Hotel Overview
Helpful staff, hotel a little old
The room was clean, comfortable, but a little on the old side. Bathroom sink drain partially...
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Murphman
- Oct 27, 2011
Nice location and renovated rooms
The only problem was the $12 fee that was tacked on by the hotel for parking! That was...
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Tippy
- Aug 29, 2011
Historic resort in heart of Mission Valley
Built in 1954, the Handlery is centrally located near many of San Diego's most popular attractions. Guests enjoy a luxurious swimming pool and complimentary shuttle service to Old Town and Sea World. The hotel also sits next to the 27-hole Riverwalk Golf Course and Driving Range. The on-site restaurant, Postcards American Bistro, serves three meals daily and specializes in California cuisine.Handlery Hotel & Resort Rooms
- Premier King Bed
- Features a balcony or patio with one king bed, marble top custom furniture, refrigerator, 37" flat screen TV with 40 channels, ergonomic desk chair, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and coffee maker with complimentary coffee and tea. These rooms surround our pool and include the following additional amenities: two 16oz bottles of water, free wireless Internet connection, iHome, robes, slippers, upgraded bath amenities and newspaper
- Superior King Bed
- Features a balcony or patio with one king bed, marble top custom furniture, wireless high speed Internet access, refrigerator, 37" flat screen TV with 40 channels, ergonomic desk chair, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and coffee maker with complimentary coffee and tea.
- Standard Two Double Beds
- Features two double beds, marble top custom furniture, wireless high speed Internet access, refrigerator, 37" flat screen TV with 40 channels, ergonomic desk chair, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and coffee maker with complimentary coffee and tea.
- Premier Two Double Beds
- Features a balcony or patio with one king bed, marble top custom furniture, refrigerator, 37" flat screen TV with 40 channels, ergonomic desk chair, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and coffee maker with complimentary coffee and tea. These rooms surround our pool and include the following additional amenities: two 16oz bottles of water, free wireless Internet connection, iHome, robes, slippers, upgraded bath amenities and newspaper
- Nonrefundable Standard Room
- The nonrefundable standard room requires full prepayment upon the time of booking. Room type is assigned upon arrival. No refunds, no exceptions.
- Standard King Bed
- Features one king bed, marble top custom furniture, wireless high speed Internet access, refrigerator, 37" flat screen TV with 40 channels, ergonomic desk chair, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and coffee maker with complimentary coffee and tea.
- Superior Two Double Beds
- Features a balcony or patio with two double beds, marble top custom furniture, wireless high speed Internet access, refrigerator, 37" flat screen TV with 40 channels, ergonomic desk chair, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and coffee maker with complimentary coffee and tea.
- Premier Two Double Beds
- These rooms surround our pool and include the following additional amenities: two 16oz bottles of water, free wireless Internet connection, iHome, robes, slippers, upgraded bath amenities and newspaper.
Hotel Map
950 Hotel Circle N, San Diego, CA 92108
- Area served
- San Diego, CA
- Nearby airports
- San Diego International Airport (SAN)
- Area description
- Take your pick of nearby adventures: Sea World, San Diego Zoo and Old Town. All are serviced by our complimentary shuttle. If it's golf your seeking the hotel is adjacent to Riverwalk golf course and within five minutes of some of the best courses in the county. Shopping is just around the corner and is also serviced by our complimentary shuttle. Visit Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town, Fashion Valley or the boutiques in Hillcrest.
Amenities
- Bar/Lounge
- Barber/Beauty Shop
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- Gift Shop
- Golf
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Tour Desk
- Wireless Internet
Dining
- Postcards American Bistro
- Postcards Bistro features classic California cuisine.
- Poolside
- May through September the hotel features poolside movies and Sunday Pool Parties.
- 950 Lounge
- 950 Lounge is Mission Valley's newest hot spot featuring delightful drink specials. Enjoy weekly happy hour with live musical entertainment.
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- The Handlery Hotel and Resort boasts over 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Our meeting facilities can accomodate meetings up to 500 people. We offer a private lush Terrace Garden for outdoor events.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (115)
Ratings and reviews for Handlery Hotel & Resort
- All travelers (115) 3.5 / 5
- Business (20) 3.5 / 5
- Couples (38) 3.5 / 5
- Families (32) 3.7 / 5
- Friends (13) 2.9 / 5
- Singles (8) 3.5 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.7
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.1
- Hotel staff:
- 4.2
- Room comfort:
- 3.9
- Location:
- 4.2
- Value:
- 3.7
77%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Murphman
Helpful staff, hotel a little old
The room was clean, comfortable, but a little on the old side. Bathroom sink drain partially plugged. No apolstered chair, just a desk chair. Fitness center could use some updating. Pool area was nice. Hotel supplied airport shuttle would be helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Tippy
Nice location and renovated rooms
The only problem was the $12 fee that was tacked on by the hotel for parking! That was disappointing. Otherwise a nice location and clean and quiet hotel off the freeway but without the noise. Newly renovated.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Dark Elf
Great Room
Sea World is so conveniently located. It is even easy to get to downtown San Diego via the 163 or by using the surface streets up the hill into Hillcrest. We ended up going to the Zoo also. Our room was very comfortable: the king size bed and linens were soft; a refrigerator was included. We were on the ground level, so if you open the curtains, the cars were right there. Two key cards were provided for easy access to the rooms and the building. The side table lights had electrical outlets; convenient for plugging in my Iphone and Macbook Pro. There is a $12 charge per night for parking. You pay for "incidentals" when you check out. The buildings were two stories, no elevator. We did not consider eating their breakfast ($9 for juice and pastry). I did not use the pool or any other amenities, but I would recommend this place. The room was larger and nicer than the Super 8 we stayed in for a night at almost double the price.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Lots of places to eat along the 8 and Hotel Circle. Just go over the hill to get to Hillcrest and then into downtown San Diego; very convenient and you don't have to take the freeway.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Loves to travel!
Amazing Service!
We visited to celebrate our anniversary and visit the zoo. The hotel room was small to first assumption, but ended up being just enough space. I must say the service was AMAZING! All the staff were very helpful and were very friendly. We downgraded our king-size bed to a double and they comped us wonderfully for our participation.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
vacation
Handlery Hotel
Room was very clean and modern. The pool area was very nice as well. The room was not that big if that is a point of interest.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
DEBS
WHAT A FAB HOTEL
WE HAD A FAB TIME THIS HOTEL IS SO CLOSE TO OLD TOWN ,SAN DEAGO ZOO, SEAWORD, AND LOTS OF SHOPS THE ROOM WAS VERY NICE THE POOL WAS LOVELY AND THE POOLBAR SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT THE STAFF WERE VERY NICE THERE WAS A GYM AND AND SPA POOL PLENTY OF TOWELS AND SUN LOUNGERS I WOULD RECOMEND THIS HOTEL TO ANYONE
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Brooke
Really liked this hotel... very
Really liked this hotel... very nice pool and bar area Rooms comfortable would stay there again
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
N/a
Great Service in older but updated Motel
We were there to visit our son, his wife and new baby and to tour San Deogo. The location close to a large Mall was excellent for my wife. We enjoyed having my son, wife and baby sit "pool side" at the motel. Good location for visiting the Zoo, Balboa Park, the Navy docks, Old Town, downtwon and attending a Padres game. It's true about the SERVICE. All employees have a positive attitude and were ready to help. The pool area was neat. There is a small resturant/lounge next to the pool. This facility is more "motel" than Resort. But there are so many things to do in San Diego that it's not a big deal. There are no Elevators. This is not a big deal either as there are only two stories. The car rental office "Enterprise" was located at the front door of the Motel. But no Captain Kirk or Mr Spock was evident?? The "On-Site" restuarant was nice. The coffee was not very good. But, it's probably a function of the water. There are really nice coffee Bristas located close by. We're not used to paying for Parking. But it was nice to have some security. If you prefer not to drive on Freeways (the people drive really fast on the local freeways) there are other streets located very close by that offer excellent routes to various events. We typically used those streets. And those streets are easily located from this motel. Good experience.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
EvilE
Stay classy sandiego!
Hotel staff was friendly and room was clean. M kids had a great time at the pool. Not very close to any fast food places but I was able to have a pizza delivered that the nice bellman recommended.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
5 -7mins from seaworld
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Student
Something Good, Something Bad
The price is good, especially after getting[...] discount. The position is perfect, it is very convenient if you want to go to shopping at a mall, or go to downtown San Diego. The room is clean, but you can see the building is old. There are mosquitoes flying around which makes my stay annoying. Breakfast is included in the price, but you do not have too many choices unless you order additional meals.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
