i love the hotel the location was perfect , good vibes and ambiance Love that they kept the look of what the bank look like before , the people that work are all nice too :) except we ran out of body soap but overall we love the stay we will deffo book again Here :) read more

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown - Phone is vintage - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

Got the opportunity to tour the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown, it had so much character! Kezhia was amazing, she was attentive and soft spoken. She knew the hotel and its history very well. The rooms were beautiful, I loved how they were set up and they had representation of the old bank all throughout them. Very open/spacious concepts. Perfect for extended stays. The vault meeting room was my favorite, I felt like I was in a movie or TV show. The old phone booths were perfect for meetings/conference calls. The pricings for individuals & groups were reasonable & they were many accommodation options. read more

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We stayed her Wednesday- Sunday and had a great time. Great location to walk to all the bars downtown. We didn't park a car so we didn't have to pay for the valet fee. The area can get a little sketchy with LOTS of homeless people around but there is staff out front everyday and night. I really enjoyed the place because it used to be an old bank so the history and the lobby was super cool. Our room was very nice and clean. The staff were friendly and super helpful whenever we needed something. I also got a drink at the bar one night and it was good! I enjoyed my stay here! read more

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Location Location Location Fantastic hotel went to concert at House of Blues literally next door!Great food options walking distance The staff& manager went out of their way to accommodate me Valet is $70 a night thought that was quite steep but otherwise I definitely will stay again & valet due to convenience! read more

The neighborhood, especially at night, is no place to walk. If you have a dog, or just want to go for a walk after sunset, choose someplace else that's not literally surrounded by addicts shooting up and people either sleeping or yelling at whomever. We're not talking a handful, some of whom approach you. This is at least two dozen or more. read more

The hotel is beautiful. The lobby is grand with tall ceilings. It's located right downtown, about 20 minutes from the airport and less than 10 minutes from Balboa Park. I stayed here for work so I didn't get a chance to check out the bars and restaurants in the area but I did go downstairs to the lobby bar and had some food and drinks. The only downside is the parking availability. The only overnight parking available is valet parking for $65 per night. I did see several parking garages downtown. They might have overnight parking options but I am not sure. Overall, I would stay here again! read more

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

This hotel is an experience. That's because it's old and quaint and holds rank as the former first bank in San Diego. I'm not sure when the space was converted into a posh hotel, but it is very much reminiscent of the old New York City hotels. From its below-ground cavernous bank safe, down to its tony updated and comfortable rooms, your stay here will be unique and memorable. When we arrived, we got special treatment from the doorman, who carefully bused our luggage up the elevator, to the night audit clerk taking care of getting us a better room, everybody was so accommodating. We didn't eat/drink at the restaurant or bar, so I can't speak on the food or drink quality. We stayed two nights, then we were off to new adventures to experience in our city. Welcome! Good times! read more

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Great location, very nice hotel. It used to be a bank. Valet Park is only choice besides some parking garage. read more

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

Check-in was easy, staff was friendly, there was a minor inconvenience in the room but they took care of us and upgraded us to a different room making the experience as simple as possible. The staff that came to attempt to remedy the issue, Chris, was fantastic. And the front desk staff, Olivia, made the process so easy for us. At dinner over at the Gold Reserve Kitchen, our bartender was courteous and efficient, overall good experience. I would consider this hotel again next time I'm in San Diego. read more

I got a peek at this place while visiting a friend who stayed here on Friday. The gentleman at Concierge was so kind, I forgot his name. Location wise it was on a busy corner, my Uber driver didn't have a place to park. Aesthetics were very modern. The elevator and hallway were clean. The room was clean and spacious. The bed and sofa were comfortable. Natural lighting filled the bathroom. read more

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They offer valet parking, which is still cheaper than nearby lots. A small bottle of water is provided, the bed is very comfortable, and the cleanliness is excellent. The location is 1026 6th Ave, San -- use this for navigation. Note that there are a lot of homeless people in the area, the streets have a strong urine smell, and nearby restaurants like Subway and Starbucks don't have seating. You can ask the hotel lobby if you want to eat your food there. It's uncertain whether street parking is safe. However, this location is very close to most tourist attractions. The soundproofing is quite good, and the pillows are also very comfortable. But parking is really too expensive! It might be better to stay at the Marriott in Old Town, which includes parking and breakfast. read more

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

Stayed here for Thanksgiving/WWE Survivor Series weekend -- checked in Friday, checked out Monday; booked via Chase Travel. Checking in and out was easy. Got overnight valet @$65/night added on. Charges were all prepaid and valet was straight forward, no funny business or random fees. Pros: - This hotel was partnered with Chase Travel and was eligible for a points boost offer with my CSR. Even better deal than transferring points to Marriott. Turned it into a fantastic budget deal and ultimately was the reason why I chose it over another nearby hotel. Roughly was $230/night after taxes & fees for a room with 2 Queens, non-refundable. That plus the $195 for 3 days of valet and it's still under $900 all-in for a fun weekend trip. - Being it's originally an old bank, the architecture is beautiful from the grand entrance in the lobby to the elevators. There's a cool vault in the bottom floor and other little bank-themed Easter eggs throughout. - Location is very central. Far enough from the super noisy side of Gaslamp, close enough to walk to and from Petco Park. Also very close to great eateries at various price points. The Taco Stand and Kiko's Seafood are literally around the corner. Cons: - It's a textbook three-star hotel. No frills, not the best service. Ventilation sucked, no little freebies, outdated fixtures, grungy bathroom, curtains don't block out the light all the way. - Had the option to request full service housekeeping everyday or the standard every other day. I always opt for everyday if offered. They missed it even when I reminded them before I headed out for the day. They didn't apologize when brought up and just blamed their standard policy. They apologized only when I checked out. Overall not a bad stay, just a standard 3-star hotel. Wouldn't mind staying here again if I got a deal on it, but wouldn't personally seek it out or recommend it to friends or family as a first-option. Tips: - free sparkling wine from 6-7pm each day - navigate to Sixth entrance, not Broadway read more

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Room was dirty when I checked in. Loud music kept me up all night. Parking is a fortune. I do not have one positive thing to say about this awful hotel. read more

I almost didn't lodge here but so glad I did! I avoid hotels without pools but seemed to be the norm in downtown SD, so I went with the hotel the conference host recommended. The pictures on line are a disservice, the hotel is absolutely starling if not stunning, in person! It looked like an old bank and turns out I was right. Max checked me in and was an absolute sweetheart. He shared the hotels history, and how I think Max said 98% of the hotel is the original architecture of the bank. As you walk through the foyer to the elevators, the bank elements are apparently, old vintage phones, all things old world charm. The room was trendy but cozy. We had a challenge with the sink but facilities maintenance was at the door within minutes. I never thought I'd like to see that day...but I'd definitely lodge again...and not miss the pool! read more

This is not a Marriott in the traditional sense. Not friendly, very expensive, no parking and walk outside a smell piss. This places makes it with overpriced rooms so they can fleece people who attend trade shows at the convention center. Do yourself a favor and have a nice meal in the gas lamp and stay somewhere else! read more

Not your average Courtyard by Marriott. The hotel used to be a bank and has a really cool vibe. The staff were nice and the room was clean. Food prices weren't too bad. The only downside was they only serve breakfast and dinner. We were staying the night for a quick concert so it was no biggie that they didn't have a pool or a spa. Room prices were pretty expensive but I understand that staying in the city isn't cheap. We booked 5 months in advance and our room was $300 a night with my AAA discount. Overall had a good experience and we were close to the airport and the concert venue read more

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First and foremost I must confide that I didn't arrive at this property by choice. I had a guaranteed reservation at the US Grant that I had procured two months prior. But to my utter dismay and disappointment, the US Grant emailed me just hours prior to my arrival to inform that they were in fact NOT going to honor my guaranteed reservation. Without ample time to secure reservations at an alternate luxury property, I ended up at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown. And I'm happy to report; unlike the US Grant, the entire Staff at this Courtyard Marriott comprehends what true Customer Service is! I found their entire Team of professionals (Front Office, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping) to be warm, gracious, and they genuinely treated me like a welcome Guest. A concept the US Grant would be well advised to emulate if they aspire to expand and maintain loyal Guest patronage. The Lobby is absolutely beautiful, the facility is clean, high pressure in my shower and plenty of hot water! What else could I ask for? The Downtown location is ideal, less than 20 minutes from the airport, and within walking distance to an absolute plethora of great dining experiences of every kind imaginable. I did take note that some previous reviews posted unflattering comments about the Homeless situation around the property. I did not find this to be valid, as I only encountered a few. Perhaps people might be a little more compassionate towards those less fortunate than them and count their blessings that they're not homeless? Homelessness is not something most people aspire to in my opinion. In closing; may I please offer my most sincere appreciation and gratitude to the entire Courtyard Marriott Downtown Team for turning around a most unpleasant experience with US Grant into a memorable, and quite enjoyable few days in beautiful San Diego! Kudos to each and every one of you......I appreciate you! Thank you!!! read more

This is the nicest Courtyard I have seen. The building was previously a bank in the 1920's and it's gorgeous. The lobby has a high ceiling, much of which appears to be original. The floor below has some of the original bank vaults and old telephone booths. The floors above are old offices converted into hotel rooms. The hotel rooms look great and the bathrooms are nicely updated. SERVICE Everyone was friendly and professional here. I felt like the level of service matched the hotel. PARKING They only offer valet parking. If you want to park on your own, there are various private lots and garages in the area. Street parking is available but it is all metered and usually 1, 2, and 4 hour limits. Most streets also have restrictions such as no parking MWF from 3am-6am or no parking TuTh 3am-6am. LOCATION The location is pretty convenient. It's close enough to the convention center to still be walkable but far enough from the loud parts of gaslamp where your stay won't be disturbed. The immediate area is fairly safe. One street over on 7th will have a noticeable increase in homeless residents. You'll find a good number of shops and restaurants on streets 4th to 6th. read more

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No. Not what anyone would call a courtyard Marriott. It's a hotel with no self parking, no street parking, and small rooms. Only valet parking so be prepared for the $65/day bill. The rooms were clean so that's why the 1 star. The smell of the piss from the street permeates the lobby and this all seems to be normal for this hotel and the area. Also a lot of criminal activity right outside the lobby doors. Bad during the day and worse at night. Not worth the $300+ per night for a two queen room. Needless to say I won't ever be back here read more

I've stayed in a lot of hotels during my lifetime (for business and pleasure); this is among the most beautiful I've ever visited. Marriott converted an old bank and wisely kept all the beautiful architectural features which made staying here feel like staying in a museum. This hotel and location were chosen by my wife's company...so I wouldn't have chosen it on a normal basis. It was honestly a treat to experience being treated by the staff as a non-Marriott loyalty member. I give the team here an A plus. We were checked in early. Also the staff noticed that we were assigned a room with on king bed (there were 4 of us) and made the change with no charge to us. Our room was well appointed with a beautiful view of downtown San Diego. Also, it's located near the "gas lamp district" and all the wonderful dining and entrainment opportunities. To my knowledge there was no pool but it does have a wonderful workout gym area. My only "negative" is that it's a "valet only " hotel. The parking is off site...and it can take around 20mins to get your car. That said, I'm not sure that any hotel in the downtown area offers self parking I'm not into valet but I think the team did a great job. I'm a fan of this specific hotel...we were treated very well by everyone despite not being a Marriott loyalty member. I'd recommend this hotel to anyone! I don't think you'll find a hotel much better. I'd even forgo my loyalty membership to another hotel to stay here and if you know me that's saying a lot! read more

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November 2024 Nice hotel in a historic building in downtown San Diego. This was a former bank building that was built in 1928 and still retains some of the original decor. Rooms are on the small side and unfortunately no club lounge for guests with status. Had room service breakfast that was nice and all the staff was really friendly. Walking distance to many restaurants, Petco park and the convention center. I give it 3.8 stars. read more

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When you take a look back in time when the City of San Diego was going through the many hard times and the buildings of many large businesses and the many of the large businesses were the big banks and the many of them were located along the main street of Broadway. During the many years the city has grown, and the many historical buildings were changing, and the banking industry was one that was creating larger banks and the larger safes that most bank robbers were unable to get through there were some, yet they were gunned down. There is one building that that holds one of the largest safes in the basement when you have a large bank most the vaults were in the basement of the building. Walking through the main interior of the building it feels like you have crossed back into the 1930s and you have come to the bank to make a deposit you can feel the history and the many things that have gone inside the building just due to the size and the structure. When you walk about the building you can see the many pictures of when the building had first started the building of the bank and the many floors that it took to complete the m any floors. The many pictures on the wall some of them can't be replaced showing the true side of San Diego and the many places during the 1930s and 1940s. When you come to the Marriott Courtyard you can see the sheer size of the building and the way many buildings that had looked before with the architecture that still stands today. The many floors of the bank building must still have the many things that are up there with the long mail drop and the dumb waiters that are used by the many hotels here in the City of San Diego. The Courtyard Marriott Building is one Hotel that has so many tales and the great stories of the many shootouts that may have taken place when the place was a bank and the many spaces along the many areas were the tellers if you tried to rob the bank you were in for a big surprise. The lobby of the building it has the Hotel feel to it and the people that work behind the desk and those in the dining room has such a great story to tell of the building and the great history. As a Yelp Reviewer this is one building that has everything and the feel of the 1930s and the 1950s when you come in the marble floors and the walls tell you so much and the feel of the lighting tells you have entered one of the largest banks back in the 1930s. The location its wonderful for a hotel and the remodeling they have there is more work to be done to the main lobby and the dinni9ng and bar. read more

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When I first entered the hotel, I was amazed of how beautiful it is! The valet is 65 dollars and parking is not included within your stay. When you enter the room it is beautiful. Everything is updated and clean and it smelled very nice. I really enjoyed the view, I got a balcony view. The reason for my 2 stars is because one night, my friends and I were coming back upstairs and two men told my friend he didn't belong here in the hotel. They were being extremely racist and disrespectful to us, laughing at his turban calling it a hat. The lady from the front desk came and threatened to kick us out when we were extremely upset. The management did nothing. They shushed us and said we would be kicked if we said one more word , taking the side of the two men in the back. I'm really disappointed about how nice the place is that the staff is not that friendly and supportive. read more

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

Max has made each visit here so seamless. As is, I love the hotel, location, and amenities, but it was great seeing a familiar face that could help us figure out how to spend our weekend in the city. Still obsessed with the architecture and finer details. Just had to come back on here & tell you how much I appreciate the hospitality. read more

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Low customer service/not kids friendly!! The breakfast menu was horrible no kids menu just scrambled eggs and the service was horrid. Never coming back to this place. read more

Excellent location..easy walking to convenient store! Magnificent historic lobby...large rooms!

Location is right in downtown. I was surprised with the amount of homelessness in the area. I wouldnt go outside by myself late at night. The hotel itself use to be an old bank which i think is pretty cool and the highlight of the stay. Bathrooms are spacious. Room is on the smaller side. You can definitely hear all the traffic and sirens going by and we were on the 12the floor. I can't imagine how much sound you will hear being lower. Valet service is quick and easy. We prepaid for breakfast and I don't think I would do it again. Breakfast is a la cart but service can be extremely slow. read more

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Very nice hotel- walkable area, great staff! This hotel has one of the coolest meeting rooms I've ever been in -a safe vault! read more

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Y'all y'all y'all! This hotel was so nice! It used to be an old bank and they have preserved a lot of the details. The lobby is magnificent! There is a conference room that used to be a vault and they preserves the mail shoot. The rooms are nice sized and they look like they have recently been renovated. The staff were all very nice and personable. The location is perfect, we walked almost everywhere, to Petco stadium, balboa park, many food places, STK.. I will say I was shocked at the number of unhoused people in this area in general but they don't bother you and we walked day and night and never felt unsafe. read more

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What an embarrassment of a Marriott facility. The place is filthy. The staff are rude. I had an emergency and had to leave one day early and they held me to the contract. Made me pay for not being there. Just garbage. There are better options read more

The hotel itself is a beautiful old building that used to be a bank. The location is convention to just about everything - r just a couple blocks up from gas lamp, the interstate in either direction is not very far, a ton of food options being right there in down town. The area itself wasn't terrible but go a few blocks one way and the homeless population is terrible (I will say while they had a very large homeless population, none one really bothered you as I have had in other cities). Seems like it might have been newly renovated and the room was actually quite nice. The bed was hard as a rock which sucked for me, the bath tub drained really slowly, and the AC seemed to be terrible (turned it down to 55 most nights and it didn't seem to cool off much). Could have used another trash can in the room (only had one in the bathroom). It was valet only at $54 a day which seems ridiculous but the valet guys were really great - helped with luggage, opened doors when we pulled up, etc. The food at the hotel was kind of expensive but I think that is just the area honestly I'm sure all that makes it sound terrible but it really wasn't. Everyone working there was great and helpful, the rooms were clean, the building is beautiful, nice little gym for a hotel. Despite the people in the room next to me partying very loudly until 3am Monday morning, it wasn't a bad stay. read more

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Really neat hotel nestled in gas lamp. The architecture alone was fun to look at. Make sure you make it downstairs to the vault to check out the meeting space! Our room was clean and the view was great. It did seem like a hefty cost for what they offered, but, it was a very unique stay. It was a bummer that they had no one to open the door for you at the front or help with luggage. Also, there was unfortunately homeless people sleeping on the front steps of the hotel. It didn't make me uncomfortable but I could see a lot of people avoiding the front door. The rooms were a bit snug but they did a decent job updating them. Tip: if you're claustrophobic be mindful of the elevators!! read more

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In my view, any hotel that does not provide housekeeping at least once a day is a dump. This place does not provide daily housekeeping. What a shame that the investors chose to put a Courtyard brand in this beautiful historic building. A lovely lobby but my room was shabby. There was a bad odor near the sink in the front room. I reported this to the front desk. The windows don't open. After three attempts, the smell was mostly but not completely gone. The housekeeping manager was directly involved and spoke to me about the problem. Removing the mini-fridge and cleaning the carpet underneath would probably be required but not possible during my stay unless I wanted to change rooms. The WiFi was spotty. I often had to use a cellular connection instead. Long waits to get an elevator. One was apparently not working and another reserved for staff. Valet parking at $54 a night but no help with luggage and no self-parking. The property has dry cleaning/laundry service but clothes must be dropped off at the front desk. No one is available to pick up the items from guest rooms in time for the deadline to turn items in for cleaning. The front desk staff are incredibly nice. If they were not so wonderful, I would have given a one star rating. However, great people cannot fully make up for all the flaws in this property. read more

The customer service that I received was horrible. The staff were very condescending towards me, especially Max the supervisor on staff on Friday evenings. I reserved through Chase and asked for accommodations which the hotel approved in advance, got to the hotel and they did not let me check in. Then, I was spoken to very condescendingly and was never provided a room. I spent over an hour waiting for Chase to connect with the hotel (the hotel let the phone ring and didn't pick up). When I decided to go to my car, they said "safe travels" on the way out acknowledging my exit. They then picked up the phone with chase and reported that they tried to connect with me but couldn't find me. They had my phone number and never called me. This is horrible, I would not recommend to anyone. Please don't waste your time, there are other hotels in the area that are better. read more

Valet experience colored our stay from the onset. Four young gentleman standing around the valet stand, but would not come and get our car. Asked us to reverse (into oncoming traffic) and park. We stayed here for walkability, but could not walk anywhere because of unhoused population, unclothed, sleeping on sidewalk outside of hotel. Every establishment around was chained up, boarded up. At $470/night, it definitely was not worth staying. Hotel was dark, without anyone working bar. Bathroom door really beat up. Staff was ok, but despite checking out early and being charged early checkout fee, was still charged for a second night (they did not check me out in their system) and had to call to get it reversed. Staff said that homeless situation was just like San Francisco or Los Angeles, however, I have stayed in those places and, at least, in San Francisco or Los Angeles there were places to walk to ... I have stayed in historical building hotels, so thought this one would be cool, but its just ... old, dreary, and dark. read more

I loved everything about this hotel. It's within walking distance from a lot great restaurants. The staff were really friendly, and the rooms are nice and clean. The rooms are super modern but the building itself has a historic look. The location of the hotel is extremely quite and relaxing, but I did stay on a Thursday. I would definitely stay here again read more

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Courtyard Marriott SD is a cool old former bank building that if you look past the more modern updates to "hotelify" it, you'll find a details, architecture and relics you don't typically see in modern day hotels. Be sure to go downstairs and look at the vault which is now a conference room. It was fun to look at many of the other unique elements and imagine the building and it's history when it was a bank. The staff was very helpful, friendly and accommodating. The location is great for its proximity to being able to walk anywhere. read more

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The room was unclean. They didn't change the bed sheets before new guests checked in. I found hair on the bed sheets. My wife smelled some kind of body odor on the bed . I requested service on the Marriott app. Nothing was done until I called the manager. The closest doors were broken and were nonfunctional. The shower curtain was too short . The water was leaking all over the floor. The historic value of the hotel is nice. They should really have to improve to be competitive with the other hotels nearby . You are not getting what you paid for. read more

Try not to let the streets around this hotel get to you as the hotel is beautiful inside and holds much of it's historic design. Staff: All of the staff that I've interacted with are very pleasant and nice. I was always greeted with a smile when walking through the hotel lobby. Rooms: The rooms are clean and the bed is comfortable. I was surprised by the size of the room. You can see signs of wear and tear and areas that show the rooms probably need an upgrade soon but it's not too bad. The one minor issue I have is that there is a large gap underneath the room doors as they use the historic doors from the bank. Fortunately my room was designed in such a way that the front door doesn't face the bed, closet or bathroom. Hotel: I love the historic look that was kept for the interior design. The building used to be a bank and they kept the vault and redesigned it to be a conference room. Area around hotel: The only other issue I have doesn't really have to do with the hotel itself. The immediate area surrounding the hotel isn't the most attractive area. There are a lot of homeless and it doesn't necessarily seem like the safest to be walking around at night by yourself. During the day, it's fine. The hotel tries to keep the immediate area around the hotel clean as I saw people mopping the sidewalks by all the hotel entrances each morning. read more

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown - Vault conference room - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

Seems like an old bank that was remodeled. Bathroom is very outdated. Room was clean. Doors to rooms don't seem very secure. Could easily hear people outside the room. Lots of sirens outside during my stay. Area is fine. Restaurant is very small. Customer service was good. read more