12011 Scripps Highlands Dr, Scripps Poway Pkwy, San Diego, California, United States | (888) 551-4925
Well-reviewed, renovated property with bright decor
20-minute drive to downtown area and major attractions
Rooms are large and come with kitchens
An outdoor pool and barbecue area on-site
Free breakfast buffet with hot entrees
"Social time" on select weeknights with food and drinks
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Luggage racks not automatically in rooms
Some complaints that Wi-Fi is slow
Not much in the immediate area
This bright, clean, and renovated Residence Inn is an affordable option geared toward long-term stays. The location is a reasonably convenient for exploring downtown San Diego, which is a 20-minute drive away. Aside from the large rooms with full kitchens, there's a free breakfast with lots of variety and also a "social time" with light food and drinks on select weeknights. It's a solid choice for travelers who are fine with staying at a chain.
Disclaimer: This content was accurate at the time the hotel was reviewed. Please check our partner sites when booking to verify that details are still correct.
Scene
Bright, modern, and laid-back decor with a fireplace in lobby
Behind a partial stone facade, this Residence Inn has a vibrant, modern decor filled with orange, teal and red. The lobby has a fireplace and a small market that sells snacks and small toiletries. The pool area outside is especially pleasant, with a stone-encased barbecue and large chairs gathered around an outdoor fireplace. The overall atmosphere has a laid-back and mellow California vibe.
Location
Off the freeway and within reasonable driving distance of an array of attractions
The hotel is conveniently located directly off of I-15 and the Escondido Freeway. The immediate area has a few gas stations, some fast food places, and a Chili's Grill & Bar within walking distance. It's around a 20-minute drive to the downtown San Diego area, the San Diego Zoo, and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Legoland can be reached in 35 to 40 minutes.
Rooms
Bright mini-apartments with equipped kitchens and large bathrooms
The property's 95 rooms, split into studio, one-, and two-bedroom suites, have the same bright and cheerful decor as the rest of the hotel. But they also have a homey feel and look like smartly decorated apartments, right down to the tchotchkes above the couches and the flat-screen TVs. Each room has a kitchen with wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Luggage racks are not in the rooms but require a call down to reception. Large bathrooms have tub/shower combos with red-striped curtains.
Features
Outdoor pool with barbecue area, free breakfast, and weekday evening food and drinks
By the outdoor pool and hot tub is an attractive barbecue area and a basketball court. Along with a free, plentiful breakfast buffet, the hotel has a "social time" during weeknights where they cook light food and have beer and wine. There's a small fitness center as well, and the pet-friendly property also has free Wi-Fi.
