The Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Hotels
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Hilton Hotels & Resorts
8.3 (559 reviews)
1451 Rosecrans St. , San Diego , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near boardwalk/harbor
Generally clean rooms
Comfortable beds (reported by some)
Safe and convenient area
Nice lobby
Helpful/wonderful staff in some cases
Cons:
Frequent air conditioning failures
Overbooking/downgraded rooms without fair compensation
No pool despite guest desires
Slow delivery of amenities (towels)
Valet-only parking and slow car retrieval
No refund or poor compensation handling
TV or in-room electronics issues
Limited/absent restaurant/bar service
No balcony as advertised for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Multiple reviews explicitly note the hotel and rooms were clean, though one guest mentioned the bathroom was not very clean. Overall cleanliness reported as generally good.
Service
7.8
Service is mixed: some staff praised as wonderful, but several guests reported poor handling of issues (overbooking, slow towel delivery, refusal to compensate, delayed valet).
Location
10
Location repeatedly praised (one block from the boardwalk, waterfront, walking distance to shops/restaurants, beautiful harbor).
Room Quality
8
Rooms described as comfortable with good beds by some, but multiple issues reported including non-working A/C, incorrect bed type (downgrade), no balcony as advertised, and occasional TV problems.
Amenities
7.6
Guests noted missing or limited amenities (no pool, advertised balcony missing for some, limited/no bar service, valet-only parking), though basic facilities exist.
Value for Money
7.4
Several guests felt the hotel was expensive or felt overcharged (no refunds for failed stays, full price charged despite issues); others accepted the price for the location and comfort.
Food and Beverage
8
Reports of limited F&B service (no bartender or staff to order from the restaurant at times), but few detailed complaints about food quality itself.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall experience is mixed: many guests appreciated location and cleanliness, but recurring operational issues (A/C failures, overbooking, slow responses, parking delays) negatively impacted stays for several guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-20 07:54

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Services

The Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection By Hilton offers a range of upscale amenities including a fitness centre, garden, terrace, and an on-site restaurant. Guests can unwind at the bar or enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms. The hotel also provides conveniences like a 24-hour front desk, ATM, and luggage storage, ensuring a seamless stay.

Room Features

Each room at The Monsaraz San Diego is equipped with a TV for entertainment, and select units boast a charming balcony for a breath of fresh air. The well-appointed accommodations cater to the needs of every guest, promising a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Convenient Location

Situated just a short distance from Sunset Cliffs and Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, this 4-star hotel offers easy access to popular attractions. With the San Diego International Airport nearby, The Monsaraz San Diego is a prime choice for travelers seeking both luxury and convenience.

Ready to experience luxury and comfort? Book your stay at The Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection By Hilton now.

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

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 559 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 7.8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Yaasmiyn • couple • us
9
Pros:

Accessibility, lounge area

Cons:

Shower head full of calcium.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Vaibhav • couple • us
1
worst experience ever
Cons:

I had the worst experience at this property! the prices were jacked up when you check in and also the conceirge wasnt very responsive..every time i needed something like a towel or something else i had to go downstairs to nudge them..worst experience ever

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • solo_traveller • us
7
Expect some issues but a great view. And bring a fan during warmer months
Pros:

The view is great! Just know some of the balcony rooms don’t overlook the courtyard area which is what we had expected.

Cons:

AC was not great. The room one was pretty much non functional. The Split unit that was installed was also not able to keep up. The room would heat up quickly once sun was up and stay warm until late night. I don’t know that we ever got it under 77 degrees. Luckily I brought a fan and was able to use that to assist. The valet parking is quite a joke as well since it’s legit a parking garage under the hotel, or street parking beside the hotel. There were only 2 towels in room for a 4 day 3 night stay. We asked a housekeeper for additional and she was out so had to get from the front desk. There was also a lot of noise from above at all hours. I think we were under a rooftop patio of some sorts.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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alejandra • couple • us
5
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Diana • family_with_children • us
1
Hotel That Will Drive You Nuts
Cons:

Our stay at Monsaraz was an exercise in patience and confusion.
We were originally told that check-in was at 4:00 PM. Upon arrival, we were informed that check-in had been pushed back to 5:30 PM and that we would be notified when our room was ready. We were never notified. The check-in process was total chaos, people were all over the lobby waiting for rooms. The front desk employee appeared completely overwhelmed and pretended to be in charge with total attitude and no solutions.
After waiting an extra 1.5 hours to check-in and having to miss our dining reservations, when we finally did check-in, we were told Booking.com failed to pay our reservation and that we would have to essentially double pay to stay.
Then came the $75 pet fee, which had not been disclosed to us ahead of time. Another delightful surprise. When we brought that up, the front desk person basically told us good luck finding another hotel that accepts pets.
Once we finally made it to the room, we discovered that it had apparently seen better days. There was a stain on the carpet, the hair dryer was broken, there was no hand soap, and the curtains leading to the patio were completely shredded.
The next day, when we checked out, we finally encountered an empathetic, professional, understanding person at the front desk named Manny. He actually took the time to try and figure things out. Unfortunately, we were charged twice for the same room, once through booking.com and once directly through the hotel. Both parties were not very helpful in resolving this issue and I had to file a claim through my credit card to get the refund. Also, I was surprised at how bad the customer service was through booking.com and I don't think I will them in the future to book hotel stays.
Between the delayed check-in, lack of communication, chaotic front desk, surprise pet fee, payment fiasco, and room that looked like it had been through a minor wildlife incident, Monsaraz and Booking have some serious work to do.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Abdulmajid • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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shannon • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Tasha • couple • us
8
Pros:

Located 1 block from the Boardwalk along the water. Walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, bars, ect. Hotel was clean and comfortable. Only disappointment was there was not a pool, but other than that would stay there again.

Cons:

Nothing Really. Would of loved to have a pool to lay next too, or someone in the bar at the restaurant so we could of ordered a drink. Sadly there was no one to order food or a cocktail from so we went elsewhere.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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England • extended_group • us
1
With the little bit of time we spent there it was terrible
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Nothing. The air conditioner went out the same night we got there and had to leave to another hotel and we still haven’t received a refund.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarka • solo_traveller • cz
9
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
حميد • couple • sa
1
Pros:

لايوجد

Cons:

تعامل الموظفين سيء للغايه الفندق كان سعره غالي جداً

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Nikki • couple • us
1
Clean hotel, but our confirmed king room was downgraded without notice and the customer service afterward was disappoint
Cons:

We reserved and paid for a king room nearly three weeks before our stay. When we checked in, we were given keys to a room with two queen beds without being told about the change. We only discovered the issue after entering the room and had to return to the front desk.

Staff confirmed that they had moved us because there were no king rooms available and acknowledged that they “overbooked” and that Hilton Honors/direct bookings were prioritized over third-party bookings. We were told they could cancel our reservation if we were unhappy but were not offered any meaningful accommodation or refund, despite not receiving the room type we reserved and paid for.

After the stay, Booking.com contacted the hotel on our behalf and agreed that the situation was not handled appropriately. However, the hotel still refused to provide any compensation. While the room itself was clean, the way this situation was handled left us very disappointed.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Erika • couple • us
1
You can book something better for the price
Pros:

Safe and convenient area

Cons:

Air conditioning didn’t work. TV didn’t work. I paid for a king bed and got two smaller beds. Bathroom was not very clean. They said they couldn’t move me to a different room. And the only parking option is the hotel valet, but they take a long time to bring your car.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
K
Kevin • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Nice location.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Macias De delgado • family_with_children • us
9
It was good overall.
Pros:

Calm, clean, the location.

Cons:

They did not have towels for us on time and we wanted to take a shower. It took more than an hour for them to deliver them.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Lona • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Tv didn't work

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Kim • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

The staff was wonderful. The beds were really comfortable.

Cons:

The air conditioner was not working so they had a portable A/C. The desk chair was missing. Public Parking but had to use valet for it.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • us
6
It was okay.
Pros:

The location was really good and the harbor was beautiful.

Cons:

A/C didn’t work upon arrival. No discount was offered.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
J
Jamal • couple • us
3
Unfortunate and uncomfortable
Cons:

No A.C in room, no balcony as advertised, the main purpose of me booking this location. Front desk clerk mentioned free cancellation or 25% off and upon check out balance remained the same was not compensated

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee