San Diego hotel review for cruise visitors.
Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites San Diego Downtown Bayfront
When planning on where to stay in San Diego, consider lodging at the Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites located at the San Diego Downtown Bayfront. This hotel is easy to recognize with its cheerful yellow stripe covering the south-facing elevator tower.
The hotel is one of many options offered in the San Diego Downtown area. The orientation of the hotel is such that getting a room on a high floor overlooking the water is a must.
Cruise guests will like that the hotel is within walking distance of the pier and many top attractions along the waterfront. The property offers stylish decor with extra amenities that satisfy tech-savvy guests. The room I stayed in on the 15th floor had amazing views. There were two queen beds and a sofa. The size of the room was big enough to easily accommodate families cruising from San Diego. The floor-to-ceiling windows provided panoramic views of the San Diego Bay. And the mini fridge was a nice amenity for guests who planned on bringing their own food or drinks into the room, a nice option for those guests staying for an extended stay.
Marriott SpringHill Suites and Residence Inn: Room 1502
Marriott SpringHill Suites and Residence Inn: other room types
(photos from SanDiego.org andMarriott SpringHill Suites and Residence Inn)
The hotel has a swimming pool, weight room, and breakfast room where many guests enjoyed a complimentary breakfast of hot and cold food items, not to mention plenty of coffee, tea, or an assortment of juices.
Local Attractions
No car needed – can easily be done on foot
There are plenty of places for cruise visitors to enjoy if they did not have a rental car during their stay. In fact, I took the train to San Diego and relied on Uber to take me around, if necessary. But the harbor area has plenty to keep cruise visitors busy. Some of the easy-to-get-to places to explore from the hotel include:
- USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum
- Maritime Museum of San Diego
- Walking around the Embarcadero, Tuna Harbor, Seaport Village and the new 12-acre Waterfront Park
- Rent a bike and explore the nearby area, especially Coronado Island
Exploring from the hotel – transport needed
- Going to Cabrillo National Monument on Point Loma San Diego
- Visiting the museums at Balboa Park
- Spending the day at Legoland, Sea World, San Diego Zoo, or San Diego Wild Animal Park
Address
Check the map before you go. The hotel is most easily recognized by the yellow stripe on the building. If relying on GPS call the hotel and verify the address. Because the ways the roads run, it could be a little confusing to find the hotel.
If you experience difficulty finding the hotel in GPS or mapping tools, enter 1000 Pacific Highway, San Diego CA 92101.
900 Bayfront Court
San Diego, CA 92101
619-831-0224