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1840 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Formerly West Park Inn)
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Americas Best Value Inn - San Diego Downtown
Ranked #139 of 246 hotels in San Diego
3.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
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“Good inexpensive choice in Central San Diego”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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This is a good choice if you are looking for an inexpensive hotel option in the downtown area of San Diego that is easy to walk to.

You are only 8 min walk to the trolley, and the bus stops one block from the hotel going downtown and three block on fifth ave if you are going to the Hillcrest area.

The hotel is built around an open courtyard with external outside entrances to the rooms. You can hear and see the airlines landing on Rwy 27 at San Diego international just over this hotel, so putting your room fan on at night will create white noise so you can sleep.

The rooms are on the small size, but well laid out. The breakfast is from 7-10 and is basic with pastries, fruit, cereals, tea, coffee, juice and milk.

Internet is available via wi fi, and there is a machine in the lobby for those with out a computer. However there is a better option of using Kinkos downtown on C street for access and much cheaper.

Good value for sure,and an easy walking hotel.

Room Tip: Ask for a higher room for less noise from higher rooms, it was a good choice for my stay.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Solana Beach, California
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“This place is in the middle of crack town”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

If you like to be harassed, this is your place. I came home at 1:30 and they told me I wasn't staying there and to leave. After several minutes of pleading with the guy to let me in the security door, san diego's worst(cops) showed up. They then proceeded to threaten to arrest me if I didn't leave. So, I left, and I ended up staying on the streets of san diego until about 4:30 in the morning. When I came back the security door was open(thank God), so I went up to my room and grabbed my stuff and went to the airport. When I called the hotel's GM, and hotels.com, they told me it never happened. Basically, they were trying to steal my stuff. Stay here if you feel like being robbed. Never use hotels.com as they will only have the hotel's back. Disgusting!

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Room Tip: top floor. no view but plenty of privacy.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

The room was pretty small but it was a great price and everything in there looked nice and had wifi a flat screen tv. Down town is like 15mins away walking distance or you can take a taxi n you'll get there in like 5 mins. since the airport is near by you do hear the airplanes fly by but nothing major. The parking sucks because you have to park on the street and its free till 6pm in sections that have a meter.overall it was a great place for the price i would definitely go again.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
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    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Good value, location and nice staff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

This was perfect for me - good location a few blocks from the trolley, downtown/Gaslamp district and also Balboa Park. Room was clean with all mod cons and the man at reception was very kind and helpful. Only negative was that the room was a bit on the small side - but overall, very good value for money.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
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Address: 1840 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Formerly West Park Inn)
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