Location
Conveniently located near the convention centre and the Gaslamp district, this city hotel is surrounded by shops, restaurants, bars and nightlife. The conference hotel is about 6.5 km from Coronado Island, approximately 13 km from Mission Beach and about 11 km from Sea World. There is a San Diego Trolley stop just a minute's walk from the hotel, the Greyhound bus station is around 20 minutes' walk and the Amtrak rail station is roughly 22 minutes on foot. Other nearby places of interest include Ocean Beach (16 minutes' drive), PETCO Park Stadium (a 2-minute walk), San Diego Zoo (7 minutes by car), Legoland California (39 minutes' drive) and Anaheim and Disneyland Park (both an hour and a half by car - all timings approximate). The business hotel is roughly 6 km from San Diego International Airport.
Facilities
14 junior suites, 33 suites, 258 single rooms and 220 double rooms are located on 21 storeys and can be reached by lift. The 24-hour reception desk makes arrival and departure effortless. Services and facilities include a safe, a newspaper stand, room service, a laundry service, a conference room and a business centre. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car (for a fee). Cyclists can make use of the bicycle storage area and hire service.
Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a DVD player, an alarm clock and WiFi are provided as well. The daily newspaper is laid out for guests in the the rooms. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex is ideal for exercise and relaxation. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. Sun loungers and parasols on the sun terrace create a perfect space for guests to relax and unwind. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include cycling/mountain biking, a gym, a spa and a solarium or, for a fee, massage treatments. Children are well looked after in the kids' club.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a café and a bar. A non-smoking restaurant with air conditioning, high chairs and a separate area for smokers is available to guests. A wide variety of dishes are served at all three main mealtimes. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner as a set menu. Special culinary options, such as diet meals, are also available.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.