We stayed here for 3 nights in January. Downtown San Digoe hotels can be expensive, but we got an amazing rate directly on Days Inn's website (with a more relaxed cancellation policy than Expedia).
The hotel is a 10 min drive from the airport, and a few blocks from I5, a 20-min walk from the Gas Lamp district (safe walk, good exercise and saves on the parking fees at night). Checkin was smooth, with very friendly and courteous front desk staff.
The room (king) was spacious, clean, and had a nice view of downtown, with a balcony. A complimentary in-room safe was a pleasant suprise. We didn't use the mini-fridge or microwave, but those could be quite handy for many other guests.
Breakfast is served in the lobby area, with a good variety of items (pastries, oatmeal, juices, coffee/tea, fruit), although there isn't much place to sit so most guests take their breakfast back to their rooms.
The free parking worked well for us and our midsize rental, but SUVs/minivans/trucks might have a challenge parking in the rear parking lot (no issue with the front parking lot). There is street parking next to the hotel (free at night, metered during the day).
Overall, an amazing deal to top off a wonderful trip in SD. Hope to stayer here again in the future.
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