Britt Scripps Inn

Wonderful fresh baked scones and a complete breakfast to start your day. A wine and cheese "happy hour" prior to a stroll in Balboa Park. Attentive staff and a chance to meet other guests whom you never would in other circumstances. Rooms very well decorated and the carriage house a bit small and perhaps could have used a ceiling fan, maybe not in keeping with victorian style? Convenient to Balboa park museums, the zoo, downtown and harbor area. Great restaurants within easy walking distance and felt safe even after dark. A very enjoyable stay.

The setting was unique. The staff were very helpful in a variety of ways. Breakfast was a lovely way to begin each day, complete with a menu and a choice of breakfast entrees. The price seemed high when I booked, but turned out to be a real value, a vacation that I will remember not only for the things that I saw, but for the place that I stayed.

The house was an amazing Victorian with wooden features. Gardens and porches surround the house with comfortable tables and chairs. Breakfast was amazing and so was the service. The staff was eager to serve and pamper guest.

Really beautiful property. Young, friendly, knowledgable staff. Tasty breakfast, but needs some variation. Each day was a scramble, eggs to order, or fruit and yogurt. Luxurious sheets!! Great location -- a short walk or drive to everything. A couple minor things were in disrepair: the front door knob, a slow drain in our room, and the piano is badly out of tune. The breakfast service on the last day was less professional -- he forgot about us a couple of times. Snacks and wine each evening were a delight. All in all, it was a great stay and I would recommend it and hope to return. The Gothic Room is very private and beautiful!

Food and hospitality are good. The light in the room was not working. They did not change the bedding.

It's a beautiful B&B. I was in a room downstairs. Under the staircase. It was very quiet. Wine and cheese from 5-7pm. Yummy. Free Internet and fast. Highly recommend as romantic getaway. It's a short can ride to gas lamp district.

We stayed two nights at Britt Scripps just before Christmas. The period stying of the room was wonderful. Staff members were friendly and helpful. Parking was no problem--while we could have parked in back, we chose across the street for flexibility. We loved being within two blocks of Balboa Park. Breakfast was excellent--several choices, lots of food, pleasant dining room. We'd readily return the next time we come to San Diego.

The hotel was overall interesting, but the "breakfast aspect" of this bed and breakfast needs a lot of work. Pros: + Interestingly decorated room. + Comfortable bed. + Well stocked bathroom. + Free Wifi, and one free bottled water. + Nice snacks/wine at 5-7 PM every day. + Free parking. Cons: - The hotel hardware (doorknobs, etc) need some maintenance. The doorknob fell off the front door in my hand, and the toilet flusher broke on the first flush. The front gate was also pretty difficult to open. - The Wifi stopped working and was refusing connections after the first day. - The breakfast was pretty bad actually. My girlfriend's eggs were salt-bombed, and breakfast service took over an hour (!) after we were seated. They really need to send the hotel staff to hospitality school as this was unacceptable. - The age of the building and its 124-year-old insulation means you can hear every lewd detail of the upstairs guests humping at 4 AM which was sort of jarring. Unless you're into that type of thing. Overall it was an interesting experience, but probably not worth the high price compared to much cheaper chain competitors with superior service. You're paying for the mansion setting here and that's about it.

The Britt Scripps has set a new standard of lodging for me. the accommodations were superb, and the Inn was authentically Victorian floor to ceiling. Everything was tastefully done yet functional. Bathrooms were spotless and equipped with up-to-date fixtures, showers, etc. Linens were crisp and clean; towels were plush and fluffy. The garden area was beautiful and quiet, and a perfect get-away from the rest of the world. Breakfast was fantastic! Scones were "to die for" and served with fresh fruit and real whipped cream. Granola was home-ade and served with yogurt and fresh fruit. I had an omelet the following morning, and it was delicious - served with yummy fried potatoes. The service was great, and all staff members were very helpful and friendly. I would recommend this lodging to anyone who visits the San Diego area.

Had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay at the Britt Scripps Inn. Loved the Victorian decor, and the Inn was meticulously maintained. The staff was friendly and welcoming without being intrusive. Loved the breakfasts, especially the scones. Great way to start the morning. Nice place to return after a busy day out and about.