Mission Valley, United States
Convenient location near Mission Valley shopping
Large rooms with work desks and ergonomic chairs
Indoor and outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Restaurant, cafe/bar, and snack lounge offer a variety of dining
Modern fitness center with cardio and weight-training machines, and free weights
Large event and meeting spaces
Business center with printer/copier
Freeway traffic noise
Fee for Wi-Fi
Fees for self parking and valet parking
The DoubleTree caters to business travelers
with its clean modern design, meeting facilities, and in-room work desks with
ergonomic chairs. Easy access to Highway 163 and 8 Freeway are also perks for
the hotel's corporate crowd, as is the modern fitness center and outdoor tennis
court. The over-sized modern rooms could appeal to anyone, but the close proximity
of so much traffic is a detriment. Another DoubleTree just a few minutes west
on the freeway has slightly cheaper rates, as does the nearby Courtyard by
Marriott; both have free Wi-Fi.****
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Scene
Modern tower amid shopping malls
Flanked
by two large shopping centers on either side, this
DoubleTree's wide common spaces incorporate storefront style entrances for the restaurant and cafes, creating an atmosphere not unlike an upscale mall with guests casually strolling the halls. The lobby's high-gloss floors, geometric patterns, and
wood paneling give the hotel's modern updates a neoclassical twist. There are bright places to sit beside floor-to-ceiling windows, with a baby grand piano beneath a long staircase that stretches up to an open balcony on the second floor. Farther in, the hotel reveals its main purpose as a business-friendly chain, with pleasant, but repetitive corridors leading to various meeting rooms and outdoor patios. A significant number of the city's homeless population makes the San Diego Riverbed area under nearby overpasses and bridges their residence, while the immediate area is dominated by well-manicured shopping complexes.
Location
Adjacent to Hazard Center in Mission Valley
Between
the Fashion Valley Mall and Hazard Center shopping and entertainment complex,
the hotel is within walking distance of chain restaurants and shopping galore.
It's also across the street from a trolley stop, with Highway 163 and the 8 Freeway
junction just across the San Diego River. Downtown San Diego, as well as some of the area’s major
tourist attractions -- like Balboa Park, La Jolla, SeaWorld, and Mission Bay --
are just a short drive away. The San Diego International Airport is a
15- to 20-minute drive toward the bay.****
Rooms
Room to spread out with small balconies
At 400
square feet, the standard rooms here feel like they're nearly double the size
of the average big chain's smallest options. The spare, modern decor
accentuates the size, with off-white walls and simple dark wood furniture with
contrasting drawers. All rooms have Sweet Dreams beds with
four down pillows and work desks with ergonomic chairs. Flat-screens vary
in size, with many at a standard 37 inches, while others are a diminutive
25 inches. The tiled bathrooms have lighted vanity mirrors and average
shower/tub combos. Deluxe rooms and suites have larger balconies, which are attached to every room. Coffeemakers are standard, but only some suites have mini-fridges.****
Features
Two pools, a tennis court, multiple dining options, and meeting rooms
The hotel's outdoor pool is pleasant, but the seating in the courtyard
around it is probably more memorable due to its impressive fire pits -- wide stone
braziers hold piles of flaming rocks, marked with a stark "CAUTION" sign beside
comfortable patio seating. A small hot tub and full-sized tennis
court are on hand as well. An indoor lap pool is adjacent to the fitness center, packed with
treadmills, ellipticals, cardio bikes, and free weights. Flexible on-site event
space includes several modern meeting rooms, a formidable gallery area, and a
grand ballroom for functions of up to 1,000 guests. The business center has
extra work space and thoughtful office supplies on hand as well as a
printer/copier, and there's a separate computer/printer station in the lobby
specifically for boarding passes. For dining, the Fountain Cafe serves
breakfast standards and the Windows Lounge has a bar with a food menu and view of the pool.
