The 43-room Tilt Hotel Universal / Hollywood is a budget hotel off the 101 highway that’s within a 10-minute drive of several major attractions. The movie-themed rooms are comfortable and modern with coffeemakers, and some have microwaves and mini-fridges (for a fee). Wi-Fi is free and there are laundry facilities on-site, along with free tea and coffee in the lobby. Parking is available on-site for a fee that's significantly less than what guests would pay for public lot access. Breakfast isn't served, and some rooms are a bit dim. This is a decent option for the price, but guests may want to check out Days Inn Hollywood/Universal Studios, which has a brighter feeling and a lovely outdoor pool.
The 43-room Tilt Hotel Universal / Hollywood is a budget hotel off the 101 highway that’s within a 10-minute drive of several major attractions. The movie-themed rooms are comfortable and modern with coffeemakers, and some have microwaves and mini-fridges (for a fee). Wi-Fi is free and there are laundry facilities on-site, along with free tea and coffee in the lobby. Parking is available on-site for a fee that's significantly less than what guests would pay for public lot access. Breakfast isn't served, and some rooms are a bit dim. This is a decent option for the price, but guests may want to check out Days Inn Hollywood/Universal Studios, which has a brighter feeling and a lovely outdoor pool.
Sheraton Mission Valley's convenient location right off of I-8 is also its drawback. The property is equally close to downtown San Diego and Qualcomm Stadium and has easy access to Fashion Valley Mall, but you need a car to get anywhere and the freeway noise is constant. Guest rooms have all the expected upper-mid-range conveniences with the addition of trendy decor, and some units have private balconies (though there isn't much of a view from any of them). Rates here are cheaper than at nearby competitors like the DoubleTree by Hilton Mission Valley or Courtyard by Marriott, but fees can stack up.
Sheraton Mission Valley's convenient location right off of I-8 is also its drawback. The property is equally close to downtown San Diego and Qualcomm Stadium and has easy access to Fashion Valley Mall, but you need a car to get anywhere and the freeway noise is constant. Guest rooms have all the expected upper-mid-range conveniences with the addition of trendy decor, and some units have private balconies (though there isn't much of a view from any of them). Rates here are cheaper than at nearby competitors like the DoubleTree by Hilton Mission Valley or Courtyard by Marriott, but fees can stack up.
The 26-room Petite Auberge is a moderately priced, three-pearl French country hotel in lower Nob Hill, with antique touches, a comfy fireplace parlor, a homey breakfast room, concierge services, and access to a nearby fitness center. Traditional, cozy rooms have flat-screen TVs and some have fireplaces. The hotel's only suite offers a terrace, a mini-fridge, and a whirlpool tub. However, the insulation in rooms doesn’t keep out noises. The rooms at the Cornell Hotel de France are quieter.
The 26-room Petite Auberge is a moderately priced, three-pearl French country hotel in lower Nob Hill, with antique touches, a comfy fireplace parlor, a homey breakfast room, concierge services, and access to a nearby fitness center. Traditional, cozy rooms have flat-screen TVs and some have fireplaces. The hotel's only suite offers a terrace, a mini-fridge, and a whirlpool tub. However, the insulation in rooms doesn’t keep out noises. The rooms at the Cornell Hotel de France are quieter.
Right in the heart of Hollywood, Loews Hollywood Hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers with amenities and a glitzy look that pushes this property into the four-pearl category. With a FedEx business center, a full-service spa, and two popular eateries, it combines big-chain conveniences with an upscale sheen. This is especially apparent in the large modern guest rooms with glam decor, Keurig coffeemakers, and some fantastic views including ones of the Hollywood sign or the city skyline. The views are also noteworthy by the sunny rooftop pool. Parking fees are steep and the hotel can get over-crowded, but the only real competitor with real estate like this is The Hollywood Roosevelt, which can get equally crowded.
Right in the heart of Hollywood, Loews Hollywood Hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers with amenities and a glitzy look that pushes this property into the four-pearl category. With a FedEx business center, a full-service spa, and two popular eateries, it combines big-chain conveniences with an upscale sheen. This is especially apparent in the large modern guest rooms with glam decor, Keurig coffeemakers, and some fantastic views including ones of the Hollywood sign or the city skyline. The views are also noteworthy by the sunny rooftop pool. Parking fees are steep and the hotel can get over-crowded, but the only real competitor with real estate like this is The Hollywood Roosevelt, which can get equally crowded.
The 57-room Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre Hotel, is a retro motor lodge in the Marina District, with desert mosaic tile designs, a heated outdoor pool, hammocks and patio furniture on a lawn. Classically furnished rooms have pops of orange, traditional and modern furniture, and flat-screen TVs. The location is slightly removed from the San Francisco tourist sights, and travelers who want to be closer to attractions may want to compare rates at the Hotel Mayflower, which is walking distance to Union Square.
The 57-room Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre Hotel, is a retro motor lodge in the Marina District, with desert mosaic tile designs, a heated outdoor pool, hammocks and patio furniture on a lawn. Classically furnished rooms have pops of orange, traditional and modern furniture, and flat-screen TVs. The location is slightly removed from the San Francisco tourist sights, and travelers who want to be closer to attractions may want to compare rates at the Hotel Mayflower, which is walking distance to Union Square.
This 400-acre, 611-room megaresort near Legoland is packed with family features, including large rooms, six pools with waterslides, and an impressive kids club. The spa, golf courses, tennis courts, and on-site shopping help ensure adults have fun as well, but there are extra fees for almost everything.
This 400-acre, 611-room megaresort near Legoland is packed with family features, including large rooms, six pools with waterslides, and an impressive kids club. The spa, golf courses, tennis courts, and on-site shopping help ensure adults have fun as well, but there are extra fees for almost everything.
The upscale Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach is a 138-room hotel in a convenient location for exploring attractions in Long Beach. It's near the aquarium and Convention Center, and there are multiple restaurants, shops, and museums within walking distance. Rooms are modern, with massive flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, and guests rave about the sleek showers with solid water pressure. Parking is not ideal, however, as guests must park in the garage across the street and there's no valet. But cars aren't really needed since so much is within walking distance, and the free Passport Shuttle will take guests to places farther afield. The rooftop pool is popular and has great views of the city.
The upscale Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach is a 138-room hotel in a convenient location for exploring attractions in Long Beach. It's near the aquarium and Convention Center, and there are multiple restaurants, shops, and museums within walking distance. Rooms are modern, with massive flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, and guests rave about the sleek showers with solid water pressure. Parking is not ideal, however, as guests must park in the garage across the street and there's no valet. But cars aren't really needed since so much is within walking distance, and the free Passport Shuttle will take guests to places farther afield. The rooftop pool is popular and has great views of the city.
The 62-room, budget La Luna Inn is one of many motor inns along Lombard Street between Van Ness and the Presidio, but has a few more perks than some of the others. While the convenient location is the property's best feature, it also offers free garage parking on-site, and free -- though limited -- continental breakfast. Guest rooms are very basic, though nicely painted with accent walls, and have free Wi-Fi. Traffic noise can be heard in many rooms, and some are showing wear and tear. It’s an affordable option for tourists seeking only the essentials, particularly guests with cars who don’t mind being on the outskirts of the city near Golden Gate Bridge.
The 62-room, budget La Luna Inn is one of many motor inns along Lombard Street between Van Ness and the Presidio, but has a few more perks than some of the others. While the convenient location is the property's best feature, it also offers free garage parking on-site, and free -- though limited -- continental breakfast. Guest rooms are very basic, though nicely painted with accent walls, and have free Wi-Fi. Traffic noise can be heard in many rooms, and some are showing wear and tear. It’s an affordable option for tourists seeking only the essentials, particularly guests with cars who don’t mind being on the outskirts of the city near Golden Gate Bridge.
Located in a largely residential neighborhood in the Nob Hill District, the four-story, 52-room value Nob Hill Hotel offers a free breakfast and free evening wine and cheese reception. Other perks include a 24-hour fitness center and business center, and an Italian restaurant. Housed in a 1906 building with Victorian-style interiors, the hotel is not luxurious but appeals to those in search of historic character at reasonable rates. The immediate neighborhood isn't that enticing, but the hotel is within walking distance of Union Square and Chinatown, and is two blocks from the cable car for a 20-minute trip to Fisherman's Wharf.
Located in a largely residential neighborhood in the Nob Hill District, the four-story, 52-room value Nob Hill Hotel offers a free breakfast and free evening wine and cheese reception. Other perks include a 24-hour fitness center and business center, and an Italian restaurant. Housed in a 1906 building with Victorian-style interiors, the hotel is not luxurious but appeals to those in search of historic character at reasonable rates. The immediate neighborhood isn't that enticing, but the hotel is within walking distance of Union Square and Chinatown, and is two blocks from the cable car for a 20-minute trip to Fisherman's Wharf.
This 120-room, two-pearl chain hotel sits off the I-5 in San Ysidro, just north of the Mexican border. Rooms are modern and spacious, especially when compared to other chain outposts, and come with free Wi-Fi, microwaves, and mini-fridges. The hotel has an outdoor pool and hot tub, as well as a small fitness room with modern equipment. A free breakfast buffet with continental options and make-your-own waffles is served every day. While some locals would consider San Ysidro dicey, most guests feel safe and the hotel is one of the best affordable options for anyone with cross-border business or appointments.
This 120-room, two-pearl chain hotel sits off the I-5 in San Ysidro, just north of the Mexican border. Rooms are modern and spacious, especially when compared to other chain outposts, and come with free Wi-Fi, microwaves, and mini-fridges. The hotel has an outdoor pool and hot tub, as well as a small fitness room with modern equipment. A free breakfast buffet with continental options and make-your-own waffles is served every day. While some locals would consider San Ysidro dicey, most guests feel safe and the hotel is one of the best affordable options for anyone with cross-border business or appointments.