Pros

  • Within a short drive of SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo
  • Spacious rooms come with coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges
  • Heated outdoor pool and whirlpool
  • Cozy outdoor patio with couches and a fire pit
  • Fitness center with a wide range of equipment
  • Free hot breakfast buffet and free coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 24/7 convenience store with frozen entrees, sundries, beer, and wine
  • Meeting space, 24/7 business center, and free Wi-Fi throughout
  • LEED certified, with electric vehicle charging stations
  • Ample covered and surface parking
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Cons

  • Daily parking is expensive for a hotel outside downtown
  • Fee for in-room microwaves and safes
  • Pool is on the small side
  • Some rooms pick up traffic noise from the adjacent highway
  • No on-site restaurant
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Bottom Line

The mid-range Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley is a modern chain property located in Mission Valley’s Hotel Circle off the Mission Valley Freeway, with SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo about a 10-minute drive away. It features such signature Hampton amenities as a free hot breakfast buffet, free coffee and tea in the lobby, a fitness center, a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, and a cozy outdoor patio with a fire pit. Its 186 rooms and suites come with mini-fridges, LCD flat-screen TVs with a free in-room movie channel, and roomy walk-in showers -- in-room microwaves and safes come with a surcharge. Rates are on the high end for the area, and travelers could check out the Days Hotel – Hotel Circle by SeaWorld, which offers free parking, a restaurant, and provides microwaves free of charge.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pool

Oyster Hotel Review

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

Scene

Busy tourist-oriented hotel with a bright, modern lobby and breakfast area

The hotel's stylish renovation is reflected in its bright and welcoming public spaces. Light-wood planks cover most of the lobby's floor, and one standout wall is made of beautiful hardwood pieces, offset by framed black-and-white photographs. One corner of the lobby holds modish yellow, orange, and gray sofas and armchairs clustered around a dark coffee table below lantern-style chandeliers. Mustard-yellow colored leather chairs, which coordinate with the gold-and-pale-blue carpeting, are grouped around wood cafe tables in the spacious lobby/breakfast area. Two long white tables rimmed with high-back orange upholstered chairs occupy the center of the dining room. The cozy outdoor patio, with brightly colored chairs and sofas encircling a gas fire pit, is a favorite gathering place among guests -- with the outdoor pool nearby.

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Location

Off the freeway In Mission Valley Hotel Circle, near shopping, restaurants, golf, and attractions

The Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley is located in the Mission Valley Hotel Circle, right off the Mission Valley Freeway. It's within a short drive of several restaurants and area attractions -- Fashion Valley Mall, home to several restaurants, a movie theater, shops, and Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus department stores, is a four-minute drive from the hotel. Old Town and the Riverwalk Golf Club are about a five-minute drive (Old Town is seven minutes by public transportation), and Balboa Park, Mission Beach, and SeaWorld are about a 10-minute drive. San Diego International Airport, the San Diego Convention Center, Petco Park, and the downtown Gaslamp District are about a 15-minute drive or taxi ride away.

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Rooms

Modern and clean, with mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and roomy walk-in showers 

The Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley's 186 rooms are fairly spacious, and come with single kings or two queen beds. Like the lobby, rooms have a gold and teal-blue color combination in the drapes, patterned carpets, and accent walls -- armchairs are also upholstered in a soft teal. Wood headboards are brightly finished in a golden tone, and beds are topped with fresh white bedding. Dark-wood furniture includes nightstands and large desks with black-leather tops. Entryway and bathroom floors are in tan tile, which also frames the roomy walk-in showers with clear glass sliding doors. Spacious espresso-colored wood vanities have black granite tops that surround the sinks. All rooms include mini-fridges, lap desks, 39-inch flat screen TVs with a free movie channel, free Wi-Fi, and Neutrogena toiletries. In-room microwaves and safes are available for an additional fee. While rooms are generally quiet, they do pick up some noise from the adjacent freeway, which many rooms overlook. Some guests have also complained about noisy air-conditioning units. 

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Features

Free hot breakfast, heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center, 24/7 convenience store, and paid parking

Features here are plentiful for a mid-range hotel and reflect the larger Hampton Inn brand. They include a free hot breakfast buffet with changing daily selections, and free coffee and tea available all day in the lobby. The convenience store is open 24/7 and sells wine, beer, sundries, snacks, and microwaveable entrees. Free "USA Today" newspapers are on hand during the week, and a safe deposit box is available at the front desk. The fitness center, open 24/7, is spacious and includes a range of cardio- and weight-training machines, as well as free weights. The heated outdoor pool is a bit small, but it has a whirlpool and loungers. The outdoor patio near the pool has comfortable seating and a gas fire pit. Valet dry cleaning and laundry services are available, and the guest laundry room is open 24/7. The business center has two computer stations with internet access and a printer, and the meeting room can host up to 10 people. Self-parking -- both covered and uncovered -- is available, but it’s somewhat pricey for a hotel outside downtown. Electric-vehicle charging stations are on site (the hotel is LEED certified). Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and there's an ATM in the lobby.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

Scene

Busy tourist-oriented hotel with a bright, modern lobby and breakfast area

The hotel's stylish renovation is reflected in its bright and welcoming public spaces. Light-wood planks cover most of the lobby's floor, and one standout wall is made of beautiful hardwood pieces, offset by framed black-and-white photographs. One corner of the lobby holds modish yellow, orange, and gray sofas and armchairs clustered around a dark coffee table below lantern-style chandeliers. Mustard-yellow colored leather chairs, which coordinate with the gold-and-pale-blue carpeting, are grouped around wood cafe tables in the spacious lobby/breakfast area. Two long white tables rimmed with high-back orange upholstered chairs occupy the center of the dining room. The cozy outdoor patio, with brightly colored chairs and sofas encircling a gas fire pit, is a favorite gathering place among guests -- with the outdoor pool nearby.

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Location

Off the freeway In Mission Valley Hotel Circle, near shopping, restaurants, golf, and attractions

The Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley is located in the Mission Valley Hotel Circle, right off the Mission Valley Freeway. It's within a short drive of several restaurants and area attractions -- Fashion Valley Mall, home to several restaurants, a movie theater, shops, and Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus department stores, is a four-minute drive from the hotel. Old Town and the Riverwalk Golf Club are about a five-minute drive (Old Town is seven minutes by public transportation), and Balboa Park, Mission Beach, and SeaWorld are about a 10-minute drive. San Diego International Airport, the San Diego Convention Center, Petco Park, and the downtown Gaslamp District are about a 15-minute drive or taxi ride away.

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Rooms

Modern and clean, with mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and roomy walk-in showers 

The Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley's 186 rooms are fairly spacious, and come with single kings or two queen beds. Like the lobby, rooms have a gold and teal-blue color combination in the drapes, patterned carpets, and accent walls -- armchairs are also upholstered in a soft teal. Wood headboards are brightly finished in a golden tone, and beds are topped with fresh white bedding. Dark-wood furniture includes nightstands and large desks with black-leather tops. Entryway and bathroom floors are in tan tile, which also frames the roomy walk-in showers with clear glass sliding doors. Spacious espresso-colored wood vanities have black granite tops that surround the sinks. All rooms include mini-fridges, lap desks, 39-inch flat screen TVs with a free movie channel, free Wi-Fi, and Neutrogena toiletries. In-room microwaves and safes are available for an additional fee. While rooms are generally quiet, they do pick up some noise from the adjacent freeway, which many rooms overlook. Some guests have also complained about noisy air-conditioning units. 

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Features

Free hot breakfast, heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center, 24/7 convenience store, and paid parking

Features here are plentiful for a mid-range hotel and reflect the larger Hampton Inn brand. They include a free hot breakfast buffet with changing daily selections, and free coffee and tea available all day in the lobby. The convenience store is open 24/7 and sells wine, beer, sundries, snacks, and microwaveable entrees. Free "USA Today" newspapers are on hand during the week, and a safe deposit box is available at the front desk. The fitness center, open 24/7, is spacious and includes a range of cardio- and weight-training machines, as well as free weights. The heated outdoor pool is a bit small, but it has a whirlpool and loungers. The outdoor patio near the pool has comfortable seating and a gas fire pit. Valet dry cleaning and laundry services are available, and the guest laundry room is open 24/7. The business center has two computer stations with internet access and a printer, and the meeting room can host up to 10 people. Self-parking -- both covered and uncovered -- is available, but it’s somewhat pricey for a hotel outside downtown. Electric-vehicle charging stations are on site (the hotel is LEED certified). Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and there's an ATM in the lobby.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Swim-Up Bar

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