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Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

2 stars
1631 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.6
out of 5
35 reviews
GREAT SLEEPING ROOM!

good for three older adults - BUT FAR AWAY FROM ELEVATOR and not much on breakfast.... BARE MIMIMUM... See full review

  • chancy
  • Apr 29, 2012
Winter getaway

First night had me wondering as a couple of hours after we checked in someone else walked into or... See full review

  • Granny Lynn
  • Jan 11, 2012
Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle is located close to Sea World and the San Diego Zoo, in the heart of Mission Valley in Hotel Circle. Howard Johnson Express Inn San Diego is only few minutes away from the San Diego Airport, Balboa Park, Qualcomm Stadium, Petco Park and the beach. At the Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle we strive to offer our guests a home away from home with a Deluxe Continental Breakfast, Free High Speed Wireless Internet and Cable TV with over 70 channels including 5 HBO channels and Showtime.

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Area description
Business district

Amenities

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Ironing Board
  • Laundry/Valet Services
  • Modem in Room
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Radio
  • Safe
  • Satellite TV

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
02:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

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. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (35)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Overall score

2.6 / 5
35 out of 35
Amenities:
2.7
Room cleanliness:
3.3
Hotel staff:
3.2
Room comfort:
2.9
Location:
3.7
Value:
3.2

60% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Reviewer score

1
The real Mike
Cypress, CA
May 22, 2012

Mediocre at best.

Room was next to freeway but the double-pain windows knocked down most of the noise, but it was still quite noisy. The facility is old and tired and the room looks it. My blanket was some synthetic rubber-like material that was torn and had what looked like cigarette holes in it. The room was non-smoking and there was no smoke odor. My wife said the WiFi signal was weak and intermittent and therefore of no use. The carpet felt somewhat sticky to my bare feet, so I wore socks or shoes. No evidence of bed bugs! Plenty of shopping nearby and Old Town is just down the road a couple of miles. Fridge was super cold, forming ice on our bottled water. Didn't try the microwave. We won't stay at another Howard Johnson's.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Mimi's restaurant is in the area and it was quite nice. Most of the Mexican restaurants in Old Town are good. The dinner cruise in the harbor was great fun.

Review of Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Reviewer score

1
Delia Q
San Diego
May 15, 2012

Horrible! Should Be Torn Down!

Very old, don't listen to the good reviews. The breakfast is a joke! No waffles, old pastries. I would never stay here again. I wouldn't even have given this hotel the one star but i could not leave it blank. The pool was in a corner with no sun facing it, this hotel is extremely old and run down.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The waffle spot on hotel circle south, great breakfast friendly staff!

Review of Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Reviewer score

2
chancy
iowa
Apr 29, 2012

GREAT SLEEPING ROOM!

good for three older adults - BUT FAR AWAY FROM ELEVATOR and not much on breakfast.... BARE MIMIMUM BUT HAD NECESSITIES. More "surfaces" for three adults to put personals on, etc.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

C Level is great restaurant on Harbor Island. Great restaurant in Del Mar is Poisidon.......

Review of Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Reviewer score

1
WillT
Seattle, WA
Feb 6, 2012

Not staying there again

Good location and inexpensive, plus the continental breakfast. Those are the good things. Now, the bad: -motion sensor lights in the room kept turning on in the middle of the night -hotel is ON FREEWAY and there it sounds like it. You can hear all of the freeway noise from these very uninsulated rooms. I will not be staying here again. It was actually quieter in the rental car while I was ON the freeway than in this room. NOT recommended.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Reviewer score

3
Granny Lynn
Iowa
Jan 11, 2012

Winter getaway

First night had me wondering as a couple of hours after we checked in someone else walked into or room. When their keys were disabled ours were too but we didn't know it until the next day when we returned from church. Room is spacious, maids extremely frriendly, room is clean but worn. we are on second floor by elevator as my husband is in a wheelchair. Upstairs halls could be wider as is difficult getting in and out of room and on elevator.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Reviewer score

3
Business
Mexicali, BC, México
Dec 14, 2011

Ramon Lopez

Its a very old hotel, the rooms too small, the aisle to the rooms very small I dont came back to this hotel

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Entertainment tip: Short drive from hotel

Fashion Valley

Review of Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Reviewer score

3
Bambino76
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Dec 8, 2011

Office staff - not pleasing

Office staff could've been more professional. Instead they were on their cell phone while 3 people were waiting to be helped to check into their rooms. Not good at all.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Time-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

Stay anywhere on hotel circle and you're close to everything!

Review of Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Reviewer score

5
Weekend Wanderer
Phoenix Arizona
Nov 8, 2011

A nice surprise

The room was clean and quiet, with plenty of towels. Continental breakfast area was clean and well stocked. Check in & out was quick and professional. One of the best experiences I've had on Motel Circle.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Reviewer score

3
estuardo cueto
Calexico, CA, USA
Sep 29, 2011

very nice room

nice room good price need cheaper rates, very confortable room well equiped, nice bathroom and wide closet.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Entertainment tip: Short drive from hotel

good location

Review of Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Reviewer score

4
ffassaf
San Marcos, TX, USA
Sep 25, 2011

Good for me!

The hotel was a great location!! everything was close by! I keep going back to this hotel every time I go to San Diego. I've tried other places but this is the cleanest and nicest one at a reasonable price I could find. I have no complaints :)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
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