Holiday Inn San Diego, San Diego, Unfortunate

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Holiday Inn San Diego	Average Price: $158 Check Rates

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1617 First Avenue

San Diego, 92101 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 34 of 101
Average review rating: 3.37

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (20) , MyTravelGuide (212) , Travelocity (6) , TripAdvisor (145) , YahooTravel (15)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction, 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. I stayed here for 2 weeks, unfortunately, in February 2012.

"I'd recommend the H.I. Bayside- not the Downtown Location. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/6/2012 Vote

2. unfortunately the cafeteria kitche doesn't have a good air circulation so all the smell goes into upper floors where the rooms are.

"Good location, average quality " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/8/2011 Vote

3. And to top it off, the staff were not aware of their own hotel policies and all the manager can say is 'we've just recently changed the policy so unfortunately some of the staff are not aware of the changes.

"Great shuttle service but horrible front desk service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/14/2011 Vote

4. I, unfortunately, forgot to mention the parking issue with the girl at the front desk and still was charged the $15 fee for parking.

"Holiday Inn gone wild " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/18/2010 Vote

5. unfortunately, the noise persisted.

"Holiday Inn gone wild " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/18/2010 Vote

6. unfortunately the pool was out at the front of the hotel, close to the freeway, only accessible by coming out the front doors into the bleak courtyard and in shade all morning.

"Comfortable and good as a base " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/26/2009 Vote

7. unfortunately our shuttle went to the wrong terminal.

"Nice Hotel - So-So Location " Read full review on Travelocity 6/1/2008 Vote