miketeri Posted September 14, 2005 #1 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Need a room for one night on 10/15 (sat nite) leaving on 10/16 for a Mexican cruise. Would like to get a hotel close to the airport, seaport or waterfront area that is scenic and not supe expensive. Having a shuttle to and from (airport and cruiseport) would be ideal. Any ideas for a 1st timer to the left coast? How about a Hotwire or Priceline suggestion as well. Thanks:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare maren91 Posted September 15, 2005 #2 Share Posted September 15, 2005 My personal favorites: - Lowes Coronado Bay Resort (favorite hotel) - a bit further from the airport though - Omni - great view of the new San Diego Padres stadium - W San Diego - new hotel - San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, Marriott Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado Island Marriott - Hyatt San Diego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mared1 Posted September 15, 2005 #3 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Need a room for one night on 10/15 (sat nite) leaving on 10/16 for a Mexican cruise. Would like to get a hotel close to the airport, seaport or waterfront area that is scenic and not supe expensive. Having a shuttle to and from (airport and cruiseport) would be ideal. Any ideas for a 1st timer to the left coast? How about a Hotwire or Priceline suggestion as well. Thanks:confused: There is a Holiday Inn right across the street from the port - many cruise passengers stay there. Also a Best Western (Bayside, I think) a few blocks further on the edge of Little Italy. We stayed at Super 8 Bayside last January - it is a basic motel -nothing fancy but reasonable and it did have a shuttle to the airport and also the pier and the front desk was very helpful and accomodating. It is in the Little Italy section of San Diego and if you request a room with a view of the Bay you can see the ship from the outside corrider. They were remodeling when we were there so if they are still doing that and you stay there be sure to ask for a room on the side they are not working on. Our friends stayed at Days Inn - near the Airport - they also have a shuttle to the airport and cruise ship. The airport and port are fairly close together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamirish Posted September 16, 2005 #4 Share Posted September 16, 2005 The Holiday Inn that is across the street from the Cruise terminal is: Holiday Inn on the Bay 1355 N Harbor Dr San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 232 3861 The other two are: Holiday Inn Harbor View – (about 1 mile from the Cruise Terminal) 1617 1st Ave San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 239-6171 Holiday Inn Bayside – (3.6 Miles from the Cruise terminal.) 4875 North Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 224-3621 I would first check out, La Pensione in Little Italy. Their website is http://www.lapensionehotel.com – the rate is about $80 per night plus taxes. It is near both the airport and cruise terminal. I am not sure if this hotel has a shuttle - but the cab fare from the airport to the hotel would be $10-15 and from the hotel to the cruise ship $5-10. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinsowm Posted September 18, 2005 #5 Share Posted September 18, 2005 I used priceline recently and ended up with the Westin Horton Plaza. Anyone know if this hotel offers shuttle to the pier? Also, it gets mixed reviews. Hoping it will be a good one. Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet sheep Posted September 18, 2005 #6 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Hampton Inn at 1531 pacific highway. Very close to airport and pier and has a shuttle service both from the airport to their hotel and also to the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlstex Posted September 19, 2005 #7 Share Posted September 19, 2005 The Holiday Inn is across from the Port (300ft) and less than a mile from the airport. You might get a better deal but you cannot beat the convieniance and you are within a few blocks of of a lot of action. If you have the time you have to check out the Gas Lamp District. Easy walk.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signman Posted September 21, 2005 #8 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Walter, What dates are you staying at the Westin?, and what was your winning bid? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivian02 Posted September 22, 2005 #9 Share Posted September 22, 2005 This might help. I did a bid on Priceline back in late April for December 2 and got the Westin at Horton Plaza also. My bid was $84. It looks like the Hotel is about six blocks from the port. Make sure you check out "Biddingfortravel" if you are serious about bidding on Priceline. Tim Norwegian Sky Alaska 05/03 Norwegian Star Hawaii 11/03 Royal Caribbean Splendor of the Seas Mediterrean 05/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketeri Posted September 23, 2005 Author #10 Share Posted September 23, 2005 There are some good suggestions, but i am not having the best of luck either getting a good deal from various hotel web sites or bidding on Priceline. I dont get into San Diego until 10pm (we are traveling from the East Coast so the body time will feel like 1 am) and while we have the all day Saturday to spend some time before our 5 PM departure, we are not looking for a "honeymoon suite" experience....just clean, comfortable and nice. Any suggestions? M in RI;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caa Posted September 23, 2005 #11 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Maybe you could be a bit more specific about what you consider a good deal and what kind of hotel you're looking for. You've been given recommendations for everything from Super 8 to Lowes. Which ones have you followed up on? Which ones did you rule out immediately as too low grade or too expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted September 24, 2005 #12 Share Posted September 24, 2005 How about the Holiday Inn Express Old Town? We are booked there after our panama canal cruise next April for one night. Is it close to the airport and good places to eat? Thanks for any information. John F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joric Posted September 24, 2005 #13 Share Posted September 24, 2005 See more hotels on the site www.shoppingnowonline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted September 24, 2005 #14 Share Posted September 24, 2005 There are some good suggestions, but i am not having the best of luck either getting a good deal from various hotel web sites or bidding on Priceline. I dont get into San Diego until 10pm (we are traveling from the East Coast so the body time will feel like 1 am) and while we have the all day Saturday to spend some time before our 5 PM departure, we are not looking for a "honeymoon suite" experience....just clean, comfortable and nice. Any suggestions? M in RI;) Try a nice warm bench at Balboa park which isnt too far from the terminal, all the suggestions given to you are perfect, youre not gona find anything better. Read post number 4 from iamirish, thats the best you can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamirish Posted September 24, 2005 #15 Share Posted September 24, 2005 oops - posted twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamirish Posted September 24, 2005 #16 Share Posted September 24, 2005 John F. - I live in Old Town and the Holiday Inn Express is very nice - about 15 minutes from both the cruise terminal and airport. It was just recently renovated (I saw them putting in a lot of new mattresses). Within about 3 blocks (easy and safe walking) there is an Italian Restaurant (not a Pizza place); a South American Restaurant; a Cajon Restaurant; two Fish Restaurants and 4 Mexican Restaurants; and of course, a lot of shops. Old Town is the birthplace of California. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinsowm Posted September 24, 2005 #17 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Staying at the Westin October 1st. Got it for 94.00. 6 blocks is not bad from the pier. Thanks! Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signman Posted September 25, 2005 #18 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Walter, where did you get that price? I'm looking for 3 nights pre-cruise Oct 20-23. Currently reserved at La Pensionne in Little Italy for just a few dollars less. Wennfred and Iamirish, are you familiar with that hotel? Thanks. Also, do you know the status of the US Grant? Has it re-opened yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted September 25, 2005 #19 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Tom, many thanks for all the information on the Holiday Inn Express in Old Town. Sounds great to me. John F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinsowm Posted September 25, 2005 #20 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Walter, where did you get that price? I'm looking for 3 nights pre-cruise Oct 20-23. Currently reserved at La Pensionne in Little Italy for just a few dollars less. Wennfred and Iamirish, are you familiar with that hotel? Thanks. Also, do you know the status of the US Grant? Has it re-opened yet? Hii, I used priceline for the Westin. Of course you never know which hotel you will be assigned until you are locked into it. Still a great price for San Diego. Use biddingfortravel.com for more info on Priceline. Good luck! Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joal Posted September 27, 2005 #21 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Hi everyone: I would like to use this thread to find out if anyone has stayed or know anything about the Hampton Inn Sea World/Airport. This is the one at 3888 ***** St. We want to stay for one night prior to our Hawaii cruise. We want something not too far from some restaurants, etc. According to their ad they are within walking distance of Old Town. Of course walking distance might mean different things to different people. Please folks ,if you know anything about this location let us know. Thanks, JL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caa Posted September 28, 2005 #22 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Hi Joal -- I did respond under your previous thread. I would not recommend this hotel. You are right next to a freeway offramp and you have to walk several blocks and pass under the freeway to get to Old Town. I recommend looking for a hotel that's actually in Old Town if that's your desired area. You can also look for hotels in Little Italy, Gaslamp, or Downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joal Posted September 28, 2005 #23 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Thank you Caa. I did not see your reply in my previous thread. Anyway, we cancelled our reservation ,and booked at the Holiday Inn Express Old Town. It seems to be a good location close to restaurants etc., and they also provide shuttle to the pier. Joal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamirish Posted September 29, 2005 #24 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Joal, I am glad you cancelled your reservation. Since I live in Old Town - I decided to drive over to the hotel and check it out. While it is a nice looking hotel - "caa" is correct - it is just off the freeway (where Interstate 8 meets Interstate 5). It would be a good mile walk to Old Town - the nearest Restaurant to it, is a Denny's. I think you will enjoy the Holiday Inn Express in Old Town - nothing fancy but very nice and close to all. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joal Posted September 29, 2005 #25 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Thanks Tom: Yes, I think it was a good decision. We do not need anything fancy for one night. This hotel also offers a shuttle to the Zoo which will be very convenient. We will be getting into town about 9:45AM, (Coming from N.C.) and we want to spend some time at the Zoo. Went there many years ago when I was attending a meeting. Think San Diego is a very nice city. Thanks for checking out the Hampton Inn. We can not wait for our cruise to Hawaii. Joal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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