San Diego Embassy Suites?

[DaveOKC]

Any thoughts on thw Embassy Suites in San Diego, the one near the pier area?  Condition of hotel, free breakfast?, social hour?, airport and/or pier shuttle?

 

I would be using points, so do they charge a resort fee and if so, how does this work ( saw something about dining credit?).

 

Thanks - Dave

Edited April 27, 2022 by DaveOKC

[Bxc53]

It’s been a few years but we stayed at the Embassy for a Hawaii cruise. It was fine and had a shuttle to the cruise port. 

[CruiserBruce]

Just stayed there in February, just before boarding the Koningsdam for 2 weeks. Stayed 2 nights.

 

Hotel is in good shape, no issues. Breakfast was solid,  Manager's reception fully functional, although a little lighter than previous in terms of food. Didn't see any sign of a shuttle, we walked to the port, its a flat 6 blocks, maybe. Taxi from airport was $14 before tip.

 

Don't recall a resort fee. No food credit. Are you a Diamond? The food credit isn't done at most Embassy Suites, because everyone gets breakfast. Although stayed at one (Monterey Seaside) just recently that was doing a food credit of sorts.

[KeepCalmBearOn]

If you are using points I'd choose the Homewood Suites Bayside Little Italy. I've never been very impressed by that Embassy Suites.

 

If you have Gold or Diamond status I'd even consider the Hilton Bayfront, which is a gorgeous hotel.

[DaveOKC]

4 hours ago, scottca075 said:

If you are using points I'd choose the Homewood Suites Bayside Little Italy. I've never been very impressed by that Embassy Suites.

 

If you have Gold or Diamond status I'd even consider the Hilton Bayfront, which is a gorgeous hotel.

I am Gold - what is the advantage of that for Hilton Bayfront?

[KeepCalmBearOn]

1 hour ago, DaveOKC said:

I am Gold - what is the advantage of that for Hilton Bayfront?

 

Gold Hilton Honors members should get a Daily Food & Beverage Credit at Domestic hotels.

[CruiserBruce]

15 hours ago, scottca075 said:

 

Gold Hilton Honors members should get a Daily Food & Beverage Credit at Domestic hotels.

However, it won't cover breakfast the vast majority of the time. But a breakfast buffet and cooked to order food is included at Embassy Suites.