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Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa: How it rates
Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa on Mission Bay
Southern California hotel reviews
HILTON SAN DIEGO RESORT & SPA * * *
New and noteworthy: A two-phase, $26-million renovation refreshed guest rooms, the lobby, pool area, restaurant and lounge and added a $5-million spa.
The stay: The resort's prime location inspires athletes and the not-so-fit to get moving; the spa, pool cabanas and pleasant patios with fire pits encourage leisure.
The scene: Scores of families with little kids head for area attractions, leaving the often heavily booked resort pleasantly peaceful.
Deal maker: Lots of diversions and amenities on the property and also plenty within half an hour's drive so travelers have many choices.
Deal breaker: If you don't spend a lot of time at the hotel, you're paying a premium for amenities you probably won't use.
Stats: 1775 E. Mission Bay Drive,
Rooms: Traditional rooms range from $219 to $499, and premium bay-view rooms are $569 to $849 in peak season.
Rating is based on the room, service, ambience and overall experience with price taken into account in relation to quality.
* * * * * Outstanding on every level
* * * * Excellent
* * * Very good
* * Good
* Satisfactory
No Star: Poor
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