Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotels
8.8 (1121 reviews)
601 Pacific Highway , San Diego , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great location
Spacious rooms
Delicious food
Cons:
High parking fees
Long breakfast lines
No hot tub

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Rooms were clean and spacious, though some guests found issues with the breakfast lines.
Service
9.2
Outstanding service from staff like Jenisha and Angel, with guests expressing gratitude for their assistance.
Location
9.2
Great location, convenient for exploring downtown and family activities.
Room Quality
8.7
Very spacious rooms mentioned positively in several reviews.
Amenities
8.2
No hot tub and concerns about the high parking fees were noted.
Value for Money
8.2
Some guests found the parking costs excessive, but overall value appreciated.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Many positive remarks about the food quality, especially the omelette service.
Overall Experience
9
Generally great feedback leading to a memorable stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:29

Property Description

Luxurious Suites with Spectacular Views

Indulge in Complimentary Amenities

Convenient Location and Exceptional Service

Experience the epitome of comfort and convenience at Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown. Unwind in our spacious suites with stunning views of the city skyline. Start your day with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast and relax by the indoor pool or work out in the fitness center.

Join us for the complimentary Evening Reception and savor a selection of beverages. Take advantage of our business center and 24-hour reception for all your needs. With attractions like the USS Midway Museum and Balboa Park just a short distance away, your stay with us promises to be unforgettable. Book now for an unforgettable San Diego experience!

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

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

8.8
Based on 1121 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9
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James couple us
10
Very clean and the location was walking distance to everything
Pros:

Great location

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Kathleen extended_group us
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Aurora solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

La stanza molto bella, la colazione abbondante.

Cons:

La bottiglia di acqua in camera a 12$, con quello che paghi un omaggio (o niente) sarebbe stato gradito.
Altra cosa a colazione una fila molto lunga gestita non benissimo.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Lawrence solo_traveller us
7
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Nancy solo_traveller us
9
Great stay overall, room design and amenities and cleanliness of room and hotel great! Hotel staff were kind and helpful
Pros:

Location was prime, perfect stroll to Seaport Village, Harbor cruises and Ferry to Coronado Island. No driving needed. Great location to many restaurants within walking distance.

Cons:

The high $70 a day valet parking prices. No options for self parking. Other hotels charge $25-$30 a day for parking.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Nayelly solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Javier family_with_children ar
8
Hotel moderno y bien ubicado.
Pros:

Muy buena ubicación y moderno.

Cons:

El servicio de desayuno que ofrecen en el restaurante del hotel es muy caro. No lo recomiendo. Hay lugares cercanos para desayunar con mejores precios.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Edyta family_with_children us
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Alan extended_group au
10
Our family holiday started here at the Embassy and it made us relaxed and ready.
Pros:

Central to Seaport and its attractions. The hotel’s breakfast was good and included in price. Staff were very helpful.

Cons:

The air conditioning was a little temperamental but nothing too bad.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Luiz Felipe couple br
8
Estadia maravilhosa
Pros:

Ótimo café da manhã

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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dianasD5126QT Family
10
Local Pads Staycationer
Pros:

We stayed here because we wanted an affordable and somewhere in close proximity to petco park. It was a 15min ish walk to petco park. Pads won! That’s always nice! Also right across the street from one of my favorite places, Sea Port village! Nice, clean and spacious rooms for my family or 5. Friendly staff shout out to Grace who was so friendly and welcoming at breakfast time. And as a family of five we love our complimentary made to order breakfast! We had a lovely little staycation and would definitely stay here again.

2026-08-10 via Tripadvisor
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Destination766756 Business
10
Friendly Staff
Pros:

After a long day of travel, we checked into the hotel tired and ready for bed. While checking in, the front desk was super helpful and took time to give recommendations. Next morning, at breakfast the line was long but the food was hot while GRACE did an amazing job serving everyone. If you see Grace, I would go through her line, she’ll brighten your day!

2026-08-09 via Tripadvisor
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Getaway67735310863 Family
10
Amazing week
Pros:

The place was very good and the people working there were friendly. Grace was very nice and she served tasty food.

2026-08-09 via Tripadvisor
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alexwS3460UN Family
10
The best review ever
Pros:

Got 1 more pancake even when I asked only for 2. Good job 👍

2026-08-08 via Tripadvisor
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dball23 Family Clovis, California
10
Great stay
Pros:

Donna in food service was wonderful

2026-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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ashkansp2 Family Irvine, California
8
Excellent Location and Spacious Suites, but Breakfast Needs More Variety
Pros:

We stayed at Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown for three nights and had a very pleasant overall experience.

The biggest advantage of this hotel is its location. It’s within walking distance of many attractions, restaurants, and the waterfront, so you can easily explore downtown without needing to drive. The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable. We stayed in a one-bedroom suite, which was perfect for traveling with a child. Having a separate bedroom made our stay much more comfortable. The beds were also comfortable (except the sofa bed!)

The complimentary breakfast was good, and the staff did a nice job overall. They were flexible and accommodating, which we appreciated.

My only real criticism is the lack of variety at breakfast. We stayed for three nights, and about 95% of the breakfast selection was exactly the same every morning. The only noticeable changes were small items like replacing muffins with donuts. The fruit selection was especially disappointing—it was basically just melon every day, with no berries or other fresh fruit options. If you’re staying more than a couple of days, the breakfast can become repetitive, especially if you’re traveling with children.

The hotel only offers valet parking, which costs about $70 per night. While that’s expensive, the excellent location means you probably won’t need your car very often. In our case, we didn’t use our vehicle at all during our three-night stay, so paying for valet wasn’t really worth it. If you plan to leave your car parked most of the time, I’d recommend looking into nearby public parking garages instead. There are several within walking distance that can save you a significant amount of money.

Overall, this is a great hotel with an excellent location, spacious suites, and friendly staff. The only area that could really use improvement is adding more variety to the breakfast, especially the fruit selection. I’d definitely consider staying here again because the location and accommodations outweigh that one drawback.

2026-08-06 via Tripadvisor
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wendis511 Business
10
Dining at the Embassy Suites
Pros:

Donna was absolutely wonderful!!!! So incredibly helpful.

2026-08-04 via Tripadvisor
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carlosgF2522IQ Business
10
Great Place to Stay in SD
Pros:

Great place to stay in in San Diego. We were here for work but still a great experience. Friendly staff and the breakfast was great. William, Felipe, Mario and Khajuan were great on the grill for breakfast. Thank you!!!

2026-08-04 via Tripadvisor
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SM734 Business Washington DC, District of Columbia
10
Good location, nice breakfast
Pros:

The hotel was a clean, comfortable, standard Embassy Suites right on the edge of downtown, with an easy walk to the Gaslamp District and Petco Park.

The hotel had a very nice breakfast buffet for no extra cost, which included made-to-order omelets, eggs, pancakes, etc. The food was good but the breakfast area was crowded.

2026-08-02 via Tripadvisor
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KSM2006 Family
2
Dirty room. Do not stay here
Pros:

Most disgusting hotel room I’ve had in years. Pee all over the toilet, hair in BOTH sinks and all over counters, dirty shower….clearly not cleaned before our check in. Stay somewhere else. For what we paid for this room, extremely disappointed and disgusted with our stay.

2026-08-02 via Tripadvisor