San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina

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The Marriott Marina San Diego Hotel, in San Diego, is a 2-and-one-half star luxury Marriott. Guests found the service "excellent". What travelers said they loved: "the view", "the service", "the area", "the food", "the pool", "the staff", and "the room". Guests can enjoy fishing, sailing, tennis, golf, tennis and other local activities. Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "family" and "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable" and "great". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Business Hotels). 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 California Tower . Other local places to consider are Horton Grand Htl and King's Inn.

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Gayot

This harborside resort counts more than 1,300 rooms in two gleaming high-rise towers. We suggest you request a room in the more elegant South Tower. A pleasant surprise tucked into the courtyard is a grand...
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User Reviews of San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina

Yelp.com Review - by Rosanne C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not the greatest place, but decent.Stayed here back in July when my bf Geo R. and I went to Comic-Con for the first time. The location was literally across the airport, but since we arrived pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jillian M.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I arrived around 5PM check in was busy but we didn't wait long to be checked in. The woman at the desk was helpful with all of our questions about the bars, pool, parking, etc. We got to our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by l c.

4.0 of 5 stars. big corporate style hotel "adjacent" to the convention center. had a very nice room in the south tower which was convenient to walk next door to the convention. double bedded room on the city side...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty nice hotel near the gas lamp and marina. The pool area is really nice and they have Roy's in the hotel along with STARBUCKS! That gets an extra star by itself! Now, we stayed in the older...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by laura m.

2.0 of 5 stars. We stayed here 4 nights while my husband attended a conference. The carpets needed cleaning and the bed need replacing. The mattress is quite old, and has been topped with a thick matress topper,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lyle A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great location, nice accommodations. Parking: Pricey, but for motorcycles it's free! The parking service monitors are also sticklers to time limits, I think I exceeded the one-hour minimum by 2...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by paul q.

3.0 of 5 stars. good location friendly staff comfortable lobby/sitting roompool has waterfalls
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lance H.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Marriott Hotel & Marina is located at the south end of the Gaslamp district in San Diego, directly adjacent to the San Diego Convention center. It is a very large hotel with two towers of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Larry M.

4.0 of 5 stars. A nice Marriot!Stayed in an ocean view room on a high floor, so I had no issues with noise some guests complained of. The room was clean and comfortable with a large spacious balcony. Note: not all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by scott p.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not terrible but a three-star restaurant hotel all the way. Service was below average, food was average, location is, of course, excellent, so long as you are staying at the Marriott. Given the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by scott p.

3.0 of 5 stars. One of the convention center area monster hotels in downtown san diego. I garner from the other reviews that this at one point was an "intercontinental" and that might account for the above average...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresa N.

3.0 of 5 stars. If you enjoy hearing a blaring train horn.. and I mean blaaaring... at 2am.. 3am.. and other random times.. then make sure to request a room in the North Tower.We found a good rate (thank goodness!)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jhi C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Decent breakfast buffet - nothing out of the norm. For $20, it wasn't really worth the variety. I've had dorm-breakfast that's better.The sauage was good but dry. The mashed potatoes had a nice crusty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jhi C.

4.0 of 5 stars. to add to what JS said...this place was exactly what we were looking for: an ocean front hotel, not too pretentious, with good views, and decent prices. granted, we got an employee discount for about...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ai M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I didn't hear the hallway or room next door. I think I spent most of my time watching cable. I'm sure this looked better when it was an Intercontinental. Its a great location if you're going to a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J S.

4.0 of 5 stars. all we wanted was a nice relaxing room with an ocean breeze - we got so much more! amazing service ! i was greeted instantly as soon as I arrived - and requested a ocean bay view room and when i got...
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Yelp.com Review - by Venus L.

5.0 of 5 stars. During Comic-Con International, my sisters love to get a hotel room over the weekend in order to spare the pain of driving around downtown and finding parking during the event (kind of like a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy K.

3.0 of 5 stars. This hotel was in a great location, overlooking the marina and just blocks from the gaslamp quarter. Many restaurants/shops/pubs were just in walking distance.The lobby of the hotel was nice. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sherry H.

4.0 of 5 stars. San Diego is a beautiful city, and this hotel capitalizes on much that the city has to offer ... expansive views of the water and harbor, walking distance to the Convention Center and the Gas Lamp...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Welllll....My hubby's dad gave us points to use at this Marriott on our anniversary weekend. It saved us HUNDREDS and since he is a Platinum member, we got a FATTY upgrade upon arrival. We were on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meredith W.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was our destination for a "mini-fake-vacation" as our belated Valentine's Day celebratory activities, and I was blown away! Walking in the doors, I gasped and smiled at the spawling lobby/front...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by melanie h.

5.0 of 5 stars. Rooftop view on Friday & Saturday night is gorgeous!! it is an outdoor lounge type of atmosphere with music and 2 bars. LOVE LOVED IT! The drinks are kind of pricey, but the mojitos are totally worth...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresa H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoyed staying at this Marriott. Pros: The location is excellent. It is next to the marina and within walking distance to the convention center, Seaport village, restaurants, Gas lamp Dist,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie N.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was a great place for a conference. We had lunch al fresco overlooking the marina under tents...and also cocktail receptions...the food catered was really good (a few people teased me some about...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jordan O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stayed here because I wanted to take the Trolley to the Chargers game, plus I had extra Marriott points available. I have to say I was impressed with this hotel which is situated directly next to the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Your standard hotel breakfast spot with a full buffet and set menu at the Marriott.They had a few healthy items on the menu that looked intriguing but execution fell short. I had a crunchy whole wheat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Extremely well appointed hotel from the lobby to the North Tower bar on the way to the elevators. Rooms on the spacious side, well appointed and comfortable.My only complaint is that the fitness...
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Yelp.com Review - by Me D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am a big fan of this breakfast buffet. There is a good amount to choose from - lox and bagels, omelet station, pastry, sausage, eggs, cereals, yogurts, granola, etc. - and it is all good. I also...
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Yelp.com Review - by Wais M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pretty good hotel. Probably better for business than pleasure. The rooms should probably get renovated in the next few years. I'd stay again if on a budget.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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San Diego Marriott Marina by Danielle S. at InsiderPages

We've stayed here for the last 4 years and have received remarkable service! Our expectations have been far exceeded and with each stay it only gets better! They have everything, from a spa to a huge out door...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by avalon e.

3.0 of 5 stars. Your run of the mill conference hotel that you should be staying at ONLY if the company pays for it and you are there for a conference.Expedia pricing is outrageously high, this is ranked a 4 star by...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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in the heart of everything by Amanda M. at InsiderPages

This Marriott is one of the largest hotels in San Diego. What a great area and what fantastic service. A huge pro to this hotel would be the area. Seaport villiage is just up the street and gaslamp is just the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Glen T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The view was magnificent. I had a room on the 23rd floor overlooking the bay. The balcony was a little small but there was enough room to sit and have a cup of coffee and enjoy the view. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Krissy N.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place has the potential to be great but they really need to do something about the noise! The hotel is nice and clean. The pool is great. The staff is helpful but the NOISE....We were on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angelique Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the hotel that I stayed at while in San Diego. It's a very nice hotel and it's beautiful because it overlooks the marina!However, no more ordering food/room service to the hotel because that's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I enjoyed this hotel because of the location on the Marina. There is an excellent waterfront to exercise on during your visit and they have fireworks you can see almost every night from Sea World if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Location Location Location

Great hotel in a wonderful location, awesome pool, near all. At at times this place is under government perdiem rates!
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here while taking the bar exam and I passed so my review might be influenced slightly, I feel I owe some credit to the Marriott 2 years ago. I enjoyed the hotel for several reasons:1. I'm a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Great Stay

The Marriott at the marina is an amazing atmosphere. The pool facilities they offer are ridiculously amazing. Good bars, great service
kudzu.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Delaine Z.

1.0 of 5 stars. Ok, only the first of 3 nights here, so I may change my tune...they charge for internet! This must be a SoCal thing because you get free wifi in SF and surrounding areas. $10 a day for internet on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tiffani C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have stayed here 3 times now, and recommeded it to friends. As long as you ask for a high floor with the view you want when you reserve your room you will be very happy here. The pool and views...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Albert C.

3.0 of 5 stars. We just had our IMSH conference here and most of the attendees, including myself, stayed in-house.Overall, I thought it was ok, but I think I've been spoiled by going on vacation in China (as part of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas N.

2.0 of 5 stars. This Marriott is very pretty on the outside... the lobby looks pretty good, too, but that's where the facade begins to break down. As a whole, I thought a lot of this Marriott was pretty beat up. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaime Patricio M.

1.0 of 5 stars. This Marriott has a prime location on San Diego's waterfront. The architecture is post-Miami vice. The interior lobby's where there was carpet was in desperate need of update. The lift (elevator)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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priceline.com

Overall great experience. Beautiful hotel and great location.
priceline.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by S S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Super convinenat to everything in downtown and about 3 miles from the airport. I loved their little bar in the lobby area. Oh and the awesome salt water pool. I got a massage downstairs by the pool....
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I recently did an event here for work in one of the conference rooms and I have to say that the staff here was absolutely great! They were extremely helpful, very polite, and definetely went the extra...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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priceline.com

Enjoyed the stay. Also really enjoyed the city of San Diego.
priceline.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

3.0 of 5 stars. A lovely hotel down on the marina, convention center adjacent. I liked the decor much less than the Hyatt Regency, and the lobby smelled icky. Luckily the guest room floors smelled delightful....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Allan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have to admit I'm a big fan of Marriott hotels. I've stayed at regular Marriotts, Courtyards, and Residence Inn... and overall, I'ver had positive experiences.This place looks pretty awsome from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda C.

3.0 of 5 stars. This was one of the worst Marriotts. I have stayed a several Marriots and this was the worst. The sheets hadn't been changed, neither the pillow cases, cups, or comforter. That's gross. I found this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Barbara C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here during a convention, and my roommate then is a Marriott preferred member (or whatever the heck they call it) so she was able to get priority service if we needed it (which we didn't,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Van P.

4.0 of 5 stars. The hotel is rather nice, and our city view rooms in the north tower still offered a snatch of the marina. The interior is a tad outdated with a nautical motif-- cheesy. I appreciated some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bubba G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I am being generous here. But first some observations. The Marriott hotel chain is a good, decent hotel chain. If I am not looking for anything special, the Marriott hotel chain is one of my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Judy H.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is a standard Marriott Hotel. They are all pretty nice, what you would expect from any Marriott. Clean, pleasant interior decorating, decent food.But the location SUCKS. The freight train...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Outstanding stay at this former intercontinental hotel. It's a monster hotel but the service was personalized and very responsive. Close to everything, spacious rooms, great views from good size...
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Yelp.com Review - by doreen e.

4.0 of 5 stars. Here's the difficulty. This is a very well maintained hotel for it's size. It's gigantic. I guess that's part of my problem with the hotel. But I will say this - the rooms are a great size, not small...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Geomar R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here with my best friend when the Giants came into town to play the Chargers. My eyes lit up with enthusiasm as we pulled into the parking lot. This place impresses both on the inside and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ronnie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nestled next to Molly's by the Marriott poolside, LC's is a great place to have breakfast after a good night's sleep or nursing a hangover. The prices are fair and the selection is vast for big eaters...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ronnie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The hotel is grand to say the least. It's in a convenient location overlooking the Marina and the view from our room was awesome. We had the luxury of coming here over Memorial Day weekend and we even...
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Once you get over the exterior, its just OK.I must say that pool grounds are immaculate and they look like a tropical paradise. Also, I really love the design of the building...very modern, even...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marlin P.

5.0 of 5 stars. The San Diego Marriott and Marina is a great hotel. I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable the bed was with goose down linens that I typically only see in high scale hotels. Views can be great...
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TripAdvisor

I stayed there on a business trip and the Marriott is a nice hotel but not worth the amount of money...
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TripAdvisor

A really nice facility, great location, everything in good repair; but...Made the reservation eight...
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TripAdvisor

My family and I spent three night at the hotel in December 2004 prior to picking up a cruise. The whole...
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Travelocity

we were injoyed are stay here at this hotel it was a wonderfull experince nad we would love to come back agine when my boyfriend is not on call
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Yahoo! Travel

The hotel is large, comfortable really pleasant and nice ambiance. staff very courteouse and attentive. They made you feel like special guests and that was very memorable because its easy to get...
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TripAdvisor

Stayed at the Marina Marriott the week of 4/4 for a business meeting. Everything was fine - room was...
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Yahoo! Travel

This is a great hotel. Every aspect of the service is excellent. I have stayed in both the North and South towers. Rooms are pretty much equal, but I like the North tower rooms better because...
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Travelocity

The Marriott San Diego Hotel is conveniently located in downtown San Diego on the waterfront next to the Convention Center, and 10 minutes from the airport. Water taxi service is available at a charge to...
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TripAdvisor

The rooms were clean and really nice and I think they all have balconies...which is nice. But I was...
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Hotels.com

The Marriott San Diego Hotel Has 100,000 Square Feet Of Meeting Space, Including 3 Ballrooms, And Is Conveniently Located In Downtown San Diego On The Waterfront.
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TripAdvisor

Just spent a delightful week at this prime waterfront location, I love Marriots - they get it right:...
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Yahoo! Travel

I'm writing this review as I'm sitting in the hotel room. The hotel is what you would expect out of a Marriott hotel -- Clean, well maintained, simple decor, great value, great service....
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New York Times

This 25-story twin tower next to the San Diego Convention Center has everything a businessperson -- or leisure traveler -- could want. As a major site for conventions, the complex can be hectic and impersonal,...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Marriott Hotel & Marina San Diego in San Diego, California. Check the weather, and...
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TripAdvisor

I just spent five nights at this modern hotel while attending a convention at the San Diego Convention...
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TripAdvisor

Stayed in early April, 2005 for a scientific convention. The room was a nice size with a small balcony...
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TripAdvisor

This is the perfect place to stay in San Diego. Walk out the back door of the hotel and you're walking...
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TripAdvisor

The San Diego Marriott Marina is a great hotel! From the minute you step out of the shuttle you are...
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Fodor's

This 25-story twin tower next to the San Diego Convention Center has everything a businessperson -- or leisure traveler -- could want. As a major site for conventions, the complex can be hectic and impersonal,...
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Wcities

this steakhouse does not even bother listing itself in the phone book yellow pages, since it draws plenty of clientele from hotel guests and in-the-know downtowners. the quiet, elegant atmosphere offers dark...
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Yahoo! Travel

I was attending a Notary Seminar at Marriot Hotel San Diego a couple of weeks ago and they had the wine tasting and salad as an appetizer being served in the lobby. While on break from the seminar
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New York Times

buried at the base of the original tower of the san diego marriott & marina, molly's exudes the confidence of an expense-account restaurant and has a contemporary, seafood-oriented menu with specialties like a...
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Orbitz

Spectacular waterfront settings in the heart of America's Finest City, the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina truly represents the best location for business and pleasure. Conveniently located adjacent to the...
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