Inn at the Park

San Diego


This 80-room place, facing Balboa Park and a reasonable walk to central Hillcrest, used to be an apartment building, meaning mostly large rooms with kitchens, vast closets and Hollywood art-deco–style decor. Green initiatives include a recycling program and efficient lighting. Valet parking is $15.


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