Sofia Hotel San Diego, San Diego, Avoid

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Sofia Hotel San Diego	Average Price: $181 Check Rates

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150 West Broadway

San Diego, 92101 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 13 of 101
Average review rating: 4.12

OpinionWell Value Index: 7

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (103) , Travelocity (20) , TripAdvisor (364) , YahooTravel (10)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction, Remodeling, Renovation.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. So to avoid feeling cramped, I suggest paying more and staying in one of the suites.

"Ideally located, affordable & attractive downtown San Diego Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/3/2012 Vote

2. I was able to avoid the parking fee by taking the bus from the airport 2.

"Great Boutique hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/30/2012 Vote

3. The Sofia isn't far from city hall, city jail, and is immediately next door to the Greyhound station so if that is an issue for you avoid it.

"Great spot but neighborhood itself a little dicey " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/20/2011 Vote

4. This trip I was even avoiding use of the elevators.

"Small room, fantastic decor, perfect location, great restaurant " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/12/2010 Vote

5. Overall, I would avoid the Sophia (even at the price we got it for.

"Spend a tiny bit more money and avoid this wanna-be boutique hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/7/2009 Vote

6. The parking is expensive ($28/night) but we managed to find street meter parking within a couple blocks of the hotel every night, avoiding this cost.

"very clean, excellent service " Read full review on Expedia 3/31/2009 Vote

7. We put a towel on the floor when we took a shower to avoid a huge mess since they only have half doors on the showers.

"Birthday vacation! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/22/2009 Vote

8. If you have choice, avoid dealing with the hotel.

"Terriable customer service, staff is lier, be careful in signing your contract " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/23/2009 Vote

9. So, ask for a room higher up to avoid this.

"Pleasant hotel in the heart of San Diego " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/9/2008 Vote

10. ' Now, I am not a smoker and I don`t appreciate smoke in any way and avoid going any place that allows smoking but his attitude was very nasty.

"Sofia...Not as Good as it Could Be... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/25/2007 Vote