Wonderful Hotel and City
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 3/10/07
The Park Manor Suites is a lovely old hotel with lots of 20's and 30's character and charm. For those who stayed and then complained there was no air conditioning, you must not travel much to Southern California, because there are lots of hotels that are very good that do not have air conditioning, especially in San Diego. I can't hold this against the Park Manor Suites because I knew before it booked it that it was built in pre airconditioing times and would not have air. Nevertheless, it was a delightful experience.
The parking was adaquate and even though the lot is small, I never had a problem finding a space.
The breakfast is wonderful with plenty of cereal, fruit, coffee, tea, milk, and juice, along with pastries, bagles and english muffins. I'll bet somebody will complain that it doesn't serve cavier and wine for breakfast too. The view from the rooftop is stunning and that in itself is a plus for the hotel.
The bed was hard but not uncomfortable and the bathroom could use some upgrading, but for what they had to work with, it was adaquate and functional.
The bar and the restaurant are small but good and I never met nicer people anywhere than in San Diego and the Park Manor.
The living room is large and spacious and the kitchen and dining room are smaller but work well with the layout.
This is "diamond in the rough" and for those who appreciate character and old style, this will be treat not easily forgotton.