This historical property is walking distance of outdoor activities and a short ride from the airport. Offers comfortable accommodations and relaxing ambiance of toned down colors to soothe the senses. Some suites also are available with soaking spa tubs with jets.
Smoke free premises. 211 units. 7 stories, interior corridors. Accessibility (Call).
I-5 exit 17 (Front St/Civic Center) southbound, 0.5 mi s, just w; exit 15B (Pershing Dr/Civic Center) northbound, 1 mi w to 3rd Ave, just s to Broadway, then just w. 150 W Broadway 92101. Station: Civic Center.
check-in 4 pm, cancellation fee imposed, resort fee, pet friendly (call for restrictions/fees.).
Guest Ratings
OVERALL GUEST SCORE
Very Good
Based on Ratings from 717 guests
Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 50
10.0
William
Exceptional
Business Traveler
06-23-2017
Pros: The hotel was a reminder of some of the grand old hotels in the U.S.
Cons:
10.0
Stephanie
Exceptional
Traveling as Couple
06-23-2017
One of the best hotel restaurants we have ever eaten in, The Currant was delicious and great atmosphere.
Pros: The historic building was gorgeous, the rooms were well appointed, and there was a huge variety of free offerings, from yoga to bikes.
Cons: Rooms were a little small, but to be expected in an older building.
10.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Exceptional
Traveling as Couple
06-23-2017
Pros: it has nice bathrooms.
Cons: There is no way to get free parking near it. The valet staff was really great.
9.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Wonderful
Family with Young Children
06-23-2017
Pros: Unique boutique experience. The staff was very friendly. Right in the heart of downtown.
Cons: Rooms were small. No tub, just a shower.
9.0
Andrew
Wonderful
Traveling as Couple
06-23-2017
Pros: Perfect room for our needs.
Cons:
10.0
Shima
Exceptional
Group Traveler
06-23-2017
Pros: Location, Breakfast, Hospitality
Cons: Small Rooms and Bathrooms
8.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Very Good
Business Traveler
06-23-2017
Pros: Location, staff, fitness center. Perfect location for convention center at reasonable price and adjacent to gaslamp district. The staff were smiling, down to earth professional, helpful, and available. The gym was clean and had a great yoga room.
Cons: A hair in my bed when pulling back the cover.Sheets were very wrinkled as if they hadn't been changed even though certain(?) they had been.desk tiny for working.house staff remade my room on two of my 4 nights. 1st was perfect.2nd sink dirty.
10.0
Vincent
Exceptional
Traveling as Couple
06-23-2017
Pros: The location and the price!!!
Cons: N/a
10.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Exceptional
Solo Traveler
06-23-2017
Pros: the location was close to all the bars and restaurants we wanted to go to. Also, the room was very clean and comfortable.
Cons: Everything was great, no complaints
8.0
Heather
Very Good
Solo Traveler
06-23-2017
Pros: Great location, bottled water included in room, reasonable fee for wifi.
Cons:
3.0
Justice
Poor
Group Traveler
06-23-2017
Pros: All I can say about this hotel is that it was very cute. My stay was pleasant.
Cons: Once I checked in it was an easy process although he didn't go into details about certain things. Then the next day I was double charged.
10.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Exceptional
Traveling as Couple
06-23-2017
Pros: this hotel was great! it offers free yoga classes and bike rentals which I didn't get to use this time around but makes me want to stay here again. the person that helped check us in was very friendly and informative about what was near the hotel.
Cons: the restroom had a bit of paint chipping and the electrical plug was a bit shskey I was scared to plug and unplug the hair dryer other than that though everything was great
9.0
Richard
Wonderful
Business Traveler
06-23-2017
Pros: The Sofia is a non chain hotel with beautiful features. Smaller sized rooms but extremely clean, up to date and very comfortable. For the experienced traveler it offers a "homey" feeling.
Cons: I cannot say anything wrong about this hotel.
9.0
Robert
Wonderful
06-23-2017
Pros: Great central location. Customer service was superb
Cons: Rooms are a little small but not unusual for an older hotel.
10.0
Jordan
Exceptional
Traveling as Couple
06-23-2017
Pros: Booked a last minute deal and was completely blown away by the level of property and the price we paid, 100% worth every penny.
Cons: Not at the fault of the property, it is an older building downtown, but their valet/parking situation was not ideal. There was not an overhang to leave the vehicle, we had to sit in traffic and wait for cars to pass before exiting.
8.0
Jonas
Very Good
Traveling as Couple
06-23-2017
Pros: Perfect location close to quarter and USA midway museum.
Cons: Very noisy air condition. No glass for the toothbrush.
8.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Very Good
Business Traveler
06-23-2017
Pros: The location was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very quiet. This is the place to be if you are a light sleeper. Reminds us of a European style hotel.
Cons: Our cable TV kept loosing the connection. Bathroom is a little small. Don't care for the smell of your soap/ guest bath supplies. Bed Quilt is too warm for summer a/c. Would prefer something lighter.
8.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Very Good
Traveling as Couple
06-23-2017
Pros: Good location. Nice room though small.
Cons: Paid extra for city view but view could have been better. Too low of floor
10.0
Linda
Exceptional
06-23-2017
Pros: Everything I needed was in the room and I love that this was a historic hotel you remodeled, also there was a clerk(female) that helped me get a Uber ride which meant alot to this senior citizen. I will recommend you to others and would come back myself.
Cons:
2.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Poor
Traveling as Couple
06-23-2017
Pros:
Cons: The staff was not professional or accomodating. The towel count was wrong every day. There were two of us, but housekeeping staff repeatedly left only one washcloth or one bath towel. Our requests for more would go unanswered. Terrible service.
9.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Wonderful
Group Traveler
06-23-2017
Pros: Location and atmosphere
Cons: Funky shower half door
7.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Good
Group Traveler
06-23-2017
Pros: The hotel was very clean and very modern
Cons: The place was way too small for its cost. Paying $---for one evening is insane, and parking bring $36 for the evening is even more insane. I liked the place but I'll never stay there again because of the outrageous price
1.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Very Poor
Business Traveler
06-23-2017
Pros:
Cons: The hotel is really small and not updated. They have plugs for iPhone 4? They charge you a daily hotel fee for extras like coffee and internet, which is not an optional charge. I believe is overcharged.
5.0
Damon
Fair
Traveling as Couple
06-23-2017
Pros: location
Cons: Cleaning fee! And $36 valet parking!
6.0
Ilhan
Pleasant
Group Traveler
06-23-2017
Pros: Small room,
Cons:
10.0
Ricardo
Exceptional
Traveling as Couple
06-23-2017
Pros: I love the entire weekend and I'm so happy I went to. Hotel Employee was awesome and very helpful. Thank you for a great time.
Cons:
8.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Very Good
Traveling as Couple
06-23-2017
Pros: Location was excellent for walking to gas lamp or down by the bay
Cons: The lighting by the sink is poor
8.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Very Good
Traveling as Couple
06-23-2017
Pros: small, but clean, coffee maker didn't work well, not crazy about the restroom and shower right next to entrance door. Overall I would definitely come back to this hotel, for its location and price!
Cons:
8.0
Vicki
Very Good
Business Traveler
06-23-2017
Pros: Location.
Cons:
9.0
Thomas
Wonderful
Traveling as Couple
06-23-2017
Pros: Location.
Cons: Parking ($36 a night)
3.3
Anonymous
Poor
young couple
06-20-2017
Pros: I liked the location....the room it was clean
Cons: 1st the room was excreamly small for its prize....the vallet parking was "free" and then I was charged 36 for using it...the bathroom was so small the sink was outside and the door was just sliding door...
7.1
Anthony
Good
young couple
06-11-2017
Pros: The location of the hotel is perfect for site seeing shopping and nightlife. The hotel itself is beautiful and although the room was small it was very nice.
Cons: Had to haul our bags upstairs ourselves as the bell boy was too busy to help. Couldn't quite put my finger on what else was a problem specifically just a lack of care and a feeling like we didnt exist if that makes sense.
5.4
Monica
Fair
young couple
06-06-2017
Pros:
Cons: Restroom doors see through. No privacy. Rooms too small.
9.2
Alexander
Wonderful
young couple
06-05-2017
Pros: Our room was actually two rooms: one bedroom and one living room. Two TVs, two A/Cs. The room had a small fridge and coffee maker. The location is great - right in the middle of downtown, a lot of cafe around, a mall, a grocery. Public transportation is good. Hop-on-hop-off in a block from the hotel. The hotel is interesting by itself - it was old but renovated.
Cons: A lot of homeless people around.
9.2
Chugger
Wonderful
young couple
06-03-2017
Pros: Location to downtown San Diego from The Sofia Hotel was fantastic. Our room was great and the friendliness and assistance from the staff was outstanding.
Cons: We were charged $36 dollars a day to park at the hotel. Never have I had to pay for parking at any hotel/motel that we stayed at. This was very unexpected. My feeling is, if you stay at a place then you should get your parking for free.
7.9
Thomas
Good
solo traveller
06-02-2017
Pros: Excellent location. Good wifi. Characterful building.
Cons: Small, dark room. Very little natural light.
9.6
Prashant
Exceptional
solo traveller
05-31-2017
Pros: Location and cleanliness
Cons: No breakfast
7.5
Anonymous
Good
young couple
05-30-2017
Pros: Location
Cons: One day room was not serviced- had to request it was done when we returned to botel in evening
Hotel charge higher than Booking.com price. Had to argue with front office staff
9.6
Sara
Exceptional
review category group of friends
05-30-2017
Pros: The location was fantastic!
Cons: The room was small for three of us.
7.0
Prasanna
Good
young couple
05-30-2017
Pros: Location of the hotel is great.
Cons: Wifi hardly worked in our room. When it worked, it took in the order of minutes to connect. We could hear sound from other rooms.
9.6
Kryskav
Exceptional
young couple
05-29-2017
Pros: Perfect location for exploring the city as everything is in walking distance. Clean, quiet and a great coffee shop just downstairs too! Previous reviews on this hotel were v.harsh - not to be believed! Wifi is included, there was no issue with water pressure and staff were amazing.
Cons: Air con was pretty loud!
8.3
Randall
Very Good
young couple
05-22-2017
Pros: Charming ambiance, our suite roomy, clean, quiet and mostly comfortable, staff was superb in cheerful, can do attitude, promptness and helpfulness. Food inventive, appealing and perfectly cooked. Cocktails and range of beer , wine etc were good.
Cons: Rooms a bit tiny. After seeing ours we upgraded to a suite. The canned pop music in hotel and the restaurant did not match the classy ambience and we felt it was a turnoff. We didn't like the TVs everywhere we looked in the restaurant either. The wifi is slow and close to useless for web browsing. I tested it at 2mbps download (very poor) .05mbps upload which gets a fail for uploading business documents. We used our mobile provider throughout our stay.
8.3
Alex
Very Good
young couple
05-20-2017
Pros: Good deal for a San Diego downtown hotel within very easy walking distance to the Gaslamp Quarter. The staff was friendly, there are lots of complimentary activities like a walking tour, bike rental, yoga classes etc, which I didn't use. The room was small but clean, the toiletries were nice, so was the little lavender bag in the room.
Cons: The aircon unit was way too loud and the room too small to not switch it on, unfortunately. This made it difficult to sleep well.
8.3
Anonymous
Very Good
young couple
05-16-2017
Pros: location
Cons: small room
9.6
Edna
Exceptional
young couple
05-14-2017
Pros: We liked the location of this hotel perfect for anything you wanted to do or see in San Diego. Also it has everything you need in the room and in the hotel a restaurant and bar, free wifi and use of computer to print off boarding passes etc.
Staff were friendly and very helpful
Cons: on this visit the room was on the 7th floor and was very small bathroom and wardrobe were smaller too also the air conditioning was loud
On our previous visit to this hotel we were on the 2nd floor and the room, bathroom and wardrobe were better in size and air conditioning not loud. Maybe we were put on the 7th floor because we were just there for 1 night this time where as on our previous stay a week prior we were there for 3 days and obviously had to unpack a bit more
However it was a clean comfortable room fine for one night
5.4
Anonymous
Fair
family with young children
05-10-2017
Pros:
Cons: Rooms extremely small. Doesn't accommadate the number of people we booked for
6.7
Feras
Pleasant
review category group of friends
05-03-2017
Pros: Good Location, clean, comfortable
Cons: Very expensive parking, Paid WiFi, No breakfast
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