us as we were on a shoe-string budget. We had limited amount to spend on accommodation and considering that, California Suites Hotel gave the best rates among all the hotels we checked out. The staff was okay, not very responsive but given the budget, it was more than we expected. The complimentary breakfast helped us save a decent bit of money and the menu of danish, cereals, fruits, milk and coffee was not exactly a treat but great to start the day with. One thing that put me off was that on two occasions I didn't get the muffins and bagels I asked for. Our room was not very spacious but it was fine for the three of us. It had a microwave, table, comfortable chairs and a refrigerator. We could use Internet from our room for around $7 for 24 hours. There was a large heated outdoor pool where we enjoyed a daily swim and relaxation. The architecture of the hotel is so ordinary but the tropical plants and flowers surrounding the hotel were a delight. For a group of friends who were on a shoestring budget, this hotel worked out to be a smart deal, not to speak of the handsome discounts we got on our stay there. Another great aspect of this hotel which we hadn't noticed while booking our rooms was its location. This hotel is centrally located so commuting to Gaslamp Quarter and beaches (two of our favorite places where we used to hang out most of the time) was easy.

I was booked here by my corporate office sight unseen. They relied strictly on the website photos. When I came to check in the desk clerk could not find my reservation. He appeared to be in training or a little inept. I was charged a $25 room key deposit, and they have NOT upgraded to the newer card readers for entry to the room. It was an old style key. I was roomed next to 5 men who were clearly there to party, and did not quiet down all night. I had to hear them drinking and belching and smell the smoking through the front window. The room smelled very rancid and was decorated from Motel 6 left over furniture. I walked to the parking lot and upon my return I was greeted by a man “Pleasuring himself" in full view of anyone that walked past the HUGE picture window every room has. My room did not have blinds so I had to keep the drapes drawn and the window didn’t shut properly so I was the recipient of the cold draft and rain San Diego was experiencing at the time. I never could figure out where the light switch for the kitchen was, and basically cooked in the dark. Don’t expect any coffee or condiments as you would find in a standard hotel. The morning shower was a joke. The water pressure was so slow it took me 30 minutes to take a simple basic shower and the hot water never appeared. I had tepid water at least so I was at least thankful for that. This was not a pleasant experience for me by any means and I made sure my corporate office was well aware of the danger they placed me in for the evening. I never felt safe. Don't be fooled by the online reviews. They all sound pretty similar as if the same person is writing them and changed it up a little.

I had gone to San Diego for an official tour last month. Since I had to stay for at least 2 weeks in San Diego, my colleague had suggested an extended stay hotel rather than going for some regular hotel. After doing some research, I chose to stay in California Suites Hotel which is a good budget extended stay hotel. The services and facilities were pretty good. My room had a microwave, refrigerator, TV and more. Internet access, free parking, and laundry services were also available. And yes the best part was that the hotel charged according to the weekly or monthly rates. So it was quite inexpensive for me. Must say, my colleagues were right in saying that for long stays extended stay hotels are far more affordable and convenient than the standard hotels.