Recently, my husband and I took a quick getaway to San Diego. We stayed at a lovely hotel right next to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, which we have visited in the past. This Courtyard by Marriott is really great for families who are interested in visiting the Old Town area, or who just want to stay nearby because it offers plenty of convenient restaurant options.
The hotel features a small surface lot and larger parking garage underground, and costs $25 a night (which is very affordable compared to other hotels in the San Diego area). Free street parking may be found in the neighborhoods nearby, but you can also take a shuttle or rideshare from the airport for approximately $15.
The hotel offers a reasonably priced coffee bar which converts to a bistro bar in the afternoons. There is also a small outdoor pool and spa, which we didn’t visit on our trip.
Our room was clean and comfortable, with a very nice shower in the bathroom. A useful sized mini fridge and coffee maker were also included. Our room faced Old Town, but some rooms may face the freeway and have some road noise. Since it was just the two of us, we stayed in a room with a king sized bed, which we found very comfortable.
For us, the location of the hotel is very convenient. It is very close to the freeway, so it’s easy to drive to other attractions in the San Diego area. We also love that it’s only a couple blocks from Old Town, a state park featuring historical buildings from California’s past, many delicious Mexican restaurants, and beautiful shops from local craftsmen.
I recommend this hotel for it’s convenient location and high quality atmosphere (without the high price).
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