Dave Hansen Posted November 18, 2005 #1 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I called the San Diego Visotors Bureau and got the name "Pacific Inn& Suites" There is also a "Marina Inn & Suites" under the same ownership. We just wanted to be rather close to the cruise dock. If you happen to be driving to San Diego these two hotels have parking to handle about one third of the guests. If you look these places up on the internet, they offer some low rates but if you try to stay, you will get a much higher rate. Everyone deserves better than this before their cruise Fair Winds, Dave Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katgar Posted November 18, 2005 #2 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Dave, I've looked also, for post cruise in March. I found very good rates on both, initially looking at the Seaport village site. We are thinking of the Marina one, in case a daughter's plans fall through (They live in Oakland) about meeting us after the cruise, we want a place in walking distance to things, and places to eat! I may contact the visitor's bureau myself, just to be sure about the distance to places!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hansen Posted November 18, 2005 Author #3 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Katgar, It sounds like you plan to drive to San Diego. We had a pleasant stay at the Days Inn, Harbor View. The address is 1919 Pacific Highway. The phone number is 619-232-1077. The cruise dock is about a five minute ride. The ride to the cruise dock is complimentary. Remember, the visitors Bureau will mention hotel names because they are members not because they are any good. I think we should all be able to begin our cruise vacations with a pleasant hotel experience. You would not find the Pacific Inn or the Marina Inn do be such an experience. Happy Cruising Dave Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hansen Posted November 19, 2005 Author #4 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Anyone staying in San Diego before their cruise will do themselves a huge favor by avoiding the "Pacific Inn" as well as the "Marina Inn". There are other choices on Pacific Highway that will put you close to the cruise dock if that's your preference. As much as we all plan our cruises and savor their arrival you deserve better than these two blights on the landscape Dave Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hansen Posted November 21, 2005 Author #5 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Anyone who has the misfortune to make a reservation at the "Pacific Inn & Suites" or the "Marina Inn & Suites" will find the price is not what they advertise on the internet. If you happen to be driving to San Diego the parking at either of these place will accomodate less than half of the rooms. A pre-cruise stay should be a wonderful experience and not a personal Nightmare on Elm Street. Dave Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hansen Posted November 22, 2005 Author #6 Share Posted November 22, 2005 If you're going to San Diego for a nice pre-cruise stay, do yourself a favor and scratch "Pacific Inn & Marina Inn off your list. At another Hotel you'll be a customer. At either of these two places you're more likely to be a victim. Fair Winds, Dave Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hansen Posted November 22, 2005 Author #7 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Thanksgiving is a good way to remember these two hotels in San Diego, since they are also turkeys Dave Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakalina Posted November 23, 2005 #8 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Sounds like you had a really bad experience :mad: For a really good experience try the Holiday Day Inn on the Bay. It's directly across from the cruise terminal, good rates, good food and also near by (within walking distance) to other venues. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hansen Posted November 23, 2005 Author #9 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I've heard good reports about the Holiday Inn and as you say right across from the terminal. The Pacific Inn runs a bait & switch con where they offer a low internet rate and raise the rate over the price they confirm when you go to check in. I refused to pay the higher price and would not stay. We hauled our luggage a half block to a Day's Inn and had a pleasant stay where we were customers as apposed to victims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivian02 Posted November 23, 2005 #10 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I leave on a cruise out of San Deigo next week. The Hotels that have been discussed on this tread I was hearing "Turkey Stories" now for over six months. I have heard good reviews on the Holiday Inn next to the cruise termianal. I took a chance on Priceline and bid for a 4 Star hotel for under $100 and got the Westin at Horton Plaza. Don't forget I bid this six months in advance...looks like I made out pretty good. You might chech out sites like "Hotwire" and "Expedia" for doing reseach. Do your homework and don't get stuck with a "Turkey" San Diego can be a very nice place to stay. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hansen Posted November 26, 2005 Author #11 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Tim, You're absolutely right. I figured tje only thing worse than getting stuck would be to keep it a secret. As you know we all prize our cruises and deserve to enjoy every moment. I just want to be sure that everyone else going to San Diego avoids thse two mistakes, "Pacific inn & Marine Inn" happy Cruising Dave Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hansen Posted November 27, 2005 Author #12 Share Posted November 27, 2005 If you're coming to San Diego to stay before your cruise. please read this board. You'll be glad you did Dave Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hansen Posted November 29, 2005 Author #13 Share Posted November 29, 2005 When you come to San Diego, I hope you find a good hotel. Your selection will be easier by eliminating the two places mentioned in this board. Nightmare on Elm Street may have been a movie but you wouldn't want to experience your own personal version. Have a good hotel Dave Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hansen Posted December 2, 2005 Author #14 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I hope every cruiser who comes to San Diego will read this board. The only thing worse than being taken would be silence so that others make the same mistake. Every cruiser deserves better than the two hotels mentioned in this board. Dave Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hansen Posted December 4, 2005 Author #15 Share Posted December 4, 2005 There are plenty of Good Hotels in San Diego and these two "Pacific Inn" and "Marina Inn" are not among them. After I had some words with the head turkey at Pacific Inn we wheeled our luggage a half block to the Days Inn on Pacific Highway. I would stay at the Days Inn again. Please read this whole board if you're coming to San Diego for a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosi Posted December 4, 2005 #16 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Dave, I don't want to seem unkind, but we get your point....you can stop posting every day.....channel that energy toward something postive!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hansen Posted December 9, 2005 Author #17 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I appreciate your comment. I just didn't want anyone else to experience the same thing. Your right onto other things. Dave Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivian02 Posted December 10, 2005 #18 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Dave, Just got back today from our cruise out of San Diego and the stay at the Westin in Horton Plaza was wonderful. I know about the hotely you have been talking about and for an extra $14 I got the Westin on "Priceline". Cab fare from the Airport to the Hotel was $14 tip included. We even walked to the port from the Hotel which was a 6 to 7 block walk. Airfare from the port to the Airport ran $12 including tip. I think it is a good idea to do your home work and make the best of your stay in San Diego. Watchout for Hotels know as "dives" there out there. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hansen Posted December 12, 2005 Author #19 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Tim, The next time I get a turkey, I'll make sure it's from a menu and not a "hotel" offering to carve me too. Thanks again Dave Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hansen Posted December 15, 2005 Author #20 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Check this board first Dave Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofzeke Posted December 17, 2005 #21 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Dave, Dude, we get it. You don't like those hotels. I think your point has been made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trvlr37 Posted December 28, 2005 #22 Share Posted December 28, 2005 I have some Hilton Honor points and was wondering about the Embassy Suites Downtown vs. the Doubletree in Mission Valley... Any suggestions between the two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norm27 Posted February 6, 2006 #23 Share Posted February 6, 2006 What is the charge for leaving the car? Do they pick you up after the cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burg80 Posted December 10, 2007 #24 Share Posted December 10, 2007 We just cruised out of San Diego to Hawaii. We flew out the day before and stayed at the Bay Club Hotel and Marina, on Sheltor Island. Is was fantastic. They were all so friendly and couldn't do enough for us. I called them when our flight got in and within 15mins they were at airport. The next day we made arrangements with them to take us to the port. Phil the driver was friendly and reassured us he will pick us up when we return. We stayed a few days after our cruise. We arrived at port on the completion of our cruise. I called the hotel at 10:10 and by 10:22 Phil was there to return us to the hotel. Rooms were large and a beautiful view of the bay. We were able to watch cruise and naval ship leave port. Included in our room rate was also a breakfast buffet. Both cold and hot food. Every night there was happy hour in the bar which included appetizer. The dining room staff was great and once agian went out of the way to please us. This hotel is also on the route of the taxi trolley that takes you around San Diego. We took the trolley ride and was told by the hotel staff if we didn't make it back on the last trolley , they could pick us up if we could get ourself back to the port area. They were so accommodating. Be sure to check them out before you book another hotel. Burg80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjbearit Posted December 14, 2007 #25 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Hey Burg80! I am so glad somebody found a good hotel here! Since I live in SD I never go to the hotels here :o . That is a really nice area of town you are talking about though so it is not surprising that they were kind and accommodating! Most people here (despite some things you may have read on this board!) are pretty friendly and most of our businees owners are not out to rip off the tourists and business travelers. It is very expensive to stay at the hotels here, I do know that! We pay a pretty penny every time we have a class reunion or other sort of large function because we get no breaks just for being local and if you think the rooms are expensive, try renting out the grand ballroom somewhere! Whew! That'll put a hole in the old pocketbook! Personally dollar for dollar I think the hotels in Mission Valley are far more reasonably priced than the hotels on the bay/beach front. Of course you don't have the view either, but I can sure do some cool stuff with the money I would save from the price difference! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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