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Hillcrest Inn Hotel

3754 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
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Hillcrest Inn Hotel
Ranked #35 of 45 San Diego B&B and Inns
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011 via mobile

The last weekend of the SoCal trip was San Diego. This was a quaint place. Felt ok. I don't know, it felt ok, but not like previous hotels. I think the Palm Springs trip made me crave a little peace and privacy. This wasn't it. A little loud at times, and I didn't like the feel of being seen coming... More

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integrity4all
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2010

After 20y of traveling this was a bad experience. I m glad I googled that - to see I am by far not the only one whom the management tries to cheat with a brazenness that is shocking. And.. what they do is not in harmony with california laws (Code 17200: unfair business practices). So do not get intimidate by... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2010

I went to the Hillcrest Inn just for a gay get away. The location is great. It is near everything and I easily got a cab right across the street. Next door was a wonderful coffee shop with baked goods. I enjoyed sitting outdoors reading and drinking my coffee. Hillcrest did serve coffee but that was it. My room was... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2010

I'm a local wanting to just look at the room before I consider staying for three months or more. I was told the room is still occupied but to hold the room the Staff bully you into handing over your credit card once they have done this. They will take the funds out immediately then, they state there's no refund... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2010

I had planned on staying 4 nights but had to leave one night early due to a medical issue. No refund like in most hotels for the last night. Offered a credit but never received anything in writing, it was just to make me go away. Who would want a credit to a place that was so bad you would... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2009

I stayed here years ago and did not remember it being so bad. I booked it to save money and be in that part of town. The guy on reception was helpful when I said I would arrive after 6 and left the keys for me. The room was dirty, carpet beyond belief, the room smelt and was freezing. There... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2009

I stayed at the hillcrest inn for two weeks in Aug while in San Diego. I cant seem to understand why all that horrible reviews because my stay here was very pleasent. My room was very clean and I had constant maid service every other day. The sheets were clean soft and comfortble, bathroom was very clean and spotless. I... More

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San Diego
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2009

This overpriced flop house bills itself as a "gay hotel", but in reality it is a real dump. Staff is rude, the owner is a greedy bully, and there are yes>>>>BED BUGS!!...UGHHH. I had a couple of them crawling all over me before I decided to check out two days early. At first they would not refund my money until... More

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New York
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2009

Great Location. Owner is a complete bully and an [--]. Furniture is cardboard, staff is rude and extremely unprofessional. Their continental breakfast is a joke - coffee and stale rolls if you are lucky! The upside is it forced us to look elsewhere. I now stay at the Sommerset Suites four blocks away. It is cheaper, closer to nightlife and... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2009

Attention please. What a mistake, this is a small HELL located on Earth, avoid it!!! Read the reviews, I was unfortunate to go there without reading reviews. Me and my wife went from LA to San Diego to have a baby in a clinic located close to this "hotel". After delivery I took my wife and my newborn son (my... More

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Hillcrest Hotel
Hillcrest Hotel San Diego
Address: 3754 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
Region: United States > California > San Diego
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Ranked #35 of 45 B&Bs / Inns in San Diego
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