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1835 Columbia St
San Diego, CA 92101
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The Super 8 Motel Bayview, in San Diego, is a 2 star budget hotel. What travelers said they loved: "the staff". Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "super" and "great". The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Bertrand At Mister A's , Star Of The Sea , and Morton's Of Chicago . Also nearby: San Diego Convention Center , San Diego Zoo , and Bazaar del Mundo . Other local places to consider are Heritage Park Bed & Breakfast Inn and Best Western Lamplighter Inn S.
Best Internet Rate Guaranteed! Welcome to the Porto Vista Hotel and Suites, an Ascend Collection boutique hotel near Balboa Park in San Diego The Porto Vista Hotel and Suites, an Ascend Collection hotel is totally new in 2008 with breathtaking views of San Diego. Property is located in the historic Little Italy area of downtown San Diego with over 40 restaurants and shops within two blocks. There is a view of the harbor from many rooms. Hotel restaurant and bar overlook the San Diego Harbor. Courtesy airport shuttle available - please call hotel for times. Shuttle service available to/from San Diego Zoo, Sea World and San Diego Convention Center. The Gaslamp Quarter, Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are within a mile of hotel. Only six blocks to haborfront and cruise ship terminals.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for lunch! Met with a client last Friday and they couldn't have been more impressed. The view and atmosphere was superb and the food was great but not overpriced. The burger was juicy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hey I'm rootin for you guys here, but I was really disappointed yesterday. I tell my friends how great this place is and brought several with me yesterday during the Italian Festa. I know it was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Happy Hour joint in San Diego. Well, I have to caveat that by saying the convenience factor is key for me since I live 2 blocks away. Still The Glass Door has great food and drink specials...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place possibly because it is one of the very first places I ever stumbled into to eat when I moved to San Diego. I have had a variety of things here, during the Prix Fixe menu I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Invited some friends for a gathering and everyone just loved this place.Great views, coupled with happy hour makes for a little San Diego treasure. I have only compliments for the wait staff - except...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, it's not a 5 star hotel by any stretch but, for the money, it gets an extra star or two. After reading some of the reviews, I started to think we'd made a big mistake booking this place. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a romantic date or drink at the bar! Our server (Gordon I think?) was kind and efficient, and I liked the fact that they continued to refill our water even after we paid. I loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food: If they'd put as much effort into the quality & presentation of the food as they did designing the restrooms they could be on a winner. The size of the portions would be better suited to mini...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing consistant about this place is they keep getting worse. I've been there 5 times now but that was the last time. The view is great but that is all they have going on for them now....
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!! Thay have amazing food, very fresh. Awesome happy hour and every Wedensday is half off win all night.The view is beautiful overlooking downtown and the bay. Its great to go on a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the happy hour. Great view! There isn't that much selection but everything is great! The HH mojitos are awesome and they don't skimp on the booze! I'll definitely be back.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great happy hour spot to go and have a few drinks with your friends or sig other. Offers a nice quiet atmosphere with a good view if you sit outside. During happy hour they have a small appetizer and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm actually kind of shocked that this place has some 5 star reviews. I stayed here during Comic Con with many co-workers, and nearly all of us had some problems with this hotel. I did not experience...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here a couple times as I was staying in the hotel. I had mixed results. The burger is very good, but the lunch menu is confusing -- it makes it sound like cheese, bacon, and avocado come on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We booked several rooms for our wedding party. The staff, especially Katie and Grace were great. The were helpful and prompt when we had a need. The rooms were clean. The location is the best- in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent view but that is about it. Drinks are inconsistent and just OK. Food is below average as was the service. Too bad management is not on top of things. When a table of seven orders fifty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great for a glass of wine on the balcony at sunset, but that's about it.We tried eating dinner here once, and were quite disappointed. Food was really pricey for what it was, and the flavors were not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I didn't get the full experience of this place, but I just didn't think it was all that. We got a good rate on the room through Orbitz, but it was for a room on the first floor. The room had 1...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I noticed this place sometime ago on a walk through Little Italy. From a distance this place looks really cool as its perched up a few levels in some random building.We finally made it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, as always, I'm sitting here kicking myself reading the reviews on this place asking "why the hell didn't I check Yelp before I agreed to eat here?" This place is a mess. The good stuff first -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live in the neighborhood and this is one of my regular spots. It's probably the best kept secret in Little Italy. You have to take a little elevator to the top of the Porto Vista hotel, from there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would recommend this hotel to anyone! How fun! Everyone that works here is so friendly and helpful. Our room was impressive and of course had complimentary wifi. You can't beat the location and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a total getaway! One weekend here was simply divine. Cute classic mod themed spot. Every staff member we encountered were very friendly, helpful & good humored. Our room was amazingly clean...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great view on a sunny day...decent food (I like the cheese and hummus platters alright)...good service on the balcony. Been going here about twice a month for happy hour for the last 6 months or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hotel staff friendly and helpful. This place has been remolded and looks pretty good for the price. I booked a deluxe king room. When I got to the room it was more like a suite with wet bar and couch....
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere with decent food, wackish(inconsistent) drinks, but a great staff and view.It's a nice spot to hit up on the the way, to or from, the other bar/lounge/restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The view is to die. Unfortunately, the service is lackluster & the food quality could be way better. Things were cold that should have been warm & vice versa. Hopefully they are able to work out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Glass Door Appears to be BrokenCome here strictly for the view - other than that, pass on this place. Inconsistent bartending: I had a total of three drinks and they all tasted different. Also,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only good thing about this restaurant is the view. The food selections is very thin, portions are small (unless your Ethiopian) and the drinks are weak at best.Save your money and go to the Hyatt...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for happy hour only (3pm-5pm).Nothing much to write home about-- DO NOT ORDER THE SPRING ROLLS. I was waaaayyyy disappointed. The rice paper was wet, hard, and chewy tasting. Def...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go for a drink and a great view. The decor is nice. The food is okay and overpriced for just fair. I had the salmon. I won't go back to eat. The service can be very bad to okay. I am rating this on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sitting atop the 4th floor of the Porto Vista Hotel, the Glass Door is a refreshing change of pace for happy hour...one that provides a stellar view of the harbor & upscale surroundings with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is on the top of a small hotel in Little Italy. It has the potential to be a great place except the food is average and the management is off. Both times that I went the staff just couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live a few blocks away and after hearing the buzz about this place we gave it a shot last weekend. First time came on a Fri night, great service ordered some appt which were pretty good too. Nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been comming here since day one and I must say still great atmosphere good wines by the glass, and the food is very good! I love the fact that you can come here at midnight and grab a glass of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If decor and view are your primary criteria in choosing a dining spot, Glass Door is a phenomental choice. If it's great food or great prices you're after, you'd be wise to keep looking.We came here...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had been wanting to visit here and finally made it along with another couple after visiting Artwalk on Sunday, April 26. The location has a great view of the bay and the decor is modern but pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the other reviews, I thought the service was pretty good...it was a crowded happy hour, but our waitress sweetly moved two tables together for our crew, brought extra plates without us having...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, please! This place is great and the view is awesome. I'm in love with the Sunset Happy Hour: sit on the balcony, enjoy the view, the yummy appetizers & drinks with some friends. What more could...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For Happy hour, this place is wonderful. Being a teacher, happy hour hours are perfect... 3-7. The mojitos are good @ $4 and so are the apps (calamari, sliders... yum) @ $6. The view is beautiful!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with high hopes, visiting a friend who said that it is the new hot spot.We planned to have dinner but left after drinks and one appetizer because of the service.The hostess told us that it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place... such an awesome find! Me and my girlfriends went to their happy hour here to start off our night. The view is amazing and people were very nice to us. Their were no chairs on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice restaurant with a great view of the city. You can actually see the water from the dining area. The layout is pretty standard and slightly cramped but it works. I do like the decor but I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been wanting to check out this place for a while, and now that I have, I'd say it's nothing to write home about. We were walking around Little Italy Easter Sunday and were surprised that several...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure why I didn't finish this 3 months ago. Oops, LOL. We spent our NYE at The Glass Door and let me tell you, we had a fabulous time. The 5 coarse meal was very good. Everything paired with wine....
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for lunch a week ago and was NOT really happy. If I wrote the review right away it would have been 1 star only, but I cooled off a little now and can be reasonable )) Plus, I really-really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WONDERFUL! View was amazing, drinks were Great and the Crab Cakes are to die for (my favorite). Hip place but not "too cool" heaters outside so you can enjoy the view and service was perfect. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I noticed The Glass Door when I craned my neck upwards while walking out of Blick in Little Italy. It sat on the top floor of recently renovated, four story high, Porto Vista Hotel. It is on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
1 for the view 1 for the Happy Hour (drinks)And that's about it. Happy Hour seemed promising. The view is nice but it's nothing to rave about if you live in beautiful San Diego IMO. We had the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about a bad mojito... Yeah, great they're four bucks during happy hour but comparable to a glass of water with a mint leaf... so if you think about it from this perspective... mmmm, not such a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First strike- the first time I made a reservation they said an event was going on, but I could still have dinner. I get there, it's a "gentleman's martini night" and they are fully occupying the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with my boyfriend and his parents a few Sundays ago. I wanted to take them there after reading a review in San Diego magazine months ago that recommended the place. What a mistake. I felt...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HAPPY HOUR!!!4 dollar drinks.. I had a Boddingtons in bottle cause their tap selection is kinda not good but their bottle list is amazing! They even had Lost Abbey, Green Flash, Ballast Point.For food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm perplexed by the bad reviews.... I'm so sorry for everyones bad experience, but mine was GREAT. we went down while it was carnavale and we got a parking spot right away (which obviously was an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited to check out this place since driving by months prior. The top floor location in Little Italy seemed like such an inviting place to catch the beautiful sights of San Diego as you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This hotel looks good from the outside but once you get to your hotel room you will be unpleasantly surprised. When I first got to my room it smelled very strongly of cleaning supplies and took the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For what you pay vs. what you get... this place is definitely 3 stars at best. The view is amazing? you are overlooking a parking lot lolMost of the postive reviews here are for breakfast so I will...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
uh-MAZE-ing view, day, night and any time in between.Went here quite a few times just after it opened last summer, and had a positive experience each time. Besides the beautiful view of Little Italy,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We live in town but were wanting to stay near the Casbah last Saturday night and found this place by sheer luck. Grace, the front desk manager, was very "gracious" and accomidating on the phone and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great view, bad service, terrible drinks. Worst martini I have ever had (warm and watered down). Immature and clueless service staff.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by for breakfast Saturday morning. What a great way to start the day. The view is awesome. The coffee is good and strong. I heard another couple ask for hot water to mix with the coffee to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm reviewing the bar upstairs only. Fantastic spot and very friendly staff. The outdoor heaters actually work and warm up the small outside patio that provides a fantastic view of Little Italy,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome view, friendly service, very good burger. Should be, at $12 . I love the chandeliers. That is what stood out the most. Take that for what it is worth. I will definitely go back, but not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Drinks seemed expensive at 5pm ~$8 ea person so we passed on them but then again, everything's relative. The hostess did everything & was definitely working hard (but as there were only 2 tables for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A converted Super 8, which used to be a real eyesore in Little Italy, is now one of the more compelling structures in the neighborhood. Remodeled a year or so ago, we've always wondered if it's as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The view. That's basically it.Didn't eat, but drinks were about average, though our first bartender seemed to be confused on how to make a pomegranate martini (and a rum & diet for that matter). Once...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
B for effort, but there's just something not right here. Great space, and God knows that Little Italians are hurting for a good breakfast place, but I got the distinct impression that we were part of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Such a disappointment. The only bright spot was the service. Let me break down my experience:I arrived early for a dinner reservation, so I sat at the bar for a drink. Initial impression: nice...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad for a small neighborhood rooftop spot...but there's a lot of room for improvement. We started with the crab cakes which were not bad and a delicious cocktail. Then I ordered the roasted...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hhmm...was really disappointed in this place!! My friend and I were staying at The Clarion Porta Vista and we were soo tired from our long day of sightseeing in San Diego so we decided just to head...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a nice surprise!It was a last minute decision to get a place to stay the night on Halloween. I already knew that the streets were going to be crazy and I just didn't want to risk something bad...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three Women, One working, One Hungover, and One Cleansing... what do we want to drink? well One Mimosa, One Bloody Mary, and One Waternow what do we want to eat? One Lox Bagel, One Egg Cheese and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like a diamond in the ruff. Seriously. Click on this link: http://www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-san_diego-california-CA822See that glass area balcony thing on the top level? That's a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great view, food is good, will go back at night to check out the view again, I prefer it over Mr A's patio anyday.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was walking by, saw the restaurant with it's outdoor seating, the sun was setting, I hadn't had a drink yet, so I figured.... what the heck.It was pretty empty on a weekday, and I gather this place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I are always looking for restaurants/bars close enough to walk to and enjoy. We were walking home one night and saw a restaurant on the top of this hotel... We finally decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic View -Promising CuisineLocated on the top floor of the Porto Vista Hotel (Clarion Bayview) in Little Italy, this restaurant has done a soft-opening and will launch it's official opening in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So happy that Clarion replaced the old motel! Great location, one block from all the restaurants on India street in Little Italy. New hotel, so the paint is fresh and everything is new. They went...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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For the price, a real disappointment. Hard to locate because of very small sign at top of parking garage. Difficult to find entrance.
priceline.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Would be nice if not under full remodel.
priceline.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about this place aside from WOW?! I would definitely stay here again (and plan to) over the more luxurious Omni in the Gaslamp Quarter. Here are a few reasons why: This hotel is very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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The price was right. The construction it's currently undergoing I s.
priceline.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
During my search for hotel accommodations this motel located one block above the heart of Little Italy came up big in terms of saving money on room rates. The motel is undergoing major renovation...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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Super 8 Motel is a decent motel to stay in if you are REALLY on a budget. Its really cheap. You pretty much get what you paid for.. and sometimes less. The bed was comfortable and the TV worked. What more can...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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Clean, comfortable, and affordable rooms make this the perfect choice for any travler coming to San Diego. Close to all major locations in the downtown area.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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We stayed at the Super 8 Bayview for 2 nights last week. It was great! Good value and awesome location--only...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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Just returned from a 4 night stay at this hotel. I was hoping for a room overlooking the bay, but was...
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We stayed there a week in December 2004 because our son graduated USMC Basic Training at MCRD.It...
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Outdated, small rooms, but clean, convenient and quiet. If you just need a place to sleep, this hotel...
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This motel's location is less noisy than those of the chain's other low-cost establishments in the area. The accommodations are nondescript but clean. Continental breakfast is complimentary. www.super8.com....
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I stayed at the Super 8 for 7 days in January and was very pleased with the staff. Everyone from the...
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This motel's location is less noisy than those of the chain's other low-cost establishments in the area. The accommodations are nondescript but clean. Continental breakfast is complimentary. www.super8.com....
nytimes.com - user review
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I stayed here with 3 children 7, 11, and 14, and my boyfriend. We were a bit concerned about the accomodations...
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I was recently on a business trip and stayed at the Super 8 Motel. It's not ritzy accomodations, but...
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We spent a week in California during late April of 2005. We found this motel on an internet site and...
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Property is located in historic Little Italy area of downtown San Diego with over 40 restaurants and shops within two blocks. There is a view of the harbor from many rooms. Hotel restaurant/bar overlook the...
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