it's ok
I stayed at the Palomar two weeks ago and it was OK. If you get a good deal from something like Priceline for about $125, then it's worth it. But full rate? ($200 or so) Forget it - there are better choices like the hotel right across the street. I guess my view is colored by the fact that I had a dark room - no light at all due to the adjoining building. So depressing since I tend to work in the morning before going out. I guess they would have moved me if I had asked, but I unpacked the night before and packing again was too much trouble. My view is also affected by the great stay I had the other month at the San Diego Residence Inn: full breakfast in the morning, great room, and staff who would greet you with a "Good morning" as soon as you stepped off the elevator. Now that's hospitality. Oh, and that fire alarm at about 3am? Talk about a hear attack! I was told by staff that it happens "occasionally". Occasionally?!? Fix it, is my advice.