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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
Comfortable spa hotel near San Diego Convention Center
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Exterior
Room, 2 Double Beds, View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
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  • Housekeeping
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  • Room service
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  • Spa
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  • Parking available
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  • Laundry
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150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Popular LocationSan Diego Convention Center11 min walk
  • Popular LocationSeaport Village13 min walk
  • Popular LocationPetco Park16 min walk
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)10 min drive

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$333 per night
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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Downtown San Diego, The Sofia Hotel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum. This 211-room, 3.5-star hotel has conveniences like a full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 11 min walk
  • Seaport Village - 13 min walk
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk
  • Petco Park - 16 min walk
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Courthouse Station - 3 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 6 min walk
  • The nearest major airports are:<br />San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN): 10-min drive, 2.7 mi/4.4 km<br /> San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field): 16-min drive, 8.3 mi/13.3 km<br /> San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field): 26-min drive, 19.3 mi/31 km<br /> Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ): 35-min drive, 23.3 mi/37.4 km<br /> Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar): 39-min drive, 34.1 mi/54.8 km<br /> <p></p>

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tender Greens - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

Comfortable spa hotel near San Diego Convention Center
Guests staying at The Sofia Hotel enjoy access to a full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is offered for USD 50 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a business center, free use of bicycles, and express check-out.
Guests can expect 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Starbucks
  • Tender Greens

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1926
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 19.07 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Sofia
Sofia Hotel
Sofia Hotel San Diego
Sofia San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Sofia Hotel?

The Sofia Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sofia Hotel?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sofia Hotel on Aug 14, 2024 start from $239.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to The Sofia Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown San Diego within a short 14-minute walk of USS Midway Museum and also 16 minutes on foot from Petco Park. You'll also find Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Sofia Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 50 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at The Sofia Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include sports massages, prenatal massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy.

Does The Sofia Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Sofia Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Sofia Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Sofia Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

This historic hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a restaurant and a full-service spa.

Does The Sofia Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does The Sofia Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Sofia Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Sofia Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Sofia Hotel for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls. A deposit of USD 50 per stay is collected.

Does The Sofia Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Sofia Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Sofia Hotel is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is 2.7 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 8.3 mi away (16-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Sofia Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Sofia Hotel.

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1356 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1356 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1356 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 1356 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1356 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Salvador

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to many places to eat is very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Spring

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property right in the heart of old San Diego
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KARIM

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice, historic hotel in a good location. Rooms were clean, but small.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ARIEL

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The lobby is beautiful, staff was helpful and friendly. Elevators are small. property is quiet which we loved, we were there for a show at the balboa theater and were able to walk. gaslamp is also within walking distance. cleanliness could be better. We had some dirty towels. you ciuld tell counters/ lamp tables had not been cleaned in a while.One of the TVs in our room didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Yung, Pelham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a conveniently located boutique hotel in walking distance to the Gaslamp quarter and the convention center. The staff is friendly and helpful. The rooms are in need of updating, though. Some drawers were broken, lighting is a bit dark, and carpets seem worn.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Annie Yann-Ling

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
We were given a really small room when we first checked in and were told that we would be charged $25 usd service fee per day. We had booked a queen size bed but the one we had seeemd more like a double bed. We later inquired if there was a bigger room and the lady was kind enough to transfer us. To be honest the hotel is old and does not have good amenities. Yes it’s convenient and within walking distance to many places in the downtown area but I would stay at a different hotel next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great choice with short walk to convention center and gaslamp quarter. My room (free upgrade!) was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Harvey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good hotel near the convention center
The hotel is well situated - very close to the convention center where I was attending a conference. The staff was friendly and helpful. The building is old, but recently renovated and so the room was well appointed and clean. The staff kindly upgraded me to a suite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kun

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Within budget while still walkable to the gas lamp district
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a quaint property. Hotel staff went above and beyond with our stay. They even kept the Easter decorations later for us to take pictures with the baby. Will definitely return!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property located very close to San Diego convention center, where my son ran a half marathon. Rooms were tiny, but very well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Enrique

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024