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Pamela front desk was very friendly and helpful she showed me places to visit and how to use the public transportation. All the staff here are very friendly always says hello asked if you need anything. This was the first time I stayed in this area.

A bit THANK YOU to the staff and dining assistants at the Handlery Hotel staff for their kindness and professionalism. My flight to San Diego arrived VERY early Monday morning and I had a number of Zoom meetings for work and for an international conference here in town. The staff graciously allowed me to check in to my room early at no extra charge so I could rest up after a grueling flight and hold my meetings. A special thank you to PAMELA for arranging me to stay in a lovely room overlooking the courtyard swimming pool at my request and at no extra charge. I understand the hotel was constructed in the 50s. There are a number of lovely design details which are usually reserved for more expensive hotels. This hotel is very good value for money.

Love the pool! We stayed here for almost a week. We had a garden view room which had a nice outdoor area. Our room was large and loved all the hanging space. The pool area was great and also included a hot tub. The pool does get quite deep, 3m at the deepest and there are no lifeguards, just as an FYI. This hotel is approx 15mins away for any local attractions, we didn't have a car but were able to get around easily with uber. The Fashion Valley Mall is approx 20mins walk away and has a trolley station that will take you straight into San Diego city. Ensure that you bring some food options with you as it is a little isolated for late night snacks

Lovely location, clean rooms, lovely pool area and nice food. Big shout out to Pamela on reception who gave great information on trips and public transport. She was very helpful and friendly with all our requests. Highly recommend the hotel and location.

Do not stay here, you will be disappointed and get bitten by bed bugs. Refused to stay in this hotel due to how unhealthy it was for the family. Found both live and dead bed bugs with stained mattresses. Staff seemed to already know of the outbreak of bed bugs in the hotel. Smelt stale throughout the buildings and dirty. Stains over the beds and mold all over the bathroom which would have triggered the kids asthma. Seems to be a reoccurring issue based on many other reviews. Still waiting on refund if approved by 3rd party booking company, and will likely have to continue to hassle hotel to get my money back. Only positive thing I can say about this hotel is that the area is good, but many other hotel options in the area. Hope this helps future travellers.