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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic hotel with spa, near San Diego Convention Center

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Exterior
Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy
Fitness facility
VIP Access

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
Feel at home
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is £124
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Double Beds, View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View, Corner

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 26 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 35 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 39 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 6 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
  • Courthouse Station - 3 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 4 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tender Greens - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salvatore's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials. A 24-hour fitness centre and a fitness centre are offered, and in-room conveniences at this historic hotel include fridges and microwaves. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is only a short walk: Courthouse Station is 3 minutes and Civic Center Station is 4 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Swedish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 211 rooms
  • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-out available
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Uncovered on-site self-parking (USD 40.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • On-site valet parking (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1926
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) and free wired Internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Dining

Starbucks – On-site coffee shop.
Tender Greens – On-site restaurant. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 19.07 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Business centre/computer access
    • Faxes
    • Fitness centre access
    • Fitness/yoga classes
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Newspaper
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Sporting facilities or equipment

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs USD 40.00 per night with in/out privileges
  • Valet parking costs USD 50 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Hotel Sofia
Sofia Hotel
Sofia Hotel San Diego
Sofia San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sofia Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Sofia Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Sofia Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 50 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Sofia Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 40.00 per night. Valet parking costs USD 50 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sofia Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Sofia Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a 24-hour fitness centre and spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near The Sofia Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Starbucks.
What's the area around The Sofia Hotel like?
The Sofia Hotel is in Downtown San Diego, a short 3-minute walk from Courthouse Station and 11 minutes' walk from San Diego Convention Center. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay!
Loved my stay at the Sofia Hotel! I visited San Diego for a concert and it was very close to the venue and other fun places. Would definitely stay here again.
Kaiyah, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Updated, older hotel. Not a chain!
I’d rather stay in an older hotel that’s been updated instead of chain hotels. The Sofia fit the bill beautifully
Gregory, 4-night business trip
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6/10 Good

David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Adorable hotel
Wonderful! Room was small but very clean and quiet. The only problem was an internet outage on the 2nd night.
Amanda, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Wonderful stay in general, good firm bed, pleasant surprise you had duvet sheets ( European/Scandinavian blanket inside a sheet "bag" totally awesome. Feel that the resort fee should be dropped since there is NO restaurant or breakfast possibility. I was there only to sleep/shower.
Terhi Erika, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Leonardo, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect as usual!
Nick, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Julia, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Gilbert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

ANTHONY, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Antoine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Jerome, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michel, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Marie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel
The Sofia is a lovely boutique hotel located only 10 minutes walk from the Santa Fe railway station and 15 minutes to the cruise port. Our corner room was beautifully decorated, and our bed was super comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Lucie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nick, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Heather, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Not exactly welcoming on check in and in general we were disappointed with the room Small and dark, pillows were possibly the worst I've had at a hotel Tv didn't work and despite maintenance fixing it the remote still wouldn't turn volume up and down or the tv on or off Saving grace was that it is an fantastic location for exploring all directions of San Diego
Daniel, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ruth, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Matthew, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Ben, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Stay away from the sofia hotel
Worst hotel I ever stayed at, AC was bad, no restaurant as it said on there web site Staff had no customer service! Do not stay here
FRANK, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was hot, but otherwise excellent stay
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice overall. Decent value in a good area.
Neat historic building right by Gaslamp. I had a corner room with a queen bed which was nice having windows on two sides. Seemed clean, but had a musty smell that can stick in long used carpet & upholstery of older rooms. Wasn’t bad with the air circulating, but the fan from the AC unit was quite loud. Not enough to switch rooms for my short stay, but worth a heads up. Walkable to local restaurants and bars & the convention center. Valet staff was great, always quick to retrieve my car, polite, and helpful when I had an armload of extra stuff. The restaurant wasn’t open during my stay, and I didn’t check out the yoga/ fitness area.
2-night business trip
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General property information

Parking
Available
Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM