Not For Everyone
I have long held a certain fondness for the Kings Inn. Having stayed there numerous times, there was a feeling of comfort in staying in familiar surroundings on each trip to beautiful San Diego. I have always considered myself to be somewhat of a hotel or motel snob if you will, and the Kings Inn was my first venture into less luxurious surroundings. I fell in love with the wonderful Waffle House located adjacent to the property and while not cheap, the Waffle House does not skip on portions or service. The Amigo Spot is absolutely fantastic. The food is excellent and the staff charming. Saturday night at the Amigo offers up a live Jazz band which was very impressive on my last visit. Sadly, there is a downside to the Kings Inn, that I had chosen to ignore during past visits. Captivated by its charm, I looked past the musty ever present smell that seems to linger and the terribly stained carpet that has been present in every room I have stayed in. I also chose to ignore the filthy laundry room where the washers and dryers are covered in layers of dirt not only on the outside of the machines but on the inside as well. I soon came to realize that the lack of attention to cleanliness was not merely an oversight but rather a total disregard for those who have been loyal patrons of this establishment. The Kings Inn is always booked solid due to it's cult -like following. It is not hurting financially as it's rooms typically run from about 84.00 to over 100.00 a night ,however they do occasionally run specials. The reality is that the owner has no reason to keep the place up or even keep the place clean. People just keep coming back and I was one of them. I have decided to bid a fond farewell to the Kings Inn for now and hope that the owner will someday wake up and smell the mildew.