Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 19 Oct 2011 rated 3 out of 10.

I won't stay there again, and because of this experience.

Positives: Lobby well decorated & spacious.

Negatives: Sheets not changed in a week even tho I spilled chocolate on them & they were clearly dirty; coffee pot didn't work; parking $$ atrocious.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 21 Sep 2011 rated 6 out of 10.

We told the desk staff 3 times the tub wouldn't drain and we had to stand in dirty water to shower. they never fixed it.

Positives: Beautiful grounds.

Negatives: Complained 3 times about plugged up tub and sink.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 13 Sep 2011 rated 6 out of 10.

This hotel is in need of a makeover. It's really quite dated.<BR/>I called the front desk and spoke to the manager who was going to get me a microwave for my room. The microwave did not arrive for the three days<BR/>I was there.

Positives: The only thing i like about this hotel is the bedding.

Negatives: 17$ for parking and 17$ for Internet per day!

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 14 Aug 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

We were very pleased and I would highly recommend this hotel. The shuttles were excellent. They took us where we needed to go. We did not have a car, so that was a big plus for us.

Positives: Very clean and comfortable.

Negatives: Nothing

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 05 Aug 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Our stay at the Hilton Del Mar was great. It was a clean, comfortable, quiet place to stay.

Positives: Clean. Friendly staff. Close to Beach and restaurants.

Negatives: The shower was terrible, just too small (shower).

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 16 Jul 2011 rated 6 out of 10.

I booked the room through Priceline. The service staff is alright. I requested for a King bed, but did not specify the location. They gave me a room toward the back side of the hotel 1st floor. It's only a two level hotel. Upon arrival the back entrance access had worn out step (chipped and cracked) and squeaky gates. That squeaky gate had no support/shock absorber so when it shuts, it slams. The room I got was connected to that gate and so we heard it every time someone came through them. Beds are comfortable. Maintenance staff, upon arriving, seemed to have missed a few things like disposing used Kleenex and replenishing water bottles. Breakfast is expensive. A lot of breakfast places nearby as an option. Self Parking area is $17/night. Internet is NOT free. TV reception is poor. Will not stay here again.

Positives: The shower pressure is excellent. Large LCD HDTV.

Negatives: Internet not free. It's more like a Ramada Inn with a breakfast buffet $15/person. Self park $17/day.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 04 Jul 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

Great experience, beautiful inside, next to the freeway but you don't notice any noise.

Positives: Very nice hotel! Room was beautiful with coffee maker!

Negatives: The bathroom could have been a little cleaner, mold around tile in tub.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 01 Jul 2011 rated 4 out of 10.

The hotel was clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. County Fair was going on and traffic was terrible. Dealing with the traffic to get to and from this hotel ruined the experience.

Positives: The staff was very friendly. Went out of their way to help whenever possible.

Negatives: Had to pay for parking. Located directly across the street from the County Fair.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 21 Jun 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

The hotel was very clean, great location, and the staff was a pleasure. Highly recommend!

Positives: The location and price.

Negatives: Paying for parking was pretty steep.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 14 Jun 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

We were Meeting family and the location was perfect for the drive and to get into San Diego.

Positives: The location was prefect.

Negatives: Parking for the entrance.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 10 Jun 2011 rated 4 out of 10.

We enjoyed our visit, but I was very disappointed to find that we had to pay $23 a day for uncovered parking. No free local calls or Internet. No breakfast included. The air conditioner broke the 3rd day of our visit. They did eventually get it fixed. All the staff were very nice.

Positives: Clean with a very nice pool and workout area. Staff very friendly

Negatives: They charge for every little thing!

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 08 Jun 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

The hotel was good, a little less than I expected from a Hilton, but that could just have been the layout of the hotel. The room was clean, the staff was friendly, the pool was nice, but the restaurant never was open while I was at the hotel.

Positives: The staff was friendly, the location was good, and the rooms were clean.

Negatives: The restaurant never seemed open when I was there.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 06 Jun 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

Overall attentive housekeeping, however wi fi daily charge as well as charge for business area is a downfall. Location good for local attractions, sight seeing and shopping.

Positives: Service good, workout room nice.

Negatives: Parking fee, charge for wi fi and to use office area in business area.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 05 Jun 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Definitely resort like all around the grounds and lobby areas. Room is very spacious with lots of windows. A place to relax.

Positives: Luxurious bed, resort like pool and garden areas with lots of tables.

Negatives: Internet fee, very expensive food and water.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 13 May 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

Overall, this hotel was excellent. The size of my room was perfect and bed was very comfortable. Very clean. And the hotel staff was very personable, very friendly, and knowledgeable. My experience as a whole was excellent. They get an A+.

Positives: Loved the location and room was just right. Slept like a baby.

Negatives: Bartender needed to be more people friendly.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 01 May 2011 rated 1 out of 10.

Not worth the money. More like a Motel 6.

Positives: Nothing

Negatives: Room so far from entrance to hotel, I needed a bus, train and plane to get there. Elevator so small only two people could fit in it.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 30 Apr 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Hotel is in a great location close to restaurants, shopping, freeways and above all the beach and race track. It is very clean and very safe. Rooms are over sized and nicely furnished. Very nice pool and patio area great for families with children. Nice bar and restaurant with very good conference and ballroom facilities. Hotel staff was knowledgeable and efficient and extremely polite. The only negative is the $17.00 a night self parking fee that you are informed about at check in.

Positives: Great location; very clean and safe; nice rooms and very friendly staff.

Negatives: I did not like the $17.00 a night parking fee that I did not know about until check in: Traffic noise being right on the freeway.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 25 Apr 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Overall good stay, the beds needed new mattresses, parking on-site was very expensive.

Positives: Restaurant was willing to accommodate gluten free diet requests.

Negatives: Exercise room, particularly the restroom, was not clean. Mattresses were lumpy.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 19 Sep 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

Nice, clean, comfortable, visit was a no drama zone, quiet and pleasant. Had an issue with the coffeemaker &ndash; another client had used it incorrectly offered to bring another one up to me. Paper on weekdays, good TV reception, parking was 17.00 night.

Positives: The ambiance.

Negatives: One elevator on opposite side of building, so walked stairs. Parking was 17/night.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 31 Aug 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Parking is an outrage at $17/day, WiFi $10/day and breakfast buffet $14.

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Positives: Location.

Negatives: Parking, Internet and breakfast buffet charged extra.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 30 Aug 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

Very friendly staff, very attractive public space and bedroom; convenient location; We enjoyed it so much that we extended our stay an extra night!

Positives: Attractive, inviting, light- bathed lobby, fire pit.

Negatives: Inconvenient location of elevators.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 09 Aug 2010 rated 7 out of 10.

It's quiet despite being close to the freeway. The facility is older and a little hard to get around. The pool is secluded, but this is no resort. Good for sleeping and leaving during the day.

Positives: Quiet.

Negatives: No free Internet, pay parking.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 06 Aug 2010 rated 2 out of 10.

I was very disappointed with my stay. My keys to the hotel room kept not working. The room was old and poor design. The hotel staff were rude and with an attitude. The parking was $17 per day.

Positives: I did not like anything about this hotel.

Negatives: Old, rude staff, bad location, expensive parking.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 26 Jun 2010 rated 6 out of 10.

The hotel charged us to park outside of our room. I am very disappointed with this. We had to pay an additional $51 just to stay.

Positives: The location.

Negatives: Additional parking fees. Was very disappointed.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 26 Apr 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Nice courtyard - close to beach and hwy 101. I was not to happy about the extra parking charge - but nothing I could do about it at that point.

Positives: Close to beach. Very cozy hotel.

Negatives: Parking costs extra - no way around it.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 09 Apr 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

It is in a great location near beaches and restraunts. We easily traveled to the Wild Animal Park and Sea World from this place. It felt secure and comfortable.

Positives: The beds were comfortable and the pool area was nice.

Negatives: The first room we were in smelled and the closet doors would not open...they moved us with out question.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 09 Apr 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Everything is great but the additional expenses, parking, internet were very high priced; indeed not competitive.

Positives: Room was nice.

Negatives: Charge an excessive amount for parking.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 04 Apr 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Overall good value and clean. Disliked the added charges for internet, local calls and parking. Just charge a bit more.

Positives: Easy check in &amp; out.

Negatives: Extra charges for internet &amp; parking.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 26 Mar 2010 rated 6 out of 10.

Definitely a business hotel.

Positives: The pool.

Negatives: The location.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 08 Jan 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

Comfortable beds, clean rooms, quiet, and parking close-by.

Positives: Parking close by, clean rooms, and nice beds.

Negatives: $14 parking fee.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 30 Dec 2009 rated 6 out of 10.

Very few amenities...everything has a fee.

Positives: Bathroom size.

Negatives: Uncomfortable bed and parking fee.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 27 Nov 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

This hotel exceeded our expectations. It was a wonderful, comfy room, clean large bathroom. We would recommend it and would stay there again.

Positives: It was upscale and conveniently located to freeway access also near an excellent Denny's restaurant.

Negatives: Price and inconvenience of paid parking, you had to use room key access every time you entered or exited.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 22 Oct 2009 rated 8 out of 10.

Fees for Internet use and parking seemed unwarranted.

Positives: Clean, updated.

Negatives: Charge for parking in an uncovered lot.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 06 Oct 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

I was very pleased with my stay at this hotel. What really stood out for me was the friendliness of the staff. Everyone went out of their way to be helpful. While the location of the hotel was not great, the shuttle service made it easy to get everywhere I needed to go. I have no complaints about the room or the restaurant. I definitely recommend this hotel.

Positives: The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Negatives: The hotel location was not great - it was not very easy to walk to anything except Denny's.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 03 Sep 2009 rated 5 out of 10.

Great location, rooms were tired, pool was great. Parking charge was uncalled for, felt like paying for luggage on an airplane trip. Charge for computer use, very expensive and complicated. This would probably deter me from staying again at the hotel. Most hotels now have free access to computers for a short period.

Positives: Excellent location.

Negatives: $14 daily parking extra expense I did not expect.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 28 Aug 2009 rated 7 out of 10.

Overall it is a very nice hotel. and a great location. I was there for some business and pleasure both, and it was great for both. the staff got me the room I wanted and were pleasant. the room was very nice. What I dislike about Hiltons is that everything is extra. Internet, parking, no mini-fridge in room, no continental breakfast. Some lesser star hotels may not have as lavish accommodations, but you get a lot more bang for your buck with extras.

Positives: high quality, very nice room, good location, nice staff

Negatives: nickel and dime you to death. EVERYTHING was an extra charge.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 23 Aug 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

Very nice and convenient place to stay

Positives: Great Hotel.

Negatives: Paying for parking, with my Hilton Syayus Honors.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 16 Aug 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

It is a very nice hotel, with a beautiful pool and a helpful staff. The hotel also provides a shuttle bus to the race track which is a terrific convenience.

Positives: Convenience to Del Mar race track.

Negatives: Parking fee.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 04 Aug 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

The shared lounge and patio areas were beautiful, as were the hotel hallways and the rooms. This hotel had the look and feel of a luxury hotel. A complimentary shuttle to anywhere within a 5-mile radius of the hotel was wonderful, and appreciated. The desk staff was professional although a bit aloof; the valet/bellboy staff was friendly and very helpful about the area.

Positives: Complementary shuttle to beach. Well-appointed &amp; beautiful.

Negatives: Even 2 star hotels often have free Internet access, surely a 3.5 star hotel should. $12 day parking was excessive also.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 22 Jul 2009 rated 6 out of 10.

Room was OK. No refrigerator, and major charge for parking.

Positives: Convenient.

Negatives: Parking $14.00 a night, fee for Internet, and