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Ramada Inn & Conference Center San Diego

2 stars
5550 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92111
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.4
out of 5
97 reviews
Very clean

The hotel was extremely clean and had free parking, a refrigerator and microwave. Only thing I... See full review

  • TamRod
  • Feb 18, 2013
Getaway for 2

This star only has a 2 star rating and I am not really sure why. I didn't find anything wrong with... See full review

  • Melodie Marie
  • Nov 3, 2012
Storied San Diego conference hotel with free parking and Wi-Fi
The two-story Ramada Conference Center San Diego is situated in the heart of downtown San Diego, just minutes from most of the attractions in the area. Rooms are spacious and underwent renovation in 2009. All guests enjoy free Wi-Fi Internet access and free parking. The hotel also features a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, as well as Proud Mary, an on-site restaurant.
Highlights
  • Walk to many of San Diego's most exciting neighborhoods
  • Expansive meeting space
  • Free parking and Wi-Fi
Rooms

The 150 rooms (including 15 suites) at the Ramada Conference Center San Diego vary in size and configuration but come standard with flat-screen TV, mini refrigerator, iron and ironing board, hair dryers and in-room safe. All rooms feature spacious work desks. Guests receive complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access.

Features

The Ramada Convention Center San Diego prides itself on a lobby tour desk with concierges that help guests book visits to any number of San Diego attractions.

All guests have complimentary access to a heated outdoor pool and hot tub and on-site fitness center with state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment. The hotel also offers 24-hour laundry service (fees apply).

For home-cooked fish and meat dishes, dine at Proud Mary, the hotel's on-site restaurant. In addition to receiving critical acclaim from a number of San Diego foodies, the restaurant has established a reputation for copious amounts of complimentary appetizers during its nightly happy hour.

Transportation
  • San Diego Trolley (2 blocks)
  • MTS Bus (2 blocks)
  • San Diego International Airport (5 mi/8 km)
Attractions
  • Petco Park (10 blocks)
  • Sea World (3 mi/5 km)
  • San Diego Zoo (4 mi/7 km)
  • Torrey Pines Golf Course (6 mi/11 km)
  • Qualcomm Stadium (6 mi/11 km)
  • Point Loma (6 mi/11 km)
Business
  • 8,000 square feet of meeting space
  • 24-hour business center in lobby

Ramada Inn & Conference Center San Diego Rooms

Standard Room
Standard Room with One King size bed includes all the standard amenities.
Standard Room
Standard Room with two Queen size beds includes all the standard amenities.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Activities
Pool
Health club
Dining
Restaurant
Services
Business center
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

32.8346 -117.142
Area served
San Diego - Located in the Kearny Mesa area.
Nearby airports
San Diego International Airport.
Area description
Centrally located to all attractions. Close to 163 freeway access.

Nearby points of interest

  • Family Fun Center: 1.5 mi
  • Qualcomm Stadium: 4.1 mi
  • Sorrento Valley: 4.8 mi
  • Mission Bay Park: 5.3 mi
  • Junipero Serra Museum: 6 mi
  • Pacific Beach: 6.3 mi
  • Bazaar Del Mundo: 6.3 mi
  • Old Town San Diego: 6.3 mi
  • Heritage Park: 6.3 mi
  • Whaley House Museum: 6.4 mi
  • San Diego Zoo: 7 mi
  • San Diego Museum of Art: 7 mi
  • Sea World: 7 mi
  • Spanish Village Art Center: 7 mi
  • Casa De Balboa: 7.1 mi
  • Family Fun Center: 1.5 mi
  • Qualcomm Stadium: 4.1 mi
  • Sorrento Valley: 4.8 mi
  • Mission Bay Park: 5.3 mi
  • Junipero Serra Museum: 6 mi
  • Pacific Beach: 6.3 mi
  • Bazaar Del Mundo: 6.3 mi
  • Old Town San Diego: 6.3 mi
  • Heritage Park: 6.3 mi
  • Whaley House Museum: 6.4 mi
  • San Diego Zoo: 7 mi
  • San Diego Museum of Art: 7 mi
  • Sea World: 7 mi
  • Spanish Village Art Center: 7 mi
  • Casa De Balboa: 7.1 mi
  • San Diego Natural History Museum: 7.1 mi
  • Timken Museum of Art: 7.2 mi
  • Botanical Building: 7.2 mi
  • San Diego Museum of Man: 7.2 mi
  • Fleet Space Theater and Science Center: 7.2 mi
  • San Diego Automotive Museum: 7.4 mi
  • San Diego Aerospace Museum: 7.5 mi
  • Belmont Park: 7.8 mi
  • Hospitality Point: 7.9 mi
  • Firehouse Museum: 7.9 mi
  • Port of San Diego: 8 mi
  • Childrens Museum of San Diego: 8.7 mi
  • PETCO Park: 8.8 mi
  • Gaslamp Quarter: 8.9 mi
  • Sunset Cliffs: 9.7 mi
  • Chula Vista Nature Center: 13.7 mi
  • California Center For The Arts Museum: 19.8 mi
  • Legoland: 22.7 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Five meeting facilities ranging from classroom style to large dining hall. All meeting facilities in A/V capability and catering services. Please contact for further details.

Dining

Proud Mary's Southern Bar and Grill
This on site restaurant and bar offers the best of southern Cajun cuisine, large screens high definition televisions and pool table. Open for Breakfast and dinner.

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.

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Guest Reviews (97)

Ratings and reviews for Ramada Inn & Conference Center San Diego

Overall score

3.4 / 5
97 out of 97
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3.8
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
3.8
Value:
3.8

81% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Ramada Inn & Conference Center San Diego

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Business
Bakersfield, CA
Aug 1, 2008

My review of Ramada Inn & Conference Center - San Diego

water tasted and smelled bad. told desk clerk he didn't seem to care.

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

Business

Review of Ramada Inn & Conference Center San Diego

Reviewer score

1
First-time SD Visitor
Columbus, OH
Aug 18, 2009

Bad Service Bland Hotel, Sketchy Guests

This place may work for you if you don't need help about the area from the front desk. When I asked them questions about where things were located they never seemed to know nor did they take initiative to find out. I called once to have them call me a cab and they said that they were too busy and that I needed to call myself! I don't like how the rooms are located in open, outdoor hallways. It was a little scary at night because there was a lot of sketchy guests in other rooms. The rooms are very plain and drab. The bathroom was never cleaned to my expectations. Mold was growing out the shower head! On my last night the deadbolt latch fell off the door! So much for security!

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

Rubios down the street for fish tacos and Chopsticks II for great cheap sushi

Review of Ramada Inn & Conference Center San Diego

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
MI
Oct 21, 2009

Disappointed.

I would have liked more information [...]on the hotel before booking. I prefer to have interior entrance. This had exterior entrance. I also did not have hot water which was totally unacceptable. I never had hot water run from the sink. The shower eventually got hot (second day). [...] I did get a different room (finally, hot water from the sink) my last night which came complete with a bug(roach) crawling on the refrigerator. I didn't want my food any where near there. The manager [...] I spoke with when I requested the new room was not very freindly, somewhat rude. [...]

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Ramada Inn & Conference Center San Diego

Reviewer score

1
frighten vacationer
san deigo
Aug 2, 2010

Our Family Trip

Scary had a room in the hotel call us twice and said "get out of your room now!" kids playing on phones noisy neighbors kids running arouind the stairs back and forth slamming doors! could not sleep well had to complain twice alot of loitering around the hotel made for a LOW CLASS apperance we had to move rooms but still had telephone problems kids playing and harrasing us over phone horrible sourroundings and entrace to the room was outside so no privacy I had a 2 yr old so the scary phone call frightened me and my husband would NEVER come back again!!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
1
Value:
1
Review of Ramada Inn & Conference Center San Diego

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Business
San Diego, Ca
Dec 8, 2010

NOT GOOD For Reserving on ones Behalf

Made reservations for a co-worker who did not have a credit card. Little did I know that the this hotel needs a deposit for "incidentals" from everyone checking in...I had to send a credit autorization including secuity #'s via fax before they would allow check in. LAME PLACE

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

Business

Review of Ramada Inn & Conference Center San Diego

Reviewer score

1
Steve Worthless
Business
Phila, PA
Sep 28, 2011

General Manager -- Extremely Rude

The General Manager of the Hotel was extremely rude (Steve W.) The Hotel charged my visa card an extra $126.23. The claim it was by accident. The place was a dump. I wish I read the below reviews before staying their. Dirty!!!!

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

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Do not eat or drink at Ramada.

Review of Ramada Inn & Conference Center San Diego

Reviewer score

1
Rockin Mom
San Diego
Aug 1, 2012

Decent stay but not thrilled with cleanliness

Overall i wasnt too pleased with the cleanliness feel of the room. Upon my arrival i inspected the restroom as i always do and found a wet washcloth on the floor next to the toilet. That made me question the cleanliness of the rest of the room. Staff was helpful and nice though. Probably wouldnt stay here again. Personally i prefer interior corridors and this hotel didnt have such.

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

Target close by but not many other supermarkets or mini ones for that matter

Review of Ramada Inn & Conference Center San Diego

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Indianapolis, IN
Mar 3, 2008

The hotel is older but it ...

The hotel is older but it was clean. We were not there long enough to see the pool or anything. It is NOT close to the airport.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Ramada Inn & Conference Center San Diego

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Business
Orange County, CA
Apr 29, 2007

just okay

When I checked in, the room looked as if it was still in use. The ironing board was set up, there was food in the room, an opened bottle of water, change on the bedside table, etc. I called to the front desk and they did have another room available for me when I came back.

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

Business

Review of Ramada Inn & Conference Center San Diego

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Long Beach, CA
Jun 10, 2007

My review of Ramada Inn & Conference Center - San Diego

If you just need a room to spend the night, I guess it's ok. The bathroom smells. We were just running late for a wedding, that we didn't have time to request for another room. Parking's free, & that's the only plus I could think of. My husband & I didn't feel like staying in the room.

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