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Historic San Diego hotel in Downtown San Diego with a full-service spa

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Dates

March 2025

April 2025

Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

VIP Access

Very good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Spa
Room service
Parking available
Laundry

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

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Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

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

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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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

About the area

150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

San Diego Convention Center - 11 min walk
USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk
Petco Park - 16 min walk
Balboa Park - 3 min drive
San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

Courthouse Station - 3 min walk
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 6 min walk
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 10 min drive

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 Cucina & Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

Historic hotel near San Diego Convention Center

Located close to USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo, The Sofia Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception. Indulge in a massage, a body treatment and a body wrap at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Starbucks, the on-site coffee shop. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym and a business centre.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Free bike hire, valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
A lift, concierge services and a vending machine
Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and massage treatment rooms
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location

Room features

All 211 individually furnished rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and fridges

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Uncovered parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Starbucks
Tender Greens

Things to do

24-hour gym
Free bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Free cot
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

2 meeting rooms
Business centre

Full-service spa

Aromatherapy
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Prenatal massages
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Thai massages
Treatment room

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
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar near toilet
Lever door handles
Lift
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Free cot
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

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 at the property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: USD 19.07 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

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
Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Sofia

Sofia Hotel

Sofia Hotel San Diego

Sofia San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sofia Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sofia Hotel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sofia Hotel on 4 Mar 2025 start from AU$277.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Sofia Hotel?

Self-parking is available for USD 40.00 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 50 per night.

What time is check-in at The Sofia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Sofia Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Sofia Hotel located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum. Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo are also within 3 mi (5 km). Courthouse Station and Civic Center Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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