If you're using public transportation, this location can't be beat. The city trolley runs right behind the hotel and is easy to get to. It is also about a block from the Gaslamp area, where there are many restaurants to choose from. The service at the Omni was good, too. Our room was on the 15th floor, facing the water. We did not hear the trains that others had mentioned. We liked our little balcony, and the view of the bridge/water was nice. The room was clean and the bed and pillows were comfortable. However, the walls were a bit thin. Our first night (and morning) we were entertained by the lovers next door; the second night we were subjected to a party seemingly comprised of chatty, loud 20-year-olds. In a building this new, it is surprising that the soundproofing is not better. Since we stayed over a weekend, I would assume this is not as much of an issue during the week. If you stay here, I recommend you do so alone. The bathroom has louvers on the door and in between the bathroom and the main room. While this may be helpful in dissipating steam, it also means that you can hear EVERYTHING the bathroom occupant is doing. There was also a jackhammer-type noise every time anyone used the shower. You could hear the noise coming from other rooms as well. The hallway was strangely loud, too.

If I needed a place to stay on business during the week, I would most likely return to the Omni. If I was going to be in SD over the weekend, however, I would try somewhere else.

We spent 4 nights at the omni San Diego. Valet parking was expensive at $35/night. Otherwise, the rooms were spacious, and the main road, aka gas lamp district was a mere 30 second walk from the hotel. We were able to walk to numerous events from this hotel.

The hotel is a solid, nice, clean place - especially for a business trip. It's convenient to everything and just as close to the San Diego convention center as the Marriott and Hard Rock. Try and get a room with a balcony - they're not huge, but the fresh air is nice.

On the negative side, the hotel needs to upgrade their TVs desperately. My room had a 24-27 inch tube.

The whole area is noisy. There's a train crossing a block away and the gates are up and down ALL THE TIME.

Lastly, I would not valet park at the hotel. The parking lot, where the cars get parked if you valet it, is right across the street. You'll see when you get there. It's $17 to park it and $35 to valet it. Save the $18 and walk 30 feet.

My husband and I stayed here last year when we were in town for a wedding. The staff was very friendly and professional. The hotel was clean and trendy. I liked the pool and hot tub area to relax at. It was also a very good location.