The Inn at the Park is a registered historic, boutique-style hotel located across the street from world-famous Balboa Park. We have just completed a renovation of our 82 luxurious suites featuring décor reminiscent of the 1930’s but with all the comforts you can imagine. Our guests can enjoy our complimentary deluxe continental breakfast served each morning in the Penthouse.
All suites feature exceptional amenities, such as: Full Kitchens with Coffee Makers, Microwaves, Expanded Cable and HBO. Complimentary Voicemail, Data Ports and (Wi-Fi) Wireless Internet Access. Along with special in-room amenities: Irons and Boards, Hairdryers, In-Room Safes, Robes and Bath Sheets.
The three types of suites offered are:
Studio Kings and 2 Queen Suites, One Bedroom, Two Bedroom
Star Rating:
Local Attractions:
SAN DIEGO ZOO
MUSEUMS AT BALBOA PARK
BALBOA PARK ACROSS THE STREET
SEA WORLD
May 17, 2013
DGammel, Amelia Island, Florida | Trip type: Family
We had to wait close to an hour past the hotel's check-in time to get into our room but were rewarded with a two-bedroom suite. The space was so large...
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We had to wait close to an hour past the hotel's check-in time to get into our room but were rewarded with a two-bedroom suite. The space was so large (and included a full kitchen) that we could easily have stayed there a week or more. Very clean, modern. All the amenities, and of course right on the edge of Balboa Park. We were in San Diego to visit the zoo, and we picked up the trolley/tram just two blocks away from the hotel. Overall, we were very pleased and would definitely return again. « less
“Great location, great rooms!”
May 16, 2013
lcmiller1s, St. Louis | Trip type: Friends getaway
There were many things that I loved about this hotel! The rooms were huge and open and the decor was very cute and modern. It made the stay very convenient...
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There were many things that I loved about this hotel! The rooms were huge and open and the decor was very cute and modern. It made the stay very convenient to have a almost a full kitchen (fridge, freezer, stove, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, sink, and dish washer). The free breakfast in the morning was good- had bagels, croissants, english muffins, yogurt, granola, fresh pineapple and cantaloupe, and muffins). I liked having the option to eat on the rooftop or inside. From the rooftop you can see Balboa park, downtown, partial ocean, and surrounding cities. The elevator is very slow, but we lucky to get a room on the 2nd floor, so coming in and out was easy with just a flight of stairs. We only used it to go the top for breakfast, but really it wasn't a big deal. There is a 7-eleven across the street so that was nice to stop and grab drinks. Parking was literally no issue for us. We found free parking one street down from the 7-eleven every day, so it was just a 4 minute walk (saved $15 a day). The location is great, and everything we wanted to do was just a highway or a few streets away. Right across the street from Balboa park, at the top of downtown San Diego, and just a few minutes to the highway. The staff was always friendly to us and wished a good morning or welcome back every day. I would return here definitely. My only complaint, and it did not ruin our stay- is the air conditioner does a buzz noise pretty often. We weren't in our room that much except the morning and to sleep, but I could see how this could get irritating. Besides that, it was a great stay. « less
“The best kept secret in San Diego!”
May 15, 2013
RainbowRotors, Redwood City, California
I had stayed here before at the old Park Manor hotel and liked it then so was blown away by the incredible improvements in the hotel and rooms. Customer service...
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I had stayed here before at the old Park Manor hotel and liked it then so was blown away by the incredible improvements in the hotel and rooms. Customer service is incredible and special mention must be made about Jeff the guest relations manager. A mistake/ error had been made with my reservation and Jeff went way out of his way to sort things out and accomodate my reservation screw up which I was responsible for. Thx Jeff. Love the rooms and walk in closet. These are not just hotel rooms , they are full apartments. Did not notice any smell that other reviewers mentioned.Did smell fragrance in the hallways and room though. This is an old building and retains that nostalgia along with the modern improvements and conveniences. Will recommend to my company to have all our employees accomodated here in future as its such an awesome hotel and extremely good value for money! Will definitely be back « less
“Would stay elsewhere on a return trip to San Diego”
May 15, 2013
833Jen_S_13, Houston, Texas | Trip type: Family
We chose this hotel for a short two-night stay in San Diego due to the affordable price point and close proximity to Balboa Park, as well as several restaurants we...
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We chose this hotel for a short two-night stay in San Diego due to the affordable price point and close proximity to Balboa Park, as well as several restaurants we were interested in visiting.
PROS: Nicely designed room, with large couch and kitchen area, which was useful as we were traveling with a baby and liked having access to an area for easy washing of several small food containers. Spacious room.
Large bathroom with nice hair dryer and full-length mirrors.
Conveniently located to Balboa Park and the Zoo; nice selection of restaurants within a 10-minute walk.
Friendly concierge who provided us with assistance in finding a nearby restaurant. Friendly check-in staff as well, as other reviewers have noted.
Nice free continental breakfast on the seventh floor. Great blueberry muffins and granola bar; better than what we have experienced elsewhere, and nice rooftop seating. Friendly service from the wait staff on both days. Clean.
We received an early check in at 1:30 p.m., which added to the ease of our travel.
CONS: Room wasn’t as clean as other similarly priced hotels. We found hair on the mouthwash and smudges on the mirrors and light switches. The fabrics on the couches and pillows needed a professional clean as they were stained, so we spread a blanket on the couch before sitting. I agree with previous reviews that the smell was musty as well.
The air conditioner made a terrible loud humming sound periodically and was positioned so it blew down directly on the bed, which made that area uncomfortably cold, while other areas of the room were fine. The humming woke us up several times in the night.
Valet parking ($15 a night) comes with a rude attendant who unfortunately worked the majority of our stay. We were uncomfortable leaving our car on the street in crowded two-hour parking zones, and did not want to walk a great distance with a baby and a stroller, so we opted to park in the hotel lot (you must valet if you park in the lot). Unlike other valet services, the company that the hotel contracts with to manage the lot is very aggressive. We attempted to access our car near the beginning of our stay and were chided by the valet, who instead of politely explaining the strict rules, got angry with us.
Upon our one subsequent attempt to valet park, the valet was extremely confrontational, and instead of greeting us at the curb in the valet area with courtesy and a smile, he aggressively approached us and said in a rude tone: “So I’m confused guys, do you want to valet park or what?” When we responded that yes, we did, and that we would not be accessing our car again for the duration of the stay, he continued to chide us for incorrectly attempting to access our car the day prior, as we tried to explain to him that we had made a simple mistake. Upon checkout, he did not greet us and we overheard the front desk clerk ask him as we left “Is that the couple?” like we had done something wrong or been so stupid to have confused their confusing valet policies. Never have I experienced such terrible customer service at a hotel or had such a rude and aggressive valet with such attitude. It made us very uncomfortable. Instead of recognizing that we were exhausted, traveling with a baby, and could have easily made a mistake as we had never stayed there before, we were treated with complete condescending disregard by the valet.
Also: The valet did not stand at the front curbside area, but instead hung out in the back of the hotel by the parking lot, requiring us when we first arrived to circle the block looking for the front area and then ask where the valet was (the front desk clerk, while friendly, said we had to go find the man in the back with the vest, also inconvenient for a guest juggling a baby and trying to check in). Confusing.
There are also stairs in front of the hotel, so you have to walk around the block to the back if you valet park and have a stroller or wheelchair. Inconvenient. A huge chore for unloading if you have several large items. You have to hustle and dump your stuff onto the sidewalk, then huff it up the stairs or walk it around to the back.
The room is loud. You can hear your neighbors upstairs and through the side walls, walking, taking a shower, etc. The outside noise, if you have a room facing the back lot, is quite loud as well, into the night. Car alarms, people yelling, etc. I think because the building is quite old, the insulation is not as sound as newer hotels.
Didn’t like walking through a smoking area to get into the hotel in the stroller-accessible back entrance.
I also agree with previous reviews that the one slow, old, small elevator is a disaster. We frequently waited for 3-5 minutes to a packed elevator. We would have done the stairs if not traveling with a stroller.
Overall, I would compare this stay to others I have had at freeway-side Holiday Inn Express chain stops in feel and price. Contemporary touches, such as a flat-screen TV and new fixtures, but not as clean or accessible, and without good parking or in-room wireless Internet. Given our experience with the questionable cleanliness of the room and the rude valet, we would stay elsewhere on a return trip to San Diego. We nearly checked out a night early to stay elsewhere. Definitely glad the price was right – another lesson in you get what you pay for. « less
“It's trying really hard.....”
May 14, 2013
pbgvluv, Washington, DC | Trip type: Business
Stayed for one night on a business trip. The hotel was very convenient to the airport and my client. They have done some major work, and it shows...but not quite...
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Stayed for one night on a business trip. The hotel was very convenient to the airport and my client. They have done some major work, and it shows...but not quite there yet. The lobby is cute and the staff super friendly and helpful. The elevator is just a disaster - slow, painfully slow. The hallway and my room smelled horrible - like a grandfathers musty closet mixed with mold. Take a cue for major hotel chains and pump in scented air. I had to spary my pillows with perfum to take away the stank. The room was exceptionally large, and you could tell thought had gone into the redocorating. The wide couch, eating area and bathroom were delightful. they could have done without the garrish stencil on the doors - was just not quite right. And it looked like they ran out of budget when the got to the kitchen - cheap cabinetry, falling off doors and bad paint job. Oh...so close to fantastic...but just good right now. « less
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Cancellation: ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE CANCELLED 24 HOURS OR MORE IN ADVANCE. LESS THAN 24 HOURS, GUEST WILL BE CHARGED ONE NIGHTS ROOM & TAX. FOR SPECIAL EVENTS A 7 DAY CANCELLATION POLICY WILL BE IN EFFECT. ALL RESERVATIONS FOR SUCH SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS SAN DIEG
Nightly Parking:
0.00
Typical Group Deposit:
1000.00
Total Taxes:
12.50%
Total Misc Fees:
$0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Porterage Fee:
2.00 Per Item
Gym Fee:
6.50 Per Day
Shipping Handling Fee:
2.50 Per Item
Additional Person Fee:
15.00 Per Person (Per Day)
Food and Beverage Service Charge:
18.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge:
350.00 Per Item (varies from $25 to $350)
Chef Attendant Fees:
50.00 Per Night
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost:
21.95 Per Person (For Scheduled Events)
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost:
12.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost:
29.95 Per Person
Morning Break Cost:
8.95 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost:
9.95 Per Person
Room Types - Inn at the Park
Studio Suite - King
This room has 1 king bed, with a pillowtop mattress and premium bedding, and measures 47 square meters (505 square feet). There is a separate sitting area and a sofa sleeper with two twin beds. All rooms have a kitchen with a two-burner stovetop, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. Each room also has a separate dining area and private bathroom with hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Further amenities include a direct-dial phone, complimentary wireless Internet access, laptop-compatible in-room safe, flat-panel TV with premium cable channels, iPod docking station, minibar, free daily newspaper and bottled water, and air conditioning. All rooms are smoke-free. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Studio Suite - Two Queens
This room has 2 queen beds, with pillowtop mattresses and premium bedding, and measures 47 square meters (505 square feet). This room also has a sofa sleeper with two twin beds. All rooms have a kitchen with a two-burner stovetop, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. Each room also has a separate dining area and private bathroom with hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Further amenities include a direct-dial phone, complimentary wireless Internet access, laptop-compatible in-room safe, flat-panel TV with premium cable channels, iPod docking station, minibar, free daily newspaper and bottled water, and air conditioning. All rooms are smoke-free. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Two bedroom suite
This room has 1 king and 1 queen bed, with pillowtop mattresses and premium bedding, and measures 99 square meters (1065 square feet). This room has a separate living room, sofa sleeper with two twin beds, and a balcony. All rooms have a kitchen with a two-burner stovetop, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. Each room also has a separate dining area and private bathroom with hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Further amenities include a direct-dial phone, complimentary wireless Internet access, in-room safe, flat-panel TV with premium cable channels, iPod docking station, minibar, free daily newspaper and bottled water, and air conditioning. All rooms are smoke-free. Housekeeping is provided daily.
One bedroom suite
This room has 1 king bed with a pillowtop mattress and premium bedding, and measures 65 square meters (700 square feet). This room has a separate sitting area and a sleeper sofa with two twin beds. All rooms have a kitchen with a two-burner stovetop, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. Each room also has a separate dining area and private bathroom with hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Further amenities include a direct-dial phone, complimentary wireless Internet access, laptop-compatible in-room safe, flat-panel TV with premium cable channels, iPod docking station, minibar, free daily newspaper and bottled water, and air conditioning. All rooms are smoke-free. Housekeeping is provided daily.
One Bedroom Suite with Balcony
One King and One Sofa Bed
For a good night's sleep, settle onto the pillowtop bed with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the 42-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docking station are offered for your entertainment. The private kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. The private bathroom has a shower, as well as complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. A washer/dryer, a separate sitting area, and a twin sofa bed are among the conveniences offered.
Amenities - Inn at the Park
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Baggage storage facilities
Central location
Clothes drying
Complimentary breakfast
Concierge service
Conference facilities
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Dinner available
Electronic key card
Elevator
Facilities for the disabled
Fax available
Hairdryer available
Handicap accessible
Central heating
Ice Maker
Internet - wireless
Ironing facilities
Kitchen facilities
Laundry facilities
Licensed bar
Microwave in room
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Office or business center
Private bathroom in room
Radio in room
Refrigerator
Restaurant
Safe in rooms
Shower
Shows or evening entertainment
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone in all rooms
Television
TV - Free Cable
TV - Free HBO
Terrace
Travellers cheques accepted
Valet Parking
Voicemail
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Airport & Shuttle Information - Inn at the Park
SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS LESS THAN 3 MILES FROM THE HOTEL. AVERAGE TAXI FARE IS BETWEEN $10-$15.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
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Based on 311 traveler reviews 
Value
Rooms
“Excellent location and huge space”
“Would stay elsewhere on a return trip to San Diego”
“It's trying really hard.....”
Studio Suite - King
Studio Suite - Two Queens
Two bedroom suite
One bedroom suite
One Bedroom Suite with Balcony