Hidden charges, hideous building; convenient, yes, but worth it?
I had a meeting there and then, given a good rate, extended the stay for a couple of more nights for my family. That rate wound up being not so good after we'd had to pay for all kinds of things I don't gather we'd have shelled out for at other nearby hotels. San Diego attractions routinely mention the likelihood that one's hotel will get one there via free shuttle: the Bayfront won't take you anywhere, not eve to the airport or cruise terminal, which are just a few minutes away. (If you ask the Concierge, he'll push taxis and won't, unless pressed, suggest public transport, which is right across the street.) The business center, run by UPS, gouged me for checking my email for a minute to get my flight confirmation number. The room was fine, and yes, it's a very easy walk to the ballpark and to the touristy Gaslight district. And it's right on the Marina. But if you go for a walk on that waterfront you can't but be struck--or at least I couldn't but be struck--by what an enormous blight on the neighborhood is this hideous, enormous Hilton. The very expensive breakfast buffet was really wonderful--great food, great choices. But should a hotel of this kind have a crummy Fox sportsbar downstairs? The whole thing doesn't add up, or adds up to too much money for an only OK stay. It seems in fact, to be TRYING, to be only OK.