2.5 Star Hotel

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown/Airport Area

1531 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, United States View Map

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Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown/Airport Area

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Directly off the I-5 motorway and 8 minutes' drive from San Diego International Airport. Area attractions, including the San Diego Convention Center can be found close to the Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown. The historic Gaslamp Quarter and the unique Little Italy district are also only minutes away. Find us on Pacific Highway, within three miles of San Diego International Airport and the San Diego Zoo. We’re adjacent to Waterfront Park and Country Center trolley stop. Little Italy, downtown, and the Maritime Museum are within a mile. Start the morning at the city center San Diego Hampton Inn with a free continental breakfast. After a long day, relax in the roof-top pool, complete with stunning views of the Bay, or re-energize in the state-of-the-art fitness center. WIFI's on us.

1,394 Reviews

7.7Good
Cleanliness
8.1
Staff
8.3
Location
9.0

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  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Fitness Center
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Free Breakfast
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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1 King

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  • Air conditioning
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  • Nonsmoking
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1 KING MOBILITY ACCESS ROLL IN SHOWER NOSMOK

323 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible room
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Cleaning products
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2 QUEEN PREMIUM NONSMOKING

2 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
  • Coffee/tea machine
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1 K Premium W/sofabed Ns

1 King, 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
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  • Closet
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King Room with Tub - Mobility Access/Non-Smoking

227 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible room
  • Nonsmoking
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
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  • Accessible room
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    What Guests Loved

    7.7
    Good

    Based on 1,394 reviews

    Location

    9

    Cleanliness

    8.1

    Staff

    8.3

    Overall Quality

    7.7

    Pros +

    • Location
    • Location. Location. Location
    • Location, Room, Staff, Cleaning service

    Cons -

    • Clerk was talking to someone forever upon our arrival. Then proceeded to answer phone and have a long conversation while I needed to check in. Waited over 25 minutes to check in. It was 9:30 pm and there is no rush. Clerk was talking shop with person .
    • Train noise until 1230 am and then started back up a 530 am. Elevators not working when I was there.
    • No drawers to place your clothes, no microwave, one elevator, parking sucks.
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    7ThomasPosted on: 3-26-2026

    Location

    Clerk was talking to someone forever upon our arrival. Then proceeded to answer phone and have a long conversation while I needed to check in. Waited over 25 minutes to check in. It was 9:30 pm and there is no rush. Clerk was talking shop with person .

    4ThomasPosted on: 9-16-2025

    Location. Location. Location

    Train noise until 1230 am and then started back up a 530 am. Elevators not working when I was there.

    3JimmyPosted on: 6-23-2025

    No drawers to place your clothes, no microwave, one elevator, parking sucks.

    10RiyaPosted on: 5-31-2025

    Location, Room, Staff, Cleaning service

    Bathroom and doors were little outdated

    8Verified guestPosted on: 3-24-2025

    Location and breakfast

    The room was noisy and right by the street or trolley.

    8Verified guestPosted on: 2-20-2025

    The location was excellent for us to walk to most of the things we planned on our trip.

    The elevators. One was out of service. The other two were slow and rickety and really made us nervous. The hotel was in the process of upgrading them.

    10KeithPosted on: 2-5-2025

    Staff, cleanliness, great breakfast, location

    Elevators were very amusing- would the door open? Put in floor 1 and it takes you to G2. Bounces when someone steps in.

    9TamiPosted on: 1-30-2025

    Central Location so many places within walking distance

    We booked a king room months in advance but received a queen because they overbooked kings

    9ChristinaPosted on: 4-5-2024

    The hotel and staff at front desk were exceptional. The location was perfect and strait across and really amazing park. In walking distance to so much. And the breakfast was amazing! So many options and tasted good.

    The only issue was the cost of parking. Parking was an additional $40 that I did not see listed but I could have just have missed it. Or you had to find parking around with be as limited and certain days there was street sweeping so you had to read signs.

    6Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 2-26-2024

    The staff was great and accommodated us with an early check-in.

    The hotel was under construction on the first floor. Another guest said they were briefly stuck in the elevator. The breakfast setup was very cramped.

    9DeborahPosted on: 1-24-2024

    Great location to harbor, close to restaurants and bars. Safe to walk.

    A little minimalist, could put a couple plastic drinking glasses in the room. They were in the lobby for water 24/7, but annoying to have to run down there. The only cups in the room are the paper coffee cups. Would be nice to have makeup remover wipes.

    4CarriePosted on: 1-23-2024

    The staff was very nice. Front desk , cleaning staff and even maintenance. All very nice.

    The train was sounding its horn from 4am - 1am about every 5-20 min. It was a temporary issue and it stopped the last night but planes stated going over very low as soon as the train stopped and I timed them at every 1-3 min. Ear plugs did not help.

    3MikePosted on: 1-10-2024

    Location

    Charged an outrageous amount for onsite parking. If you get a room facing the road, the noise is horrendeous.

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 11-21-2023

    Location and staff where great.

    Very busy hotel that had 3 elevators but only 1 operational. Rooms was next to train tracks and was very loud which made it very difficult to sleep. Homeless on steps that made it difficult to get around.

    3LawrencePosted on: 9-27-2023

    Leaving.

    Be careful if the shower heads shooting off and hitting you in the head¿when telling the front desk, they didn¿t care. Said I had to wait for management to show up at 10. So I waited ¿11am - manager went into a meeting. Front desk sup needs help.

    8RonPosted on: 9-12-2023

    The location to downtown and our event was amazing.

    You should know that because it is downtown the trains pass right behind the hotel so there is noise.

    4Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-4-2023

    The location and the complimentary breakfast

    Elevators were having issues so we had to wait around for someone to stop at our level. Called for room to be cleaned and no one stopped for the garbage. The pool had insects floating on it. We found dirty bags under the beds and cabinets.

    6JPosted on: 7-28-2023

    The staff was pretty good under pressure. Good location and clean rooms.

    Elevators did not work during our stay. 3 elevators and none of them worked. Breakfast was just "so-so."

    7JudithPosted on: 7-18-2023

    Right on the trolley line.

    I had a Keurig coffee machine. When I went to get coffee K-cups, no one could find any. I asked on a second day-was told they would be put in my room. They were not. Finally, on the third day, there were more available. K-cups should have been available.

    9NicolePosted on: 7-7-2023

    Location and very clean, great staff

    Beds could be a little more comfortable

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center

    Food & Drinks

    • Free Breakfast

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly
    • Kid Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 4:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Location

    Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown/Airport Area

    1531 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA

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