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Sonder
8 (154 reviews)
765 Tenth Avenue , San Diego , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Complimentary coffee and cookies
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Security concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.96
Specific sentiment regarding cleanliness issues mentioned in reviews.
Service
8.43
Standard quality for this hotel tier, but some complaints regarding staff availability.
Location
8.97
Guests appreciated the great location close to restaurants and public transport.
Room Quality
7.42
Rooms were described as small and lacking some features.
Amenities
7.95
Basic amenities were available such as free coffee and water.
Value for Money
8.41
A good overall value considering location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Enjoyed complimentary cookies and drinks in the lobby.
Overall Experience
7.93
Generally positive experience with some noted concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 19:45

Property Description

Convenient Location
Sonder The Baker is ideally situated in Downtown San Diego, just minutes away from major attractions such as the USS Midway Museum and the San Diego Convention Center. With the city center and transportation hubs nearby, exploring the city is a breeze.

Comfortable Rooms
Each air-conditioned room at Sonder The Baker features modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, and free WiFi. The cozy ambiance and thoughtful touches like plush bed linen ensure a relaxing stay for every guest.

Nearby Attractions
Discover the vibrant city of San Diego with ease, as popular landmarks like Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are just a short distance away. Whether you're a history buff or nature enthusiast, there's something for everyone near Sonder The Baker.

Experience comfort and convenience at Sonder The Baker - book your stay now for an unforgettable trip to San Diego!

Important information:

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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 154 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.96
Service: 8.43
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Noura solo_traveller gb
9
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Thu couple us
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller us
1
While the building itself is lovely, the room I was put in was NOTHING what I expected and was far short of any value fo
Pros:

It had great style.

Cons:

My room was nothing like what the photos suggested I would get for the fare. It was smaller than a walk in closet and also incredibly noisy w paper thin walls and ceiling. It also stank of sewer.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Dana couple us
6
2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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Tania extended_group us
10
2025-12-26 via Nuitee
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Herriage couple us
2
I would not stay there again.
Pros:

I liked the location

Cons:

I did not like the old style bathroom doors. They would not close.

2025-12-21 via Nuitee
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Tracy couple us
1
I wish that I had stayed somewhere that had on site parking.
Pros:

Well, not much.

Cons:

Front Door which is supposed to be secured with code entry was found wide open and unlocked for anyone to wander into the hotel without anyone there to screen the person which made me feel very uncomfortable as there was only a small lock to our actual room protecting us from the outside elements. That is a major lack of security, and should have been fixed immediately but wasn't repaired until the 3rd day of our stay.

I have been accused of smoking in the room, because of a cigarette butt (1 single cigarette) which I smoked outside the property and then tossed in my trash upon my return to my room as to not litter on the sidewalk in front of the property where I smoked said cigarette. (Check the video footage in front of the hotel entry door, that is where I smoked the entire time of my stay.

As far as any smoke detector disabling or whatever accusations made, I deny any involvement of putting a plastic sack around the detector as I didn't even notice the detector to begin with, or a bag that was placed over it, and I assume it was there in place before I entered the room for our stay.

I did bring in 1 small metal chair to the room to use for sitting as there was no other seating in the room besides the bed which I find highly unusual as most hotels provide other seating than just the bed that you sleep on. I did regretfully forget to place it back in the lobby upon checking out, that should not be just cause to keep 250.00 of the deposit for borrowing a chair. There is nothing to support your claims of smoking in the room, no smells, no burns or damage to any of the linens or furniture that was in the room. These charges are absolutely invalid and I take offense to your company just blatantly charging such an obscene amount without even a phone call to discuss the accusations.

2025-12-18 via Nuitee
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Perez couple us
1
2025-12-17 via Nuitee
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Nina solo_traveller de
6
2025-12-12 via Nuitee
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Walid couple eg
7
2025-12-03 via Nuitee
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Deniece Nica Pearl Sajo extended_group ph
8
if only there is someone who is cleaning the trash and changing towels, that would be perfect
Pros:

i like that it is clean and there is a cofee and water available

Cons:

no one is cleaning the trash and changing our towels

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
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Mendoza solo_traveller us
7
Good for a short stay, very practical
Pros:

Great location close to a lot of great restaurants and public transportation to the zoo, airport, etc.
They give you cookies, water, coffee.

Cons:

The room is small. There's virtually no space to eat or sit other than the bed.
You need a code to get into the hotel, which I appreciated for safety. But late at night coming into the hotel I found myself fumbling for a code with my bags—not fun.

2025-11-14 via Nuitee
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Ruelas couple us
10
Pros:

Idk i just liked the vibe of the place overall. Perfect for what we needed. We were out most of the time so we didnt need a whole lot of ammenities added on to our pricing but it literally had all we needed.

Cons:

Easy to find. Easy to get in

2025-11-08 via Nuitee
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Mitzi Alejandra solo_traveller mx
8
Buen tamaño y cercanía
Pros:

La independencia para hacer check in y check out

Cons:

La cantidad de vagos que hay y no hay parking

2025-11-02 via Nuitee
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Ali Muse solo_traveller sa
7
smell of the place is smelling old smell and could be better some natural smell like flowers
Pros:

location and backage storage

Cons:

staff should be available at least day time and clearance time should be after 1:00pm

2025-10-28 via Nuitee
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Kaleb partner
8
Pros:

This hotel was perfect for what we needed on our stay. The price for a king bed and AC was hard to beat and the aesthetics were superb. We especially liked the entrance lobby and the shower in our room. If you’re on the first floor you can hear upstairs neighbors a little. The rooftop was cool but none of the fire places appeared to be working and there wasn’t clearly posted instructions anywhere. All in all, I plan on staying here again when I visit San Diego.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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David
10
Pros:

Walking distance to Gaslamp. Rooms were pretty small but had everything you needed !

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Danika
8
Pros:

Great value! Loved the easy check-in process and the decor. Location close to restaurants/bars, and Petco park. Only issue we had in our room was the A/C not blowing cold air and was very loud but they provided ear plugs. On our check-out day the A/C finally started to feel like it was working. Cleanliness was good but cleaners missed a questionable food stain. Overall charming hotel but slightly missed a few marks.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
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Roya
6
Pros:

Quit place but the floors were very dirty!

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
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Valerie
10
Pros:

Very clean except for hair in the shower drain. Because there was no staff I wasn’t worried about my things being taken. Much cheaper than other hotels. I would definitely do this again. It was like staying at a friend’s spare room. Only thing I missed was an ice machine, but the water cooler/coffee maker was right outside my door!

2025-09-22 via Nuitee