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Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

This is a 3 star hotel in San Diego
555 West Ash Street, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
Photo 1 - Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
Free breakfast & airport/area shuttle, good rates and rooms, parking extra
Pros 
  • Free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, free airport and area shuttle
  • The hotel's proximity to downtown, the Bay and public transit was praised by many guests
  • Numerous lodgers enjoyed their clean and well-equipped rooms
  • The hotel's value and rates were complimented by several travellers
Cons 
  • Noise transfer was reported by a few guests
  • The hotel's parking charge was deemed unnecessary by some lodgers
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Editor's Analysis

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Updated on Nov 3, 2013
Overview
Located about a 6-minute drive from the San Diego International Airport (SAN) and a 4-minute drive from the nearest Interstate 4 on-ramp in downtown San Diego, the Best Western Plus Bayside Inn is geared towards travellers who prefer a well-priced and centrally located hotel with a free breakfast, easy highway access and a free airport shuttle.

Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV, an in-room safe, a balcony, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a coffeemaker, a sitting area with a sofabed, a desk, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available and the hotel is wheelchair accessible.

The hotel also offers a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, laundry services, a business centre, a free breakfast and on-site dining at Bayside Bar and Grill, which is open for dinner Monday through Friday. Parking is an additional $14 per day and pets are not permitted.

A free round-trip shuttle is offered to the airport, Amtrak Station, local cruise ship terminal and the Greyhound bus terminal (from 7 am to 11 pm). 

San Diego Bay is about a 7-minute walk from the hotel, while Westfield Horton Plaza can be found 5 minutes away by car. The San Diego Convention Center is roughly a 6-minute drive away and San Diego's city centre is a 7-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, parking $14/day, pets not permitted, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: October 25, 2013)

The Good
The majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's location, rooms and value.

Numerous guests praised the hotel's location, and found it close to the waterfront, cruise port, restaurants, Amtrak Station, airport, Little Italy and public transit. One patron noted, "Great hotel in the perfect location for exploring San Diego without a car. Five minutes to Little Italy, Santa Fe Transit Centre, the harbour etc and 15 minutes walk to Seaport Village and the USS Midway. Petco Park a 20 minute journey, Sea World and Balboa Park both 30 minutes by public transport".

Many reviewers enjoyed the hotel's accommodations. They described their rooms as clean, well equipped and quiet, with comfortable beds and linens and great views of the San Diego Bay.

The hotel's value was complimented by several lodgers, describing the rates as excellent, reasonable and superb. Guests also cited the free breakfast and airport/area shuttle as adding to the hotel's overall worth. However, there were some complaints about the parking fee (see below).

The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about noise transfer and the parking fee.

A few guests complained of noise transfer during their stay. They reported train and traffic noise from outside, noisy in-room air-conditioning units and doors slamming in the hallways.

Although the majority of reviewers were pleased with the hotel's value and rates, some lodgers were disappointed with the added parking fee ($14 daily), and felt it should have been included in the room rates.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #74 of 269 San Diego hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 458 reviews.

Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4 out of 5 with an 89% recommendation rate from 434 reviews.

Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8.4 out of 10 from 367 reviews.

The author called the hotel on October 25, 2013 to verify some information.

Guest Reviews

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135.85 USD - 0.00 USD Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
Rating:
6.8
Fair
Ranking:
#28
Out of 237 hotels
Guest Rating Explained
Rating: 6.8 / 10

No. of guest ratings: 8
No. of guest comments: 8
Guest Recommended: Yes
Popularity Ranking Explained

Rating: #28 out of 237 hotels in San Diego ranked by guests.
Guest Recommendations
"For anyone looking to stay then cruise out of San Diego...this location near the cruise terminal and downtown locations is HARD TO BEAT! Phenomenal value....leave your car in garage during cruise to further the value!"
Lauren from Reno, NV US rated Best Western Plus Bayside Inn 9 out of 10 on November 19, 2009
Elizabeth b from Alameda, CA US rated Best Western Plus Bayside Inn 8 out of 10 on October 25, 2005
"the guy at the front desk was a dick"
David from Toronto, ON CA rated Best Western Plus Bayside Inn 5 out of 10 on September 20, 2005
Kelly from Worcester, MA US rated Best Western Plus Bayside Inn 8 out of 10 on August 28, 2005
"Good convenient hotel. Cheap and cheerful."
Adam from Middlesbrough, GB rated Best Western Plus Bayside Inn 8 out of 10 on August 16, 2005
"The hotel was reasonable priced and in a good location for all attractions. Convention center only 15 minute walk."
Verified Guest from Saint John, NB CA rated Best Western Plus Bayside Inn 8 out of 10 on October 05, 2004
"This hotel was right next to train/trolley tracks. I suggest that this needs to be voiced to the customer. Also it offers free parking. They did not mention that out of 1000+ rooms they only had I would guess 100 parking places. I was there for a convention. It made it very hard to find parking places. many patrons parked anywhere which made it very difficult to get your car out in the morning as many times yoiu were blocked in. Otherwise the stay way nice. Staff could have been more pleasant."
Linda from Valley Springs, CA US rated Best Western Plus Bayside Inn 8 out of 10 on July 16, 2004
"Wished we knew that there was a free shuttle from cruise ship to hotel. Maybe this information should be posted on the website."
Verified Guest from Burnaby, BC CA rated Best Western Plus Bayside Inn 8 out of 10 on March 15, 2004

Amenities

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Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

  • Business Center
  • Room Service
  • Fitness Room/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Elevator / Lift
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Air Conditioned
  • Golf Course
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Safe-Deposit Box
  • Refrigerator
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Microwave
  • Hair Dryer
  • TV
  • CD Player
  • Laundry service
  • Photocopier
  • Jacuzzi
  • Spa & Wellness Centre
  • En suite
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Toilet
  • Luggage Storage
  • Vending Machines

User Contributed Info

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When choosing San Diego as your destination for a special event, convention or simply enjoying the sun and beaches; the BEST WESTERN PLUS Bayside Inn is ready to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay.

The Bayside Inn is conveniently located in downtown San Diego, three blocks from the San Diego Bay. Hotel guests will appreciate easy access to nearby attractions such as Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Little Italy, Gaslamp District and miles of sandy beaches.

All guest rooms boast private balconies overlooking beautiful San Diego Bay or the San Diego skyline. Each well-appointed room features all the necessities of home such as: microwaves, refrigerators, free WI-FI access and a coffee maker. Guests will enjoy lounging by the pool or dining in the hotel restaurant. A complimentary breakfast buffet and newspapers are available each morning.

Category Accommodation and Food Services
Fax (619) 239-8060
Friday Closing Time 24:00
Friday Opening Time 00:00
General Amenities Breakfast Available
General Property Info Elevator/Lift | 24 hr Service
Listing Type Place
Monday Closing Time 24:00
Monday Opening Time 00:00
Number of Floors 13
Number of Rooms 122
Parking Paid | Garage
Place Activities Sleeping / Lodging (hotel, chalet, B&B, cabin...)
Place Email info@baysideinn.com
Place Status Open at this location
Postal Code 92101
Public Access Open to the General Public
Room Amenities Air Conditioning | Iron/Ironing Board | Telephone | In Room Safe
Room Details Private Balcony | Smoking rooms
Room Entertainment Videogame console | Cable Television | Movies
Saturday Closing Time 24:00
Saturday Opening Time 00:00
Sunday Closing Time 24:00
Sunday Opening Time 00:00
Telephone (619) 233-7500
Thursday Closing Time 24:00
Thursday Opening Time 00:00
Toll-free (800) 842-7438
Tuesday Closing Time 24:00
Tuesday Opening Time 00:00
Wednesday Closing Time 24:00
Wednesday Opening Time 00:00
WiFi Free


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