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Hotel Iris - San Diego

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL IRIS" and "COURTY." It features modern architecture with a purple-lit facade and palm trees in the foreground.
A poolside area with a metal fence, a small table, and chairs.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a window with a view of palm trees and a car, and a door with a mirror.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining table set with white plates and wine glasses.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small sofa, a desk with a computer, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $88
$78 nightly
$88 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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625 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Town and Country San Diego
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a refrigerator, and a mirror.

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

A neatly made bed with white linens, a black headboard with decorative studs, and a bedside table with a lamp and a digital clock.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Mission Valley), Hotel Iris - San Diego is steps from Hotel Circle and a 3-minute drive from Balboa Park. .This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from San Diego Zoo and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Legacy International Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Town and Country San Diego - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Brass Rail - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 15 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪North Italia - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar & Store - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hotel Iris - San Diego

Hotel Iris - San Diego offers 79 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 79 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including a television in a common area and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Cleaning fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 7.90 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Spa access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Extended parking fee: USD 20 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional parking is available for a surcharge.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Vagabond Inn Circle
Vagabond Inn Circle San Diego
Vagabond Inn Hotel Circle
Vagabond Inn Hotel Circle San Diego
Hotel Iris
Hotel Iris San Diego
Iris San Diego
Hotel Iris - San Diego Hotel
Hotel Iris - San Diego San Diego
Hotel Iris - San Diego Hotel San Diego

Hotel Iris - San Diego Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 165 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 340 out of 1001 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Parking was small the first room we had reserved it smelled moldy and nasty requested for another room we got another room but the shower had no curtains so the floor got slippery but other than that it was close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking was perfect. The hotel is exactly as described - a budget hotel, excellent location, basic amenities, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was in disrepair.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The picture lie this place was gross
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely disgusting property, transient visitors galore and cockroaches in the room. Truly unbearable. Health dept notified.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

It wasn't the most comfortable stay, but the rooms were clean and smelled fresh. To us, it was all that mattered for an inexpensive night's stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok for what it was, but a bit pricey for one weeknight. The room definitely needs some TLC. The carpet was dirty and stained, and hotel needs to attempt to clean it from time to time. Technically it was two beds (one being a rough sofa bed) but the one selected online was two queen beds. Rooms need to have more towels. AC was not a strong as needed for a hot day in SD.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting. Do not attempt to stay here. Unbearable. Bugs, grime everywhere, covered up smoke smell, homeless all over the parking lot. You’ve been warned.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this property before BUT I had never stayed in a pet friendly room before. My room was absolutely disgusting. All the furniture out dated. Headboard and base boards chewed up. Lamp old and broken. Cockroaches I disposed of 2 of them. I will never stay at this place again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived late due to flight delay and they charged me and gave away my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is dated. It's obvious they've been working to improve the rooms, but still needs a lot of work. Peeling paint, worn table tops, sloppy paint work, all make it look poor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty run down and gross.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms are outdated and dingy. Tweaker central!! I'm sure many of their patrons are long term guests, which is fine but the side I stayed on was pretty bad. People up and outside coming and going all hours, yelling, fighting, I had to call the office because the man upstairs from me was beating his dog and you could hear the dog screaming. Terrible experience and wouldn't recommend! Have the nerve to charge 20 extra a night for a pet fee but don't clean their toilets!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not clean, the tub was dirty and cracked. There were little cockroaches and the curtains were ripped.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly the pictures look to nice, no microwave, looks very very cheap. Not that clean, furniture beat up and old, room smelled like straight bleach. Just not worth the price..... just not the greatest not coming back again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Just there overnight for a quick stay. Didn't get to use the pool or any amenities. Check in was easy and parking pass was helpful. Can't say much about the decor of the room could use a little help like the light shade was torn and wondered why the table tops were all scarred. Could be really easy to just put a piece of laminate on top. Very basic room very basic price can't complain about that. Look like they've updated the bathroom which was good. Could use a little work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
room was super stinky!! i left the door open so the smell can probably go away but it didnt help. maybe the catpets werent washed in years. very stinky.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple and easy enough to find, staff were friendly and the area the hotel is located have a lot of different restaurants and dining options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Hardly had any poolside seating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, but small
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026