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Grand Room One Bed w/ Gourmet Breakfast

Includes: Full Breakfast, Free Wireless Internet
Room details
1 king bed or 1 queen bed with pillowtop mattress. Down comforter and 1,000-thread-count sheets. Individually decorated with period antiques and reproduction pieces. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels, HBO, and DVD player. Complimentary local calls. Tiled private bathroom with glass-enclosed shower only or clawfoot tub/shower combination with rain showerhead. Bathrobes, heated towel rack, phone, scale, and complimentary Davies Gate toiletries. Nightly turndown service on request (surcharge) with designer chocolates and candles; 24-hour butler service. In-room safe. Complimentary bottled water. Nonsmoking only.
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Victorian-era inn near San Diego's Balboa Park

Close to San Diego Zoo

Built in 1887, this 2-story inn is 2 blocks from the expansive Balboa Park, with gardens, major museums and theaters, recreational opportunities, and the San Diego Zoo.

Period restoration

Meticulously restored, Britt Scripps Inn features an antique-filled parlor and a handmade 1883 Steinway grand piano; complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout.

Modern amenities

Lavishly decorated Britt Scripps guestrooms include TVs with DVD players, complimentary high-speed Internet access, 1,000-thread-count sheets, and 24-hour butler service.

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Hotel Amenities

General

Built in 1887, this elegant Victorian has been meticulously restored to incorporate original detailing. Surrounded by flowering plants and manicured gardens, the two-story Britt Scripps Inn is two blocks from Balboa Park and two miles from Gaslamp Quarter restaurants and nightlife.

Romance-minded couples enter an antique-laden parlor with adjacent breakfast room. A focal point is the 1883 Steinway grand piano, framed by restored stained-glass windows and a grand staircase.

Modern amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access throughout. Guests enjoy complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and evening wine-and-cheese service in a breakfast room or on a wrap-around porch. Butler service is offered around the clock. Smoking is not permitted inside the inn.

Self-parking is complimentary.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Year Built 1887
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business services
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Floor butler
  • Business center
  • Free parking
  • Free self parking
  • Patio
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tour assistance
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking (limited spaces)
  • Self parking
  • Garden
  • Wedding services
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Internet

Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi

Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Free parking, Self parking, Free self parking, Free parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities
  • Premium TV channels
  • Premium bedding
  • Climate control
  • Air conditioning
  • Multi-line phone
  • Free local calls
  • Voice mail
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Wake-up calls
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Bathroom phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Bathroom scale
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • DVD player
  • Desk
  • Clock radio
  • Window opens
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Dining

A cooked-to-order breakfast is provided each morning (surcharge).

The inn does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:

Cucina Urbana

Bertrand at Mr. A's

The Prado

Avenue 5

Hexagone

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Recreation

The Britt Scripps Inn is two blocks from the 1,200-acre Balboa Park, which includes playing fields, a tennis complex, two golf courses, 13 museums, and the San Diego Zoo.

Surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, and other water activities are available at local beaches and Mission Bay Aquatic Park, six miles from the inn.

Torrey Pines Golf Course, 16 miles away, offers two 18-hole courses, a golf shop, driving range, and pro instruction.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
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Policies & Fees

Check-in

Minimum check-in age is 18

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Discover, Visa

General

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

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Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Additional Details

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

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