The A/C in the room didn't seem to be all that forceful

No hot water, AC puddles in the room, old windows that do not filter the freeway noise that the site sits next to, crappy food (went to in and out and smart n final to get Cup of Noodles for something better tasting than the restaurant), heater that didn't work.

The vents in my room had spiderwebs blowing out to of them.

Our first night we couldn’t seem to get the AC working so Ben from the front desk was nice enough to upgrade our second night to their Superior Room without any additional cost.

but this is really the only disappointment, the AC was a little noisy at times but OK.

but for some the AC is a little outdated and may be a tad loud for others, but didnt bother me or my girlfriend.

The air conditioner in my room went out in the middle of the night both nights I was there.

Rust in the bathtub fixtures, some cracking in the plaster, no exhaust fan in the bathroom--and I did have to evict a spider from the tub the first night.

though there didn't seem to be exhaust fans in the bathroom.

Even with the air conditioner on, we still heard  freeway traffic noise all night, and about 7 am the maintenance crew was pruning the palm trees outside making a lot of noise.

but as soon as you open the window and turn on the AC it's ok. Breakfast was good, a bit on the expensive side.

but all 6 rooms we seen were identical to what we already had so switching served no purpose.

the bathroom really fits one person only, unless the other is showering; there is no elevator, so be prepared to carry your stuff up a flight of stairs (it's only 2-story and built prior to the Americans with Disabilities Act); the parking is a bit cramped and cost $14, which I wasn't a big fan of,

I mentioned that the hotel we had stayed in the night before wouldn't accommodate us 1 hour before check in and gave us a room with a view of an aircon unit.

The A/C kicking on and off all night kept both of us awake.

The pool area is large, clean and well kept.

Staff were friendly and helpful and it was pretty clean and tidy.

The hotel was spacious and clean, and the pool area lovely.

This place also has a bar, restaurant, spa and hair stylist on sight
Ten minute drive to beach, Coronado Island, breweries and Balboa Park.

Absolutely gross hotel under the disguise of somewhere actually decent.

The room was clean  they were able to a join my room to the kids room which was great.

The restaurant was clean, inviting, and well ran.

The room was clean and spacious, very comfortable beds (with a view over the freeway).

Glad to know I just picked the wrong time to show up and have everything work and see a clean hotel.

Everything is well kept  and spotlessly clean,especially the rooms!

Out dated and I found no elevator to the second floor.

The only elevator is to accomodate staff!

If I had to find a fault with the Handlery, the one thing I could mention is the lack of either a ramp or a lift to the second floor, which would have made it a bit awkward with heavy luggage had an accommodating employee not been right there to give us a hand.

There are no elevators, so if you have problems with stairs, you need to notify staff when reserving a room.

Was dismayed to find the two story hotel did not have an elevator.

I stayed on a second floor, and found it odd that they didn’t have an elevator.

This is a 2 story facility and I’m not sure if there is an elevator so be aware of that.

My only concern is there are no elevators and I have a lot of luggage when I travel so I would be happy on an upper floor if there was a lift.

Pros - central location, restaurant onsite, clean room
Cons - no elevators, not enough pillows, very small room and bathroom, look out for extra charges with room service 
I would probably stay here again

There were many people hanging out in the hall that assured us it was true that there was no elevator.

Checked in on Friday May 25 2018 I got the keys to my room went upstairs because they have no elevator so walked two flights of stairs .

Appreciate due to the nature of the building that there can be no elevator

Unfortunately, our friend had a hurt leg and we couldn't easily access the room (no elevator).

There are no elevators so ask for a 1st floor if you find stairs difficult.

Had a room in a building that faced the pool, on the second floor WITH NO ELEVATOR.

Had to ride around a bit to find a place to park and carry our luggage to the second floor since there was no elevator.

No elevator means you have to schlep you luggage up and down the stairs.

The pool is perfect, we enjoyed the garden setting and instead of a microwave in the room I went to a room by the lobby well named Munchies in the middle of the night and let my family sleep.

The rooms were clean with a desk, tv, mini sofa chair to put on your shoes and whatever else a hotel offers and it has a mini fridge.

but a microwave and small fridge would be helpful.

Had dinner in the restaurant was ok, had pizza and a cup of soup.

The refrigerator that I had my baby’s milk bottle in was cool at night

There was a good-sized television, spacious closet, fridge, microwave and safe.

I was most pleased with the full pot of coffee at breakfast.

There is a small refrigerator and coffee maker in the room that we used a lot, the coffee is very good tasting.

I thought it was our refrigerator and got out of bed to check.

The rooms were clean, the air conditioner worked, the refrigerator was cold and the sliding glass door opened up to a second floor balcony which overlooked the pool.

Our room was well-appointed with a desk, large flat-screen TV, refrigerator, coffeemaker, safe and iron/ironing board.

A serene spot to enjoy a glass of wine in the afternoon or a cup of coffee in the morning.

The rooms are clean, and I love that they have little fridges in them so I can keep drinks and snacks fresh.

Room does have a fridge and a provides water which is nice.

Rooms were ok, low pressure in shower, and no refrigerator as shown in amenities.

For us, having a refrigerator and good, free wi-fi was essential.

Room was clean and well equipped with coffee maker, water, robes, alarm clock and a nice balcony overlooking the pool.

newly remodeled and our room had a mini-fridge.

Though I didn't have a microwave in the room, there was one available near the snack machines.

We had safe in the room, a refrigeration and a coffee pot which we used.

took multiple calls to front desk to halt an all night party across the hall.

but you are trapped in a 5 by 5 foyer and I had to use my cell phone light to see where I was.

But not even a call to my room to warn me?

but needless to say I have not had a call back.

We were advised that if it continues after 10pm to ring and then they could send security up.

The obvious point to this long event is that on that first call when I said I hear a rattling sound coming from the wall on the side of 214, they should have said that is not possible, and that there is a pump room between you.

I was told to call the next morning at 10am to request the original rooms again and when the people in them checked out and the rooms were cleaned they would move us.

Sometime after midnight, I thought for sure we were gonna have to call in a domestic!

Although the hotel did offer free in-and-out parking, the parking attendant seemed generally irritated that we were pulling him away from whatever Netflix show he was watching on his phone as we tried to figure out which slot to put our ticket into.

He informed me to call back in the morning to deal with room service .

Then they said they had to call management on Monday to which I replied they could call them immediately as this was urgent.

As a business traveller, I also found the technology a bit outdated--30 year old phones, not enough outlets etc.

We called the main desk and after waiting several hours, we had to call again.

but you could still phone in orders to the indoor bar and have them brought out to you.

I have worked in customer service and as a travel agent for more than 20 years of my life and I know that sometimes a simple call or note makes the world of difference when it comes to dissatisfied people.

It took 2 phone calls & it was finally done.

Oh, another in our party called the front desk because the Wi-fi had gone out, and they gave her the number to their IT people and suggested that SHE call them.

Welhen booking the room over the phone I stated I needed a pack and play, when I called to see if our room was ready I asked for a pack and play, when checking in I asked for a pack and play and when we finally arrived to our room there was no pack and play.

Called and asked for early check in and was told to call day of.

While Adam was not there my girl Sara was there to answer questions and knew me on a name basis witch I like immensely makes me feel important 😂😂😂 anyhoo she got what I needed in my room helped me out poolside when I kept calling over and over again lol sorry Sara it was all for the groom. .

The convention price was very good and included breakfast, which was at convenient times with good food and good service.

There is a mall about a 15 minute walk away with a good selection of shops and a food court,

It was ok the chicken wings in the hut by the pool were huge and a good value for poolside food.

Room service breakfast is supposedly available from 7am,

The staff is so helpful and courteous, the food is spectacular, the pool is gorgeous, the rooms are beautiful and the beds are so comfortable.

The staff was helpful and friendly they have a nice bar and a so-so restaurant.

The Postcard restaurant in the hotel was fantastic with huge portions.

The restaurant and bar area was clean and had a good menu for drinks and food.

And to Mani in the restaurant and bar outstanding service from both of these guys!

The restaurant in the hotel was also a plus- great food.

The room was clean, with hot water, good water preassure, the gym was good for small rutines, the swiming pool was ok, I do not use the laundry room or the restaurant.

You will noticed that the staff are nice from the room service cleaning ladies to the waitress at the “restaurant “ for free complimentary breakfast.

The hotel has a restaurant which for the most part was empty.

Room service was ok. Food was ice cold when we got it.

Juan in the cafe was a delight -- going above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for breakfast in the morning.

They did not have elevators available and the rooms were really spread out.

but rooms fulfilled our needs, the beds are comfy, clean and the room quiet.

The room was large, comfortable and acceptible.

As for the room quality, bed was large and moderately comfortable.

Pros:  friendly staff….large heated outdoor pool 
Cons: everything else
We traveled there for a youth sporting event and the person in charge of booking rooms for the team picked this hotel and we were expected to  stay there.

We had 2 rooms at the back of one of the long buildings with our car parked right outside our window.

I plan to book rooms here for our relatives who love to visit us in San Diego!

Rooms are just the right size for up to 4 people.

Lol well if my room has this happening and your already aware of it I’m sure the other rooms also have this issue.

The room was pleasant, clean and comfortable.

We were shipped out to the second to last hotel room row in the parking lot.

The quality of the rooms varies somewhat based on age.

He did not seemed surprised by any of the comments I described about the room.

they always make sure I have my favorite room.

It was listed with a great price and I was not familiar at all with San Diego and locations,

Doesn’t even feel like you are in San Diego when you’re there.

Woodson Golf Club, Mundo Divertido, Parroquia San Martín de Porres, Albercas El Vergel, Sunrise Vineyards, Barona Cultural Center and Museum, Schwaesdall Winery, Kohill Winery, Woof 'n Rose Winery, Hacienda de las Rosas, Rashelica Winery & Art Garden, Salerno Winery, Vineyard Trail Rides, Parque/Park Morelos, Ramona Grassland Preserve, Ciro's Arcade, Cactus Star Vineyard at Scaredy Cat Ranch, El Trompo Museo Interactivo Tijuana, Museo del Trompo, Principe di Tricase Winery, Begent Ranch Wildlife Research Inst., Ramona Art & Wine Festival, Rancho Don Luciano, Swap Meet Siglo XXI, Wildlife Research Center, Cinepolis Plaza Monarca, Cinépolis MacroXE Plaza Monarca, Harbour Farm and Vineyard, Tijuana Mexico Temple, Unique Tijuana Tours, Enjoy Tours, Estadio Gasmart, Classic Rotors, The Rare & Vintage Rotorcraft Museum, Wheelie School, Barona 1/8 Mile Dragstrip, Velocity Paintball, Chuparosa Vineyards, Reef Pods, Ramona Certified Farmers' Market, San Diego Sunshine, Smoking Cannon Brewery, Guy B Woodward Museum, Ramona Theatre, Total Raptor Experience, Pamo Valley Winery, Casa Rustica and Lenora Winery

Overall the most friendliest staff I have met in a long time in San Diego.

The hotel is not convenient to many of the attractions that San Diego has to offer

When we return to San Diego we will definitely stay at the Handlery Hotel and we will recommend the Handlery to our friends and family.

The driver was friendly and gave us some great information about where to go in San Diego.

Hotel circle location is isolated from anything San Diego is known for, tho freeways easily accessible (traffic is another story. ).

We stayed here at the Handlery on Hotel Circle North for our three day visit to San Diego thru a Travelzoo package deal.

I am happy to recommend it to anyone looking for a good place to stay in San Diego.

Beaches, amusement parks, downtown, and anything you might want to see in San Diego!

My boyfriend and I stayed at The Handlery San Diego 13 April 2019, fortunately for one night ONLY.

After driving from Los Angeles to San Diego, we arrived around 6pm to check in.

Overall I give them 5 stars & highly recommend if your ever in San Diego

You are an easy and quick drive to all of the major San Diego landmarks.

The location is convenient to many of the sights in San Diego, so it makes for a good central base.

We took an impromptu weekend getaway trip to San Diego with two young kids.

Came out to San Diego again for a quick getaway from the pets and the kids.

The walls are paper thin, we could hear full conversations between people and their dogs barking or babies crying at night.

If I had to give it one negative, it is that in the building I was in, which was one of the off buildings from the main area, the walls were very thin.

I moved here because of the horrible conditions at the town and country (also drilling into my walls, construction at 630am).

The walls were not sound proof so I was woken up at 7:40am by delivery trucks backing up and housekeeping carts being pushed around and people walking outside our windows.

My cousins that also stayed there said the walls were thin and heard televisions and people all night.

He lost, I'm positive, because with those paper thin walls, I think we would have been quite aware!

however the walls are thin and it can become difficult to sleep with folks
at the pool.

but you couldn't sit and watch the pool as the balcony has high solid wall.

The walls are thin and you can hear everything.

It was like having three walls and a totally open wall that lead outdoors to our personal patio.

Paintings are all off the walls on the floor, signs ripped off the wall on the floor, baseboards ripped off, oh and carpet ripped up!

My bed was one that pulled down from the wall.

The furniture was old and the walls were paper thin.

I ended up dusting things down myself because it bothered me), dirty (something, who knows what, was smeared above the TV on the wall and looked so gross), just overall looked like housekeeping only cleaned the bath tub and changed the linen.

Only complaint was that the walls are pretty thin.

Walls are paper thin & the bathrooms are tiny with no exhaust fans.

4 stars only because the walls were paper thin.

The bed was pretty lumpy and the walls are a bit thin. My boyfriend likened it to "military barracks."

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It was small, had only a bathtub/shower combo, had stained carpet, and overlooked — literally — a bush.

A few mins later we noticed the carpet in entryway was soaking wet.

They have finally upgraded the carpets in the main areas and replaced the deck cushions.

Hopefully they will replace those awful carpets by then.

The carpet in the room needs to be cleaned, see the pictures below.

We got to the room only to find dirty carpet that we wouldn't even let our kids walk barefoot on.

The carpet was very worn and stained in our room.

but stained carpet, our toilet (no doubt in the pursuit of water conservation) smelled like a a park service one after a day or so and sloppy housekeeping.

although the room was modern, the carpet in the bedroom was filthy with stains.

There were several smudges on the carpet.

We had a large stain on the carpet in one room right as you enter the room.

but the carpet looked as if it had two patterns.

My only quibble was the carpet seemed like it needed freshening up.

but nothing special and the carpet had stains.

The carpet in our room was not super clean as I walked around barefoot and picked up a lot of lint.

Someone needs to sweep or vacuum the carpets along the walkways.

I'm not sure they have gotten to entire property yet-- the carpet by in front of the elevator stop on my floor was visibly worn, and there was a large stain on the carpeting at the entrance to our room.

It wouldn't go away and I opened the room patio door to let it air out

4) Management should go through every room and ensure all entrance door bottoms have proper weather stripping.

The place is not well signed it took us over 35 minutes to find the underground parking right next door.

Had an issue with the sliding door on to the sun balcony that I reported at breakfast the first morning and by the time I had finished eating there was already someone there fixing it.

We were handed a list of items we could order if necessary and hang on the door handle for delivery the following day.

Our door had been broken into and many items stolen.

We had one especially troubling experience when our door was left open after housekeeping left.

Worst hotel ever, Shortly after I checked in I witnessed a  rodent near my door when I expressed my concern and told them I wanted to leave Fabian said will just get you another room you can leave

More like the door was "pried" open and the door frame taken off.

-my patio door had a large section of window tint missing which I would find upsetting even in a budget motel never mind one that prides itself on views
-my patio light had a lot of peeling paint missing.

When we went to put our bags in one room, a member of the housekeeping team was next door and was very helpful.

Talking and door slamming was also constant and irritating until around 11 p.m. or 12 midnight, when most guests were settling in for the night.

but instead of knocking on the door and handing them to me they set my CLEAN towels on the Dirty Nasty Ground outside my door and never let know they were there.

I’m tired struggling with my bags and trying to get the door open all while 3 bellmen just stood there and didn’t offer to open the door or take my luggage.

The first night the police were called to settle a domestic in the room next door.

There were fingerprints on the shower door.

Ours which seemed to be ADA accessible, did not have the separate shower and bath that the connecting room with two doubles next door did, plus our closet without doors was missing that room's mirrored doors and elegant light fixture over the coffeemaker table.

The hook behind the bathroom door is so high that unless you are tall, it’s useless.

There was also a mini fridge, two bottles of water and a coffee maker.

The toaster oven took a full 6 minutes to brown toast.

And, if you are bringing little ones, the cottage room is a little home away from home with a small kitchen area (no stoves though) for food prepping complete with plates & utensils.

The room is same look as I already knew what’s new if you go green I don’t get any services (I emptied my own trash can, took used dinner ware to dinning areas and of course asked front desk staff multiple times for items (towels, soaps, coffee cups,tea’s).

She remembers me from year to year as "the vegan", greets me with her warm smile, and takes care of me at the company breakfast and lunch buffets, pointing out which foods are vegan or getting something specially prepared for me from the kitchen.

Merely a casita with kitchenette, living space and very large bathroom with jetted tub and separate dressing area.

Aside from the disappointing beds, the room was nice: spacious, large screen tv, coffee maker and spacious bathroom.

- In addition to three floors of tiered rooms in the main hotel building, they have "cottage" units which are single story and have two rooms and a small kitchen area.

Rooms r big and have a refrigerator which is nice for an upscale resort, especially if u have kids.

I instead opted to use the sealed disposable coffee cups.

In our executive room, there was a Keurig machine, mini fridge, 2 decks equipped with outdoor 4 seater table along with umbrella, 2 chairs, and 2 very comfortable lounge chairs.

Also, a pleasant surprise to find a mini fridge.

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