Marriott Vacation Club®

“A Grest Place”

Friendly efficient staff—comfortable rooms, great location. This was our third visit, plan to return next year. One of the best.

“Downtown location with small suites”

The Marriott Vacation Club, San Diego offers a comfortable base for a visit to San Diego or (as we were doing on this trip) a place to stay before an early flight out of Tijuana through the CBX border crossing. The vacation club design provides small suites with kitchens. The room provided ever… more

The Marriott Vacation Club, San Diego offers a comfortable base for a visit to San Diego or (as we were doing on this trip) a place to stay before an early flight out of Tijuana through the CBX border crossing. The vacation club design provides small suites with kitchens. The room provided everything that we needed for a short stay. The location is a bit off the beaten track -- six to eight blocks to the Gaslamp District or Petco field. We walked, but short Uber/Lyft rides would get you to most downtown locations. The Amtrak station is also about six blocks away. The staff were friendly and the location seemed to be doing a very good business.

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“A few small challenges but overall a good experience and would return again”

The hotel is easy to access from the street, with a lift from the lobby to reception and another up to the rooms. We chose to self-park—yes, the corkscrew entrance and tight spaces are a bit daunting, but the valet assured us our Chevy Equinox would fit, and it did. The direct lift access made it w… more

The hotel is easy to access from the street, with a lift from the lobby to reception and another up to the rooms. We chose to self-park—yes, the corkscrew entrance and tight spaces are a bit daunting, but the valet assured us our Chevy Equinox would fit, and it did. The direct lift access made it well worth the $42/night, especially for safety and convenience at night. We ended up driving more than expected as Uber prices were high, so having the car was great for beach and museum trips. Check-in was friendly and efficient, with helpful, knowledgeable staff. We booked a king suite and requested a quiet room, but were told all king suites back onto the elevators. We were given the quietest available, but unfortunately the lift noise (like thunder when activated) and a constant buzzing from a nearby staff area were very noticeable. This was the only real downside, but it did affect sleep. We didn’t want to move rooms, so used earplugs for the two nights. The apartment itself is small but cleverly designed, with a layout that creates a sense of separate spaces. Soundproofing isn’t perfect—we could hear the adjoining room—but a towel under the door helped. The bathroom was beautifully renovated, with great shower pressure, good lighting, and plenty of storage (wardrobe and safe are in here). The wall-mounted amenities smelled lovely (though the body wash was empty), and towels were high quality. A soap dish and an exhaust fan would be helpful additions. The lounge area had a comfortable sofa (sofa bed), dining table, and plenty of storage. The air conditioning worked quickly and efficiently, and we didn’t need it overnight even during the heatwave. Having two TVs (bedroom and lounge) was a nice touch, though blackout curtains would improve light control. The kitchenette was a big plus for managing food allergies, with a microwave, sink, dishwasher, and coffee/tea setup. Unfortunately, the dishwasher had a very strong odor (like a fish had died in it), so we couldn’t use it and opted for disposable items instead. We reported it at checkout. Housekeeping communication was excellent—they texted while we were out (as we had the Do Not Disturb sign up), offered after-hours service, and followed up later. Much more proactive than most hotels. The indoor pool is small but a great temperature, and the hot tub was outstanding—easily the best I’ve used. Neither area smelled strongly of chlorine, and there were plenty of towels and loungers. The gym is next to the pool, and access is via reception. There’s an ATM in reception and a small shop selling snacks, drinks, and souvenirs, with charges easily added to your room. Reception appears to be cashless. We also noticed welcome flavours water and children’s activities in the lobby over the weekend. The bar and menu looked great, though we didn’t get a chance to try them. Checkout was smooth—we were granted a late 12 pm checkout, and the hotel held our bags until the evening so we could enjoy a final day out. Loading the car out front was easy, and staff were very helpful throughout. Overall, a fantastic little gem. I would definitely stay again, but next time I’d call ahead to secure a quieter room. If not for the lift noise and buzzing, it would have been a perfectly restful stay. The hot tub and excellent staff really made the experience.

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