The king bed I had was very comfortable. I sink in just a little to comfort my back but firm enough…read moreto stay on my side of the bed. It was a great night sleep after driving 5 hours. The office chair is modern. I appreciated the microwave and the mini refrigerator. There is grocery and gas stations nearby. The lobby allowed my late check in and they always picked up the phone when I called. Great reception. And free breakfast! I want to buy the same bed for me back home! I booked directly so I think I got a fair price for California.

Immediately we were overwhelmed by the smell of mold in room 133. We left the door open hoping to…read moreclear some of it with fresh air. Not much help.. opened the drapes to try and open windows , noticed the absolute filth along the baseboard area about 4" wide. Sat on the couch and kept going until my knees were chest high. My husband was soooo uncomfortable he refused to sit on it at all. Plumbing was abysmal, toilets barely flushed. Breakfast was subpar. We went out instead of eating there. We have stayed there twice before when visiting family. Never again.

We were traveling out of town and going to arrive late. We called and they said no problem. When we…read morearrived it was a quick check in process. You have to use your key on the wall to get most of the lights to work. The room was clean and cozy. The fridge was cold, and there is both coffee and tea. The beds were so comfortable and so were the pillows. A very comfortable nights sleep. We didn't have a chance to have breakfast at it is from 6-9am. The check out is simple just drop keys into the box at the front desk.

Great staff, wonderful atmosphere, and plenty of parking when we went…read more The upside: fire pit and chairs for cozy winter hangout, fitness room, continental breakfast with more than just pastries and cereal, smooth checkin process, market in lobby for 24hrs service, and electric charging stations. The downside: not many seating for breakfast when lots of people are there, the room doors are heavy, the bathroom door is a sliding door that doesn't lock, tv is not aligned with any seating, desk facing beds, and some outlets weren't working. We didn't get to try the pool since it was cold and winter but it looked really nice. Checkout was easy, we just put the door keys into a box and left!

Not a 5-Star quality hotel, but this place is very pleasant, clean, and comfortable. Desk personnel…read morewere all very personable and helpful. Free breakfast was pretty decent. I'd recommend this hotel for anyone watching their budget, especially those who need to stay close to the Kaiser Permanente San Marcos hospital. (By the way, that hospital is phenomenal! They are taking excellent care of my sister.)

Hampton Inn San Marcos maybe an older hotel but still charming in its own way. It's conveniently…read morelocated near the Twin Oaks Valley road exit off hwy 78, with many restaurants and shops near by. The room is comfortable albeit smaller than my expectations. There is only one elevator in the middle of guest rooms without sign. I walked right by it not seeing it the first time. There are 4 kinds of coffee and a snacks rack even late into the afternoon which is a definite plus for me. On the house breakfast is served daily 6-10am in the dining area. It's the no-frills type of place perfect for my needs.

i had a great time staying here at this hotel, i was here for 3 nights. during the day im not too…read moresure what it's like because duh i was at the beach, but at night it was a nice stay, i stayed on the 3rd floor! it was pretty clean and staff was nice. now the reason its 4 stars and not 5... i hate to be the one to say it, the hotel shower water pressure, not good. they did have a popcorn stand at check in popcorn was good a little stale, but they only had it the one day i was there which was a little sad. BUT THE MAIN THING THAT REALLY HURT MY FEELINGS, after 3 days of hiking around the beach, and walking around all the shops, i was so so ready to sit in the hot tub before a long drive back home... walk to the hot tub, get my feet in, COLD 70° no sign, no warning. i was sad. other than that i would stay here again, good pricing, good area.

On Thanksgiving evening my family of 3 had a reservation at Comfort Inn Escondido. When we arrived,…read morethere was a strong sewage odor in the parking lot. We hoped it wouldn't be an issue in the room, and checked in. Unfortunately, upon entering the room (210, 2nd floor) we realized the smell was throughout the hotel and it was going to be difficult to sleep. We opened the window, but, since the smell was outside, airing things out wasn't helpful. We decided we couldn't stay and went back to the front desk to explain the issue and let them know we wouldn't be staying. The front-desk employee was polite, but unable to refund our reservation and gave us the phone # of management. We were tired, and, if we could have stayed, we would have. Nobody wants to throw away the cost of a reservation. But the smell was unbearable. I can't blame the hotel for the air quality. That's out of their control. We looked online and found that North San Diego County has periodic issues (mostly from a Tijuana River raw sewage issue). But, they should either make customers aware or allow for cancellations on bad days. As suggested, I called and spoke with manager Raj who actually said he didn't believe me that there was an odor issue and he wouldn't refund the reservation. I was surprised at his response. I said that I would include that in my review (I like writing reviews and if you look, you'll see that I give lots of mostly-5 star reviews in which I try to include lots of useful pro/con details). Raj felt I was threatening. I do understand that - reviews can be used inappropriately. I said "no, I'm just letting you know that I do reviews and include my genuine experiences - good or bad." At this point, Raj said "I am not going to refund you your money" and hung up on me. That was weird - I never raised my voice and remained positive and constructive on the call. It was a genuinely bizarre call.

We stayed at Fairfield by Marriott for two nights while attending a wedding at Twin Oaks Garden…read moreEstate and were able to use a guest discount, although it still ended up being pretty pricey for a short stay. The room itself was what you would expect from a typical Marriott property. Clean, comfortable, and nothing out of the ordinary. The most disappointing part for me was the breakfast. As someone who eats plant based, my options were extremely limited. I ended up having oatmeal and bananas both mornings while watching most guests enjoy bacon and eggs. I was honestly expecting a bit more variety, especially fresh fruit, which feels like a basic for a standard Western hotel breakfast. On a positive note, the guy sitting on the bench outside was the best part. Overall, it was an okay stay, but I do wish there were more inclusive breakfast options, especially at that price point.

Hotel is really clean and nice. Came here for a wedding and wasn't expecting much. But pleasantly…read moresurprised. Everyone at the check in desk was super friendly and helpful. Gaby checked us out and she was super friendly. Our room was beautiful. The bathroom is lovely with a gorgeous huge walk in shower. Only complaint is it was hard to do my makeup because the lighting is very dim, so being a lighted makeup mirror...loved the closet and refrigerator and nice tv. The mattress was super comfortable and comfy pillows too. Breakfast was yummy and loved the coffee and waffle bar. (Don't forget to flip it so the timer goes on, should have a direction for that!) the breakfast area was nice and also an outdoor patio with heater is great. Wanted to take a jacuzzi but it was full with people and it's not very big. The pool is big. The whole experience was great and I highly recommend staying here and hope to be back in future.

After a long day of work, I was exhausted and needed to find a nearby hotel at a rate that was…read morereimbursable through my employer. After doing a quick "around me" search, Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego-Escondido popped up. Doing a cross-check between Yelp and Google, I saw that they had pretty good reviews. Being that they only had two rooms available for the desired price, I did not hesitate to book the reservation. Although the establishment had good reviews pertaining to the cleanliness and amenities of the hotel, poor customer service was a reoccurring theme in the reviews that I read. Therefore, I was shocked when I entered the establishment and was warmly greeted by a front desk employee by the name of Mark. Mark informed me about the hotel's amenities (including the free breakfast) and quickly checked me in. He also saw that I had dinner from the nearby California Fish Grill (the hotel is in close proximity to many restaurants and fast food establishments) and offered my utensils...talk about being attentive! My third floor room was very clean and appropriately furnished (to my delight the room had both a refrigerator and microwave). Although the room faced the busy freeway, the insulation was so good that I could barely hear anything. I liked the little touches such as the mirror with built-in vanity lighting around the perimeter. My only gripe was that the television was a traditional model with a few cable channels; in 2025 I would expect all hotel rooms to be equipped with a SMART TV that has built-in streaming platforms (e.g., Netflix, HBO Max). The following day, I grabbed a coffee from the cafeteria and quickly checked out. I enjoyed my stay here and will return if I'm in the area again!

For a Holiday inn Express it has poor maintenance . We have stayed at many locations over the yeas…read more. Most are well maintained some are better. This is the first time we needed to change rooms. The USB plugs are pushed in so far they do not work. the second location we has the same problem but with some effort made them work. There were lots of little things that just showed it was not well taken care of. Although we will continue to use Holiday Inn express we will not stay here again. BTW staff was friendly and helpful it just that the hotel needs a good facelift to meet the normal standard . Breakfast was good , bedding was clean although the beds seem shorted than standard

A small hotel in Escondido, close to freeway entrances and next to a Mexican restaurant, a small…read moreclothing store, and a market for groceries and snacks. This one has not as many sketchy characters hanging around, compared to other hotels in Escondido. Been here a few times.

Its not clean and look dirty, place is like homeless place, doesnt look safe. Not recommendedread more

This particular Residence Inn is located off the 78 freeway and Las Posas Road. You would think…read morethat it is convenient, but unfortunately, it is in a traffic ridden location. Driving in and out of the hotel was a pain. This hotel isn't your typical hotel with restaurants in it. There wasn't food nearby within the hotel so I had to rely on food delivery. At least with the rooms, you can prepare your own food which is a plus. Their continental breakfast was basic, but did the job. The rooms which are coined suites, are large and spacious. The big downfall is really the paper thin walls. Even when wearing earplugs, I can hear the next door neighbors. The noise kept waking me up, resulting in a bad nights sleep. I wouldn't stay here again. Also, they charge $5/day for onsite parking which is obnoxious.

We predominately stayed at the Residence Inn San Marcos for the last 13-14 years. We took a break…read moreto stay at other hotels but decided to give it a try again over the Presidents Weekend. They now charge $5/day for parking. The 2 bedroom was pretty spacious, but is in need for some renovation. The beds were okay. The kitchen area is nice if you want to prepare a meal. However, the pots and pans were not cleaned by the prior occupant/house keeping. The daily breakfast was okay. The hot portion usually consists of scrambled eggs and sausage (pork/turkey). There is also a nice assortment of breads and bagels, oatmeal, and cereals. There are also two waffle makers. My boys enjoyed the waffle maker and the chocolate milk the most. The best part of the Residence Inn for our family is the pool room. They recently added an Arcade OneUp Machine, which you can play for free. You have to give a drivers license now to get the pool table gear. We think has cut down on who uses the pool room. The nightly front desk attendant was friendly and courteous. The workout room is nice for a daily workout and has a filtered water machine to refill your water bottles.

I don't under why there are so many negative reviews. I wanted a clean, comfortable, and centrally…read morelocated place to sleep for cheap. After driving for many hours on a long road trip. This was it! Not only was this place right next to a yummy to go spot, it was comfortable, clean, and super close to shops and restaurants for the following day. Plus the owner was super nice and it was refreshing to have a nice conversation after such a long drive. I recommend this place if you're tired after a long drive, want a clean and comfortable room to rest.

BUYER BEWARE FALSE ADVERTISING…read more This place FALSELY advertises amenities that are not even available, only the mouthy boy at the front spoke any English and he was an atrocity to deal with. The absolute rudest phuck I have ever met. He verbally harassed me and then ordered his housekeeper not to service my room setting his employer up to be sued for discrimination. I was recording video the entire time as I was already uncomfortable and now im glad I have the evidence necessary to pursue a claim against this place for their in appropriate and illegal behavior.

We are in escrow for our new house. Needed a cheap place for a night. Cheap is what we got. People…read moresmoking outside our room, cockroaches in the bathroom and flimsy bedding. I was so tired after working all day and expecting to be in our house. I thought Wyndham was better quality than this, but I guess not. All I can say is "Gross!" Cockroaches spread diseases and give me the enbbie gebbies! Bring the bug spray!!!

Alright I'm trying to be fair but every time I try to be positive something else happens. The WiFi…read moresucks pretty much non existence. Our bes covers had cigarette burns in them and holes room smells like smoke. Water pressure is horrible there is no iron in the room you have to go downstairs to the office to get it. The Ac sounds like a 747 in the room taking off.