DoubleTree By Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle

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Doubletree by Hilton
6.8 (967 reviews)
1515 Hotel Circle South , San Diego , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
High parking fees

Categories

Cleanliness
4.51
Numerous reviews mentioned dirty rooms and poor cleanliness, indicating significant issues.
Service
8.48
Staff received positive remarks for their friendliness and responsiveness.
Location
8.02
The location was favored for its convenience to favorite areas despite parking issues.
Room Quality
5.47
Mixed feedback on room quality—some found rooms outdated and with various issues.
Amenities
6
Amenities mentioned were basic with limited positive aspects, such as a pool.
Value for Money
6.46
Several comments on high parking fees and perceived inadequate value.
Food and Beverage
9.01
Breakfast was positively reviewed, contributing to overall satisfaction.
Overall Experience
6.48
Mixed overall experiences with some guests indicating they would not return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:18

Property Description

Modern Guest Rooms with In-Room Refrigerators
Experience comfort and convenience in our spacious guest rooms equipped with in-room refrigerators, perfect for storing your favorite snacks and beverages.

Prime Location Near Key Attractions
Conveniently located off the I-8 motorway, our hotel is just a short drive from the city center, San Diego Convention Center, beautiful beaches, and the airport, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Special Amenities for a Memorable Stay
Indulge in a warm welcome with our signature chocolate chip biscuit at check-in and unwind with in-room MP3 compatible radios. Take advantage of our modern fitness center and relax in the tranquil outdoor courtyard with a cozy fire pit.

Book your stay at the Doubletree Club Hotel San Diego for a delightful and memorable experience.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.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

  • 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and costs USD 9.95 per 24 hours.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 33 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 72
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type: Regular
  • Entrance Door Width: 141
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Distance From The Elevator To The Accessible Room: 9
  • Room Max Guests Number: 4
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: Yes
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
  • Lifts Accessible: Yes
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Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 967 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.51
Service: 8.48
Location: 8.02
Room Quality: 5.47
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 6.46
Food and Beverage: 9.01
Overall Experience: 6.48
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ALFREDO • couple • us
9
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Amber • family_with_children • us
5
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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minami • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Amber • couple • us
10
Pros:

Beds were comfortable and room was clean

Cons:

The parking garage was hard to deal with. The turns were sharp and limited parking for $33 a night

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Eddie L • solo_traveller • us
4
Not What I Paid For!
Pros:

The staff was professional and as accommodating as possible.

Cons:

The first room we were given on the 8th floor rm. 822 was completely unacceptable the carpet was visibly filthy and worn and there was spider webs visible on the balcony.

Even though we lost the pool view that was paid for, the second room on the 2nd floor rm. 216 was a bit more accommodating and cleaner, but although the room was cleaner we lost our clearview of pool and overlooking of the partial view of skyline the 3rd floor constant shuffling and shuffling across the floor by customers and cleaning staff tarnished the pleasantness of enjoying the room.

Although the staff waved the $35+ daily parking fee which was completely ridiculous! I would sum up that my anniversary at the Doubletree wasn't as great as I hoped it would be.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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RobertoADM • solo_traveller • mx
1
Pésima experiencia
Pros:

Nada, me canceló el hotel sin razón alguna

Cons:

Todo, me canceló el hotel sin razón alguna

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
8
885ronp • Solo travel • Amsterdam, North Holland Province
2
Felt soo unwelcome
Pros:

In stead of all their other locations I felt so unwelcome here.

I recently stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Hotel Circle as a Hilton Honors Gold member, and while the hotel itself is decent, my experience with the Food & Beverage credit and corresponding service was disappointing.

As a Gold member, I expected the daily Food & Beverage credit to apply to food and drinks within the hotel, which is how it is commonly handled at many other Hilton properties. However, I was informed only after being charged that alcohol is excluded at this specific property.

This restriction was not clearly communicated at check-in or beforehand, which created confusion and resulted in unexpected charges on my bill. The benefit therefore felt inconsistent and misleading compared to the broader Hilton Honors experience.

I fully understand that individual properties may have their own policies, but clearer communication would make a big difference and avoid situations like this. At the moment, it undermines what is otherwise a valuable loyalty benefit.

I hope the hotel (and Hilton more broadly) can improve transparency around these rules, as it would significantly enhance the guest experience.

2026-05-12 • via Tripadvisor
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Joan • couple • us
6
It was decent for the short stay.
Cons:

Room smelled like tobacco,bathroom had rust in the shower.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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GoFarGoOften • Business • New York City, New York
2
Hotel is falling apart, poorly managed
Pros:

Sadly this hotel used to be a great place to stay, however the management here has let this Hilton fall apart. Everywhere you look you see signs of major wear and tear. Furthermore, simple things like keeping it clean are being overlooked. The pool deck was filthy and turned our feet black. There are stains all over the carpet. The trims on the door of the rooms is popping off. We changed room 3 times and each one was worse than the other. If there is a connecting door you hear everything from talking to toilets flushing in the room next door. See our pictures before you book, it was horrible.

2026-05-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Leslie • family_with_children • us
6
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Elena • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Didn’t have breakfast there just because the night prior the restaurant should of been open and operating but when I went to get drinks for my husband and granddaughter who were in the pool nobody was there to serve me or to say something in the restaurant area. The front desk told me someone will be there in a minute but nobody show up even thou I could here the background noise in the kitchen somewhere. Therefore we figure service on that area of the hotel was not worth trying being coffee lovers didn’t want risk it on not getting our morning coffee on time . We went and stayed at another Hotel in the area .

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Deisherey • couple • us
8
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Parlee • solo_traveller • us
1
Find a different place this one is NOT it!!
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

It was very dated and dingy! People smoking in their rooms setting off the fire alarm at 5am, just awful!!! Price for the small breakfast was ridiculous!

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Yolanda • couple • us
4
Pros:

Staff was nice and friendly easy check in. Good location

Cons:

Room had a strong mold / mildew smell it was almost unbearable. There was a strange loudly piercing alarm that went off around 5am in our room for no reason. Beds were fine but the rest of the room needs updating and fixing.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Garcia • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Fitzgerald • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
1
Horrible
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Erika was the worst worker there, gave attitude wasn’t helpful and refused to help

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Vince • couple • us
6
It was ok until fire alarm went off at 5:00 am Sunday morning
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Entrance was busy. Tight parking

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Marissa • extended_group • us
10
Great I will definitely rebook another stay
Pros:

Of course the cookies.
Clerks were friendly and very welcoming.
Rooms were exceptionally well cleaned. Nice location and the view of the balcony was awesome

Cons:

How early they ran out of cookies 🥹

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
K
Kennedy • extended_group • us
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee