Hotel Iris - San Diego

Hotels
Independent
5.8 (133 reviews)
625 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, California, 92108 , San Diego , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric car charging station
Long-term parking (surcharge)
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Golfing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Affordable pricing
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Unpleasant room conditions
Lack of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
3.06
Multiple reviews indicate severe cleanliness issues, including roaches and foul odors.
Service
7.53
Mixed feedback on service; some complaints about poor responses, but a few positive mentions of accommodation.
Location
8.07
The location is highlighted as convenient, though it is surrounded by unsavory conditions.
Room Quality
4.02
Comments on the poor condition of the rooms, including smells and deteriorating fixtures.
Amenities
5.05
Facilities such as the pool and jacuzzi are noted as poorly maintained.
Value for Money
5.01
Perception that the price does not justify the quality and conditions experienced.
Food and Beverage
6.86
Not specifically mentioned, assuming average quality.
Overall Experience
6.83
Overall sentiment is highly negative, with significant dissatisfaction expressed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:59

Property Description

Welcome to Hotel Iris - your gateway to unforgettable San Diego experiences!

Recreation Opportunities
Dive into relaxation at our inviting outdoor pool, perfect for cooling off on sunny days. For those looking to unwind indoors, enjoy our communal area equipped with a television to catch your favorite shows.

Comfortable Accommodations
Retreat to one of our 79 well-appointed guestrooms featuring modern LCD televisions and cozy blackout drapes for a restful night’s sleep. Each room comes complete with shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries to enhance your stay.

Convenient Location
Situated in the vibrant Mission Valley area, you're just minutes away from top attractions like the San Diego Zoo and Fashion Valley Mall. Limited parking options add to the convenience of exploring the city at your leisure.

Don’t miss the chance to indulge in the best that San Diego has to offer, book your stay at Hotel Iris today!

Important information:

  • Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

5.8
Based on 133 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.06
Service: 7.53
Location: 8.07
Room Quality: 4.02
Amenities: 5.05
Value for Money: 5.01
Food and Beverage: 6.86
Overall Experience: 6.83
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Ali couple de
4
An average hotel
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms with carpet usually always smell, so I don’t prefer them.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple us
1
Staying here is a complete waste of your money and you are definitely risking your life and safety.
Pros:

There was not anything i liked. I can say the parking being close to the room was nice.

Cons:

The room was in complete disarray in that every piece of furniture was broken. The chair, the ac unit, the office chair, the table that was supposed to to be a dresser of office desk but was just a broken table. The microwave had rust on it and there was garbage in the room. The police came and pointed there guns right at us as they were extracting a different hotel guest after she had thrown everything out of her room onto my car.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Mariya solo_traveller us
1
Worse stay ever door lock issues
Cons:

Couldn’t get into my room

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Angelina couple us
10
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Ricardo solo_traveller us
1
2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Mark couple us
4
We had no hot water and no heat
Pros:

There was no hot water in our room

Cons:

We have no hot water in our room and they showed us two rooms that they knew had no hot water instead of giving us a new room and they also didn’t offer us any future stay or anything. We’re actually very cold and not very personable about it.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Mercedes family_with_children us
1
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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GCELLO couple us
10
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller us
1
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Wood couple ht
7
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Cindy couple us
3
Needs improvement
Cons:

The rooms are covered in dirty walls and stained sheets with cigarette burned bedding. You also don't know there's a $200 deposit upon check in. I thought normally establishments only keep card on file, this place takes it immediately. The staff aren't friendly upon check in nor check out. The headboard is covered in a sheet. The furniture looks damaged and worn out. The bathroom sink was improvised with a raggedy piece of wood to help stabilize. All in all, just nor cleanly enough

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Jose Antonio couple us
10
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Ricardo couple us
1
Pros:

This facility definitely needs an update...smells really bad...hair on the tub

Cons:

Everything

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Ayala extended_group us
5
confortable for one night
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Thomas Willaredt couple us
9
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Jamar couple us
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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claudia couple us
9
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Bitia family_with_children us
1
Dirty and mouse in the room
Pros:

The value of the night was affordable.

Cons:

I didn’t like that the room was dirty and it smelled musty. There was a leak under the sink and a mouse that was half alive roaming under the bed. My poor kids got super scared when they saw the mouse moving across the room. This property used to be clean and nice, I wonder what went bad.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Eliseo couple us
3
Cons:

The room smelled bad, the furniture was damaged, the walls were scratched. The ceiling was damaged.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Martinez couple us
10
I love it
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Everything

2026-02-14 via Nuitee