We just go back from six nights at the Handlery Hotel and Resort. First, I have no clue why the name resort is included, since I have stayed at many resorts and the Handlery certaintly did not elude a resort like atmosphere. I booked the hotel on priceline, which was my mistake. I thought that saving money on the hotel would allow me to spend more money on other activites. BIG MISTAKE!!!! However, I have booked on priceline before and had no problems (the key to priceline in my opinion, is bid for only 4 star properties). The Handlery looks like a 1960's motel. The rooms are tiny and the linens are not plush at all, the comforters had stains and pulls all over them. The rugs had plenty of stains and I had to wear flip flops at all times because I was afraid I would catch a discusting fungus. The bathroom was awfully small and had no character to it at all. People always say, "we'll its just a place to stay" yes, that is true to some extent but I believe a bad hotel can set a tone on your vacation. I avoided my room at all costs to avoid a bout of depression. For example, a foot print was on my sheets when I pulled the covers down. Bottom line I felt dirty at the hotel and would never stay at the Handlery again. I have family who live in San Diego and they say that its in a great location, which is true, but I don't care. Pay the extra money and stay downtown at the hyatt or the westin. In fact I have heard nothing but great reviews of the Omni. Two big thumbs down for the Handlery.... I agree with a previous review... the Handlery is prime real estate, level the piece of junk and build a new hotel that meets the expectations of discerning travelers.
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