Business Description from the Web
Come experience the perfect choice for business or pleasure travelers, impeccable service and an unbeatable location in the Gaslamp Quarter - we're the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown and we're near it all. Walk to the waterfront and the San Diego Convention Center. Or, take a short cab ride to SeaWorld? or the San Diego Zoo. Our upscale hotel, a 1920s landmark, evokes modern elegance...
more
This isn’t your typical Courtyard by Marriott. The Courtyard San Diego, formerly a bank, has been transformed into a modern day hotel in the heart of the city. Evidence of the hotel’s past can be seen throughout, adding to its overall character. Guest rooms at the Courtyard San Diego are average in size, but rooms vary greatly according to their location in the hotel. Some rooms feature views...
more
Marriott took a venerable 1928 bank building and transformed it. Under a Spanish-style two-story painted ceiling, the marble lobby is a breathtaking architectural space where ornate, numbered teller cages still stand at check-in, separating the lobby from the Lincoln Bar. Since this hotel caters to business travelers, rooms are simply furnished and serviceable. There are some Jacuzzi rooms, and...
more
Posted by fodors
on March 27, 2007
Tips About This Business
In between meetings, take advantage of the swimming pool, whirlpool and exercise rooms (available at most locations).
Every room features two multiple-line telephones with data ports and voice mail.
Editorial Reviews from the web
In Short The first Marriott hotel opened in 1957, and has since expanded to several different brands, with Courtyard serving business travelers. In addition to free daily newspaper delivery, media-equipped meeting rooms and buffet breakfasts in their on-site restaurant, most locations also offer The Market--a 24-hour shop for food and refreshments. Rooms include well-lit work spaces,...
more
Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 04, 2008)
Inside scoop The building was designed by William Templeton Johnson in 1908 and was completed in 1928.
Marriott spent $27 million over 14 months turning the historic bank building into a landmark hotel — while taking great pains to preserve the building's unique character and architecture. There are 245 guest rooms, 16 entertainment suites and 11 rooms equipped with Jacuzzis. Want to live ...
more
Other Reviews from the web
This is a nice, relaxing restaurant with a wonderful menu selection. The food is consistently good as is the service. A lot of waitresses are efficient but not too friendly, but this staff is great
We had no problems during our stay except that the parking is $24 per day! not a lot of nearby street parking so you have to pay. typical downtown situation. great location but parking . The building is cool, rooms and hotel newly renovated.
This hotel was a historic bank in 1929, and still has about 95% of it's original material (marble, etc). The room was nice, however we didn't have the best view. The beds, linen, and pillows were the best part for me. I slept through the night...each night of our stay. During your stay, you must see the old safe deposit box room and vault. And you must order room service, the food was...
more
Posted by sweetie23
on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 09, 2007)