We enjoyed our stay at Inn at the Park. The location was great. We had a rental car, but fount the Tram, which stopped 2 (short) blocks away, was better they dealing with the car. The tram took us to all the museums in Balboa Park. We used the Tram several times during the trip. The staff at the hotel were wonderful and the resturant in the lower level was very good and convient. The continental breakfast always had frest fruit, yogurt, cottage cheese and the regular things. The hotel is old (1926), and is being renovated. It was very reasonable,but that might change. The only down side was the bed. It was very hard. I hope they get new ones as I would definitely return. I loved San Diego, La Jolla, The Midway, Balboa Park and the Zoo. Could have stayed more that a week.

-Best thing in the hotel is that it takes you back to a feeling of early 19th century

-Big minus is that wireless in the room was not working for most parts in the rooms - even though they adverticed that as a complimentary. One needed to go to a lobby many times to use the internet

-Good location for seeing Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Hillcrest and Museum area by walking

I have stayed at "The Inn" (fka "Park Manor Hotel") over 25 times since the mid '90s. So I was a little worried when I heard this beloved property was recently taken over by a company better known for time shares. The ongoing renovation of rooms in the western part of the hotel did not affect my stay (although I visted on a weekend and work was suspended). The unrenovated rooms still hold their slightly tattered charm, although the rooms are very large, clean and comfortable. All suites include a funtional kitchen. WiFi was nonexistent, except in the lobby and restaurant areas. New valet parking of $15/day forces you onto street parking if you don't want to pay. Still, the location and friendly service is preserved as I recognized many long-term employees during my stay.

My sister and I stayed here for 4 nights 1/12-1/16/12. The rooms are clean and the beds are very nice with great sheets. Pillows are just okay as they have 4 maybe 24" x 24" squares which make it hard to hug the pillow if you sleep that way. The continental breakfast was a little disappointing as there was nothing hot such as scrambled eggs or bacon. I stayed in a Shell property in Las Vegas and they offered quite a bit more. We did need a heater in our room for at night and used a box fan to help with some of the traffic noise from the cars on the street. The staff was very friendly and would go the extra mile to help us out with directions. They have just started renovating and it will be interesting to see how they update. I would recommend staying here. Make sure you factor in the $15 for their valet parking.