The Davis Downtown San Diego
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About this property
Modern hotel with smart televisions, express check-in, and convenient access to downtown San Diego attractions.
Location
Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighbourhood in San Diego, The Davis Downtown San Diego is near the airport and near a metro station. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
Free Wi-Fi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Location
765 Tenth Avenue, East Village, San Diego, California, United States of America
Room options
14
Full Room (Self Check-In with Virtual Front Desk)
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
117 ft²
Air ConditioningPrivate BathroomTVPrivate EntranceAccessible by Stairs
18
King Room (Self Check-In with Virtual Front Desk)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
217 ft²
Air ConditioningPrivate BathroomTVPrivate EntranceAccessible by Stairs
11
Double Queen Room (Self Check-In with Virtual Front Desk)
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
321 ft²
Air ConditioningPrivate BathroomTVPrivate EntranceAccessible by Stairs
16
Queen Room (Self Check-In with Virtual Front Desk)
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
157 ft²
Air ConditioningPrivate BathroomTVPrivate EntranceAccessible by Stairs
Guest reviews of The Davis Downtown San Diego
7.5
Good
Based on 28 verified reviews
What guests think
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Across reviews, The Davis Downtown San Diego is praised for its central, walkable location and attractive boutique style, but recurring downsides include street noise, compact rooms with limited storage, and an urban setting that can feel busy or gritty.
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Across reviews, The Davis Downtown San Diego is praised for its central, walkable location and attractive boutique style, but recurring downsides include street noise, compact rooms with limited storage, and an urban setting that can feel busy or gritty.
Many guests find rooms and common areas clean and well kept, though some report occasional misses like stained linens, musty smells, or dirty floors. Service is frequently described as friendly and responsive via contactless check-in, yet a number of reviews cite frustrating pre-verification issues and the absence of on-site staff. Amenities most noted are the rooftop lounge and lobby coffee/water, while parking is off-site and can be inconvenient or costly. Expect a stylish, good-value stay if you prioritize location and are comfortable with a self-service model.
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Facilities
Guests like the rooftop lounge and convenient lobby coffee/water area. Parking is off-site and can be difficult or require paid garages.
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Julia
Oct 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Cozy comfort at the center of San Diego with tons of charming details. Rooftop lounge is a must visit destination at night.
Cozy comfort at the center of San Diego with tons of charming details. Rooftop lounge is a must visit destination at night.
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Peter
Oct 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Cool boutique type hotel in a GREAT location. Rooms are.small but well designed. Really nice roof deck.
Cool boutique type hotel in a GREAT location. Rooms are.small but well designed. Really nice roof deck.
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Vanessa
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very cute and cozy hotel. Great area just a few minutes Uber to little Italy and gas lamp. Room was small but good enough size and nice design specially the bathroom, bed was comfortable. There’s a coffee machine and microwave in the lobby which was great. My stay was super quiet which was perfect for me.
Very cute and cozy hotel. Great area just a few minutes Uber to little Italy and gas lamp. Room was small but good enough size and nice design specially the bathroom, bed was comfortable. There’s a coffee machine and microwave in the lobby which was great. My stay was super quiet which was perfect for me.
10
Valerie
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Very clean except for hair in the shower drain. Because there was no staff I wasn’t worried about my things being taken. Much cheaper than other hotels. I would definitely do this again. It was like staying at a friend’s spare room. Only thing I missed was an ice machine, but the water cooler/coffee maker was right outside my door!
Very clean except for hair in the shower drain. Because there was no staff I wasn’t worried about my things being taken. Much cheaper than other hotels. I would definitely do this again. It was like staying at a friend’s spare room. Only thing I missed was an ice machine, but the water cooler/coffee maker was right outside my door!
10
Roberto
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The only downside was not having parking available on property.
The only downside was not having parking available on property.
8
Jennifer
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Came for Comic Con weekend, location was a bit off the main strip and not the best area, but still walking distance from the convention center and Gaslamp area. I was hesitant because it isn't staffed like typical hotels and we just got the code for the building and room but we had no trouble, towels and extras were available in the hallways and you could reach someone via phone if needed. Our room was one of the larger ones on the first floor. Was a bit noisy at night as we were right on the street but not terrible. The biggest thing was the bathroom shower, there was no curtain or lip so the whole bathroom tended to flood while showering and our AC unit started dripping the last night but we were able to get ahold of someone via phone. We paid for parking in a garage down the road and took an Uber to the hotel to bring our stuff there as there's no onsite parking. Other than that it was a nice little spot with a cute entryway and an elegant moody vibe. Would stay there again.
Came for Comic Con weekend, location was a bit off the main strip and not the best area, but still walking distance from the convention center and Gaslamp area. I was hesitant because it isn't staffed like typical hotels and we just got the code for the building and room but we had no trouble, towels and extras were available in the hallways and you could reach someone via phone if needed. Our room was one of the larger ones on the first floor. Was a bit noisy at night as we were right on the street but not terrible. The biggest thing was the bathroom shower, there was no curtain or lip so the whole bathroom tended to flood while showering and our AC unit started dripping the last night but we were able to get ahold of someone via phone. We paid for parking in a garage down the road and took an Uber to the hotel to bring our stuff there as there's no onsite parking. Other than that it was a nice little spot with a cute entryway and an elegant moody vibe. Would stay there again.
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Sheila
Feb 1, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Frist night smelled of Marijuana, rooms are small not for family. Great building interior. Staff pleasant, parking sucks downtown San Diego. Bed waa nice, shower didn't work.
Frist night smelled of Marijuana, rooms are small not for family. Great building interior. Staff pleasant, parking sucks downtown San Diego. Bed waa nice, shower didn't work.
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Tim
Jun 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very small with the AC unit right up against the bed and parking was always a challenge.
The room was very small with the AC unit right up against the bed and parking was always a challenge.
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Jesse
Apr 30, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
This was my third stay at a Sonder property after I stumbled upon the company earlier this year. In all three cities I have stayed (Savannah, Montreal, and now San Diego), the properties have had prime locations and excellent pricing. The rooms are sleek and clean, and the beds are always comfortable. Service/assistance is there if I were to need it. The Sonder model suits my needs perfectly. With the San Diego property, the rooftop space is a nice amenity.
This was my third stay at a Sonder property after I stumbled upon the company earlier this year. In all three cities I have stayed (Savannah, Montreal, and now San Diego), the properties have had prime locations and excellent pricing. The rooms are sleek and clean, and the beds are always comfortable. Service/assistance is there if I were to need it. The Sonder model suits my needs perfectly. With the San Diego property, the rooftop space is a nice amenity.
8
Chad
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Rooftop terrace was great.
Rooftop terrace was great.
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Cleanliness
Many reviews describe rooms and common areas as clean and well kept. A smaller number note lapses such as stained bedding, dirty floors, or lingering odors.
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Roya
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Quit place but the floors were very dirty!
Quit place but the floors were very dirty!
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Danika
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great value! Loved the easy check-in process and the decor. Location close to restaurants/bars, and Petco park. Only issue we had in our room was the A/C not blowing cold air and was very loud but they provided ear plugs. On our check-out day the A/C finally started to feel like it was working. Cleanliness was good but cleaners missed a questionable food stain. Overall charming hotel but slightly missed a few marks.
Great value! Loved the easy check-in process and the decor. Location close to restaurants/bars, and Petco park. Only issue we had in our room was the A/C not blowing cold air and was very loud but they provided ear plugs. On our check-out day the A/C finally started to feel like it was working. Cleanliness was good but cleaners missed a questionable food stain. Overall charming hotel but slightly missed a few marks.
10
Denise
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very pretty, very clean
Very pretty, very clean
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Brennon
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Walked in to filthy unclean room. Took while to get thru for help. Assistance was able to get refund only after multiple phone calls and requests.
Walked in to filthy unclean room. Took while to get thru for help. Assistance was able to get refund only after multiple phone calls and requests.
8
Eric
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very clean, great location, only complaint was lack of mini fridge
Very clean, great location, only complaint was lack of mini fridge
10
Jenifer
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Very clean and quiet. The balcony is adorable. Walking distance to everything.
Very clean and quiet. The balcony is adorable. Walking distance to everything.
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Valerie
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Very clean except for hair in the shower drain. Because there was no staff I wasn’t worried about my things being taken. Much cheaper than other hotels. I would definitely do this again. It was like staying at a friend’s spare room. Only thing I missed was an ice machine, but the water cooler/coffee maker was right outside my door!
Very clean except for hair in the shower drain. Because there was no staff I wasn’t worried about my things being taken. Much cheaper than other hotels. I would definitely do this again. It was like staying at a friend’s spare room. Only thing I missed was an ice machine, but the water cooler/coffee maker was right outside my door!
6
Gabriel
Nov 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Not bad for an affordable stay in San Diego. The room we had on the second floor was pretty small but we just needed a place to sleep so that was fine. There were some stains on the bedding that kinda grossed us out, and the fitted sheet didn’t really fit on the mattress at all; the second we got in bed it just snapped off and we struggled to get it back on. No matter how hard we tried, it would come off very quickly, which was pretty annoying. The walls are super thin and you can hear other people in their rooms and all the noise from the busy street outside. The mini fridge was nice and there were cans of water and cookies waiting for us when we entered the room for the first time. The bathroom door was… interesting. I’m not sure why there wasn’t just a normal door, it was a sliding door on a track but it kept getting stuck and took a ton of effort to slide open and shut. The door is also too small for the doorframe, so there is a pretty significant gap on the sides even when the door is shut, so don’t expect bathroom privacy if you’re with someone else. There’s also no shower door, it’s a walk in shower but you are forced to stand in the same place the whole time so water doesn’t spray all over the bathroom. Check in and check out was pretty easy and the luggage storage was very helpful. This is a nice place if you just need an affordable place to sleep on a San Diego vacation but don’t expect anything but the bare minimum.
Not bad for an affordable stay in San Diego. The room we had on the second floor was pretty small but we just needed a place to sleep so that was fine. There were some stains on the bedding that kinda grossed us out, and the fitted sheet didn’t really fit on the mattress at all; the second we got in bed it just snapped off and we struggled to get it back on. No matter how hard we tried, it would come off very quickly, which was pretty annoying. The walls are super thin and you can hear other people in their rooms and all the noise from the busy street outside. The mini fridge was nice and there were cans of water and cookies waiting for us when we entered the room for the first time. The bathroom door was… interesting. I’m not sure why there wasn’t just a normal door, it was a sliding door on a track but it kept getting stuck and took a ton of effort to slide open and shut. The door is also too small for the doorframe, so there is a pretty significant gap on the sides even when the door is shut, so don’t expect bathroom privacy if you’re with someone else. There’s also no shower door, it’s a walk in shower but you are forced to stand in the same place the whole time so water doesn’t spray all over the bathroom. Check in and check out was pretty easy and the luggage storage was very helpful. This is a nice place if you just need an affordable place to sleep on a San Diego vacation but don’t expect anything but the bare minimum.
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Nick
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean rooms and area. Staff was nice. Would stay here again.
Clean rooms and area. Staff was nice. Would stay here again.
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Paul
Jan 14, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location. Very clean and comfortable. Street noise was loud, but we were prepared for that thanks to other reviews. Would stay here again.
Great location. Very clean and comfortable. Street noise was loud, but we were prepared for that thanks to other reviews. Would stay here again.
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Rooms
Rooms are stylish but compact with limited storage, sliding bathroom doors and open showers that can reduce privacy and spray water. Street and hallway noise are common, and in-room AC/heating units can be loud or ineffective.
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Katelyn
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Very walkable to a lot of downtown and multiple bus/trolley stops. Sometimes gets a little loud; room does not get dark. Suggestion: please put up curtains on top of the blinds, the blinds do not block out the light from outside.
Very walkable to a lot of downtown and multiple bus/trolley stops. Sometimes gets a little loud; room does not get dark. Suggestion: please put up curtains on top of the blinds, the blinds do not block out the light from outside.
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Kyle
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
If you stay here ask for a room away from the road or don’t stay here at all. The room I had was too loud to sleep in due to being right by a noisy intersection, even with earplugs and sound machine. With $200 Bose active noise cancellation on top of the other two, I could sleep but they’re not the most comfortable.
If you stay here ask for a room away from the road or don’t stay here at all. The room I had was too loud to sleep in due to being right by a noisy intersection, even with earplugs and sound machine. With $200 Bose active noise cancellation on top of the other two, I could sleep but they’re not the most comfortable.
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MaLourdes
Mar 6, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Lobby and room were beautiful, very clean and well maintained. I liked the decor, location is excellent. My room was 104 and barely fit one person. Bed was very comfortable. Room needs a rod for clothes and shelves for toiletries and a drop down desk and stool or chair.
Lobby and room were beautiful, very clean and well maintained. I liked the decor, location is excellent. My room was 104 and barely fit one person. Bed was very comfortable. Room needs a rod for clothes and shelves for toiletries and a drop down desk and stool or chair.
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Maritza
May 10, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Room very small and hot ac doesn’t cool enough.
Room very small and hot ac doesn’t cool enough.
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Gabriel
Nov 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Not bad for an affordable stay in San Diego. The room we had on the second floor was pretty small but we just needed a place to sleep so that was fine. There were some stains on the bedding that kinda grossed us out, and the fitted sheet didn’t really fit on the mattress at all; the second we got in bed it just snapped off and we struggled to get it back on. No matter how hard we tried, it would come off very quickly, which was pretty annoying. The walls are super thin and you can hear other people in their rooms and all the noise from the busy street outside. The mini fridge was nice and there were cans of water and cookies waiting for us when we entered the room for the first time. The bathroom door was… interesting. I’m not sure why there wasn’t just a normal door, it was a sliding door on a track but it kept getting stuck and took a ton of effort to slide open and shut. The door is also too small for the doorframe, so there is a pretty significant gap on the sides even when the door is shut, so don’t expect bathroom privacy if you’re with someone else. There’s also no shower door, it’s a walk in shower but you are forced to stand in the same place the whole time so water doesn’t spray all over the bathroom. Check in and check out was pretty easy and the luggage storage was very helpful. This is a nice place if you just need an affordable place to sleep on a San Diego vacation but don’t expect anything but the bare minimum.
Not bad for an affordable stay in San Diego. The room we had on the second floor was pretty small but we just needed a place to sleep so that was fine. There were some stains on the bedding that kinda grossed us out, and the fitted sheet didn’t really fit on the mattress at all; the second we got in bed it just snapped off and we struggled to get it back on. No matter how hard we tried, it would come off very quickly, which was pretty annoying. The walls are super thin and you can hear other people in their rooms and all the noise from the busy street outside. The mini fridge was nice and there were cans of water and cookies waiting for us when we entered the room for the first time. The bathroom door was… interesting. I’m not sure why there wasn’t just a normal door, it was a sliding door on a track but it kept getting stuck and took a ton of effort to slide open and shut. The door is also too small for the doorframe, so there is a pretty significant gap on the sides even when the door is shut, so don’t expect bathroom privacy if you’re with someone else. There’s also no shower door, it’s a walk in shower but you are forced to stand in the same place the whole time so water doesn’t spray all over the bathroom. Check in and check out was pretty easy and the luggage storage was very helpful. This is a nice place if you just need an affordable place to sleep on a San Diego vacation but don’t expect anything but the bare minimum.
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Suzette
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay overall, I love Sonder Hotels but room 103 in the San Diego location faces the street so there was alot of noise from cars and people walking by, hard to get a good nights rest.
Great stay overall, I love Sonder Hotels but room 103 in the San Diego location faces the street so there was alot of noise from cars and people walking by, hard to get a good nights rest.
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William
Mar 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Sonder The Baker, San Diego Spent two nights in a one bedroom. Smooth check-in, clean lobby. The room was loud from a floor level air conditioner unit mounted in to the wall. The unit is huge and sticks into the room at the base of the bed. When it's turned down to lessen the sound of the blowing fan, all you can hear is the traffic outside. The room came with ear plugs. now I know why. Running the shower – Has no door, so the water gets everywhere. Hot water lasts for a minute consistently. So all soaped up and then it's cold. This didn't matter what time of day it was used, it would drop out and I'd be standing there freezing. No dampening of sound from the floor above or the outside traffic. No consistent sleep, so was a mess for meetings over both days. Would not recommend. Would not stay again.
Sonder The Baker, San Diego Spent two nights in a one bedroom. Smooth check-in, clean lobby. The room was loud from a floor level air conditioner unit mounted in to the wall. The unit is huge and sticks into the room at the base of the bed. When it's turned down to lessen the sound of the blowing fan, all you can hear is the traffic outside. The room came with ear plugs. now I know why. Running the shower – Has no door, so the water gets everywhere. Hot water lasts for a minute consistently. So all soaped up and then it's cold. This didn't matter what time of day it was used, it would drop out and I'd be standing there freezing. No dampening of sound from the floor above or the outside traffic. No consistent sleep, so was a mess for meetings over both days. Would not recommend. Would not stay again.
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Kyle
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The location is wonderful. Close to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, and the trolley system. The hotel itself is clean and the staff were great. Unfortunately, the room was the smallest hotel room I’ve ever had. Didn’t think they could make one this small. Also, there is no storage space. No drawers, dressers, shelves, etc. Can’t even slide something under the bed. Either upgrade to a larger room or make this a one night stay.
The location is wonderful. Close to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, and the trolley system. The hotel itself is clean and the staff were great. Unfortunately, the room was the smallest hotel room I’ve ever had. Didn’t think they could make one this small. Also, there is no storage space. No drawers, dressers, shelves, etc. Can’t even slide something under the bed. Either upgrade to a larger room or make this a one night stay.
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Chris
Oct 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Microscopic room size. Road noise the entire night. Got literally no sleep due to the road noise out the window.
Microscopic room size. Road noise the entire night. Got literally no sleep due to the road noise out the window.
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Sharda
Oct 1, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is well managed and it looks great, my only issue was the room was a lot smaller than it looks in the online photos. No chairs in the room either
The property is well managed and it looks great, my only issue was the room was a lot smaller than it looks in the online photos. No chairs in the room either
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Service
Many guests praise friendly, responsive staff and smooth contactless check-in. However, several report frustrating pre-verification or code issues and limited on-site staffing, leading to delays or difficulty when problems arise.
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Katharine
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice little boutique hotel. 10 minute walk to Gaslamp District. The room was very clean & the bed was comfortable. There is no one at the front desk, so all communication is via text but it was run very well; any questions or concerns were answered almost immediately.
Nice little boutique hotel. 10 minute walk to Gaslamp District. The room was very clean & the bed was comfortable. There is no one at the front desk, so all communication is via text but it was run very well; any questions or concerns were answered almost immediately.
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Mark
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I had a pretty serious issue with my stay here. The team that communicated with me was very helpful & professional. My problems were all resolved and I left happy at the end of the day
I had a pretty serious issue with my stay here. The team that communicated with me was very helpful & professional. My problems were all resolved and I left happy at the end of the day
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Daryl
May 18, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is located close to the Gaslamp district with all the restaurants and night life. As with other Sonder locations, easy check-in and out, has a good list of recommendations of the neighborhood and on the app. When needed, a staff member replied promptly on the chat within their app. The hand written welcome note was a very nice touch from Susie and the team!
The property is located close to the Gaslamp district with all the restaurants and night life. As with other Sonder locations, easy check-in and out, has a good list of recommendations of the neighborhood and on the app. When needed, a staff member replied promptly on the chat within their app. The hand written welcome note was a very nice touch from Susie and the team!
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Sy
Dec 26, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The pre-check in process was excruciating. We booked this room for my mother-in-law which created quite a debacle for the pre-check in system. I tried at least 6 times. My husband tried at least 6 times. We forwarded it to his mother and she did same yet still we were stuck outside the lobby trying to get code to get in. Although the property was nice I would probably never stay at a Sonder hotel nor would I recommend to anyone nor would I book my mother-in-law there again.
The pre-check in process was excruciating. We booked this room for my mother-in-law which created quite a debacle for the pre-check in system. I tried at least 6 times. My husband tried at least 6 times. We forwarded it to his mother and she did same yet still we were stuck outside the lobby trying to get code to get in. Although the property was nice I would probably never stay at a Sonder hotel nor would I recommend to anyone nor would I book my mother-in-law there again.
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Daniela
May 27, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
We went to San Diego to celebrate our anniversary and my husband’s birthday, Paris made a few very creative & sweet cards and gave us some treats! It was a great experience, I’d definitely recommend & would stay there again.
We went to San Diego to celebrate our anniversary and my husband’s birthday, Paris made a few very creative & sweet cards and gave us some treats! It was a great experience, I’d definitely recommend & would stay there again.
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Danielle
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
The location was good; about a 15 minute walk from the convention center. The room was very clean and the area was quiet overall. I spent some time on the rooftop lounge which was done nicely. I think the only thing I would have personally preferred would be having someone at the front desk. Not that the virtual front desk was bad at all; it was perfectly fine and convenient when you want to be an introvert. All of my questions were answered right away by the virtual front desk. I think I just like the idea of having someone there. I have no complaints, honestly, and would stay here again.
The location was good; about a 15 minute walk from the convention center. The room was very clean and the area was quiet overall. I spent some time on the rooftop lounge which was done nicely. I think the only thing I would have personally preferred would be having someone at the front desk. Not that the virtual front desk was bad at all; it was perfectly fine and convenient when you want to be an introvert. All of my questions were answered right away by the virtual front desk. I think I just like the idea of having someone there. I have no complaints, honestly, and would stay here again.
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Ian
Feb 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
No front desk staff until 1pm. It says there is a virtual front desk but that’s. It much use if you need help on the property. Stay elsewhere.
No front desk staff until 1pm. It says there is a virtual front desk but that’s. It much use if you need help on the property. Stay elsewhere.
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Julie
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Terrible experience checking in. No information emailed prior to arrival. I did the pre verification on line several months ago before change of ownership. We couldn’t get in to the property, online kept saying reservation could not be found. No staff available to ask, tel no provided said not taking calls. After 3 hours on phone to Expedia we finally got into the room
Terrible experience checking in. No information emailed prior to arrival. I did the pre verification on line several months ago before change of ownership. We couldn’t get in to the property, online kept saying reservation could not be found. No staff available to ask, tel no provided said not taking calls. After 3 hours on phone to Expedia we finally got into the room
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jessica
May 21, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff were very kind and amazingly friendly and helpful. The Sonder had everything we needed to have a great stay including coffee, water, microwave, ice etc. Watching the city night lights come on from the rooftop was the perfect way to end the day. We felt safe inside the hotel the whole time and it began to feel homey and comfortable and the staff were like seeing friends every time we came through the door. Yea it’s noisy, that comes with a city. Yes there are unhoused people, that also comes with being in a large city. Unfortunately this is true for any hotel located downtown. However I would gladly stay at the Sonder again.
The staff were very kind and amazingly friendly and helpful. The Sonder had everything we needed to have a great stay including coffee, water, microwave, ice etc. Watching the city night lights come on from the rooftop was the perfect way to end the day. We felt safe inside the hotel the whole time and it began to feel homey and comfortable and the staff were like seeing friends every time we came through the door. Yea it’s noisy, that comes with a city. Yes there are unhoused people, that also comes with being in a large city. Unfortunately this is true for any hotel located downtown. However I would gladly stay at the Sonder again.
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Alexandria
Apr 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The location was great for getting around downtown. However, we could hear every noise the neighbors and outside made along with the air conditioning. There is barely enough room to walk around the edge of the bed. It took us an hour and three people over the phone to check in because of it being booked from a third party site. The people who work on site are super nice and attentive.
The location was great for getting around downtown. However, we could hear every noise the neighbors and outside made along with the air conditioning. There is barely enough room to walk around the edge of the bed. It took us an hour and three people over the phone to check in because of it being booked from a third party site. The people who work on site are super nice and attentive.
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Location
Downtown location is central and walkable to Gaslamp, Petco Park, the Convention Center, and transit. Several reviews note an active street scene with traffic noise and visible homelessness, particularly at night.
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Katelyn
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Very walkable to a lot of downtown and multiple bus/trolley stops. Sometimes gets a little loud; room does not get dark. Suggestion: please put up curtains on top of the blinds, the blinds do not block out the light from outside.
Very walkable to a lot of downtown and multiple bus/trolley stops. Sometimes gets a little loud; room does not get dark. Suggestion: please put up curtains on top of the blinds, the blinds do not block out the light from outside.
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David
Oct 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Walking distance to Gaslamp. Rooms were pretty small but had everything you needed !
Walking distance to Gaslamp. Rooms were pretty small but had everything you needed !
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Selene
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice boutique hotel. Cute and chick. Industrial and historic design. Great location, near gaslamp and petco park
Nice boutique hotel. Cute and chick. Industrial and historic design. Great location, near gaslamp and petco park
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Melissa
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This was in an excellent location in San Diego! Right outside the Gas Lamp District and with walking distance of many others. The building is an old refinished building with tons of charm and a great outdoor roof space. We really enjoyed our stay!
This was in an excellent location in San Diego! Right outside the Gas Lamp District and with walking distance of many others. The building is an old refinished building with tons of charm and a great outdoor roof space. We really enjoyed our stay!
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Josef
Dec 27, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Easy to access, good location
Easy to access, good location
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Celine
Jul 6, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Susie was amazing- very helpful The location suffers from a lot of homeless people - downtown San Diego
Susie was amazing- very helpful The location suffers from a lot of homeless people - downtown San Diego
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Danielle
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
The location was good; about a 15 minute walk from the convention center. The room was very clean and the area was quiet overall. I spent some time on the rooftop lounge which was done nicely. I think the only thing I would have personally preferred would be having someone at the front desk. Not that the virtual front desk was bad at all; it was perfectly fine and convenient when you want to be an introvert. All of my questions were answered right away by the virtual front desk. I think I just like the idea of having someone there. I have no complaints, honestly, and would stay here again.
The location was good; about a 15 minute walk from the convention center. The room was very clean and the area was quiet overall. I spent some time on the rooftop lounge which was done nicely. I think the only thing I would have personally preferred would be having someone at the front desk. Not that the virtual front desk was bad at all; it was perfectly fine and convenient when you want to be an introvert. All of my questions were answered right away by the virtual front desk. I think I just like the idea of having someone there. I have no complaints, honestly, and would stay here again.
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Maria
Sep 1, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
5 minute walk to Petco park. 7 minute walk to Gaslamp. So much more!!!!! Train was 6 minutes away. Everything was super close!!!!!
5 minute walk to Petco park. 7 minute walk to Gaslamp. So much more!!!!! Train was 6 minutes away. Everything was super close!!!!!
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Devon
Jul 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Everything about the property is amazing. The only thing it suffers from was the amount of homeless people but being in downtown San Diego that’s a given. 10/10 would stay again
Everything about the property is amazing. The only thing it suffers from was the amount of homeless people but being in downtown San Diego that’s a given. 10/10 would stay again
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Modest
Nov 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean and big. My room was next to a busy street and it was very difficult for to sleep because of cars noise. I felt unsafe because of homeless people that was just next front entrance day and night.
Room was clean and big. My room was next to a busy street and it was very difficult for to sleep because of cars noise. I felt unsafe because of homeless people that was just next front entrance day and night.
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Kristina
Oct 15, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
I stayed in Sonder spaces in 2019/2020 and had an excellent experience. The staff were always available and helpful; I really loved the units! My stay at Sonder Baker was the same excellent customer quality and care. The room was cozy and well appointed, and there is a comfortable common area on the first floor with a coffee bar, frig, and cubby for any needed extra linens.
I stayed in Sonder spaces in 2019/2020 and had an excellent experience. The staff were always available and helpful; I really loved the units! My stay at Sonder Baker was the same excellent customer quality and care. The room was cozy and well appointed, and there is a comfortable common area on the first floor with a coffee bar, frig, and cubby for any needed extra linens.
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David
Aug 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and well maintained. I would suggest that provisions are made for bottled water to be included in the room cost and some kind of cup. The absence of either made me lean over the sink and drink from the tap.
The room was clean and well maintained. I would suggest that provisions are made for bottled water to be included in the room cost and some kind of cup. The absence of either made me lean over the sink and drink from the tap.
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Vanessa
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very cute and cozy hotel. Great area just a few minutes Uber to little Italy and gas lamp. Room was small but good enough size and nice design specially the bathroom, bed was comfortable. There’s a coffee machine and microwave in the lobby which was great. My stay was super quiet which was perfect for me.
Very cute and cozy hotel. Great area just a few minutes Uber to little Italy and gas lamp. Room was small but good enough size and nice design specially the bathroom, bed was comfortable. There’s a coffee machine and microwave in the lobby which was great. My stay was super quiet which was perfect for me.
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Valerie
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Very clean except for hair in the shower drain. Because there was no staff I wasn’t worried about my things being taken. Much cheaper than other hotels. I would definitely do this again. It was like staying at a friend’s spare room. Only thing I missed was an ice machine, but the water cooler/coffee maker was right outside my door!
Very clean except for hair in the shower drain. Because there was no staff I wasn’t worried about my things being taken. Much cheaper than other hotels. I would definitely do this again. It was like staying at a friend’s spare room. Only thing I missed was an ice machine, but the water cooler/coffee maker was right outside my door!
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Carson
Jan 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Loved it, very relaxing area, all sorts of stuff down in the lobby area free coffee tea
Loved it, very relaxing area, all sorts of stuff down in the lobby area free coffee tea
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Daniel
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Items in the common area were well organized and convenient!
Items in the common area were well organized and convenient!
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Jordan
Sep 19, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The room itself, while minimalist in furnishings and amenities, was clean and comfortable. The lobby was gorgeous and we loved the patterns and decor, give the designer a raise! We were also thankful for the water cooler and coffee station. We’d recommend any Sonder location after this experience! The only knock on the place (and by no means is this a fault on the Sonder team per se, but worth mentioning) is the external noise. Not only is the street noise basically heard at full volume (there is very little, if no sound proofing), and every little step and coin drop is enough to startle you out of a restful sleep. Even with the graciously provided earplugs jammed into my ears and white noise machine cranked to max, it still couldn’t drown out the honking, revving and shouting outside that goes into the wee hours. Just something to note for guests!
The room itself, while minimalist in furnishings and amenities, was clean and comfortable. The lobby was gorgeous and we loved the patterns and decor, give the designer a raise! We were also thankful for the water cooler and coffee station. We’d recommend any Sonder location after this experience! The only knock on the place (and by no means is this a fault on the Sonder team per se, but worth mentioning) is the external noise. Not only is the street noise basically heard at full volume (there is very little, if no sound proofing), and every little step and coin drop is enough to startle you out of a restful sleep. Even with the graciously provided earplugs jammed into my ears and white noise machine cranked to max, it still couldn’t drown out the honking, revving and shouting outside that goes into the wee hours. Just something to note for guests!
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Jenn
last week
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Stayed 1 night
The Davis San Diego – Such a Great Experience! We had such a great stay at The Davis San Diego! The rooms were super clean and had such a sexy, cool vibe. My boyfriend couldn’t get over how comfortable the bed was—and he’s 6’4”, so that’s saying a lot! The snacks and bottled water in the mini fridge were also such a nice touch. I really loved the virtual check-in, too. It was so much easier and more efficient than a traditional check-in. All the updates, helpful information, and the chat feature made everything super convenient. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to couples looking for a fun, stylish place to stay. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or just a little time away together, the atmosphere is perfect! We both really enjoyed our stay, and I’ll definitely be coming back!
The Davis San Diego – Such a Great Experience! We had such a great stay at The Davis San Diego! The rooms were super clean and had such a sexy, cool vibe. My boyfriend couldn’t get over how comfortable the bed was—and he’s 6’4”, so that’s saying a lot! The snacks and bottled water in the mini fridge were also such a nice touch. I really loved the virtual check-in, too. It was so much easier and more efficient than a traditional check-in. All the updates, helpful information, and the chat feature made everything super convenient. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to couples looking for a fun, stylish place to stay. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or just a little time away together, the atmosphere is perfect! We both really enjoyed our stay, and I’ll definitely be coming back!
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Ryan
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
The stay was great. Thin windows and harsh water signs on the shower but great!!
The stay was great. Thin windows and harsh water signs on the shower but great!!
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Martin
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 4 nights
Very unique operation. No front desk, all done via keycodes. Great rooftop space for morning coffee or nightcap drink. HINT- use avenue G to get to gaslamp and harbor. Lots of homeless on Ave F Would stay again!
Very unique operation. No front desk, all done via keycodes. Great rooftop space for morning coffee or nightcap drink. HINT- use avenue G to get to gaslamp and harbor. Lots of homeless on Ave F Would stay again!
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Robert
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
The host was amazing! He wa so friendly and helpful. He definitely went out of his way to assist us with questions and parking and places to go.
The host was amazing! He wa so friendly and helpful. He definitely went out of his way to assist us with questions and parking and places to go.
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Daniel
Sep 21, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Just the bed in 211 makes a lot of noise
Just the bed in 211 makes a lot of noise
FAQs about The Davis Downtown San Diego
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Breakfast is included as part of the resort fee, which is 10.05 percent of the room rate.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the property, with a limit of one pet per accommodation. Service animals are exempt from this restriction.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is from 16:00 to 21:00, and check-out time is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability is not specified.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Downtown San Diego, near the airport and a metro station. It is close to attractions such as the Port of San Diego, B Street Cruise Ship Terminal, Seaport Village, Fashion Valley Mall, Petco Park, and the USS Midway Museum.
What are the hotel's policies regarding children?
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at the property.
Does the hotel offer extra beds or cribs?
The hotel does not offer cribs or extra beds. Children are welcome, but rollaway or extra beds are not available.
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Check-in time starts at16:00Check-in time ends at00:00Check-out time ends at11:00
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
Age Requirements
Minimum age to check in is 18 years old
Pets
Maximum number of pets per room 11;Only dogs and cats are allowed;Service animals are allowed;Pets cannot be left unattended;Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions;Pets allowed;Pet fee: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay); Service animals are exempt from fees;
Front Desk Services
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available; There is no front desk at this property. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Identification
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges;
Children And Extra Bed Policy
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy; No cribs (infant beds) availableNo rollaway/extra beds available
Dining
Breakfast is not provided.
Mandatory Fees And Taxes
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.
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