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3402 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92103

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5 of 5 stars
marshwatcherMaine   1 contribution
Maine
2 Feb 2010 | Trip type: Couples

The beds are extremely comfortable. The rooms are clean and obviously planned and decorated with thoughtful care and imaginative taste. I agree with other reviewers' use of the words "quirky" and "quaint." The location next to Balboa Park's museums, zoo, and restaurants is very convenient. It's a great place to come and relax - why bother to stay anywhere else... more

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4 of 5 stars
Triptippers   11 contributions
Pacific Northwest
2 Feb 2010 | Trip type: Family

The LOCATION, in the Hillcrest neighborhood, is absolutely A++++ Everything you might need, from Kinkos and Trader Joes to a couple of thrift stores, a post office, and lots and lots are cafes and restaurants are just an easy walk or drive away. The off-street parking is free and right next to the Inn. There is super easy freeway access... more

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4 of 5 stars
Susan_in_NC   1 contribution
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
11 Jan 2010 | Trip type: Business, Couples

This hotel has a lot of character, but it’s not the sort you’d find in, say, an urban boutique hotel. There’s nothing “put on” about this place; it's not trendy and it doesn't have attitude. I found the furniture and decor (including ample bouquets of artificial flowers) pretty tacky/kitschy, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and in... more

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5 of 5 stars
partdudelv   4 contributions
las vegas, nv
26 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We arrived on Friaday, Oct. 23rd at 2:45 pm. Alan at the front desk provided us with all the info we needed. (directions, maps, how far to the nearest store). What a helpful employee. We had reserved the Country Talk mini suite. WOW!!! 4 rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, king size bed in a roomy bedroom, living room with a... more

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4 of 5 stars
swsteph   15 contributions
Arizona
8 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Family

It was more than I expected. We walked to Balboa Park every day and walked to University Ave for dinner each evening. Because of the close proximity to the zoo we were able to take our time wondering the zoo over 2 days and never felt rushed. It was simple to take public transportation to the beach. The staff were... more

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5 of 5 stars
BluEmu   12 contributions
Northridge, CA
18 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We just got back from a brief 2 night vacation in San Diego. We chose the Balboa Park Inn because it was right next to the park and the price was excellent. We stayed in the City Lights Room. The room was very clean and well equipped. The weather was delightful so we just opened the windows and did not... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lareka   1 contribution
Cutten, CA
24 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Family

Our recent visit to the Balboa Park Inn was totally delightful!! Our huge suite was tasteful; bright, roomy and very comfortable. The decorations were quite pleasing, the furnishings charming and functional. More like a home than any motel, yet the level of privacy is well beyond what can be offered by any bed and breakfast. Everything was CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN!!... more

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5 of 5 stars
canadian-in-LA   4 contributions
Los Angeles
17 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I wanted to spend the weekend in San Diego and visit the zoo, so the Balboa Park Inn was in the perfect location, within 5 minutes' walking distance of the zoo and the rest of Balboa Park. I wasn't quite sure what to expect because some reviewers had said that the Inn was old and funky, but... more

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5 of 5 stars
jfd07   4 contributions
Connecticut
11 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
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This was my fourth visit to the Balboa Park Inn, staying in a different room each time. This trip I chose a mini suite (Monet's), with living room (two recliners and sofa), kitchen with full size refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot and toaster and small and very comfortable queen-bedded room. Everything was immaculately clean (the shade in the bedroom didn't always... more

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5 of 5 stars
mrscoviello   3 contributions
Clinton, MA
29 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I traveled the coast along Rte 1 for a week. We stayed in 5 hotels along the way and this was definitely our favorite. We stayed in the Aruba Room ($99 a night). The room is small but the bathroom is gigantic. There is a whilpool tub, which felt great after a long day of walking around.... more

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Address: 3402 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92103
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