2660 Calhoun Street, Old Town, San Diego, CA 92110, United States
#57 of 240 hotels in San Diego
Guests' ChoiceBased on 333 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.1
Each review score is between 1-10. To get the overall score that you see, we add up all the review scores we’ve received and divide that total by the number of review scores we’ve received. We are currently testing a weighted review system in Malta, Iceland, Australia, Greece, Brazil and North Carolina. For properties in these regions, the more recent the review, the bigger the impact on the total review score calculation. In addition, guests can give separate ‘subscores’ in crucial areas, such as location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value for money and free Wi-Fi. Note that guests submit their subscores and their overall scores independently, so there’s no direct link between them.
You can review an Accommodation that you booked through our Platform if you stayed there or if you arrived at the property but didn’t actually stay there. To edit a review you’ve already submitted, please contact our Customer Service team.
We have people and automated systems that specialise in detecting fake reviews submitted to our Platform. If we find any, we delete them and, if necessary, take action against whoever is responsible.
Anyone else who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team, so our Fraud team can investigate.
Ideally, we would publish every review we receive, whether positive or negative. However, we won’t display any review that includes or refers to (among other things):
To make sure reviews are relevant, we may only accept reviews that are submitted within 3 months of checking out, and we may stop showing reviews once they’re 36 months old – or if the Accommodation has a change of ownership.
An Accommodation may choose to reply to a review.
When you see multiple reviews, the most recent ones will be at the top, subject to a few other factors (what language a review is in, whether it’s just a rating or contains comments as well, etc.). If you like, you can sort and/or filter them (by time of year, review score, etc.).
We sometimes show external review scores from other well-known travel websites. We make it clear when we’ve done this.
These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly without limiting expression of strong opinions. They are also applicable regardless of the sentiment of the comment.
Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams.
Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Comments and media that include 'hate speech', discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, and the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted.
All content should be genuine and unique to the guest. Reviews are most valuable when they are original and unbiased. Your contribution should be yours. Booking.com property partners should not post on behalf of guests or offer incentives in exchange for reviews. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated.
Respect the privacy of others. Booking.com will make an effort to obscure email addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, social media accounts, and similar details.
The opinions expressed in contributions are those of Booking.com customers and properties and not of Booking.com. Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any reviews or responses. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these comments and responses.
By default, reviews are sorted based on the date of the review and on additional criteria to display the most relevant reviews, including but not limited to: your language, reviews with text, and non-anonymous reviews. Additional sorting options may be available (by type of traveller, by score, etc.).
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 November 2024
Jane
United KingdomNothing 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
Karen
United Kingdomnothing.
really atmospheric and somewhere different to the normal chain hotel.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Valerie
United StatesGreat 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
Charles
United Statesexcellent 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
Bob
United StatesWindow 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
Gökhan
SpainThere 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
James
United StatesI’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
Pleake-tamm
United StatesFantastic location and helpful, accommodating staff!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Sandra
United KingdomThe 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
David
United StatesThe 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
Roberto
United StatesThere 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
Gladys
United StatesIncluded breakfast was disappointing. Slow service at brunch.
Loved location, ambiance and Dee.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 3 July 2024
Lorna
United StatesWe 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
Mario
United StatesI 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
Regina
United StatesLoved 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
Cynthia
United StatesWhat 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
Hause
United StatesGreat attention and service. Wonderful location. Comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Irene
AustraliaLoved 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
April
United StatesThe 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
Dace
LatviaThe 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
Angelica
United StatesThe 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
Macri
United StatesRestaurant on premises closed, opens only for happy hour.
Manager was very pleasant and knowledgeable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Rongopai
United KingdomCharming 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
Vivian
United Statesbreakfast
customer service
Stayed in January 2024
Hastings, UK
Termeno, Italy
Villafranca dʼAsti, Italy
Genova, Italy
Sharjah, UAE
Ljutomer, Slovenia
Lima, Peru
Ko Lanta, Thailand
Booking.com is part of Booking Holdings Inc., the world leader in online travel and related services.
We have more than 70 million property reviews, and they're all from real, verified guests.
1
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
When guests stay at the property they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff are and more.
3
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.
End of dialog content