Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

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Howard Johnson
5.4 (559 reviews)
1631 Hotel Circle South , San Diego , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Helpful staff
Great location near attractions
Good value for money
Cons:
Potential reservation issues
Noise from nearby area
Some furnishings older

Categories

Cleanliness
5.04
The hotel was generally clean with no unpleasant odors, but some areas showed signs of wear.
Service
5.51
Staff was helpful and efficient, but there were delays at check-in and some issues with reservation handling.
Location
6.05
Conveniently located near attractions, shopping, and highways. A bit of concern about the surrounding area.
Room Quality
5
Rooms were clean and well-furnished but some furnishings are starting to look a little worn.
Amenities
6.53
Good amenities including microwaves and fridges in rooms, plus lots of parking.
Value for Money
5.99
Fair pricing for the accommodation and included amenities.
Food and Beverage
4.04
No food services mentioned, and lacked nearby convenience stores.
Overall Experience
5.01
Overall good experience, though there were some operational issues to address.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-26 11:38

Property Description

Convenient Location in Mission Valley's Hotel Circle
Located near popular San Diego attractions like SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo, Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle offers a prime location for guests to explore the city.

Complimentary Services and Amenities
Start your day with a free continental breakfast and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access during your stay. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool or venture out to discover the nearby points of interest.

Proximity to Key Attractions
With the San Diego Convention Center, Balboa Park, and Ocean Beach just a short distance away, guests can easily access top destinations from Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle.

Book now to experience comfort and convenience at our hotel in the heart of San Diego!

Important information:

Credit cards must have an EMV chip to be accepted.

Property does not accept prepaid credit cards or gift cards.

Please note the property cannot provide Wyndham Reward Points.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.4
Based on 559 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.04
Service: 5.51
Location: 6.05
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 6.53
Value for Money: 5.99
Food and Beverage: 4.04
Overall Experience: 5.01
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Poe • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

The staff was phenomenal patient and courteous.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Joe • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Cleanliness

Cons:

Pillows were hard

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Edgar • couple • us
5
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • couple • us
7
Pros:

I lost my ring , im pretty aure the maid kept it .

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Azarahel • couple • us
1
really bad uncomfortable
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

dirty very dirty, they don’t clean the rooms after after someone leaves; they just leave it as it is.

I found it dirty, with cockroaches, Cheetos everywhere, just completely filthy.
all rooms are the same

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Mythri • solo_traveller • in
5
Facilities and services are good, except the security comfort
Pros:

Decent and spacious room

Cons:

Didn't feel the place secure. The compound is not gated / protected and open to the highway. Felt like any stranger can knock your door at anytime.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • couple • us
1
I wish I could have actually checked in, there was no attendant.
Pros:

I booked and got an uber to the hotel to stay with my significant other. We showed up around 2:00 and there was no attendant at the window and we were left stranded outside. I called the front desk multiple times and no one answered. I demand a refund please. We were forced to sit there and figure out a different location.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Judson • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Becca • family_with_children • us
3
This place wasn’t worth the price
Pros:

I liked they had a fridge in the room. The location was nice and having an ice machine and pool.

Cons:

The room was disgusting! It was so dirty and hair everywhere. When I booked it said breakfast included and they had no breakfast. The front desk was kind of rude.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • us
8
I'd stay here again
Pros:

The bed was comfortable, the room had nice temperature control, and the place was quiet overall. Convenient to the city and friendly staff. All of my amenities were freshly stocked throughout the stay.

Cons:

The room could have used a little more light cleaning before I checked in, but was overall pretty clean.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • us
3
Dirty and insecure hotel that does not live up to the Howard Johnson standards and reputation
Pros:

The advertisement when I booked said Free breakfast and when I asked they said there was no breakfast available

Cons:

Everything

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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charlotte • solo_traveller • us
1
Disgusting and overpriced
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Filthy, missing amenities, itchy sheets, dirty toilet, surrounded by smokers

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • us
9
Cons:

The shower

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Annessa • solo_traveller • us
1
Cons:

There were roaches in my room i had to kill them

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lenore • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
1
Slums save your money
Pros:

Nothing I will never stay there

Cons:

When you get to stairs it smelled like urine . They had homeless people everywhere . It looked like some lived there . There was an old man standing in his underwear . . The bed was hard and the comforters were stained the door you could see the light outside . The bathroom was had damage .

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Austin • solo_traveller • us
1
Don't not stay here
Pros:

The worst hotel i have ever stayed at bed Super uncomfortable pillows are trash. The refrigerator didn't work rips in the seats. No, water pressure, shower's garbage.
They came and cleaned the room and didn't leave any clean towels. So I had to go in the middle of the night to go get towels.
Just probably the worst hotel I've ever stayed at.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mathew • solo_traveller • us
5
Was good
Pros:

Price

Cons:

Freeway noise

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee