| room service is offered. there's a sleek restaurant and a rooftop bar serving small plates. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms add sitting areas. other amenities include a fitness center and bike rentals. a 5-minute walk from buses, trains and trolleys at the santa fe depot, this polished hotel is a mile from shopping and dining at the gaslamp quarter, and 3 miles from the gardens of balboa park. the bright, modern rooms come with wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers
San Diego International Airport 9 min
San Diego Bay (20 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. USS Midway Museum (9 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. SeaWorld San Diego (12 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Maritime Museum of San Diego (8 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Seaport Village (16 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Balboa Park (6 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (9 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Old Town (8 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. The San Diego Museum of Art (9 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Coronado Bridge (9 min)
Vehicle-only curved bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & passing naval ships. Cabrillo National Monument (23 min)
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. Museum of Us (8 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Coronado Beach (13 min)
Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. San Diego Zoo (7 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Coronado Island (15 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. | 
