How to Compare Hotels in San Diego
San Diego is located along the southern coast of California. A mere 15 miles separates downtown San Diego from Tijuana, Mexico. The city is a vacationer's paradise offering beaches, naval historical sites and Balboa Park, which contains 15 museums, as well as the San Diego Zoo. A plethora of hotels are available to choose from.
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Plan ahead when staying in San Diego. Take advantage of off season rates if your calendar will allow it. Determine the dates and number of nights lodging you will need. Decide on a budget and whether you want an all-inclusive resort hotel, a mid-range hotel or an economic hotel. Ascertain if you want to stay along Mission Bay, Coronado Island, near the beach, in the downtown area or away from the hubbub of the city. Write down important information so you can refer to it when comparing hotels.
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Contact the Convention and Visitors Bureau online at Sandiego.org and download the San Diego Visitors Planning Guide for hotel information. Phone the International Visitor Information Center at 619-236-1212, if you prefer to speak to someone or mail a request for information to the following address:
San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau
2215 India St.
San Diego, CA 92101
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Compare hotel prices online through search engines or online travel agencies. Narrow your search to hotels in your price range. Consider which amenities are important to you such as free breakfast, pool, sauna, Internet access, in room refrigerator or on site conference center. Investigate package deals if flying or renting a vehicle.
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Contact a travel agent in your city to handle your hotel arrangements. Ask them about fees for using their services. Inquire about extra perks and inclusions. Find out what happens if you have problems with your booking or with the hotel accommodations once you arrive. Check into discounts for multiple stays in a year, if traveling on business. Look into incentive or reward programs.
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Verify payment options. Some hotels will not allow debit cards for payments and if they do, charge an upfront cost at time of booking or check-in. Inquire when payment is due: at time of booking, check-in date or at time of check-out. Book your stay after choosing the hotel that serves your needs the best.
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