Cosmopolitan Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (431 reviews)
2660 Calhoun Street , San Diego , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Historic ambiance
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Check-in process difficulties
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Some concerns mentioned about the experience upon arrival, impacting initial perception.
Service
9.1
General praise for the manager Dee and the warm welcoming experience.
Location
9.64
Excellent location in Old Town, close to transportation and attractions.
Room Quality
8.59
Comfortable bed and clean rooms, but decor is historically styled which may not suit everyone.
Amenities
8.62
Modest breakfast offerings but generally good amenities for the price.
Value for Money
8.58
Good value considering location and historical experience.
Food and Beverage
8.63
Breakfast was well-received, though limited options.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall great experience marred only by the initial check-in issue.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 17:21

Property Description

Victorian Elegance and Modern Comforts

Step back in time at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, housed in a historic building from 1869 in Old Town San Diego. Each room is elegantly furnished in Victorian style, offering a unique blend of history and modern comfort. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, period decorations, and scenic views from your balcony or patio.

Delicious Dining and Convenient Location

Indulge in American and Mexican-inspired cuisine at the full-service restaurant and bar open 7 days a week. With Sea World just 4 miles away and the San Diego Zoo a short drive, the hotel's location is perfect for exploring the city. Plus, being only 100 yards from the San Diego Trolley, getting around is a breeze.

Unwind and Explore in Style

Immerse yourself in the charm of Old Town San Diego at Cosmopolitan Hotel. Book now to experience a perfect blend of historic elegance and modern convenience.

Important information:

The reception is closes at 21:00 hours.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the Cosmopolitan Hotel in advance.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: 10:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 17 years old stay for US$45 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 431 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 8.63
Overall Experience: 9.1
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MartinHm • couple • de
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Location and courtyard

Cons:

Difficulty contacting staff on arrival

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • us
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Lilian • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Henri • solo_traveller • nl
7
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very clean very good breakfast also great place definitely will be going back

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Sybille • couple • de
9
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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EVGENY • solo_traveller • it
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

I arrived at the hotel around 7:00 PM, and it was closed, even though check-in time was until 9:00 PM. I called the phone number on the door, but no one answered (voicemail). I spent about 20 minutes walking around and knocking on doors, but the only attention I got was from park security.

It started raining, and I was forced to leave and look for another hotel.

At 11:00 PM, the manager sent me self check-in instructions, but at that point they were no longer useful.

The next morning at 9:00 AM, I came back again and spoke to a cleaner, who said the manager was not there and she could not help.

The hotel refused to issue a refund via Booking.com, so I will have to dispute this as fraud.

Thank you for this great experience upon arrival in San Diego.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Constanze • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Sehr gut. Ein historisches Erlebnis.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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56tiernanc • Solo travel
10
Historic charm
Pros:

This is my favorite location in all of San Diego.
The hotel maintains it's historic charm.
If you love history and haunted places, this is a must go for you.
I have stayed 6 times and will definitely go again

2026-04-24 • via Tripadvisor
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IJE • couple • gb
8
Proper Old Town experience
Pros:

Lovely breakfast (that I didn't expect) of scones and coffee. It is actually part of the museum village old town. We had a lovely room overlooking the old town square, with chairs on the veranda.

Cons:

There wasn't a reception and all doors were locked, one had to call the owner - but my phone didn't work. Once we got through everything was fine. The saloon downstairs wasn't open. Sniff.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Elena • extended_group • us
10
Definitely will be coming back soon.
Pros:

Everything! The host was friendly and informative. Rooms were clean and felt comfortable. The surrounding area has great shops and food. There is free coffee and pastries in the morning and actually fresh and delicious. The tub is large and that was the best shower I have ever used. Everything about it this place is incredible.

Cons:

Wifi was not that good.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • extended_group • ca
5
Antique room located in a dedicated Old Town Park.
Pros:

Room was close to airport and harbour. Ample parking. And it did have an elevator to get to 2nd floor!

Cons:

Main road noise, plane noise, train noise. Choice of food - Mexican or nothing. Look, this was an 1880 style room with 1880 furnishings, SAVE hot & cold water, a modern shower and electricity. No fridge, TV, microwave, standard chair(s) and desk/table - the items you'd find in a modern motel. ONLY stay here if you are a history buff and want to actually "live" in 1880. Like I expected Granny & Jed from Beverly Hillbillies to appear any moment! Unfortunately I did not grasp this concept from the Booking Selection, and thought it was a 2.5 star motel on a street in an "Old Town" area.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Bruno • couple • br
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • us
10
Great atmosphere and experience!
Pros:

Loved the historical building and location! Staff was super friendly and helpful!

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Petra • family_with_children • de
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Melinda • solo_traveller • us
10
Gray location. Unique and comfy.
Pros:

Charming! Historic! Haunted?!?

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Hope • solo_traveller • us
9
The cosmopolitan hotel has an authentic 1800’s vibe and is worth checking out.
Pros:

It was unique. Loved the big copper bathtub. The bed was quite comfortable though could improve on the pillows. Great location in the heart of old town.
The manager, Dee was wonderful. He even let us hang out past checkout to accommodate our noon train departure.

Cons:

The electrical outlets were inadequate. The only one in the bathroom didn’t work. There weren’t any in the second bedroom in our suite. There were two functional outlets in our bedroom but no mirrors making it challenging to dry and style hair.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • us
8
Room served its purpose for one night but I would not stay again.
Pros:

Location was great. I liked that the check in was so smooth and the historic building was pretty cool. My room was decorated in a way that made me feel like I was back in the 1800's. Charming.

Cons:

The room had a weird smell that I didn't care for. Bed had a plastic cover or something that made it very hot to sleep on and kind of uncomfortable. Period furniture pieces were stained and unattractive. While the room was charming, I would not stay again because of the 2 things I mentioned.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca Genesis Wells • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Everything was wonderful from check in to check out. Dee is a fantastic host, got me checked in a little earlier than usual because I had flown in and needed to drop my luggage off to explore Old Town. The free coffee and pastries was an unexpected perk. I slept really really well in my room which was number six. I loved my stay so much that I am returning later this year for my birthday.

Cons:

There was nothing at all that I didn't like. Excellent property to stay at when visiting Old Town.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee