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Reviews of Cosmopolitan Hotel 4 stars

2660 Calhoun Street, Old Town, San Diego, CA 92110, United States

#57 of 240 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 333 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    10
    Brilliant experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing not to like!

    Dee who greeted us upon arrival was excellent, knowledgeable and friendly. The room we were allocated was amazing with a big copper roll top bath. Decor was great for age of hotel and extremely clean.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel in amazing location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing.

    really atmospheric and somewhere different to the normal chain hotel.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and great history. we came for my sons birthday weekend, and we really had fun, especially with the history and the spookiness. we will definitely come back

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    excellent perfect location, restaurants 100yds away, beautiful courtyard and manager staff super, helping us with a few special problems, including icepacks for injury incurred previous to arrival. 10 min from Zoo and 10 min from Seaworld. We will be back for sure. Highlight, since what everyone wants is good people running the show.. Don't like leaving comments on good places, want to keep them for myself. Really. but feel obliged as staff was top shelf.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2024

    7.0
    Delightful room in a superb location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Window shades failed to darken room. Bright light from out on the surrounding deck poured in around the shades, which were smaller than the windows.

    Location, location, location.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was none from staff. You see someone just when you check-in. There is no daily cleaning.

    Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    10
    Historic ambience at its finest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’m a sucker for ambience and this is a well preserved, historic building. I’ll definitely be back and plan to stay in Room 11 👻

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location and helpful, accommodating staff!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    8.0
    Characterful gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    The charm of this hotel is that it is old and characterful. Don’t set your expectations for a TV or flashy decor or you will be disappointed. We really liked this place because it didn’t have those things.

    Dee was most welcoming and gave us lots of useful local information. Room and bed were very comfortable and we had a good nights rest. We did have the complimentary coffee and pastry the next morning which was much appreciated, thank you. We enjoyed reading the room reviews from previous guests which all gave more atmosphere and history. This is a historic gem and if you like that kind of thing then you will love this place - we did.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    10
    A lovely historic hotel with a great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room roll up shades didn't quite block out the exterior light that is directly outside the window.

    The hotel manager Dee is really nice and goes above and beyond to make sure you feel welcome and responds to communications rapidly.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no breakfast. When I got to the breakfast room for some coffee the coffee pot was empty and no one around.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Included breakfast was disappointing. Slow service at brunch.

    Loved location, ambiance and Dee.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2024

    10
    We had the most wonderful time at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. We can not wait to return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We loved everything about this place! the location, the cozy rooms, the wonderful staff and the excellent continental breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    10
    Peaceful rest in a historical setting with a side of spectral intrigue.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was upset at myself for not visiting this fine establishment sooner.

    A lovely, quiet, albeit sometimes spooky, stay in a part of San Diego History. There is no TV, no phone, no distractions, no regrests staying at The Cosmopolitan.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    10
    Kind proprietor, extraordinarily lovely grounds, central location, comfortable beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loved everything. This is an historic property, so it comes with the quirks one might expect. With that said, I'll never stay anywhere else when in San Diego.

    Did not have the breakfast. The location is right on the Old Town plaza and is just lovely.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    A historic and spooky place worth the stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What an awesome opportunity to stay with in a place of well preserved history! The room was comfy and clean and beautifully decorated. I look forward to coming back. Dee was very accommodating and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    I had an enjoyable and relaxing stay. Would love to go again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great attention and service. Wonderful location. Comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    I would definitely recommend it, I loved that it is so close to such beautiful town, I loved Old Town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the fact that it has a lot of history and they have kept it in such a beautiful condition.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    The hotel itself was clean and nice. I’m going back soon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I didn’t like is that I didn’t realize that I had to bring a plug in charger adapter. I brought my cords, but I didn’t bring the box to charge them.

    Best location it was near so many stores, restaurants, everything within walking distance and I felt 100% safe with my family

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    nice historic museum like hotel with a nice courtyard.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was facing outwards, not the courtyard, and therefore could hear the traffic. For a short stay ok. To access the hotel needed to call, thereafter was easy to access.

    Breakfast was simple and basic. Some fruit, toast with jam & butter. No other condiments. Some muffins (too sweet... but that is the overall USA problem). Coffee, tea. Cereal & milk. It was nice to sit in the courtyard instead of the breakfast room. Rooms were nice, clean. No carpets :) New showers and well functioning. Large bathroom. Liked the public transport accessibility. Very convenient location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Beautiful historic property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The blinds on one of the windows did not cover the entire window. Felt a little self conscious to have a very clear view into our room. We used a sheet to cover the gap.

    The hotel was a vision. It has been beautifully restored and maintained. I heard people say it's like staying in a museum and they couldn't be more right. Dee is a wonderful manager and started off our anniversary weekend in the most charming way. We made our trip all about Old Town and walked everywhere. It was a great way to really soak in the rich history of the area. Beds were incredibly comfortable!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant on premises closed, opens only for happy hour.

    Manager was very pleasant and knowledgeable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Charming friendly convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Charming wild west experience! Beautiful courtyard with citrus trees! One minute's walk from Old Town transit centre (free shuttle from airport). Dee is a chatty and helpful host.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast

    customer service

    Stayed in January 2024

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