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    Clarissa S.

    Wow! This is such a beautiful, stunning hotel. I absolutely loved the bar, lounge, and outdoor courtyard area. I happened to book a room during their designers' event, where we were treated to complimentary champagne, delicious appetizers, and beautiful charcuterie boards. On top of that, the front desk team was incredibly accommodating, and my room was the perfect size. I originally worried I wouldn't enjoy my stay because the property lacks a pool, but the upscale vibe and fantastic ambiance more than made up for it!

    bed
    Celeste G.

    We had an absolute blast staying at The Guild Hotel! From the moment we walked in, the historic architecture blended with the chic, modern design completely won us over. The service was top-notch, the atmosphere was stylish and vibrant, and the downtown location made it so easy to explore San Diego. We loved every single thing about our stay and can't wait to come back!

    Queen bed in a tiny room
    Alan K.

    I really wanted to like this place, but everything seemed to have gone wrong for me when staying at this property. If you are handicapped or have luggage, traversing the steps at the entrance is a challenge. It didn't help that they were doing construction at the behind their building as you can hear the noise during the day. Perhaps it may be ADA accessible after the improvements. At least the front door person was eager to help with my luggage. Check-in was pretty easy, although I did have to wait as there was only one receptionist at the time. My Bonvoy Elite status was not acknowledged during check-in. To ride the elevator, you have to scan your keycard for security reasons. I proceeded to my room. The room was very small. The little table was probably the worst as it was full of clutter making the table hardly usable. The phone was barely audible even though I increased the column to full volume. All of a sudden, the fire alarm starts going off. Wow, it is super loud! It was a 5 minute false alarm as the building was doing maintenance, but that is not okay as the guests did not get any warning whatsoever. It was nice that the room offered Le Labo products. I didn't like the roller shades covering the windows as they let in lots of light in the room. The motion sensors in the bathroom were not functioning properly. I had to press the button to turn on the lights instead of the motion sensor triggering the lights. The ice machine was not working on my floor. I had to go to the next floor to get ice. I think for the steep price that I paid for this room, I don't think it was worth it. I did have an amazing breakfast downstairs. This hotel only offers valet parking at an arm and a leg $68. I decided to self park my car in the adjacent Columbia Garage. The sign said $30 for overnight parking. I ended up paying $36 which is steep and not the advertised price.

    Valentines menu - special event
    Michelle R.

    My husband arranged the Valentines Day event through OpenTable and they had us in the open courtyard of the guild hotel. PARKING Street parking only. We walked a block or two and got lucky. Otherwise, it was $30 event parking likely for the Valentine's Day premiums. SERVICE The event didn't start right on time and almost seemed like they were waiting for all 20 tables to be seated before starting. It was a great experience but when my husband told me the price, I wouldn't have booked it since it was not worth the $300ish especially not being a drinker FOOD This was a pre-arranged meal. I'd honestly rather have eaten from their bar menu that had more vegetarian options but we made this work considering the price tag too. 4 course meal and for the main dish, I got the salmon and my husband had the duo chicken & beef dish. The dessert really stole the show - it was some sort of raspberry brownie that was hotter than bell but so good and full of sugar.

    Hotel entrance
    Selma F.

    Absolutely amazing hotel We love boutique hotels and this one is top of the list A former fire house transformed into sleek extra special lodging. Great customer service. Wonderful room overlooking their courtyard. And a restaurant serving a delightful breakfast I loved it there

    Snacks and sundries
    Wendy G.

    I stayed at The Guild hotel for a recent business trip. It is an excellent example of adaptive reuse of a historic building as it used to be a YMCA. It is a beautiful structure from the outside. I arrived via Amtrak to San Diego and this hotel is just around the corner from the train depot. Very convenient. I arrived at the main entrance, which is up several stairs and did not have a chance to explore the outside of the building extensively so I do not know if there is an accessible entrance elsewhere. The lobby is very tasteful and boutique. There is a welcoming bar and several tables and chairs in a comfortable elegant looking seating area. You are checked in by employees at two low tables that look to be more in a concierge position than front desk attendants. After you are checked in you're pointed towards the elevators. Across from the elevators as a tasteful gift shop and next to that is a area that offers various snacks and sundries for sale. I was surprised at the selection for such a small hotel. There are several healthy options and the prices are reasonable. The rooms are somewhat small and don't have built-in closets. I was in an upgraded king bed room and it had a very small wardrobe as well as some hangers on a wall mirror installation. There are no refrigerators in the rooms so if you have medication or any other items that need to be refrigerated I would not recommend this hotel. Breakfast is included with your stay and there is a nice selection of breakfast items to choose from. Some require additional payment. They also have a full selection of espresso drinks. The staff is very friendly and I think this is a great spot for a short stay in the city of San Diego. It's very convenient to downtown and walking distance to many eateries and businesses.

    Robert B.

    Excellent. The Guild Hotel has a certain vibe and I like it! The entry in the lobby bar are quite classy, the bar more comfortable than classy, but classy nonetheless. The staff is superior. All staff members I interacted with were very welcoming, very friendly, very helpful and very knowledgeable. The rooms are very well appointed. They are comfortable spotlessly, clean and quite spacious for the space allotted. The hotel is modernized and has many amenities. There's a lovely courtyard in the middle. There's a café on site. That is very good.

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    Orsolya D.

    I'll let you in on a little secret: taking a woman on a getaway/vacation for her birthday is one of the best - if not THE best - ways to celebrate. Another secret is that the hotel accommodations are also of utmost importance. My boyfriend was whisking me away from Los Angeles to San Diego/Coronado for my birthday and chose The Guild Hotel for our abode away from home. Did he do a good job or was he in the dog house? The Guild Hotel is an architecturally sublime hotel part of the Marriott Tribute Portfolio (Marriott's boutique hotel line) located in downtown San Diego within arm's reach of every tourist attraction and district - you can't get more centrally located than this! The Guild Hotel has a rich history having served as an Army/Navy YMCA from 1924 and being reborn in 2019 with a modern facelift transforming into a boutique hotel but while staying true to its past beauty. The exterior of The Guild Hotel features stunning stonework masonry trim, carpeted stairs with a bellhop awaiting your arrival and large tropical plants combining a historical downtown feel with a boho twist. Note: parking is either valet or self-park at the garage around the corner. Entering The Guild Hotel certainly solidifies the feel of luxury but at an affordable price point with a lobby, bar area, gift shop, convenience store and courtyard for dining. Although it is noticeably a small hotel, it is curated with an expensive feel while also being accessible. Even small details aren't overlooked at The Guild Hotel as the entire space smells AMAZING and turns out they pump a spa-scent into the air. I was obsessed with it (and you can purchase the scented items in their gift shop). Check-in also feels more high-end than standard with various low tables and chairs (sort of reminded me of a bank) as opposed to one large front desk. The Guild Hotel offers a variety of room options below street level, street level, standard, lofts, and penthouse with the majority being "petite queen" or "petite king" (with or without courtyard views). My boyfriend chose the Petite King which features one king-sized bed, a small table with two modern chairs, a sette in front of the bed, nightstands and a very nice contemporary modern bathroom essence. As others have noted: the rooms are indeed very small (180 square feet) and in my opinion is better suited for a solo traveler; but I didn't mind cozy-ing up with my other half. There are also no closets with The Guild Hotel opting for a wardobe and an iron bar/mirror setup that can be used to hang clothing which is obviously all they could offer due to the small size; but it is a bit tough for those who like to unpack. Also missing is a room refrigerator (there are mini fridges at check-in which can be used by guests) and no coffee makers. I had an iron (I called customer service and requested one before my trip) but I noticed another review saying they didn't have one. The rooms are small is the point and not 100%; BUT they are nice AND passed my OCD hotel cleanliness: no bugs, no dust, no dirt, nothing in shabby shape. Plus, the bed was perfect with a mixture of firm with plush. Another note worth mentioning is that the rooms are quiet both in respect to not hearing others nor the outside. We even opened our window for a test and it was quite loud but once shut; completely muted. I need these windows and insulation at home! The Guild Hotel has a 24-hour fitness center complete with weights, machines, and Pelaton bikes on the below street level which was decent enough although some of the machines were broken with no out of order sign. There is also a single chair barber shop (appointment only) for the fellas. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and The Guild Hotel offers guests various options included (plus some for purchase) like eggs, toast, yogurt, granola, fruit, bacon, etc. You won't find sugary cereals or stale muffins here! I did have a slight birthday hiccup and bone to pick with The Guild Hotel. My birthday was mentioned to the customer service call center ahead of time (The Guild Hotel outsources their calls which is actually annoying) and as a Marriott Bonvoy member; I was promised a birthday surprise. There was nothing in my room upon arrival. We mentioned this to the front desk concierge who assured us that it was in the computer to happen on my actual birthday. There was nothing on my birthday either at which point my boyfriend spoke to them again and it was a little bit of a back-and-forth with some claims of it NOT being in the computer which doesn't make sense as the day before it was? When returning from my birthday dinner, there was a bottle of champagne in my room so they eventually got it right; but I shouldn't have had to "run after" The Guild Hotel to complete my birthday task. Despite some flaws; the good outweighs the bad at The Guild Hotel and my boyfriend did amazingly in his choosing. I would absolutely return to The Guild Hotel on a future LA escape.

    City View Cozy King, Smaller Guest room, 1 King
    Dianna D.

    Had a very nice two night stay at this boutique hotel by the Marriott. The location was walking distance from the train station after a late night four hour train ride from LA. As expected, room was small but I didn't mind. It has a minimalist feel and decor with all the necessities for a simple weekend stay. It was clean, affordable for the location, and comfortable. The booking rate also included a $35/day amenity fee which I used at the bar for a night cap and at their onsite cafe for breakfast. To name a few, the hotel is walking distance to Little Italy, Seaport Village, USS Midway Museum, the Gaslamp Quarter, and the waterfront to take the Coronado Ferry.

    Cute king studio
    Marshall G.

    This is our first time here but we expect the best. There are surcharges. A 35.00 destination fee redeemable for food, bar, or breakfast.. non refundable. And parking is Valet , in and out available at 50.00. City parking next door is 25.00 . And no in and out. We will walk to dinner on India street. Simple. This is a grand old legacy hotel from 1920 and redone In 2020. The bed is FAB and as quiet as can be imagined. More tomorrow after breakfast. Btw, no fridge or coffee maker en suite. But Delivered on request. Water for two on arrival This will be nice. Update: this is so nice we added an extra day.

    Stephanie G.

    Stayed here for a few days during our San Diego trip. Every employee we encountered was wonderful. I commend them for their service since they remembered to refill our water every night after asking once. The girl who helped us at check in, Mia, was very personable and friendly. She was pretty much there every night of our stay. You are greeted with stairs before you enter the hotel, not very ADA-compliant but I didn't see where else customers who are disabled can enter. However, we were always greeted at the door by the bellman. Rooms here are very small and not much of a view. We had room 508, corner room but the view was meh. We also found the room to be really dark. We do love that the burning was transformed from a YMCA to a hotel. We didn't get the chance to enjoy their bar or breakfast but it was always packed. The location of the hotel is right in downtown and pretty much walkable.

    Chocolate banana with a rum base. Brûléed banana topping. Trust Bill and Garrick, behind the bar for all your libations here in SD.

    I would like to say, stay away from the Guild Hotel, that way there will always be a room when I want to stay, but I can't. This place is great. The rooms I have stayed in are small, but it's everything I need in a room. They have larger rooms. The bathrooms are good size. The main reason this place rocks is the people and the lobby bar. We have experienced a few bartenders, on our stays here,all have been great. However this trip, we were served by Bill, and Garrick. They are the best. Not only great people, but phenomenal mixologists. They work well together. Garrick made us a couple drinks that we have never had, they were so good. I had the food for the first time here, so good, totally hit the spot, and tasty. Bottom line, it has a great atmosphere, walking distance from the train depot, so it's convenient to take the train and stay here. Remember though. Save me a room. Also, Jose at check in was extremely professional and extremely awesome. I need to add, that after we checked out, we had sometime before our train. We sat down at lobby bar, the three people working there, (not bartenders, but baristas, and servers) Thomas, Sage, and Kaira were also the best. Fun, held conversations, professional, it's an atmosphere that is so welcoming. The Guildnis the place to be.

    Window from city level room
    Erica G.

    Had a great stay at the Guild !!! We stayed in a city level room (room 100) the room was a decent size, large shower. Loved the high ceilings and the ceiling to floor windows. We did not have any issues with steel noise . The staff was very nice and accommodating, had a drink at the bar, very reasonable prices. We opted to parking in the public parking garage right next door $30 for overnight . The location of the hotel was great just a 15 minute walk to little Italy and maybe 8 minute walk to the water . Will definitely being staying again

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    Ask the Community - The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    Do they validate for parking when dining at the cafe / bar?

    How much is parking? Is it included with the room?

    $35, not included in rate

    Do they provide robes?

    Yes. You'll have to request from the front desk.

    Do they have bath tubs?

    No only showers, and no closet

    Is there an outdoor pool in this hotel?

    This hotel does not have a pool.

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