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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
Comfortable spa hotel near San Diego Convention Center

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Exterior
Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible
Lobby sitting area
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible
Fitness facility
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Popular LocationSan Diego Convention Center11 min walk
  • Popular LocationUSS Midway Museum14 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Diego Zoo4 min drive
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)10 min drive

Room options

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Double Beds, View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, View, Corner

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View, Corner

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Pool
Free airport shuttle
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (5912)
The price is AU$305
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

About the area

San Diego

A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, facials and aromatherapy. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

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 Intl. Airport (SAN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - 1 min walk
  • Blue Bottle Coffee - 1 min walk
  • Panera Bread - 4 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 4 min walk
  • The Bristol Hotel - San Diego - 1 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

Comfortable spa hotel near San Diego Convention Center
The Sofia Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Sofia Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Sofia Hotel offers 211 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Building
  • Built in 1926
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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

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

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: USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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'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.

  • 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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Sofia Hotel?

The Sofia Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 12 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sofia Hotel on 27 May 2024 start from AU$284.69, 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.

Is there a spa on site at The Sofia Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Sofia Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, facials and body treatments, as well as Swedish massages.

What makes The Sofia Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a champagne service, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Sofia Hotel.

Is The Sofia Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like laundry facilities and free bike rentals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise The Sofia Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sofia Hotel?

No, The Sofia Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Sofia Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Sofia Hotel's onsite restaurant.The dining venue is closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Are pets allowed at The Sofia Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at The Sofia Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 1322 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1322 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1322 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1322 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1322 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks again
We have returned to The Sofia once again. It is a convenient venue right in downtown San Diego with easy access to lots and lots of places. The Staff is always friendly and the rooms are lovely. Thanks again for making us feel so welcome. Jason & Tom
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alexei

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property, clean and historic. Friendly Staff. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Roy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
disappointed Hotel
well i was disappointed with the restaurant and bar was closet out of business. not posted on sight.the room was smaller then pictured and the water pressure was very low.The headboard bed was lose and very time i moved it shook and woke me up with the noise. very disappointed for what i paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

maritta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to the pier with in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were extremely helpful. Thanks to the front desk and our house keeping personnel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is beautiful. The lobby is very welcoming and the front desk staff and bell hop were all extremely pleasant. They gave me a free room upgrade based on my VIP status with Expedia. The elevators are tiny and older. It is a good thing there are only 7 floors, so you don't have to wait long. The hallways are dim and give off a horror movie vibe. Once in the room, it was beautiful as well. It had a living room, vanity outside the bathroom, a rain shower and a large very comfortable bed. Some of the lights in the room didn't work and the coffee provided in the room was not good, but otherwise a great room. The area around the hotel is a little sketchy. There were a ton of homeless people and I wouldn't suggest walking around at night. It is a few blocks from bars/restaurants/CVS, etc. I would recommend this place if you had a car or Uber to where you need to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM LEE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at Sofia several times. The location is ideal for me and the staff are great
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Jordana

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is old, which is fine but the cleanliness of the room had layers of dust and dirt on everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay is pleasant!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024