Easy access to outlet mall, Imperial Beach, and Tijuana
Big, modern rooms with microwaves and
mini-fridges
Free buffet breakfast with yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, and make-your-own waffles
Heated outdoor pool and hot tub
Fitness center with modern equipment
Guest laundry facilities and computer station in lobby
Discounted shuttle services to medical clinics in Tijuana
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Free parking
Nothing of interest in the immediate area beyond fast food and hotels
No elevator to second floor
This 120-room, two-pearl chain hotel sits off
the I-5 in San Ysidro, just north of the Mexican border. Rooms are modern and spacious, especially when compared to other chain outposts, and come with free Wi-Fi, microwaves, and mini-fridges. The hotel has an outdoor pool and hot tub, as well as a small fitness room with modern equipment. A free breakfast buffet with continental options and make-your-own waffles is served every day. While some locals would consider San Ysidro dicey, most guests feel safe and the hotel is one of the best affordable options for anyone with
cross-border business or appointments.
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Scene
Sharp and simple budget hotel with more style than most
This hotel is housed in an attractive two-story building with an adobe roof -- the overall vibe here is pleasant and modern. All rooms are accessed from the outside via staircases, and guests should keep in mind that there is no elevator. The lobby is small but welcoming, featuring a large rustic chandelier, a couch, a large wooden reception
desk and a business corner with computers and printers for guest use. The
breakfast room is also clean and homey, with wooden tables and chairs. Don't come here expecting mid-range or upscale digs -- but among budget competitors in the area, this is one of the nicest options. It's a convenient base for cross border trips (including medical and dental tourists to Mexico) and the majority of guests are travelers with business in the area.
Location
In San Ysidro, near the Mexican border and 15-minutes from Imperial Beach
The hotel is situated in a
commercial area of San Ysidro behind a Coco's casual dining restaurant and a Carl’s Jr. The area has a typically suburban feel, with plenty of fast food joints, budget hotels, and highways as neighbors. Some parts of San Ysidro have a dicey reputation among locals, but the immediate area is safe and most guests will be traveling in cars to the various sights in this corner of SoCal. Las Americas outlet mall is a
five-minute drive from the hotel, while the border with Tijuana, Mexico, is also a five-minute drive. It's a 10-minute drive to the Sleep Train Ampitheatre for concerts and events, and 15 minutes by car to Imperial Beach. Downtown San Diego will take 20 minutes to reach by car, and San
Diego International Airport is about five minutes beyond that.
Rooms
Spacious, clean, and modern rooms with mini-fridges and microwaves
Like the rest of the hotel, rooms
at the Americana are immaculately clean and modern. There's plenty of space in each room and all have a pleasant, homey look characterized by dark striped carpets, light oak furniture, dark neutral fabrics,and tan accent walls hung with earth-tone abstract art. Beds feature plush mattresses and a variety of
pillows, and each room has either two queen beds or a king bed and a sofa bed. All
rooms come with small flat-screen TVs with cable channels, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, safes, ironing facilities, and
individually controlled air-conditioning. Bathrooms are modern, with speckled granite
countertops and shower/tub combos. Most rooms look out on the parking lot.
Features
Free buffet breakfast, heated outdoor pool, fitness room, and free Wi-Fi
Adding value to a stay here, this hotel offers an ample buffet breakfast with fresh fruit, cereal, bagels, make-your-own waffles, and hard-boiled eggs. It's served in a homey dining room with a decent amount of seating. The heated outdoor pool is small, but well kept -- especially when compared to competitors. Trees tower around the perimeter, providing a bit of privacy, and there's a hot tub plus a few patio tables. The hotel's fitness room is spacious enough for a full workout, and has a decent selection of modern cardio and weight machines. There's also a coin-operated laundry room, and a computer and printer in the lobby. The hotel can arrange discounted shuttle services to the clinics over the border in Tijuana for the many guests who come here for medical tourism reasons. Outdoor parking is free, as is Wi-Fi.
