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Reviews of Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

601 Pacific Highway, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States of America

#52 of 237 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 831 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    7.0
    Great location for your first trip to San Diego.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    $25 a day resort fee that had to be used at the onsite restaurant and/or shop. The shop wasn’t open that often and the restaurant is not great. Felt like a money grab. The shower door leaked and flooded our bathroom floor when anyone showered.

    Location was excellent. Close to many restaurants and shopping.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Evening snacks

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Corner King Suite with Bay View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could not find person to help us with information about surrounding attractions.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Balcony King Suite with Bay View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 25 dollar "mandatory" surcharge.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Room was not serviced twice during our stay and never hovered - and we stayed for 6 nights. Hardly any vegan options for breakfast and nothing apart from frozen soy milk when asked - for 2024 and such a big chain this is very disappointing. Also did not like to drink out of plastic cups for breakfast and the amount that goes to waste every single day. Unnecessary.

    good location, staff overall friendly

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needed to ask for bedding for pull out sofa. Ordered food through room service. Kid meal burger was overcooked, lacking cheese and served on a burnt, black bun. The rest of the order was fine.

    Location, room size

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    8.0
    It worked but was expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking situation was terrible. I wish the hotel was more up front about options that were no the $60/night valet. Plus the $25 resort fee was an unnecessary surprise addition to our bill. The hotel was great but was more expensive than planned.

    Breakfast and service was great and so was the location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    7.0
    Overall is lower than my expectation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lower than what I expected. Not quite understand why there is no room slipper for a 4 stars hotel. Employee service attitude was as great as expectation.

    Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    7.0
    Aside from the unexpected fees, really nice stay and would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unexpected $25 per day “resort fee”!! WTF.

    Great location, very good breakfast, friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2023

    9.0
    It was a great location, rooms were clean and comfortable , the breakfast and pool were great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms were clean but I thought living area was a little tired looking.

    It was great! We had 2 of our grandchildren with us, they loved the indoor pool. The breakfasts were great not having to go find a restaurant early in the morning, and with the "made to order" everyone got to eat what they wanted. The location was perfect! Walking distance to the Midway along with many restaurants. I like how it's a suite, with the extra sink and you can close the door to the bedroom making the living room separate.The bathrooms seemed to be updated. The beds were very comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    8.0
    Overall stay was amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool had to much chlorine the kids eyes were burning. I wish the room was cleaned daily

    The location was great. The room was great nice and spacious.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2023

    8.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Balcony King Suite with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only option was vale parking. Cost was expensive at $60 per night.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2023

    9.0
    Good location and great breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The staff were quite agressive about upselling Hilton vacation products - we felt like we needed to hide every time we walked through the lobby and dining area to avoid being pitched. This is not a critique of the staff as I know they're just doing their job, but moreso of the hotel's practices. I expect that type of pushy sales tactic from street vendors in a tourist trap, but not at a nice hotel in the US. It felt like instead of serving their guests, the hotel was just trying to extract more money from us.

    The beds were very comfortable, and the breakfast was amazing! The room had everything we needed. The location was a good hub for exploring San Diego.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2023

    9.0
    Was good overall. Great bay view and walkable distance to few sights.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Suite with Bay View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We took Togo order from their restaurant and didn’t know that we could charge back only the subtotal towards the daily credit. That was not made clear to us at checkin.

    All were good. Breakfast was perfect. Vending machines on each floor. There was also a complimentary evening reception which we were unaware of until couple days!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice 1 bedroom suite. Breakfast buffet 😋 was amazing!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    9.0
    Great location and very good for families.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Suite with Bay View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom could do with an extractor fan!

    The suites are incredibly comfortable. Rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. Hotel is in a great location- walking distance to almost everything. Breakfast is wholesome and well worth it.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    9.0
    Great hotel for families traveling to San Diego. Very close to Zoo and Museums.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very small thing but the pancakes were not great. cold and hard.

    Beautiful and clean hotel. My kids loved the indoor pool and breakfast. Pancakes weren't the best but the Omelette station made up for that. Our room was very spacious and accomadated our family of 5. Would highly recommend for families.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    9.0
    Great place great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The Staff made the stay amazing the pool was great so was the gym the breakfast was great and the evening drinks were a nice touch 👌

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2023

    9.0
    Overall enjoyed the space, atmosphere and professional staff
    • Couple
    • Balcony King Suite with Bay View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Upon arrival room was not restocked with toilet items (soap, etc)

    Convenient to our event. Great location for walking

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    8.0
    Lovely stay all round with Embassy Suites
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air conditioning is a bit noisy and can vibrate. Breakfast food is very basic but it’s free so that’s understandable.

    Nice big rooms, comfortable beds, good bathroom, good free breakfast and evening drinks amazing. Very clean property. Excellent location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    7.0
    Good breakfast, bad AC unit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    AC unit would not cool the room. Made for an uncomfortable night for everyone.

    Location was good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    9.0
    Great stay, comfortable room, and decent distance to attractions!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Balcony King Suite with Bay View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is not much I would complain about; I enjoyed my stay and would return if need be!

    The location of the hotel was perfect! It was well within walking distance of many attractions and several shopping centers. The room was tidy, spacious, and well-stocked!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    9.0
    I would definitely recommend this hotel for convenience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only thing I could say is a lot of the breakfast items just weren't warm enough.

    The room was great for our stay with our kids. Location was perfect as it was walking distance to the Midway, the seaport stores, Gaslamp district and Petco Park. Plenty to do and see within walking distance. Lots of food choices around the hotel. Breakfast was perfect to feed my hungry kids but was not the best hotel breakfast I've had compared to other Embassy suites. Though it was smoothly ran.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bad service during breakfast, long time to get food.

    Very good location

    Stayed in July 2023

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