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Trendy, new, but ok

Matt Dec 15, 2009

The hotel is fairly new and the building architecture and interior design are nice. The hotel staff from car to checkin/out ... are great, freidnly and treat everyone with top notch service. My only real complaints are: 1. my room was a little dirty (hardwood floors and there was dust accumilation enough that it was visible. If this is more apparent becuase of hardwood floors versus in other hotels with carpets, then its on the staff and also the business to afford more time, cleaning each room. and 2. the bathroom privacy (egads!!) where the "door" to the bathroom is really a semi-transparent glass that sits 2 to 4 inches away from the wall making gaps visible from the side... The bathroom privacy is the single most item which prevents me from recommending it.

Should be called SE' Motel 6

RB Dec 10, 2009

i was looking forward to staying at the Se' based on a friend that lives in San Diego my first choice was the W i will start ... with arrival as you get out of taxi you are greeted by several blocks of homeless people and panhandlers did not feel safe at all then we checked in was pleasantly surprised to get a free upgrade to upper floors then off to our room with a beautiful view of neighboring rooftops with no possible view of any city lights i must say the bed was very nice ok it was late woke up to a lukewarm to cold shower on our way out talked to reception and asked if they could fix problem woke up next morning to a cold shower we had a later flight so i called front desk and asked for a late checkout a very snippy young girl said best we can do is 1pm hard to believe because hotel was empty so we took our bags downstairs and checked them into secure closet came back for our bags of course they mixed up our bags with some one Else's finally got correct bags bell man informed us our taxi was outside [*] overall one of the worst experience i have had in a four star hotel i would also like to say for the record i have traveled all over the world always stay in four star hotels and it is not unusual to have some inconvenience's this hotel needs tremendous improvement my suggestion is stay somewhere else and save your money

My first time

B Nov 22, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I love the atmosphere and the neatness of this hotel. The Zen and relaxation connection were interesting. Only difficulty, my ... room was close to the swimming pool; it was too noisy but the staff was very comprehensive and found me another quiet room. I do recommend this hotel (maybe pricy for most of us) if you want to experience something new.

Cramped Upscale Hotel

Arnie Nov 18, 2009

Not what I would call a comfortable hotel- noisy party going types generally while we were there- a modern look was achieved ... at the expense of adequate space-the single sink was very tiny and wouldn't our things.

Five star apperance 3 star service....

Javo Nov 17, 2009

This hotel is built w/ class and style but that is not always tied together w/ practicality and service. The showers are ... built for short people, I am 6'3 and everything felt short form the location of the shower head to the beds... I also had a bad experience w/ a dry clean service I requested for next day delivery and it made me get late to my meeting. Reason why was because the where over 30 min late to deliver for the expected time and the time notified on the service sheet. I was also ask way to much whenever I stepped in if I wanted to check in, when i already had a room, not to mention i was escorted to the floor level by the hotel manager almost like if i didn't belong there... All in all place is beautiful but lacks customer service and functionality.

amazing hotel

thatoneguy Oct 19, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Incredible interior and exterior desiging. Rooms were really clean and spacious ...

Se San Diego

LI Biz Traveler Oct 6, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Great hotel. Friendly people and service. Great bathroom and amenities. Room kind of small but everything else was terrific! ...

Young and hip "in Crowd'

Active Couple Sep 23, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

beautiful - clean - and chic surroundings with excellent service and fun welcome beverage in the lounge. Rooms were nice but ... very small and tiny draweres and closet- barely enough room for 1 person's belongings. Seemed a perfect spot for couples under 40 without children. Party atmosphere at the pool bar - quite a hip crowd and fun to watch but not for swimming. Pool was an extension of the bar. we did not take advantage of the spa services but a disappointment that the spa did not include a jacuzzi or steam room. the location was perfect for walking to restaurants in the gaslamp district, shopping, the convention center, the ball game, the bay area.

Hotel Se

Real Viking Sep 14, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Good location for downtown, superb friendly and helpful staff. Rooms attractive, but quite small. Noise from club loud on ... weekends. Suite and Tender restaraunt excellent as well as room service. Parking and drinks very spendy.

Stay at the Se

Landlu Sep 6, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We stayed one night at the Se for our anniversary. It was a beautiful building, and had a very competent and courteous staff. ...

Fancy looking hotel. Can be loud

Lepsik Aug 4, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Nice hotel, great design, great location, good service. At about 5-6pm the pool becomes a night club, so you can't swim at ... night. Also, in the morning most beds around the pool have "reserved" signs. This is stupid, since no one's using them. Vallet parking is expensive. You can park across the street or couple blocks away twice cheaper.

Beauty Is Only Skin Deep

Sarah Jul 27, 2009

This new hotel is beautiful and chic, without a doubt...but it's missing the essential elements that really make a place ... comfortable. Our room did not have a dresser, any drawers in the bedside table, nor luggage racks. That means everything that couldn't be hung had to stay in our suitcases--on the floor! There were other basics missing from our room, as well, such as: * A bathtub (shower only) * Hooks on the bathroom walls for towels and robes * Grips, treads, and/or a handle bar to avoid slip and falls in the shower * A dry cleaning service or laundry bags * Hotel magazine or area guide book * And so on. It's almost as if they hired an interior designer who had never actually *stayed* in a hotel. The space was simply not functional. For a weekend trip, it was fine, but had I been there for business, I would have been seriously put out. Finally, although Se claims to be a 5-star hotel, they do not offer 5-star service. The staff is adequate and addresses customers' requests, but they do not go out of their way to make things special nor anticipate the needs of VIP guests. It simply isn't 5-star quality and, thus, is really not worth what it's charging per night.

Advocate for Se San Diego

JFG Jul 18, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This is the place to stay while in San Diego. Everything is within walking distance such as the mall and train station. The ... staff was very friendly and professional. I will always stay at Se San Diego when I am visiting. I hated to leave but I will definitely be back.

HORRIBLE experience here...

ACTION Jackson Jul 17, 2009

SWITCHED ROOMS 2 TIMES. THEY ENDED UP PUTTING US, A FAMILY OF 5 NEXT TO THE DISCO THAT KEPT US UP ALL NIGHT BECAUSE THEY ... NEEDED OUR ROOM FOR A "VIP"... Then they said they would comp the movie my kids watched and still tried to charge me for it...

Amazing Hotel

rex Jul 7, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

July 4th weekend. The pool area and lounge is a scene to been scene, scene. Beautiful people all over including the staff. I ... don't normally stay at $400 a night hotels, but after staying here for several nights might start considering (especially when on sale). Everything fits into place and you really feel as if you are on vacation with no worries. Luxury defined at the Se. I am already planning another trip there.

SE San Diego

mwhlee Jul 2, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

It was great. Really professional staff made it a very enjoyable stay. The rooms were a tad smaller than expected, but the ... beautiful decor made up for it.

Ultra chic hotel

kwhit Jun 30, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We really enjoyed staying at the Se. The design is gorgeous, the location can't be beat for Gaslamp, and the staff were ... helpful and friendly. They have all kinds of amenities including a full service spa, restaurant, and two lounges (the uber lounge by the pool was our favorite).

Se San Diego - not bad

cc Jun 24, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Se is a hip and trendy hotel, like the Hard Rock down the street- but not quit there yet. The rooms are very small (like ... in Europre) but clean and poshly decked out. The service was either really good, or only OK- the room service people were great (got my food as soon as I hung up the phone). The front desk and housekeeping staff were less knowledgeable and seemed to need more training (ie. asked for extra conditioner, was brought shower gel,then brought shampoo, then finally conditioner). My biggest complaint is the noise- OMG, the noise. I did not have a restful night's sleep during my 3 night stay b/c i could hear every thing from the hallway and my neighbor's rooms- I think this is b/c the hotel is so small that all rooms are crammed together and the hallway is only about 2 feet wide. The only reason i ave this place 4 stars is b/c it is a nice looking hotel, in a good location, and meets what the Gaslamp is known for - hip party spot.

Se San Diego

Waskaly Wallaby Wallace Jun 8, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Stayed for one night. Dinner and strolled around the Gaslamp District. Overall hotel was phenomenal. The lack of free Wi-Fi ... sort of bothered me, but it's something I had come to expect from higher-end hotels like the Se. Fortunately, I had a phone that supports tethering.

A Little to Fancy for Me

Ordinary Average Guy Jun 3, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Very nice hotel in a great location. I was a little out of sorts. It was way nicer than what I'm used to. Some staff ... seemed to stick their noses up at me when I was wearing blue jeans and a polo. Otherwise, the staff was very courteous and helpful.