Rate based on Check-in: Jun 9, 2013 Check-out: Jun 10, 2013

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown

3 stars
1646 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
83 reviews
GREAT SERVICE

I WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE, I WILL COME BACK WITH MY FAMILY See full review

  • HERNANDO BERMUDEZ
  • Feb 25, 2013
excellent all around

We were there for one night only w/ 2 young children, very chic and hip lobby, warm cookies upon... See full review

  • helbells
  • Jan 23, 2012
Dazzling views, outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi in downtown San Diego

Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown's services and amenities add value to any trip with a fully-equipped fitness center, 24-hour business center and Californian dining. Guests also enjoy a prime location near top San Diego attractions. Amenities include free high-speed Internet access, an outdoor swimming pool with whirlpool, the Ariana Restaurant and 9,000 square feet of meeting space.

3 Reasons To Stay
  • Prime location near the San Diego Zoo and minutes from the Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town and Little Italy

  • Spacious accommodations with free Wi-Fi and dazzling high-rise harbor and city views

  • Complimentary airport shuttle, rooftop pool deck, and authentic California cuisine

Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown Rooms

Most standard guest rooms at Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown feature sliding glass doors that lead to private balconies overlooking downtown and the harbor. Two-line phones, desks, free high-speed Internet, and Wolfgang Puck coffee service are also included. All rooms offer flat-screen LCD televisions with cable channels, including HBO and On-Demand movies. Bathrooms are equipped with combed cotton terry and bath products by Neutrogena. Jacuzzi/whirlpool baths and walk-in showers are available in some suites.


Sweet Dreams beds ensure a great sleep experience with plush-top mattresses, luxurious high thread-count linens, down comforters and jumbo hypoallergenic down pillows. Sofa beds are available on request. Select suites have spiral staircases and harbor-view balconies. Accessible rooms are available

Things to do
  • Little Italy (0.4 mi/0.6 km)

  • USS Midway Museum (0.5 mi/0.8 km)

  • Gaslamp Quarter (1 mi/1.6 km)

  • Petco Park (1 mi/1.6 km)

  • San Diego Maritime Museum (2 mi/3.2 km)

  • Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo (2 mi/3.2 km)

  • Old Town (3 mi/4.8 km)

  • Qualcomm Stadium (5 mi/8 km)

  • Sea World (5 mi/8 km)

  • Birch Aquarium (14 mi/22.4 km)

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Pool
Activities
Pool
Exercise gym
Jacuzzi
Dining
Restaurant
Services
Business center
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Accessibility
Wheel chair access

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Hotel Map

32.7223 -117.1652
Nearby airports
San Diego Intl Airport, (SAN), 1.80, MI, SE;

Nearby points of interest

  • Firehouse Museum: 0.1 mi
  • San Diego Aerospace Museum: 0.7 mi
  • San Diego Automotive Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Childrens Museum of San Diego: 0.8 mi
  • San Diego Museum of Art: 0.9 mi
  • San Diego Museum of Man: 1 mi
  • Timken Museum of Art: 1.1 mi
  • Botanical Building: 1.1 mi
  • Gaslamp Quarter: 1.1 mi
  • San Diego Zoo: 1.1 mi
  • PETCO Park: 1.1 mi
  • Casa De Balboa: 1.2 mi
  • San Diego Natural History Museum: 1.2 mi
  • Fleet Space Theater and Science Center: 1.3 mi
  • Spanish Village Art Center: 1.3 mi
  • Firehouse Museum: 0.1 mi
  • San Diego Aerospace Museum: 0.7 mi
  • San Diego Automotive Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Childrens Museum of San Diego: 0.8 mi
  • San Diego Museum of Art: 0.9 mi
  • San Diego Museum of Man: 1 mi
  • Timken Museum of Art: 1.1 mi
  • Botanical Building: 1.1 mi
  • Gaslamp Quarter: 1.1 mi
  • San Diego Zoo: 1.1 mi
  • PETCO Park: 1.1 mi
  • Casa De Balboa: 1.2 mi
  • San Diego Natural History Museum: 1.2 mi
  • Fleet Space Theater and Science Center: 1.3 mi
  • Spanish Village Art Center: 1.3 mi
  • Port of San Diego: 1.9 mi
  • Heritage Park: 2.6 mi
  • Whaley House Museum: 2.7 mi
  • Old Town San Diego: 2.9 mi
  • Bazaar Del Mundo: 2.9 mi
  • Junipero Serra Museum: 3.1 mi
  • Qualcomm Stadium: 4 mi
  • Hospitality Point: 4.5 mi
  • Sea World: 4.7 mi
  • Sunset Cliffs: 5 mi
  • Mission Bay Park: 5.5 mi
  • Belmont Park: 6 mi
  • Pacific Beach: 6.8 mi
  • Chula Vista Nature Center: 6.8 mi
  • Family Fun Center: 7.5 mi
  • Sorrento Valley: 11.7 mi
  • California Center For The Arts Museum: 27.7 mi
  • Legoland: 29.4 mi

Dining

Restaurant
onsite

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (83)

Ratings and reviews for DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown

Overall score

3.9 / 5
83 out of 83
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.1
Value:
4

87% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Thi N.
Los Angeles, CA
May 28, 2013

Great one night stay

This was my second time staying at a Doubletree and it has not disappointed! The staff was friendly, the rooms were clean, the location was perfect and the warm cookies upon arrival were a fantastic perk! The view from our balcony wasn't bad either! Would definitely recommend to a friend.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown

Reviewer score

4
ADClark
Sitka, AK
May 14, 2013

Great Value!

We only stayed for 2 nights, but I would absolutely book this hotel again in the future. Front desk staff was extremely friendly, you're given a delicious warm cookie to welcome you upon arrival, the room was simple but very comfortable, and the location is great. On Saturdays during the summer, there is a street fair/Farmer's Market type event on the street behind the hotel, and you're just blocks away from some wonderful dining opportunities in Little Italy (I recommend breakfast at Pappalecco, myself). If you want a bit more of a walk, the Horton Plaza mall is about a mile away and there is some great shopping there. Overall, the price was right and the hotel was great, and the free shuttle to the airport on the day of our departure was the icing on the cake. I definitely recommend this hotel!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Try the foccacia and an Americano at Pappalecco's!

Review of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown

Reviewer score

5
HERNANDO BERMUDEZ
INDIANAPOLIS
Feb 25, 2013

GREAT SERVICE

I WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE, I WILL COME BACK WITH MY FAMILY

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown

Reviewer score

3
sukeyhawk
Business
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Jun 18, 2012

Restaurant

The hotel is beautiful. Love the bar and bartenders. The hotel restaurant's food is bla. No kidding.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Eat somewhere else!

Review of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown

Reviewer score

4
aileenoh
Cleveland, OH
Feb 19, 2012

Quick stopover in San Diego

Free shuttle to airport. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location - walkable to many restaurants. Nice room, but wish they hadn't given us one overlooking the highway.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Little Italy is only a few blocks away.

Review of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown

Reviewer score

3
Jewls123
San Bernardino, CA
Jan 30, 2012

Decent accomodations for cheap price

The hotel is clearly very old, but for the price it was worth it. The parking garage is terrifying because the aisles are so narrow and you can tell hundreds of people have crashed their cars in there. They also charge you an additional $25 for parking...sucky. However if you are up for the walk it is technically walking distance to gaslamp. Also the radio didn't work, there was no air or fans, and the balcony's are disgusting. BUT if you are going to gaslamp to party and don't need to be in the room for long this is a great place! Beds were comfy!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Dining tip: Long walk from hotel

Dicks Last Resort if you want a fun experience and a cheap meal / or The Strip Club if you want to class it up and go for a fancy delicious steak

Review of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown

Reviewer score

5
helbells
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Jan 23, 2012

excellent all around

We were there for one night only w/ 2 young children, very chic and hip lobby, warm cookies upon arrival, lemon water dispenser in lobby, excellent restaurant, we were there on a saturday and they had a great happy hour: half price appetizers and drinks, and free quesadillas tilll 7PM which was great w/ the little ones b/c we did not have to leave the hotel to have a great dinner (the dinner menu was great too) after a long day of sightseeing. Breakfast was great too. It is in a great location, a 10 minute walk to the water. Two negative things : it costs $20 to park at the hotel, but I easily found street parking and the bed was a little too soft, but I would still stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown

Reviewer score

3
sukeyhawk
Business
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Jan 19, 2012

The restaurant

The hotel is nice and the rooms are clean and comfortable -- especially the bed! The bar tenders were great! The morning breakfast is good, but it is expensive. We all thought the restaurant at dinner was terrible. We tried two nights in a row and it's just awful food. Everything else about the hotel is fine, but for all 3 of us to agree, two nights in a row about the food, is inexcusable. Other than that, it's a good hotel and a good location. I do think the hotel and food are over-priced.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Eat in Little Italy.

Review of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Lann
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Jan 19, 2012

Comfortable Stay

We were greeted with a large, warm chocolate chip cookie when we checked in. Room was large and clean. Toilet was stopped up, but maintenance was there within minutes to change a part. Location was very central, but a little noise from freeway. Walking distance to Saturday's farmers market and Little Italy. We loved being so close many things and relied solely on public transportation. Would stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown

Reviewer score

4
energynerd
Business
Boise, ID, USA
Jan 15, 2012

Confernce stay

The conference and hotel were mostly great, really good location. The only complaint would be that some of the wait staff in the restaurant aren't very organized.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Great food just down the street in the Little Italy part of town.

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