DaveOKC Posted September 27, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 27, 2019 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?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted September 27, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 27, 2019 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?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted September 27, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted September 27, 2019 #4 Share Posted September 27, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted September 27, 2019 #5 Share Posted September 27, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted September 27, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted September 27, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted September 27, 2019 #7 Share Posted September 27, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted September 28, 2019 #8 Share Posted September 28, 2019 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted September 28, 2019 Author #9 Share Posted September 28, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted October 1, 2019 #10 Share Posted October 1, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted October 1, 2019 #11 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I'd also look at the new Hampton Inn in Liberty Station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted October 1, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted October 1, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted October 1, 2019 #13 Share Posted October 1, 2019 56 minutes ago, DaveOKC said: Let me know how you like it after you get back - I do not go until April Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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