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Hotel with free breakfast, near San Diego State University

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

A stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area places you in the heart of San Diego, a 3-minute drive from San Diego State University and 8 minutes from Snapdragon Stadium. This hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from San Diego Zoo and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Balboa Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including wireless internet access (surcharge) and shopping on site. Additional amenities at this hotel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.

Enjoy a meal at Trujillo's Taco's, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area

6440 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. This business-friendly hotel also offers an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Free breakfast to go
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Express check-out
  • Free self parking
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wired internet access - surcharge
  • Swimming pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Long-term parking (surcharge)
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Shopping on site
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 50
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi

Parking

Long-term parking (surcharge) , Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area offers 50 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. 39-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Room service
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • TV size: 39
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • LED TV
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Mini-fridge

Where to Eat

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Trujillo's Taco's - Onsite restaurant.

Room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)

Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Count on Us (Wyndham)

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

Masks are compulsory at the property for guests without full COVID-19 vaccination

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Number of children who can stay free - 2

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 2.21 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

  • In-room safe

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

Optional extras

  • Extended parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Howard Johnson Inn State University Area
  • Howard Johnson Wyndham San Diego State University Area Hotel
  • San Diego Howard Johnson
  • Howard Johnson San Diego State University Area
  • Howard Johnson State University Area
  • Howard Johnson Wyndham State University Area Hotel
  • Howard Johnson Wyndham San Diego State University Area
  • Howard Johnson Wyndham State University Area
  • Howard Johnson Inn San Diego State University Area
  • Howard Johnson Wyndham State
  • Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area Hotel

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Alcohol is not served at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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