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Inn at the Park

525 Spruce St San Diego, 92103 United States of America

Historic San Diego hotel across from Balboa Park

Near San Diego Zoo
This historic Italian Renaissance-style hotel, built in 1926, is on the edge of San Diego's trendy Hillcrest neighborhood, across the street from Balboa Park; the San Diego Zoo is within a half-mile. Show more
Breakfast with views
The Inn at the Park has one restaurant with live nightly entertainment and another with rooftop views of San Diego Bay and downtown San Diego. Guests enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast.
Full kitchens, Wi-Fi
Suites feature full kitchens, dining areas, and pillowtop mattresses. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Hide

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One bedroom suite
1 king1 sleeper sofaPillowtop mattress with premium bedding. Separate sitting area. Television with premium cable channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Fax machine and in-room safe. Private kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea maker. Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Non-Smoking.
Two bedroom suite
1 king1 queenPillowtop mattress with premium bedding. Separate sitting area. Television with premium cable channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Fax machine and in-room safe. Private kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea maker. Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Non-Smoking.
Studio Suite - King
1 kingPillowtop mattress with premium bedding. Separate sitting area. Television with premium cable channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Fax machine and in-room safe. Private kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea maker. Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Non-Smoking.
Studio Suite - Two Queens
1 king bed or 1 queen bed. Pillowtop mattress. Premium bedding. Separate sitting area. In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Cable television service. Premium television channel(s). HBO. Direct-dial phone. Fax machine. Voice mail. Clock radio. Kitchen. Microwave. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Cookware, dishware, and utensils. Private bathroom. Shower/tub combination. Bathrobes. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Rollaway beds available. Cribs (infant beds) available. Ceiling fan. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Smoking permitted.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Know Before You Go
  • There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Minimum check-in age is 21
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • American Express accepted
  • Discover accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Deposit: USD 100 per stay
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per stay
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15 per stay
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Renovations and Closures

This property is undergoing renovations from 28 November 2011 to 30 June 2012.

Completion dates are subject to change. Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Awards and Affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

Accessibility Options

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

  • Accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Accessibility equipment for the deaf
  • Braille or raised signage

Property Amenities

The red-brick, Italian Renaissance-style Inn at the Park is on the southern edge of the diverse and colorful Hillcrest neighborhood, across the street from Balboa Park and a half-mile from the San Diego Zoo.

The Top of the Park Penthouse restaurant, located on the hotel's roof, serves lunch with views of downtown San Diego and San Diego Bay. A complimentary continental breakfast buffet is provided for guests in the restaurant each morning.

On the lower level, the Inn at the Park Restaurant and Bar serves contemporary continental cuisine and offers live entertainment nightly. The bar is popular among locals and has a friendly, neighborhood feel.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and complimentary wireless Internet access available throughout the hotel.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Year Built - 1926
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business services
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • Designated smoking areas
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Luggage storage
  • Total number of rooms - 75
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking limited (surcharge)
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • 24-hour business center
  • Wheelchair accessible
Inn at the Park, San Diego,  United States of America, Property Amenities Lobby

Rooms

All suites at the Inn at the Park have full kitchens, dining areas, and dressing areas. Each suite is uniquely appointed. Beds have pillowtop mattresses and 400-thread-count sheets. TVs come with HBO. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Suites do not have air conditioning, but ceiling and floor fans are provided, and windows open.

Inn at the Park, San Diego,  United States of America, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Bathrobes
  • Cable television service
  • HBO
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Ceiling fan
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Climate control
  • Premium bedding
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Smoking permitted
  • Private bathroom
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)

Dining

The hotel serves a daily complimentary Continental breakfast with bagels, pastries, cereal, yogurt, fresh fruit, juices, and coffee.

Inn at the Park Restaurant and Bar - Contemporary Continental cuisine in a casual setting. Entrees may include White Truffle Seared Scallops, Fig and Prosciutto Stuffed Quail, and Summer Squash Ravioli. Serves dinner. Open from early evening till late. Live music and entertainment every evening Wednesday through Sunday. Happy hour specials every Friday and karaoke on Mondays. Regular performers include Jazz pianists and vocalists, soul and gospel singers, cabaret-style entertainers, and more eclectic performers whose repertoire ranges from Broadway standards to country, soft rock, pop and Motown tunes.

Top of the Park Penthouse - Indoor and outdoor seating with views of downtown San Diego and San Diego Bay. Salads, sandwiches, and entrees may include such dishes as Crab Avocado Tower, Portabella Burger, and Seared Ahi Tuna. Open for lunch, Monday-Friday.

Room service - Available for lunch Monday-Friday and dinner nightly.

Inn at the Park, San Diego,  United States of America, Dining Restaurant

Renovations and Closures

This property is undergoing renovations from 28 November 2011 to 30 June 2012.

Completion dates are subject to change. Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Recreation

The Inn at the Park Restaurant & Piano Bar features live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday evenings beginning around 7:00 PM. Additionally Monday nights are Karaoke night.

  • Golf - miniature nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Dock nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Personal watercraft
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Boat launch nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Racquetball/squash nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Playground nearby

Spa

  • Massages

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Inn at the Park

4.3
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.5
Hotel condition:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.7
Neighborhood:
4.6
84%

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Erika W from Boise, ID
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 5 2011

“Excellent customer service!”

This hotel was so cute and so much charm! The staff were so cheerful and went above and beyond to make our stay fun and enjoyable.

Dining
You need to eat at Hash House during your visit. It's open for breakfast and lunch, and has the most amazing food. It's within walking distance of this hotel. The portions are huge, so get a to-go box!
A Traveler from Los Angeles, CA
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Nov 28 2011

“Not for a relaxing stay”

Tried taking an afternoon nap, but kids upstairs were running around... ceiling and walls are just so thin. Tried sleeping in Sunday morning, but the same kids were up at 6:30am. This hotel is not meant for a nice, relaxing stay :-(

Area recommendations
Hillcrest. Great restaurants!
A Traveler
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 27 2011

“classic hotel”

classic hotel ,clean,and convienent.

A Traveler from Washington, DC
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 19 2011

“Quirky, pleasant hotel”

It's not a Holiday Inn. It's an old apartment building nicely maintained right across the street from Balboa Park. Lobby is artsy and nice. There is a nice little tasteful garden next to an ugly parking lot. As for the room: pluses include its size, inclusion of robes and huge towels and comfortable beds. Downside: couldn't get the heat to work (but it's Southern California), one of the lamps was broken, furniture was adequate but a bit tired, and I never got the overhead light and fan to work. Ther was a little spider in the bathroom -- no threat, but not something I've found at a Hilton. I had a fine experience overall.

A Traveler from Sydney, Australia
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 14 2011

“Great Hotel, loads of character”

Excellent place to stay, huge rooms, great service, great location.

Chris from Los Angeles, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 31 2011

“More Pros than Cons”

Pros: Really nice location. Hillcrest with all of it's shopping and food is a 10 min walk away. The park is across the street and great in the morning. South of the hotel are more great restaurants to visit. The roof offers amazing views of everything. The rooms here are also very large. I think at one point they were one bedroom apartments. The valet parking was reasonable. Anyone who's had to pay the $30 or more in downtown would agree. Customer service is great and the room was clean. Cons: Being a very old hotel it lacks many modern amenities, especially in the restroom. Also no pool, fitness room, and the elevator is very slow. It's also very easy to imagine the Inn a haunted house due to it's age and decor. Summary. If I need a nice place to stay but didn't want to pay Downtown prices, this would be one of the hotels I'd stay in. Especially if I was traveling with a few people, due the very large rooms.

laurent g from New York , NY
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 16 2011

“will definatly come back”

very much enjoyed our stay

Jill L from Oregon coast
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 15 2011

“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.

Sharon J. from Grass Valley, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 1 2011

“Charming hotel on Historic Register”

Inn at the Park was a unique experience. Our charming room was spacious and very clean with a lovely city view. The breakfast on the roof was beautifully presented and the view wonderful. Beware that there is valet parking for a fee but the neighborhood (across from Balboa Park) it felt safe to leave our car on the street at night. the down side was not having air conditioning--the fans worked well but we had to leave them on all night and thus leave the curtains open (lovely view but lots of light and street noise). We would definitely consider staying at this quaint, suite oriented hotel again.

A Traveler from Santa Fe, New Mexico
4.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Jul 31 2011

“Very friendly personnel”

We enjoyed our stay a lot. Staff is amazing. Location is great. However, ask for a room on the higher level due to the street noise.

Inn at the Park

525 Spruce St San Diego, 92103 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Old Globe Theater - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Museum of Man - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Starlight Bowl - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • San Diego Museum of Art - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • San Diego Zoo - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • Mingei International Museum - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • House of Pacific Relations International Cottages - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • Museum of Photographic Sciences - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • Spanish Village Art Center - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • Japanese Friendship Garden - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
  • San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • Reuben H. Fleet Science Center - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • San Diego Automobile Museum - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • San Diego Air and Space Museum - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi

Location Highlights

  • In historical district
  • In entertainment district
  • Airport nearby
  • Convention center nearby
  • Theme park(s) nearby
  • Beach nearby
  • Sea nearby
  • Cruise ship terminal nearby
  • Train station nearby
  • Shopping district nearby
  • Medical center nearby
  • University nearby
  • Metro station nearby
  • Water nearby

The preferred airport for Inn at the Park is San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • San Diego, CA, United States (SAN-San Diego Intl.)

Area:

Downtown - San Diego Intl Airport , California, United States of America: San Diego’s waterfront airport lies northwest of downtown, which is home to the San Diego Convention Center, PetCo Park stadium, and the Gaslamp Quarter’s. That historic neighborhood’s restaurants and bars are the hub of the city’s nightlife. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo form a green swath in this urban jungle. Offshore, Coronado Island offers postcard views of the city skyline.

Inn at the Park

525 Spruce St San Diego, 92103 United States of America

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