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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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.
In Old Town, charming, large room and bathroom.
No WiFi that day, so so bed, breakfast didn’t start til 8am. I was there on a Tuesday and the restaurant and bar were closed so the only people there were hotel guests—not so much fun.
I like the way it was furnished with the antique furniture. Some things could be improved upon. It’d be nice if you got an ice machine accessible to your patrons. Disappointed to find out that the WiFi and the restaurant was not open during my stay..
The furniture was stained. They wouldn’t be hard to clean the upholstery on the furniture would make a nicer impression.
Das Konzept des Hotels, es war eine schöne kleine Zeitreise in die Vergangenheit.
Das Frühstück könnte etwas besser sein, einige Möbelstücke haben einen sehr intentensiven Altgeruch.
Location was great, free parking.
I booked quickly and didn't realize the hotel doesn't offer a TV, microwave, refrigerator, ice, or hair dryers.
The Booking.com listing states: "Each room includes a balcony or a patio with views of historic Old Town State Park or the hotel outdoor courtyard." This was not accurate — my room had no balcony, patio, or view of any kind. It also had no veranda and no clear window; the single window was listed as "opaqued."
Check-in was a hassle. I walked around the building trying every door and couldn't find an entrance. I called the hotel's number and reached an AI assistant. After leaving a message, the owner called back quickly and said he'd be there in 3 minutes — he actually arrived after 5+ minutes and checked me in.
Once in the room, it was cold, with the AC set to 68°F and the "up" control unresponsive. I confirmed the "down" control worked (it took the temperature to 67°F), but there was no way to make the room warmer. I called the hotel operator, reached the AI assistant again, and left a message — but never received a callback during either of my two nights there.
On the second day, there was a significant leak at the sink. I called and left a message with the AI assistant again; the issue was apparently fixed while I was out, but I never received a personal response or follow-up.
On a positive note, the orange juice at breakfast was good, though the scones tasted more like sweet chocolate cookies than traditional English scones. Daily housekeeping, which was listed on Booking.com, also did not happen.
The staff was amazing, supportive, polite and kind. I arrived early at 10am (check-in is at 3pm) and stored my luggage until my room was ready.
The hotel doesn't have a front desk, this complicates things a lot: to reach the staff you need to call to a number, which in my case, nobody answered and was only able to speak to a bot. I had issues with a flickering light bulb and one night the wifi had no internet connection. I had no energy to call and wait until someone from who knows where fix the small issues after a long day walking and visiting places.
La posizione, la pulizia, l'originalità
Niente
L’hotel è in una struttura storica della Old Town e permette di vivere un’esperienza immersiva e unica. Particolarmente apprezzato il cortile interno (ad uso esclusivo degli ospiti dell’albergo) che ci ha regalato momenti di relax. È come alloggiare in un museo e fare un salto nel passato. Ottima la posizione, vicino al Trolley che porta nel resto della città. Parcheggio gratuito riservato davanti alla struttura. Colazione semplice ma artigianale.
La camera non viene rifatta ogni giorno, ma Brenda è stata disponibile e rapida nel farci arrivare degli asciugamani puliti una volta richiesto.
Large bathroom with good water pressure. Very helpful responsive staff. Someone can always be reached. Charming historic building. Free parking!
Window in room needs shades or better curtain to keep light out at night.
The mattress was very uncomfortable such that both of us suffered with poor sleep quality and sore backs. The box spring had visible stains on the sidewalls. There was only one side table beside the bed despite there being room for a second. The upholstery on the one side chair in the room was frayed and torn. Some of the wallpaper was peeling off the wall. With very limited surface area and no hanging space save 3 hooks, storing and accessing packed items was very inconvenient. There was a large, non-working clock on the dresser. One light was out in the bathroom, all lights flickered. There were no conveniences in the room such as refrigerator, coffee maker or microwave. The room to the door had visible gaps that must have had an effect on the seemingly air conditioning unit. The air was cooled, but stayed very humid, making the room uncomfortable. Though a Continental breakfast was served, we found the 8:00 a.m. start to be very late. The common area on the first floor had weeds growing up from the floor, with some climbing up the legs of the chairs.
We liked the patio area, even though it was not open during our visit we were able to hang out.
Getting use to bed size and missed the amenities. I know we were suppose to in the 1800’s
Old, unique and charming. Loved how they preserved the original look and atmosphere of the building. The staff were exceptional, really nice and friendly and were willing to answer all questions I had about the hotel and its amenities.
Original boutique, beautiful, pure rustic, simple and comfortable
No 24hr staff, so at a certain time, you are on your own for any needs.
This hotel is really historical— it feels like sleeping in a museum. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to stay in a Wild West hotel— here’s your chance! It’s rickety and charming. The shower is excellent— extremely powerful. The staff were very kind and warm. Be aware that this is not in any way a luxurious stay— it’s extremely simple, but clean. The breakfast is very basic- a Costco style croissant and some drip coffee. Highly recommend the barra barra restaurant nearby for lunch or dinner.
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