San Diego Hilton Harbor Island/Airport

[DaveOKC]

We normally stay near the SD pier, but due to a convention prices are crazy high this time.  

 

I am looking at the Hilton on Harbor Island (also called Hiton Airport) and want to know if anyone has stayed there and how it was.  I understand that they have a free shuttle from the airport and to the pier (has anyone used the pier one?).

 

 

[riffatsea]

Haven't stayed there but know the area. There are some nice restaurants nearby.

It definitely has a shuttle to the airport which is just across the road.

I do not see anything on the web site that says it has a shuttle to the pier.

Where did you find that information??

[DaveOKC]

6 minutes ago, riffatsea said:

Haven't stayed there but know the area. There are some nice restaurants nearby.

It definitely has a shuttle to the airport which is just across the road.

I do not see anything on the web site that says it has a shuttle to the pier.

Where did you find that information??

I called the hotel directly.

 

What nearby restaurants do you recommend?

 

Edited September 27, 2019 by DaveOKC

[riffatsea]

Hi,

Island Prime/C level is one that I like.

They are in the same restaurants. C level has views and doesn't take reservations and is lower key  than the higher priced a bit more formal Island Prime part of the restaurant. C Level is also open for lunch.

Here are the menus:

https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/islandprime/menu

The  Cohns are a family that own many restaurants in San Diego. They are not a chaing but each one has  a different menu and atmosphere.

One other of the Cohn restaurants nearby is Coasterra , also with views but with a more Mexican focus:

https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/coasterra/menu

 

 

[KeepCalmBearOn]

If the Homewood Suites Liberty Station or Homewood Suites Bayside are available, that would be my preference. Both have great restaurants you can walk to and some interesting places to stroll. I don't like the isolation of the Hilton by the airport.

[DaveOKC]

2 hours ago, scottca075 said:

If the Homewood Suites Liberty Station or Homewood Suites Bayside are available, that would be my preference. Both have great restaurants you can walk to and some interesting places to stroll. I don't like the isolation of the Hilton by the airport.

The Bayside is available, but no the Liberty Station.   Why would you take this one over the Hilton if I may ask?  Hilton has free shuttles (which I like due to fewer hassles) but Homewood has free breakfast, but we are not big breakfast eaters.

[KeepCalmBearOn]

The Homewood Suites is at the end of Little Italy. It is a great place to stroll and get the kinks out after a flight or dinner. A dozen or more of the city's finest restaurants (finest as in quality, not fancy) are in Little Italy. Even if I had to Uber the 3/4 of a mile to the cruise terminal, I'd choose it because it's new and a better location. The Rite Aid you like is only 1/2 a mile from it.

 

If you aren't wedded to Hilton, the SpringHill Suites and Residence Inn Bayfront are directly across the street from the cruise port.

[riffatsea]

IF I was staying only one night before a cruise then it wouldn't matter to me about being able to stroll to lots of restaurants.

IF I was staying a few days or getting in early so that I had a full day to explore or wander then I agree that the HomewoodSuites, in walking distance to Little Italy would be my choice!

[DaveOKC]

24 minutes ago, riffatsea said:

IF I was staying only one night before a cruise then it wouldn't matter to me about being able to stroll to lots of restaurants.

IF I was staying a few days or getting in early so that I had a full day to explore or wander then I agree that the HomewoodSuites, in walking distance to Little Italy would be my choice!

It is likely that I will just be staying one night and then of course right to the pier the next morning.  We do like dining in Little Italy, so I guess it will depend on how early we arrive in SD.

 

Scott - I LOVE the Springhill, but pricing for that day is very high due to a big convention.

[Roz]

Dave,

 

I'm booked there next January.  The hotel gets good reviews on Trip Advisor.  It was the best price and availability I could find in the Hilton family.  Looks like there are a couple of restaurants within walking distance.  I'm kind of looking forward to trying some place new.

[KeepCalmBearOn]

I'd also look at the new Hampton Inn in Liberty Station.

[DaveOKC]

14 hours ago, Roz said:

Dave,

 

I'm booked there next January.  The hotel gets good reviews on Trip Advisor.  It was the best price and availability I could find in the Hilton family.  Looks like there are a couple of restaurants within walking distance.  I'm kind of looking forward to trying some place new.

Let me know how you like it after you get back - I do not go until April

 

[Roz]

56 minutes ago, DaveOKC said:

Let me know how you like it after you get back - I do not go until April

 

 

Will do.