Stay at Hotel Circle, a 4-star hotel located at 218 Hotel Circle Place, San Diego. Rated by 161 guests for a comfortable and convenient visit to California.
Recent visitors highlight a variety of experiences ranging from good location and affordability to limited dining options and variable amenities.
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Located at 218 Hotel Circle Place in San Diego, CA, Hotel Circle offers a straightforward hotel experience rated 4 stars by guests. The property sits within a cluster of accommodations that provide a variety of budget options in a neighborhood frequently chosen for its convenience to local attractions. Several reviewers mention nearby hotels such as the Riverleaf Inn, noting its quiet atmosphere and gated parking.
The rooms at Hotel Circle are described as decent and reasonably priced, with additional savings often available during the week. Privacy is appreciated by many guests, and the friendly staff contributes positively to the overall stay. While the hotel’s facilities are basic, it serves well for travelers seeking straightforward lodging without extensive amenities.
The hotel's location offers practical access to places like SeaWorld, Old Town San Diego, and nearby beaches, making it suitable for visitors planning to explore the area. Some guests note that dining options and convenience stores within immediate walking distance are limited, which may be a consideration for those wanting more onsite choices.
Feedback shows mixed perspectives depending on expectations; visitors looking for easy access to outdoor activities such as skateboarding near Fashion Valley find the area advantageous. However, those seeking a bustling setting with plentiful onsite services or nearby food options may find the surroundings more limited. Overall, Hotel Circle fits well for travelers who prioritize location and cost-efficiency over luxury features.
Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.
Best rates are probably riverleaf inn, but make sure you book online or its alot more. Closest grub is Carl's Jr, no complaints there. You wanna know the weirdest thing i noticed? There are alot of really pretty stray cats near the hotels. Looking for a new buddy? The feel good feeling that comes with rescuing a cat? Come on down to hotel circle!
I love staying in hotel circle is close to the beach and seas world
hotel circle in general if you're not a long distance skateboarder is not a good place to be there's no food available no convenience stores there's one liquor store on the south side and it is highly overpriced. but if you take the other side of hotel circle and skateboard down towards fashion valley it's really good skating in the fashion valley parking lots early morning 2:00 a.m. status
Great place to stay for the night if ur sko e of just szitu g for some. It's very nice to one 9 td...., db
Love this telly they give you your privacy the rooms are decent prices and during the week it's even more inexpensive .....I love it here .had a great experience.. when I'm here I always get two rooms .
Where I stayed, The Riverleaf inn was very quite and safe with gated free parking for guests.
For an area that consists of many hotels this is a fantastic little neighborhood. You can find a place from extremely budget friendly to complete high-end and everything is local to all of San Diego‘s attractions and neighborhoods highly recommend motel circle hotels.
Riverleaf Hotel. Recently remodeled. Looks great. Love the colors. Very friendy staff. I have stayed here several times and will continue to return. Its a bargain versus the franchise hotels which can be over $100 a night. Close to Old town San Diego, Sea World, Mission Bay parks and the beach.
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