The Sofia Hotel - San Diego 32.71569, -117.16424

first impressions were not brilliant as the hotel was surrounded by many homeless people, and being next to the greyhound station this was a problem throughout our stay and made my fiancee very uncomfortable. Rooms were very small as expected but the standard of housekeeping left an awful lot to be desired. reception staff were helpful and the business centre was excellent. unfortunately the over riding impression was not good

We found ourselves stuck at the airport on a trip back from Texas. With no departure in sight, we opted to spend the night in San Diego. We got onto Hotels.com, found a few options and selected the Sofia for location and price. The guys at check-in were friendly and helpful. The room was small but nicely appointed and comfortable. We were only here for one night but will definitely check out the Sofia on our next visit to San Diego.

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So my boyfriend and I decided to get away at the last minute, just us two trying to be spontaneous. We went onto hotels.com to search for places to stay in SD, came across a very gerat deal for this hotel (Black Friday sales, 50% off stay). So we usually stay at bunky places, you know considering we don't really stay in the room anyway, we just "need a place to sleep", but this time I wanted to be in a nice hotel and just have a nice place to stay, period. When we came to the hotel, we were very pleased. The lobby itself looked very inviting and comfortable. The rooms were well maintained, but the only downfall was the size of the rooms, a bit small for 2 adults (we got the deluxe room with 1 queen size bed). The sink and shower were in seperate areas which was great because it allowed one person to do something as the other do something else. The hotel's location was the best part. We were literally walking distance from the Horton Plaza - where all the main shopping area is located. Overall, we enjoyed out stay very much so.

The hotel staff was the nicest I have met for a long time. Some of the girls gave me real sweatheart smiles. I hope those girls are still working there next time I come back.

stylish boutique hotel. small rooms but nice

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The room I had was very small. You can only see the other rooms from the window. You don't see much else. No sky or the sun. So you need to keep the lights on while you are in the room. It had no tub. However, everything was very well maintained despite the age of the building and it was pretty quiet. So I was satisfied. I'd stay again but maybe request a bigger room.

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Hotel was great, we had a corner room with a city view. Although small the room was nicely furnished and very comfortable. The happy hour Sangria at Currant was excellent!!

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located in downtown SD, this historical hotel features a boutique style (as you can probably see in big cities, i.e. NYC), with traditional outfit. Personally the concierge service and check-in were satisfactory. The small room was a bit disappointing, even though I usually don't mind the size of room. The shower booth was literally 1 foot from the door, and the width of entrance was about 2 feet. However, bed linens and other utilities were very good in condition. The interior design was also quite up-to-date, like its modern facade. If you're with family, I would recommend to get a bigger room. Mine was the 1 queen size bed one (probably smallest).

The staff was efficient and helpful--they rapdily moved me to another room when the T.V. in the first room didn't work well. In fact, a front desk people actually did the move. But the standard rooms are pretty small. Well located in downtown, across the street from the federal court house. Need to overlook homeless problem downtown(people sleeping on sidewalk --at locations other than near the hotel); it's a city problem and not a problem with hotel. I would stay again if needed to do business at courthouse again. The price was right.

Updated interior decor to contemporary very nice. Hotel staff very accomodating. Rooms slightly small but all amenities included. No pool. Great location.

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I love the sleek design of the shower, but having only a half wall for a shower door is not practical. My belongings got wet.

This hotel, built in the 1920s, was upgraded beautifully. The decor in the room was fresh with a comfortable bed. The rest of the hotel was decorated perfectly, with that old-world charm still left in places. It is a beautiful building from the outside, really standing out among all the modern office buildings. The location was perfect: close to the Gaslamp District and close to the water. We walked or rode the bus everywhere! The only complaint I would have is there are quite a few bums in the area. The staff was excellent, with great restaurant suggestions and direction on how to get around the city. We will definitely stay there again if we return to San Diego.

The hotel was overall very nice, including free in-room wired internet and nice furnishings. My only real complaint is that the shower does not have a door on it, which can get the bathroom floor a little wet.

Great Location for the price.

Wrokout room is less than desirable ... bumping elbows with sweaty people its so small.

As with everyone else, the room was small with modern furniture and comfortable bed. the service was ok...noting that there were no issues to report neither good nor bad..just ok. the hotel was located in a prime location, walking distance to the gaslamp, mall, cruise ships local eateries. parking was a bit hefty, if you dont mind leaving your car in an open parking lot..on broadway and pacific, theres 5star parking for 20/day wheres as valet is 28/32 i guess depending when you go. hope this helps. overall, i would stay there again.

I really like the charm and "boutique" feel of the hotel. Not a big chain-type but more personal and stylish. The room was very comfortable, although definitely on the smaller side (which I did not mind, but is worth noting). Found the fitness gym to be well equipped although a little cramped--a lot of equipment (which is good), but not a lot of room. Only drawback was that is was further from the convention center than I had anticipated. Front desk said a 20 minute walk. There is a convenient trolley you can take, however, which runs fairly frequently.

The hotel itself was very modern, but that was about it. The rooms are very small. The room numbers on the door are very hard to read. TV reception was terrible, and we had a light in our room that didn't work. There is no privacy within your own room, in other words the bathroom doesn't have a lock on the door. Hotel staff was amazingly friendly, however you MUST use Valet parking at ($28/a night). There's really no way around it, the Valet staff was pretty much rude and gave bad vibes everytime we walked by them. I'd rather spend more money on my next trip to San Diego and stay at a better hotel.

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We had a standard king room. It was well appointed with a refrigerator, microwave, newer bath and flat-screen TV. But, it was small. There was really just enough room to walk around the bed. But, being located within walking distance of the gaslamp district, the Padres stadium and the seaport - you probably won't spend too much time in your room.

Hotel is very nice but price of parking is $28 per night. Wow.

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Rooms are on the small side, but everything else about this hotel is great. Clean and comfortable. The restaurant in the lobby (Currant) has good happy hour deals on appetizers. I would stay here again.

Great location in SD near gaslamp and public transit. Hotel staff was extremely courteous, and room was recently remodeled and had "boutique" feel. Only downside was pricey valet parking (~24/day), but even w/ parking still a bargain!

The room was tiny. The bathroom was tiny. The sheets on the bed were stained and there was no flat sheet. The air conditioning was poor. Valet was poor and overpriced for the service.

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Brilliant facilities for me with microwave and fridge which enabled me to save money on meals! Good room, internet facilities and very helpful concierge as I used buses a lot during my stay. Great situation as near bus stops, trlley, supermarket and restaurants, shopping mall. My feet never touched the ground during my 13 day stay and I would recommend this hotel to anyone! Loved the 'free' walking tour of Gaslamp area!

My wife & I very much enjoyed our stay at the Sofia. We were walking distance from everything we needed including the train station and Street Scene. The hotel was clean & comfortable and the free bottles of water were very much appreciated. The staff was excellent.

Nice spot the only thing is you have to pay 28 a day for parking!

we had the queen room which is tiny but they make great use of the small space. it is perfect and cozy for a romantic night and the restaurant downstairs is too. great location.

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Hotel was steps away from the mall and bars/restaurants. The hotel was very clean and the people were exceptionally nice. I would definitely stay again.

Discovered an exercise room and a separate yoga room on one of the floors. What a great surprise. The bed and pillows were fantastic and i slept very well for not being in my own bed.

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Everyone was very efficent! The daily rate of $28. to park a car was a little expensive, but there isn't anywhere else to park it, the parking attendants were very professional. Overall I would give the hotel an excellent.

I would recommend The Sofia Hotel to anybody interested in staying in downtown San Diego. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is excellent...right by Gaslamp and Horton Plaza. The room was clean and nicely furnished. You do sacrifice some space in the room, but that is expected with a historic boutique hotel.

Great hotel for the price paid per night

This is the second time I have stayed at the Sophia. This time my wife was with me and yes it is a little small but we visit New York frequently and felt fine with it. Great staff. Location is a little iffy but I am a larger guy and do not worry about the element arround the hotel. Quick walk to the Gaslamp and you must go to the yard house that is near by.

While our room was quite small and we only had a shower (no bathtub) it was very clean and modern. The only have valet parking which is quite pricey but we were able to find parking in the area south and west of the hotel. The only problem with that is we had to either feed the meter or move by 8am, which just encouraged us to get up bright and early and on with our day.

This is a historic hotel beautifully appointed and convenient to walk to the Gaslamp district, beach and shopping and freeways. The staff was professional, friendly and helpful. The small restaurant and bar were good. Parking in the area is limited and the hotel charges $28/night for valet parking which includes "ins and outs." Surrounded by one-way streets driving around the hotel, including locating the valet parking, is a bit confusing the first time. I'll definitely check on the Sofia if my travels take me back to San Diego.

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