Handlery Hotel San Diego

San Diego, USA

Postcards American Bistro Bar
950 Lounge
Reef Lounge
Standard Room
Standard Room
Postcards American Bistro Bar
950 Lounge
Reef Lounge
Standard Room
Standard Room

The hotel

It's a friendly, family-run property in the Mission Valley area of San Diego, a short walk to the Fashion Valley Mall where there are lots of popular shops and restaurants. The pool area, in a central courtyard, is a very pleasant place to relax when you're not out exploring San Diego. When you are, you have the option of a complimentary shuttle to San Diego's main attractions. The hotel's restaurant, Postcards American Bistro, serves some great food and is good value. Its big breakfasts, with unlimited tea and coffee, will set you up for a day of full-on sightseeing.

Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Families
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to Beach
  • Close to City Centre
  • Golf

Where is it

San Diego. 2 miles from Old Town and an easy drive to the beach. A short walk to Fashion Valley Mall, the city's top shopping centre, with shops, restaurants and cinemas, together with Red Trolley and bus stops.

Hotel information

217 rooms. All with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi, safe, cable TV, tea/coffee maker, mini-fridge, iron and board, and hairdryer. Standard Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Postcards American Bistro (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Reef Lounge Bar & Grill (open seasonally). Outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Fitness centre. 27-hole Riverwalk Championship golf course adjacent to the hotel*. Complimentary shuttle service to selected area attractions. Complimentary WiFi. Room service*. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Salon*. Self-parking $14 plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exactly what we were looking for

Jul 8, 2019 aisc21 Ireland

Last minute stay at the Handlery. Parking excellent love when you can park outside the door. They charge $15 a night but that’s cheaper than other places we looked. Location is great if you have a car or use Uber. We didn’t use buses or trains but they are nearby we heard. Laundry on site $2 a time. Food in restaurant we would avoid. Man who… Read more
Last minute stay at the Handlery. Parking excellent love when you can park outside the door. They charge $15 a night but that’s cheaper than other places we looked. Location is great if you have a car or use Uber. We didn’t use buses or trains but they are nearby we heard. Laundry on site $2 a time. Food in restaurant we would avoid. Man who drives the shuttle extremely nice. Overall 100% would recommend. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating What a great little hotel!

Jul 3, 2019 Amee78 Naperville, Illinois

So, where do I begin? Well first this was the second hotel we stayed in after the overpriced motel we barely survived the night in! The Handlery was just a life saver in a short period of time. It was clean and comfortable and had dining options on the property. The pool and hot tubs were great. The facilities and vending/microwave room were good… Read more
So, where do I begin? Well first this was the second hotel we stayed in after the overpriced motel we barely survived the night in! The Handlery was just a life saver in a short period of time. It was clean and comfortable and had dining options on the property. The pool and hot tubs were great. The facilities and vending/microwave room were good to have if you brought back leftovers or your own food to be budget friendly. The staff were helpful. Another nice offering was the infused water in the lobby. The amenities were good, and rooms were spacious. Beds were comfortable. The balcony overlooking the pool was a nice bonus! Definitely will be back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating VERY NOISY BASIC ACCOMMODATION

Jul 1, 2019 stevefender84 London, United Kingdom

Sadly we had a very poor experience here. We travel across the state's and this hotel was well below our expectations. Reception staff not very helpful or friendly. Rooms are of a basic standard. We had a disabled room which quite frankly was very poor. Pool is nice, housekeeping were lovely, but can't say anything else that is positive.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Could be better

Jun 19, 2019 FunRunner59 Auburn, California

I have stayed at this hotel over the years many times. The property is declining rapidly and the staff is poorly trained and un-friendly. They charge $15 a day for parking which is a complete slap in the face. This added cost is not indicated on their website or the other booking websites. No other hotel in the area adds a parking fee. There… Read more
I have stayed at this hotel over the years many times. The property is declining rapidly and the staff is poorly trained and un-friendly. They charge $15 a day for parking which is a complete slap in the face. This added cost is not indicated on their website or the other booking websites. No other hotel in the area adds a parking fee. There are many competing hotels in that area. My advise if to look for alternatives to the Handlery. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Reminds Me of NYC

Jun 13, 2019 Robin V

There's something about the 950 Lounge at The Handlery--it's the Sunday jazz sessions at 4:30. An odd assortment of jazz lovers, musicians, and old folks gather promptly at 4:30 to listen quietly to world-class jazz. As the sun sets outside, the wooden blinds allow a golden glow across the lounge. There's a NYC ambience.