Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

4.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near San Diego Zoo

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Exterior
Surfing/boogie boarding
Indoor pool
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
601 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Seaport Village
    3 min walk
  • USS Midway Museum
    8 min walk
  • Navy Pier
    8 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    11 min drive

Room options

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, View

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, City View (Indulge)

  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

  • 56 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Bay View

  • 56 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner (Oversized)

  • 56 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility/Hearing, Roll In Shower)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, City View

  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Water View)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, View (2 Rooms)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Bay View (2 Double Beds with Sofa bed)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

San Diego

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hotel, you'll find Seaport Village and USS Midway Museum. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Seaport Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Port of San Diego - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Seaport Village Station - 4 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 8 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaport Village - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flagship Cruises & Events - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Manchester Grand Hyatt Grand Lobby Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marina Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mike Hess Brewing - Seaport Village - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Family-friendly stay near San Diego Zoo
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are available in public spaces for a fee.

A business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5000 square feet (465 square meters) and includes conference space. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown was completed in March 2021.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 341 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 5000 sq ft of conference space
  • 465 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1998
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown offers 341 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and video-game consoles. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides wired and wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate living room

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 12.95 per night), Wired Internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 9.99 per night), Wired Internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Secured covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video-game console

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 28.19 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 12.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 12.95 (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 9.99 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: USD 9.99 (rates may vary)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a security system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Embassy Suites Hotel San Diego Bay Downtown
Embassy Suites San Diego Bay Downtown
San Diego Embassy Suites
Embassy Suites Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown Hotel
Embassy Suites Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 769 out of 1140 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1140 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1140 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1140 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1140 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Our check in experience was a disaster. We had stopped by early in the morning to drop off luggage before we went to the zoo, and they said our rooms weren't ready yet but would be likely around noon or 1pm as people checked out. We said no problem since we were heading out, and the rest of our party showed up around 1:30pm and was told the rooms were still not ready but would be next to clean. We showed back up around 3pm and the rooms were still not ready but they continued to tell us we would be next so we just waited. Finally around 4:25pm after checking with them 3-4 times they finally gave us the keys to the rooms but didn't tell us who was in each room (and we didn't think to ask since we were traveling with young kids who were bored and exhausted). During the stay we charged items like parking or meals to the rooms, only to find out at check out that it was flipped and then spent half hour trying to fix the room charges (although the person checking out was far more knowledgeable and competent than the person checking in and apologized for the issues). During the stay at no point did they ever service the rooms, so we had to keep finding carts to ask for things like towels, cups, or toilet paper. I know they were at capacity but they definitely do not have staffing to accommodate. Their parking was a total disaster too, to get the car every day the valet line was kid blocked with cars and took forever to get in and out. Definitely stressful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our view was perfect. We really enjoyed staying here and hope to come back again another year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, and courteous staff. Very Professional
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria, Arcadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Embassy Suites but was surprised at in addition to a resort fee there was a destination fee per day. Otherwise it was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great with a lovely sea view. Walkable distance to many attractions. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricio

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel in a fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Full service
Great full service facility for family weekend trip..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for kids and great area within walking for food and things to do
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa X

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
My husband and I arrived late at night and someone at the front greeted us immediately. We were given our room but it wasn’t the one we ordered (had two queen beds instead of one king bed). They said that they were sold out for the night but that we would get the room we ordered the next day. As promised, we got the room the next evening. There was mold on the tub in the bathroom and one of the towels had a blood stain. Our room was facing the train so we could hear them passing. The hotel had a great location to seaport village and USS Midway. In all it was an okay stay. We like that we got a 25$ a day credit to spend at the gift shop.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha, yucca Valley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking cost was more expensive than I expected. Room was great, breakfast was great. Staff were all very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
The breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kolwer

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BEWARE OF THIS PROPERTY!!! THEY WILL CHARGE YOUR CARD WITHOUT YOUR AUTHORIZATION. Checked in & was charged the normal $200 deposit on my CC. I checked out through the app, which told me nothing about having an outstanding balance or that I owed anything. Went to valet to get my car & the guy asked if I had checked out. I told him I did. Which I guess he didn't believe me since he had to call & ask the front desk. Upon that the front desk told him I had an outstanding balance of $4. I went back to the front ask to speak to the girl that was there. She told me I did have an outstanding balance of $4 because I had gone over my $200 deposit fee because of parking (which is expensive at $60 a night.) plus the destination fee (resort fee) & I had eaten at their restaurant. ALSO DO NOT EAT THERE! Food is expensive & the girl server that served us was extremely rude. Going back to my checkout, the girl charged my card the $4 I had outstanding. As I walked back to my car, I noticed that I was charged $300. I went back & spoke to the girl & was told she couldn't tell me why I had been charged $300. Then processed to tell me she would send it to her financing department. I then spoke to a manager name Michael which he processed to tell me he didn't know why they would charge me $300. This place is charging people without noticed or authorization. I just got off the phone with Hilton CS and was told the hotel should have not charged me $300. I will be reporting this to the BBB.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was excellent, the staff was nice and very clean. No complaints at all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was fantastic, we stay here every year. My only suggestion is please upgrade your toilet paper. For as much as this place cost to stay at you should have more quality paper, especially for women, your TP is uncomfortable to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was close to restaurants, bay and enjoyed so much history in this area of hotel. Hotel kept clean and staff very polite. The food was healthy and good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s situated in a very convenient location. You can walk to the pier. The Cheesecake Factory is across the street. I loved the family ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024