Inn at the Park

No air conditioning. Had to sleep with windows open and being located between 6th and 5th street was pretty noisy!

This venerable property is right next to beautiful Balboa park and is one of its main assets. The price is competitive for this prime location but there are some caveats. The big beds are clean and comfortable but the bathrooms and kitchenettes are VINTAGE and very small and could use some upgrades. While the floors have newer carpeting they cannot hide their real age so you can hear people walk down the halls as the joists and floorboards creak and vibrate. The same is true with noise coming through the ceiling and walls. I could hear hall conversations very clearly. When I was checking in on Friday evening there was a LONG line of men waiting to enter the elevator. These folks were all going to attend the happy hour on the top floor. This is apparently a major attraction for folks who enjoy alternative lifestyles. I was not bothered by any of these customers but was concerned that things might get rowdy. Fortunately the festivities ended by 9:30 p.m. so the noise was not a problem when I wanted to get some sleep. There are dining venues within walking distance but be sure to arrive at them by 8:30 or 9 p.m. at the latest. I went to a place that said they were open until 10 p.m. but they were shutting down at 9:30. There is a large selection of eateries at the Gaslamp district on 5th and 6th streets but you will need to drive there and parking is impossible. Take a cab. The continental breakfast was generous and well stocked and is included in the price of the room. All in all this was an OK venue for the price. I would have preferred a newer property if I had it to do over again. I love older properties but this one still needs more upgrades to compete in the San Diego market.

We really liked the place. The suite was HUGE! It was definitely nice to stay in such a large suite for a great price so close to downtown. It seems to me that this was an old apartment complex. It was definitely an older building. They've done a lot to retain its older feel, and it has a lot of antiques and even tapestries and other classical art.

It has been a long time since I have an encountered such a friendly and accomodating hotel staff. They couldn't have been more helpful to me and my business partner as we were attending a convention at the San Diego convention center. We forgot a few things and they let us borrow a few items which made our trade show a success!

This is a big suite with a kitchen and dishes/silverware. Huge closet. Older but well kept and clean. Big king bed but has that plastic underneath the sheet that makes it hard for me to sleep. I had to keep the windows open all the time even in winter. Is there A/C in the summmer? I didn't see it. Love the location + continental breakfast on the roof.

Great hotel. Old world style with class. Near everything my partner and i wanted to do. Hillcrest neighborhood was a few blocks away(could of driven but it was kinda chilly). Good size room. OWN FULL KITCHEN!!!!!! The only thing it could do is update the furniture and maybe paint white all the wood accents in the kitchen(gives it a clean look) but definitely NOT a deal breaker. Very Nice continental breakfast on the rooftop. Spectacular views from the top. Parking is free but hard to find at night. They have a restaurant and piano bar so the lot was full. We had to park on the street. Didn't have any bad experiences with staff. As for the staff, they were very nice. Fast and easy check-in. We didn't need anything so there was no need to call/request anything during our stay so we can't comment too much on that.

It was quiet and nice right across for a playground at balboa park. The free breakfast was nice. The staff was friendly. Our 2-bedroom suite was huge and there was a walk-through closet where we could put the playpen so my son had his own area. The kitchen was convient for snacking and lunches. The fans in each room were nice and needed. Now it's old. Really old and there's heavy, heavy wood furniture everywhere that is super uncomfortable. Mirrors and scary statues everywhere. The kids (and me)were freaked out. Tables with glass on top and sharp corners. My toddler probably had 5 accidents with his face.

The front desk staff could not have been more helpful and for what we paid for the room it was a steal. Two big bedrooms and a large kitchen and separate lounge, the joined bathroom is a tad small but that was the only thing I could make an average comment on. Although not in the city centre, in a good location across from a 7/11 and down the road from a local pub/eatery. All in all, excellent choice!

Great staff---very helpful. A little off the beaten path but clean and spacious. The building is historic and it seems the owners have made great attempts to keep it that way ( though the wireless access was great!!). Being on the older side, there were some creaks in the floor from above. Right across the street from Balboa park-- beautiful place to walk/run and close to zoo.

I have previously stayed at 4 and 5-star venues in San Diego but this was by far the most comfortable, spacious and friendly properties I have ever experienced. Being a single traveller this time, I was particularly appreciative of the friendly and warm attention of the staff. The piano bar, restaurant and roof patio made this a place to linger rather than go out searching for other dining spots. The suite was spacious, quiet and spotlessly clean. Being next to Balboa Park, all the amenities were within walking distance, as was the vibrant neighbourhood of Hillcrest, just a ten minute walk away. Even more astounding, parking was free! The first opportunity I have, my plan is to return to Park Manor Suites for another relaxing stay. For the business traveller, the suites offer a quiet and peaceful alternative to the hustle and bustle of the busy central hotels, yet you are only 5 minutes drive from downtown. Top marks to the Park Manor Suites!