Courtyard San Diego Central

So let’s see. I’ve stayed here for more than 10 nights when I’m in SD for work. First, I liked it. Then not so much.
Pros:
— Self parking
— Starbucks
— The rooms are clean most of the times.
— Front desk is nice. At least the ones I deal with at night when I check in. I remember a few months ago, they had this guy working there at morning and he was just plain rude and useless, talking on the phone for 20 minutes, before even acknowledging me standing there.
Cons:
— The check in time is at 4:00 pm, odd! Hampton gives you a 12:00 pm check in.
— The manager (night shift) of this specific Marriott is just rude. He doesn’t give a sh*t about the travelers.
— The elevators are not working most of the times and the front desk doesn’t have a clue of why or how. Then you have to walk literally 50 rooms to get to your room from one side to the other.
— Their bistro’s food is meh, blah. Do not recommend. save yourself some time and get something before you get in to your room.
— It happened to me twice so far that I had to go back to the front desk cause the keys was not working. so inconvenient, especially when you have baggages and backpacks and stuff.
— Their rates are more expensive than Hilton/​Hampton.
So why did I continue staying here? Cause
1. I wanted to give them a chance and
2. it was very close to my work.
But I’ve recently switched to Hampton. Let’s see if they would appreciate a regular better. I’m literally in SD for work every week for 3 night, so you better make sure I’m happy or I’m taking my business somewhere else.

Stayed for 3 nights for business Feb 2016. The king sized bed was comfortable and the room was clean. Wifi worked well for all of my devices. Only dislikes were no counter space on the bathroom sink and it took 3 phone calls to get my final itemized bill emailed to me so I knocked off a star for what otherwise was a pleasant experience.

It’s 9 pm and the employees are in their associates only room next door on the third floor, talking or singing loudly Christmas carols or church music. I am tired, but it’s loud through our shared wall. The room is beautiful, but this really puts a damper on a relaxing weekend get away.

The Courtyard San Diego is a great business hotel in San Diego. I would like to thank Elizabeth for being so helpful at checkin. After a long drive to San Diego it’s great to walk into a hotel and be greeted with a nice warm smile. Elizabeth made my checkin very nice.
The hotel itself is comfortable, nothing fancy but totally gets the job done. Free parking, free wifi and comfortable beds. The AC units are very loud or at least mine was (room 252). The TV is big and a great selection of channels.
As for the location, it’s about 15 minutes away from Gas Lamp District without traffic. If you’re coming to San Diego on vacation the Courtyard is off the beaten path a little bit it could work in your advantage with lower prices and easy access to the freeway.

I live close to this hotel, so all relatives and friends stay whenever they visit. I also go often for dinner and drinks. The staff is incredible, the hotel is great, and they have always been both friendly and accommodating. Love it!

Room size was plentiful, beds comfortable, room temp was broken and the «engineer» was called away. Hallway on the 4^th floor smelled like a dirty diaper and the elevator smelled like gravy. Roasted all night but left the slider open so as not to suffocate. Bar was $ 10 for a well drink — and not well made. Great location– central to everything and Sandy at the front desk was great. Probably wouldn’t chose this hotel again.

Fast checkin, hotel staff very friendly and rooms clean. The reason I gave it a 3 is bartender gave me water out of a gray goose bottle. I told him it didn’t taste like it had vodka in it. So he poured more again tasted like water. So he tried it and yes was water. I don’t understand how that could happen. Other than that I would have given it a 5 star beds are very comfy everything else was perfect.

This is a great property. Staff is very friendly and accommodating, Jaimie at the front desk in particular. She was very consistent during my week long stay at the hotel.
The hotel looks very new and to my understanding they recently completed renovations. Food at their restaurant was also exceptional, I had the salmon as recommended by Jaimie. (Great choice!!)
Their gym is open 24 hours and good-​size for a Courtyard. Rooms are very nice and beds were very comfortable. I will be staying here again!

Every location has its pros and cons while some may weigh out more than others hopefully this review will help you in the decision and judgment portion of the booking a hotel process. This is my review of this location, thank you.
Cons:
1. There is very little space in between the white lines in the parking spaces, which means dinged and banged up cars.
2. As soon as you come in the hotel building the place smells like rotten eggs. You would think the smell would end by the time you get to your room but nope! The room smells like a fast food joint and smells nothing of clean linens.
3. If you are a noise sensitive person and can’t sleep due to loud traffic noise then I would suggest asking for a room in the center of the hotel. The windows in this hotel look old and like they are going to pop out of the frame any moment. There is also a big gap in the center of the window which allows the loud outside noise and air to come into the hotel room.
4. The Room lacks simple amenity information. Trying to order in can be a nasty hassle due to the lack of information of restaurants around the vicinity of the hotel and due to the lack of willingness to deliver to the hotel from the other restaurants.
5. For a $ 179 a night you would think that the hotel room would be in good constructional standing, but again nope. We had to fight with the «sliding» closet doors just «slide» them an inch before the doors popped out at us.
6. We had asked the front counter to bring up some basic room essentials like towels and toiletries that were lacking in the room and we waited so far it’s been an hour with no appearance from housekeeping or front counter people. An hour and a half with 3 calls later with broken promises I am actually quite disappointed with this franchise of Marriott Courtyard, as we are loyal to this branch every time we travel to a destination. Hopefully this doesn’t deviate us to support other hotel chains that can provide the basic essentials.
Pros:
1. The hotel and the room has an updated and modern feel to it.
2. The beds are VERY VERY comfortable! From the feel of the bed and a non achy lower back I would believe these are new mattress. This is just my inference because the bed is soft yet nice has a nice firm feel.
3. Though the room stunk when we came in there is no denying that the room was well cleaned but not well maintenance.
In conclusion, if your a person who only cares about the basics of a hotel like a bed, safety, a comfortable atmosphere, then this would ideal. If your a person who wants to be comfortable on your vacation, and on night away from home then I would look elsewhere for a more comfortable and reasonable price hotel that can provide key essentials that every hotel should have.

Matt The GM took care of my concerns.

I never knew there would be so many choices of hotels in San Diego. We had 3 booked and were still looking around. There were many that I loved, but after reading the reviews, dropped them sadly. I really wanted a 4 star hotel on the beach, but none of the ones I could find with availability had everything I was looking for. The biggest complaint of pricey hotels is for the price it’s not worth it (The one that caught my eye the most was Pier South Resort) thin walls, no pool towels, bad service, noisy due to park next door) in addition many charge a daily resort fee and parking fee ($ 15/​day to $ 50/​day). After evaluating what we would be doing and where we would be going we settled on this one. No free breakfast and it wasn’t beach front, but also no parking or resort fee. In addition the pool looked bigger then old town and it was centrally located and the cheapest nice place to stay. Last time we picked a 2 star hotel and this time we wanted more so we focused looking at boutique, high end, and quality names such as Marriott. In the end I’m happy with our choice and I’d stay here again.
Upon arrival we were blown away with the amount of free parking. We had our choice of spaces. We went inside and checked in. The lobby was nice and our room was ready. We were on the 4^th floor on the side facing the freeway. Lousy view, but it was quiet and that was something we wanted. Walking in noticed no odor good or bad. The bathroom was behind the bedroom which has great advantages, you can leave the lite on and you aren’t looking at it when you are lying in bed. You can leave the bathroom door open and you don’t have to look in while you are watching TV. The configuration of the room was great. Upon walking in the bathroom you may think someone didn’t flush, but upon further inspection it appears someone used a metal brush and removed the enamel on the bottom, so every time you walk in you think someone didn’t flush. You would think you would remember this, but you don’t. Then later I’m sitting down on the pot and look down and see this blob. Immediately I think did I miss, I try to clean it up quick before I touch it, then realize the seat has bubbled in two places. My best guess is they used too harsh chemicals and the plastic bubbled. Other than that the toilet/​tub/​shower room was nice and roomy. It was a tub/​shower with enough little shelves to hold our shower gel/​conditioner/​shampoo. It would be really nice if there was a towel shelf or additional towel racks, like I’ve had in many other hotels. They put the extra towels on the top of the toilet when I was using the towel rack for my swimsuit. That was kind of annoying as I was using that area to dry other things. Being a beach area we need more drying areas.
The bathroom door opened out into the sink area. This was annoying as you had to have the door all the way closed or open or someone couldn’t use the sink or get into the closet at the same time. Let’s discuss the sink. A single sink. As much as I would have liked a double sink to really feel like I’m on vacation as we have a single at home, it could have worked. What we needed were more shelves or a shelf that went across. The corner shelves, weren’t enough. Also a shelf or under the counter to put the hairdryer on would be helpful so you’re not stuck with putting it on the floor and hoping someone won’t trip.
In addition the closet was behind the sink so it was difficult for someone to get dressed and someone else to brush their teeth. We made it work and it’s a great use of space, but kind of annoying. At the same time I don’t have a better place for the closet.
Nice modern bedding and comfortable bed. We couldn’t find an appropriate place for the suitcase rack so we put it in the front entry. Good thing we are small, so we could easily walk by.
This is the perfect time to travel. The hotel wasn’t overflowing and the pool wasn’t that busy. The pool area was beautiful. The outdoor fireplace was amazing. Very romantic at the evening. The pool was huge compared to others we’ve seen. Not Olympic size, but a nice wading size, 3.5 feet 90%. Plenty of lounge chairs and 2 tables with umbrellas, perfect for putting your ice bucket and drinks. I didn’t get in the 1^st day because as I was about to get in a kid looks in and says, someone puked. His friend says no, it’s just spit. Either way it looked nasty so I held off. The next day I enjoyed a nice swim. It would be nice if they had bar service by the pool. They have a bar inside. It’s not a very happening place, which I should be happy about, but it always looked closed even when the bartender was there. Maybe they are saving on electricity?!
The place was filled mostly with the Jack in Box Regional meeting or other people going to work. Only a few vacationers and not that many children when were around. I wouldn’t say it was walking distance from anything, but we had a car and everything around us had its own lot. There were plenty of coffee shops and p

Walked into the lobby at approximately 2:30 am. My female companion was told by Rob that there was availability and given a quote of $ 179/​night. However as I came within proximity he stated that his computer was currently in backlog, and that the room rate may fluctuate.
He went on to say that his computer would be in said mode until approximately 4:00 am. I asked when his shift concluded and offered to pay cash and perhaps swap the card for cash following his audit.
He insisted that was not doable and as a retort offered instead other hotel locations.
I’ve worked in hospitality and I’m familiar with night audits. It’s curious that a hotel chain as prolific as this one has an antiquated operating system and moreover turns down prospective clients. We had planned to book multiple nights however instead took our business to the Residence Inn who was more than accommodating in booking our stay at approximately 3:00 am.
I’m relocating to the area however I’ll likely advise my guests and clients to steer clear of this location. My suspicion is that they cater to a very, very «specific» clientele.

We got here early and were able to check in. Very good customer service. Great location and comfy beds! Like the layout of the room however the sink outside the bathroom was a little tight… The pool area is very nice and the landscaping is lush and beautiful. We have 2 daughters that live down in San Diego and have stayed at at least 12 different hotels and this one is a keeper!

Great stay! Clean, good customer service by Mariott employees. We arrived early for check in, our room wasn’t ready but front desk was great and asked housekeeping to rush our room since we arrived early. Much appreciated! I would stay here again. I appreciate the security monitoring the halls and keeping everything quiet but they could be taught a few things about customer service. I just thought they were aggressive when talking to guests. I still gave five stars because the Mariott staff was great and security was a third party company.

Definitely a good spot. Once again, very clean, nice, newer Courtyard. There was nothing to be really disappointed about. My grudge with all of the Courtyards I have stayed at recently is that the bathroom doors open outward to the sink. so it is really awkward. But other than that, was a great experience.
I am super bummed to know I missed out on breakfast! Although I was in town for the SD triathlon, so wasn’t open anyway. Will have to look for the next time.
To get downtown — you are a short 15 mins — and it’s relatively easy. I would say the only real drawback is there isn’t much around — it’s kind of in a corporate office park — so you really have to drive somewhere to find a dinner place.
Oh, and skip the café downstairs. Yikes. I ordered a tuna sandwich with no tomatoes, and a side of the roasted cauliflower. What did I get? Tuna with tomatoes — but that wasn’t that big of a problem. The tuna itself says albacore — and I am highly doubtful of that — as well as it’s just tuna and mayo. Completely flavorless. The cauliflower, was OK. I wouldn’t order it again. It also came with some cole slaw, which was also flavorless.
My friend who was with me ordered the BBQ Chicken flatbread, and ended up getting two orders of wings (after I noticed that my tuna sandwich was absent in my order), which she had to take back to them. The flatbread itself was pretty soggy looking and overall, not something I think I would order. I really like the full-​service restaurants in hotels a lot better than these cafes. They just aren’t great at all.

Great staff! The tall skinny receptionist guy that helped us was extremely friendly and was able to help us out with our concern. That night shift on 6÷6÷15 had some really friendly staff.

Stayed here with my sons high school baseball team for a spring break tournament. The patience of the front desk staff was exceptional — they accommodated all out requests and last minute changes. I definitely will be booking again for our next trip down to SD!

I’ve stayed here three times. The hotel and the rooms are nicely decorated. The rooms were always clean. The staff are friendly. The lounge/​bar area looks nice and cozy.
The breakfast buffet isn’t anything special. It’s typical scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and pastries. But you can also order food to be prepared or purchase cold items like yogurt and fruit.
During our last stay we could hear the people in the room next to us. These ladies were talking and laughing for hours and I needed sleep for a class the next day. I’ve never had that issue before. Luckily they were gone the next night and I got a better night’s sleep.
The parking spaces are pretty narrow. Management needs to consider having the lines repainted to widen them. If you have an SUV, it will be tight unless you take up two spaces.
Overall, it’s a decent hotel for short stays. I’d stay there again for the price and location.

Incredibly accommodating. I frequently come here for business events that are actually hosted at the hotel and they have gone out of their way to provide us with everything we need. Shout up to Pablo who hooked us up! They even let us stay in the room a little longer than our time to let us finish. Great staff and great front desk service too. Love all the recent additions to the hotel as well. The lounge is incredibly comfortable and welcoming and a great place to just chill out.

The Courtyard was cool. My husband was here on a three month-​long business trip & I decided to tag along. I was happy and impressed with their customer service, cleanliness of rooms, breakfast buffet & overall amenities.
The breakfast here is stellar in my opinion. I was there a little less than a month & never got tired of it! The dining experience here is very pleasant. Quick service, lots of space, friendly wait staff, amazing selection of foods. It’s all great. Either that or I’m easily impressed :)
Room service is quick & super friendly. I’ve never had any issues with cleanliness with any of the three rooms we’ve stayed in. They offer complimentary laundry supplies. Microwaves are avail upon request for certain rooms. Flat screen LG TVs & iPod docks in the rooms. LOTS of outlet plugs. Free wifi which is actually GOOD; not the free stuff that runs slower than your actual cell phone service!
The beds were uncomfortable for us. It felt like they were sunken in in the middle and we woke up with sore backs some days. No Bueno.
We also had issues with the hot water coming and going. It was like a box of chocolates; when we turned on the shower, we never knew what we were gonna get!
Unfortunately we were here during a ton of renovations they were doing to the dining area as well as the fourth floor, so we dealt with lots of dust and various unpleasant smells. BUT! The progress of the 4^th floor looks amazing! Completely redecorated carpets, walls, room décor etc not to mention snazzy 55″ Samsung TVs.
It’s not bad for an extended stay. I look forward to when renovations are completely done, and I do appreciate that they regularly update and improve the overall hotel experience here.

After reading all the not-​so-​good Unilocal reviews about this Marriot, I was expecting it to be ghetto and gross. Thankfully, it was not. I was actually surprised at how nice it looked. The business center and lobby were nicely decorated and there were a lot of sofas and chairs for relaxing. They also had a fireplace inside by the sofas and outside near the pool. The person who checked us in at 9:30pm was also very friendly and the whole process took no more than 5 minutes. Our room was on the 4^th floor and was very nice and clean. The hotel is also conveniently located near the freeway and close to a lot of restaurants. The only cons to this hotel were that the hallways had a weird smell (and was kinda stuffy…) and the AC in the room was very loud.

I am a pretty big fan of the buffet in here! I work at a nearby company and I had heard they give discounts to employees around the area so a few coworkers and I decided to walk on over and give it a try on our lunch and it did not disappoint!
The first time we went it was American food themed. Veggies, macaroni and cheese, potatoes, roast beef and turkey. It was delicious. The second visit was Italian and I was a happy camper! There was lasagna, cheese ravioli, salad, garlic bread and a few other pastas.
We paid around $ 10 including tip which is hard to beat since it is all you can eat. Definitely a dangerous find for my weight!