“Great location, nice historical feel”

If you want ultra-modern and slick, don't go to this hotel. It's a 1926 building with wide hallways, lots of wood and old-fashioned, high-ceilinged suites. I enjoyed the closet full of built-ins (although not the new mirrored doors) and the feel of another time, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Bathrobe, room safe and free Wi-Fi were good, and roof-level dining room was wonderful. However, the planned renovations probably will help, although I sincerely hope kitchens and bathrooms are updated in a vintage, period-appropriate way. Euro-modern or streamlined Deco would be a disaster in this place. Traffic noise at the west end was a problem, mostly due to open windows. Location across from Balboa Park and in Hillcrest neighborhood is perfect. Would definitely stay here again.

“Wonderful! Great location, charming, roomy rooms!”

The lobby is small and beautiful. Lovley flowers and decor. All rooms come with a fully equiped kitchen. They also have pots/pans and utensils which the maids wash for you. The room was large and furnished with antique type furniture. The bathrooms don't look as nice, but everything functions well. The room comes with a bathrobe, iron and board, blowdryer, coffee maker, microwave, stove, refrigerator, kitchen table,and couch. The bed was comfortable. The front desk staff were freindly and helpful. The continental breakfast was typical. We had dinner downstairs. The cheese and pate plate was ample and good. The lamb shank looked like an elephant shank, big and wonderful. The ceasar salad was quite good. The prime rib was average. The prices were reasonable. Previous reviews stated that this is a gay friendly hotel and it certainly was. If you have a problem with that, then I would suggest staying elsewhere. That certainly wasn't a problem for us. The location was the reason we stayed there. Across the street is Balboa Park with many museums, festivals and the world famous zoo. Public transportation is right outside the door. I would stay there again without even considering another hotel.

“Great place to stay in San Diego-Balboa Park”

We were happy with the hotel and friendly staff at the Park Manor. Our room was on the 6th floor and kinda noisy from the breakfast room upstairs. Our room and the hotel could use a new coat of paint and new carpet but was nice. The floor in our bathroom needs to be redone. We wer close to all the attractions and the bar and restaurant in the hotel were great as well as all the staff there. A taxi to and from the airport is very cheap at only 12.00. We would stay here again but not in that exact room. Nice but can be noisy at times. If you have a family this is a great place to stay and the views from the rooftop are amazing. This is a very gay friendly place so if you are not open to this don't stay here. Very close to gay area Hillcrest.

“Definite Return Patron”

Great Location, good exploratory point from which to explore San Diego.

“Not a happy time”

I was in San Diego for the funeral of a member of the family. Employees of the cafe said they knew the deceased when I showed them his photo. They gave me good service, although that knowledge would not be the reason.

“Charming, comfortable and right across from Balboa Park”

We walked all over Hillcrest from this very comfortable, low-key old hotel and enjoyed our stay there very much. Fittings are slightly dowdy and old-fashioned, but nice. Extremely comfortable beds and nice pillows and linens.

“Excellent Location”

This hotel made me feel like I was living in my own studio apartment. Right next to Balboa Park, short drive to downtown and close walk to food and drinks, can't do much better for the price. Bed was great to!

“Will definitely go back”

Large suites in retro hotel. Simply furnished. Lots of built-ins. Learned that many actors/actresses performing at Old Globe Theatre stay there. Very nice continental breakfast on 7th floor with view of ocean. Right across the street from Balboa Park

“Great location”

The location is right outside of Balboa Park, yet close enough to walk to Hillcrest where there are plentiful restaurants (go to the Corvette Diner). The staff was fantastic. We arrived at 10:00 in the morning and they worked on getting us a room right away and the next morning, they even had a car waiting outside to take us to the airport.

“My home in San Diego”

No matter this time the hotel was having a restoration work (wallpaper/painting, etc.) at my 2nd floor, no major inconvenients appears. This was the 6th time I stay at Park Manor Suites but not the last one. I visit San Diego at least one time per year (my son lives there) and I found this hotel as my second "home" in San Diego. The service at the front desk and during the breakfast and lunch is a complete "Five" . Also, I feel very secure there. The included breakfast is A+ . You can cook for your family since the suite has all the utilities needed to it. You just have to buy what you need to cook.