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Here is a quick list of 3 Star Hotels in San Diego, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| The Keating Hotel |
8.2 / 10 (307 Reviews) |
From 108$ | |
| Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego By Ihg |
8.0 / 10 (1218 Reviews) |
From 119$ | |
| Humphreys Half Moon Inn |
8.7 / 10 (1368 Reviews) |
From 148$ | |
| Wyndham San Diego Bayside |
8.1 / 10 (2413 Reviews) |
From 124$ | |
| Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Rancho Bernardo, An Ihg Hotel |
8.3 / 10 (230 Reviews) |
From 105$ |
Title: Why Choose 3-Star Hotels When Traveling to San Diego in the United States
Are you a business traveler headed to San Diego, known for its stunning beaches, vibrant cultural scene, and booming business community? Choosing the right hotel for your stay can make all the difference in ensuring a productive and comfortable trip. While luxury hotels may offer top-tier amenities, 3-star hotels in San Diego provide a balance of quality services and affordability, making them an ideal choice for business travelers.
When it comes to selecting accommodation for your business trip, convenience is key. 3-star hotels in San Diego are strategically located in prime areas, offering easy access to major business districts, conference centers, and transportation hubs. This means less time spent on commuting and more time focused on your work objectives. Additionally, many 3-star hotels provide business-friendly amenities such as high-speed Wi-Fi, ergonomic workstations, and meeting facilities, ensuring you stay connected and productive throughout your stay.
Apart from convenience, budget considerations often play a significant role in business travel planning. Opting for a 3-star hotel in San Diego allows you to enjoy quality accommodation without breaking the bank. These hotels offer competitive rates, allowing you to allocate your travel budget towards other essential expenses. By choosing a 3-star hotel, you can strike a balance between comfort, practicality, and cost-efficiency, making it a smart choice for business travelers looking to maximize their resources.
Moreover, staying at a 3-star hotel in San Diego doesn't mean compromising on comfort or service. Many of these hotels provide a range of amenities such as fitness centers, on-site dining options, and attentive customer service to cater to your needs. Whether you need assistance with travel arrangements, dining recommendations, or business support services, the friendly staff at 3-star hotels are dedicated to ensuring you have a pleasant and hassle-free stay. So, why choose anything less when traveling for business in San Diego?
Best 3 Star Hotels in San Diego
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The Keating Hotel
From 108$
Situated right in the centre of San Diego, this hotel is in close proximity to the shopping mall "Westfield Horton Plaza". Cultural sights in the area are the curved Coronado Bridge (2.8 km) and USS Midway Interactive Museum (1.8 km).
The 3-star hotel is also only a short drive from Balboa Park. This property is located at a distance of 200 metres from Horton Plaza Park, in San Diego.
Private bathrooms include nice touches such as hairdryers and guest toiletries.
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Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego By Ihg
From 119$
This welcoming inn has a central location 10 minutes' drive the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum. St. Joseph Cathedral is at a distance of 300 metres from the hotel, while San Diego Zoo is approximately a 10-minute ride away.
Lined with bars and restaurants, the accommodation is also near convention centres and exhibition centres. The nearby sports attractions feature Petco Park Ballpark within 20 minutes' walk of the 3-star Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, An Ihg Hotel.
The rooms at the Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, An Ihg include blackout drapes, an iron, and climate control. Some of them comprise a balcony and a place for dining, furnished with a sofa set and a work desk. Along with a coffee machine, they also have Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to keep you entertained. Equipped with a lowered sink and a raised toilet, the safe bathrooms offer a hairdryer and bath sheets.
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Humphreys Half Moon Inn
From 148$
The property is situated in an old part of San Diego, within close proximity of Shelter Island. The perfect hotel in San Diego is within 10 minutes' drive of Waterfront Public Park.
This accommodation is surrounded by palm trees. The 3-star Humphreys Half Moon Inn also gives access to sports attractions like Petco Park Ballpark, which is 7 km away.
Some of the non-smoking rooms feature complimentary wireless internet and a TV as well as a coffee maker. For your comfort, you will find a microwave oven, coffee/tea making machines, and a refrigerator. A tub and a walk-in shower, along with such amenities as hairdryers and free toiletries, are also at guests' disposal.
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Wyndham San Diego Bayside
From 124$
Located a mere 200 metres from Maritime Museum of San Diego, the smoke-free accommodation is also within 4 km of entertainment venues like the night Numbers Club. The Wyndham San Diego Bayside is approximately 10 minutes' walk from India St & C St bus stop and really close to Waterfront Public Park.
The nearby family attractions include San Diego Zoo about 10 minutes' drive from the perfect property.
Some of the 600 air-conditioned rooms at the accommodation are furnished with a sofa set and a writing table, and appointed with tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can also use a shower and a separate toilet, along with such amenities as dryers. Aside from that, panoramic views of the skyline are featured.
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Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Rancho Bernardo, An Ihg Hotel
From 105$
This San Diego inn places you a 10-minute ride from Bernardo Winery and within 10 minutes' drive of RB Community Park Double Baseball Fields. The 3-star Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Rancho Bernardo, An Ihg is nestled in hills and a valley, and a 10-minute drive from 4S Ranch Heritage Park.
The comfortable accommodation is located within a short walking distance of Green Valley Church, in San Diego.
This San Diego property has 178 rooms appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as a mini fridge bar, coffee and tea making equipment. A microwave oven, tea and coffee making facilities, and a refrigerator are provided for your comfort.
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The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
From 501$
The boutique-style hotel is about 10 km from San Diego International airport and a 10-minute ride from such cultural venues as Museum of Photographic Arts. From the smoke-free Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows it will take 25 minutes to walk to San Diego Zoo.
Scattered around a zoo and a park, the newly-refurbished accommodation is favourable for exploring the local sights. The area features a number of shopping sites, such as Mission Valley Center, which is a 25-minute walk from The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows.
The rooms are designed in a comfortable manner.
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Inn At The Park
From 160$
The smoke-free property is situated in the old part of San Diego, a 15-minute drive from SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park. Guests can find the open - air Headquarters at Seaport Market within a 10-minute drive of the family Inn At Park.
The accommodation is also not too far from Balboa Park. Staying at Inn At The Park, family travellers have access to San Diego Zoo, which is around 25 minutes' walk away.
Some of the non-smoking rooms have a balcony and a dining area, and such facilities as high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a minibar fridge. For your comfort, you will find here a microwave oven, a full-sized refrigerator, and a cooktop. Offering a shower and a separate toilet, the bathrooms are also fitted with hairdryers and complimentary toiletries. Certain rooms feature views of the Balboa Park.
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Doubletree By Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle
From 126$
The modern accommodation has an unbeatable location a 10-minute drive from Old Town, while shopping venues like the primary San Diego Convention Center are 15 minutes away by car. Sports fans can also visit SDCCU Multi-Purpose Stadium, 15 minutes' drive the fully serviced Doubletree By Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle, and take their families to San Diego Zoo, which is 3.6 km away.
The area is notable for educational places like the private University of San Diego, situated 4.6 km from the boutique property.
Some of the smoke-free rooms have a balcony and a sunny terrace, and such facilities as complimentary Wi-Fi, along with tea/coffee making equipment. They are outfitted with contemporary decor. Offering amenities such as hairdryers and guest toiletries, the bathrooms also have a hot tub and a raised toilet. Guests can enjoy views of the city.
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La Jolla Cove Suites
From 134$
At the oceanfront property, you'll be 10 minutes' drive Terrace and a 10-minute ride from Salk Institute. The smoke-free La Jolla Cove Suites San Diego is also at a distance of 4.4 km from University of California San Diego.
The own beach is located about a 5-minute drive away. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Windansea Beach, around 25 minutes' walk from La Jolla Cove Suites hotel.
You can stay in one of the 153 heated rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless internet along with a coffeemaker. This San Diego hotel offers parquet flooring and elegant furniture for a pleasant stay. The private bathrooms are equipped with hairdryers and towels. Guests can also enjoy views of the ocean. Self-catering facilities in an apartment include a kitchenette with a fridge, an oven, and kitchenware.
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El Rancho Motel
From 160$
The property is 5 minutes by car from the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum and 10 minutes' drive from Childrens Public Park. San Diego Zoo, 6 km away, is definitely a must-see for family tourists in San Diego.
This San Diego hotel lies within 5 minutes' drive of Coronado Public Library and within walking distance of the 8-acre Spreckels Park.
In terms of safety, the air-conditioned rooms are equipped with smoke detectors. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a minibar fridge are available. Guests can also make use of a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as hairdryers and free toiletries.
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Hotel Marisol Coronado
From 309$
The boutique property is centrally situated a 10-minute ride from Childrens Public Park. The circular San Diego Air & Space Museum is a 15-minute drive from the hotel, and San Diego International airport is 15 km away.
Business travellers can also quickly get to convention centres, placed near the accommodation. The area features a number of shopping sites, such as the primary San Diego Convention Center, which is within 3 km of Hotel Marisol Coronado.
The air-conditioned rooms are fitted with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and furnished with a work desk. Guests can use a tub and a walk-in shower, along with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A separate toilet and a shower are available in private bathrooms.
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Wyndham Garden San Diego
From 80$
The accommodation lies in a business neighbourhood, within 15 minutes' drive of SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park. The hotel offers proximity to natural sights like Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (2.1 km) and the mile - long scenic Shelter Island Park Shoreline (4.7 km).
This welcoming property is located 15 minutes' drive San Diego Zoo.
The accommodation welcomes guests to 316 air-conditioned rooms. Some of them come with free Wi-Fi and a cable flat-screen television along with coffee/tea making equipment. They have a comfortable interior. Along with a Jacuzzi bath and a walk-in shower, the private bathrooms are fitted with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.
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Sheraton La Jolla
From 138$
The prime location will easily bring you to San Diego California Temple, located approximately a 5-minute walk away, and to Torrey Pines Golf Course, which is also a 10-minute drive away. The touristic area gives access to the Laureate La Jolla Shores Park (2.6 km) and Black's Beach (2.9 km).
The nearby sports attractions feature RIMAC Arena Sports Complex approximately 15 minutes' walk from the 3-star hotel.
An ironing set and climate control, along with coffee/tea making facilities, provide in-room convenience at this accommodation. For your comfort, you will find here a microwave, coffee and tea making facilities, and a refrigerator. The private bathrooms are fitted with a shower and a hot tub, along with hair dryers and guest toiletries.
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Ocean Park Inn
From 464$
The boutique-style property is situated in an old part of San Diego, within minutes of Crystal Pier. Old Town San Diego is approximately 7 km from the smoke-free hotel, while San Diego International airport is 15 km from it.
This accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park 10 minutes away by car.
All of the non-smoking rooms are complete with complimentary wireless internet and a LCD TV set as well as a mini refrigerator, and some of them include a balcony and a terrace. Guests can use a hot tub and a shower, along with hairdryers and towels. A separate toilet and a shower are available in private bathrooms.
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Best Western Seven Seas
From 79$
The accommodation is situated in the old part of San Diego, at a distance of 3 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The private University of San Diego is a 25-minute stroll from the Best Western Seven Seas, while San Diego International airport is 10 km from it.
This contemporary property is also at a moderate distance from Balboa Park. For sport fans Best Western Seven Seas hotel offers access to Petco Park Ballpark, which is 15 minutes away by car.
All of the smoke-free rooms are appointed with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a coffee maker and a mini refrigerator, and some of them include an adjoining terrace and a seating area. Here you can enjoy coffee & tea makers and a fridge. Providing a spa bath and a roll-in shower, the bathrooms are also appointed with hair dryers and guest toiletries.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town
From 191$
Casa del Rey Moro African Museum is located a walk from this San Diego property, and such natural sites as Old Town San Diego State Historic Park are about 5 minutes' drive away. Perfect for those who seek new knowledge, the private University of San Diego is at a distance of 2.6 km from the charming Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town.
The accommodation is also within walking distance of Mission Bay. The nearby sports attractions feature iPayOne Center Arena a 20-minute stroll from Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town.
The accommodation welcomes guests to 123 well-appointed rooms. Some of them come with a TV along with a small fridge. For your comfort, you will find a microwave and a fridge. Along with a hydromassage bathtub and a shower, the private bathrooms are fitted with a hairdryer and free toiletries. They offer views of the port.
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Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town
From 89$
Situated nearly a 10-minute drive from SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park, the 3-star modern property also gives access to such sports venues as Petco Park Stadium, which is approximately a 15-minute ride away. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is just a minute's drive from the affordable Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town in San Diego.
This smoke-free accommodation is also within walking distance of Mission Bay. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being nearly a 10-minute drive from the open - air Headquarters at Seaport Market.
The rooms at the Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town have a multi-channel TV, along with coffee/tea makers for your convenience. They have a comfortable interior. Offering amenities such as hair dryers, the bathrooms also feature a hot tub and a shower.
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Greentree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
From 95$
The traditional property awaits guests in the old part of San Diego, boasting a perfect location. SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park is 10 minutes' drive the perfect Greentree Inn San Diego Mission Bay, and San Diego International airport is 15 km away.
Travellers with children will enjoy being near the old - style Belmont Family Amusement Park, which is a 10-minute drive away.
This San Diego property accommodates you in one of the 113 smoke-free rooms featuring a seating area and a mini-kitchen, and facing the mountain. Guests can make use of a mini-fridge-bar and an electric kettle, and relax with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For more comfort, a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries, along with a tub and a roll-in shower, are provided. A kitchenette with a microwave oven, coffee/tea making equipment, and refrigerators are available in an apartment.
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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
From 100$
The historic lighthouse "Cabrillo National Monument" is a 10-minute drive from the accommodation, and Old Town San Diego is 15 minutes' drive it. The welcoming Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina San Diego is within a 200-metre distance of a unique beach and within walking distance of Shoreline Waterfront Park.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Shoreline Beach Park, which is about 200 metres away. Cultural experiences in the area feature Maritime Museum of San Diego, situated within a 15-minute drive of Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina.
All of the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee/tea makers, and some of them include a sitting area and a kitchen. They are furnished with standard decor. Offering amenities such as a hairdryer and bath sheets, the bathrooms also feature a hot tub and a shower. Enjoy views of the marina, while staying at the hotel.
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Bahia Resort Hotel
From 95$
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the accommodation is located in a shopping area, only a few minutes from Bahia Belle. Sports fans can also visit iPayOne Center Arena, at a distance of 3.8 km from the welcoming Bahia Resort San Diego, and take their families to the historic Belmont Amusement Park, which is about 10 minutes' walk away.
The property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Model Yacht Pond just 600 metres away. Entertainment options in the area feature the hip craft Modern Times Brewery at a distance of 4.3 km from the superior Bahia Resort Hotel.
All of the non-smoking rooms are complete with Wi-Fi and a cable television as well as a coffeemaker, and some of them include an adjoining terrace and a balcony. Guests can use a hot tub and a shower, along with hair dryers. Some rooms also boast patio views.
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San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
From 176$
The accommodation is about 15 km from San Diego International airport and at a distance of 4.9 km from such cultural venues as the large San Diego Natural History Museum. San Diego Zoo is just a short stroll from the Marriott Mission Valley, while Camino De La Reina & Qualcomm Way bus stop is about 5 minutes' walk away.
The property also gives access to sports attractions like the multi - purpose SDCCU Stadium, which is a 25-minute stroll away.
The accommodation welcomes guests to 353 air-conditioned rooms. Some of them come with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee/tea making machines. They include tea and coffee making facilities, and a fridge. Along with a sauna and a shower, the private bathrooms are fitted with a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. A kitchenette with coffee & tea makers and fridges are available in a house.
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Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Central
From 155$
Situated around 25 minutes' walk from C3 Church, the accommodation boasts a major location right in the centre of San Diego. The Courtyard San Diego Central is a mere 1.6 km from San Diego Airport in San Diego.
Also, the lovely property is within 15 minutes' drive of Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala.
Some of the 245 non-smoking rooms at the accommodation are furnished with a sofa and a work desk, and appointed with coffee/tea making facilities. Guests can use a Jacuzzi bath and a lowered sink, along with a hairdryer and shower caps.
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The Dextro Little Italy, BW Premier Collection Hotel
From 139$
The property is located in the heart of San Diego 6 minutes' stroll from Little Italy and quite close to Childrens Public Park. Sports fans will also enjoy visiting Petco Park Ballpark, a 10-minute ride from the hotel.
Options for cultural tourism include USS Midway Interactive Museum, situated 5 minutes away by car.
The 220 rooms at this accommodation are soundproof, some of which feature a carpeted floor, along with a small fridge. Guests can also make use of a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as toiletries and bath sheets. They offer views of the skyline.
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Days Inn By Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
From 76$
The accommodation is about 10 km from San Diego International airport and 10 minutes' drive such cultural venues as the large San Diego Natural History Museum. The private University of San Diego is a popular education place to visit within 25 minutes' walk of the Days Inn By Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle.
This San Diego property is also within close proximity of Mission Valley. Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, which is 10 minutes away by car.
There are 278 rooms comprising a seating area and a mini-kitchen. Some of them offer an iron/ironing board and climate control along with a coffeemaker and a small refrigerator. They are furnished with comfortable decor. Providing a hot tub and a shower, the bathrooms also have complimentary toiletries and bath sheets.
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Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla
From 189$
This San Diego property is located close to a business district and within close proximity of Birch Aquarium. University of California San Diego is a popular education place to visit 15 minutes' walk from the Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla.
Terrace is also within walking distance of the charming accommodation.
Offering comfortable decor with a stone fireplace, some of the rooms come with individual climate control and an iron with ironing board as well as Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can use a shower and a Jacuzzi, along with a dryer and towels.
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Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast
From 218$
The accommodation is situated in the old part of San Diego, a 10-minute ride from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Maritime Museum of San Diego is about a 10-minute drive from the hotel, and San Diego International airport is 10 km away.
This San Diego property also grants access to family attractions like San Diego Zoo, which are 2.9 km away.
There are 8 rooms with an adjoining terrace and a dining place. Some of them offer a TV, along with a coffeemaker. For your comfort, you will find here a microwave, an electric kettle, and a fridge. Offering a Jacuzzi and a walk-in shower, the bathrooms are fitted with a hair dryer and toiletries.