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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Restaurant
Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    5 min walk
  • Navy Pier
    11 min walk
  • San Diego Convention Center
    11 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Double Beds, View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Sofia Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Downtown San Diego
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and massage/treatment rooms.
The Sofia Hotel offers 211 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
In addition to a full-service spa, The Sofia Hotel features a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and 2 meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers spa services, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Sofia Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop.
Tender Greens - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Starbucks
  • Tender Greens

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1926
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 19.07 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Sofia
Sofia Hotel
Sofia Hotel San Diego
Sofia San Diego

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 678 out of 1396 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1396 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1396 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 1396 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1396 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not exactly welcoming on check in and in general we were disappointed with the room Small and dark, pillows were possibly the worst I've had at a hotel Tv didn't work and despite maintenance fixing it the remote still wouldn't turn volume up and down or the tv on or off Saving grace was that it is an fantastic location for exploring all directions of San Diego
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Steven, Cedar Vale

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to the convention centre, an assortment of different types of food. Not far from local tourist attractions so plenty of options otherwise its a short uber/lyft but i walked almost every time. Great spot for convenience, staff were friendly and bed was a comfy retreat after a day out and about.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a convenient area close to many restaurants and public transport.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

trevor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was smaller than expected. A very nice old hotel very fancy but small
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay. Excellent staff, Very welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel was probably nice some years ago. It needs a refresh and an upgraded WiFi; there seems to be a new super wifi but its slow. TV had no sound, not major issue since we didn’t have time to watch it but still…why no audio ? Staff (old man) at night misinformed us about the parking when we arrived to check in and it was very frustrating: if someone is incompetent and hardly speaks english, please fire that person or put him on another duty. Hotel is quiet and well located, although surrounded by homeless people. For the price (200$ a night) its acceptable but I don’t think we would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, with lots to do nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was near dining and the event we were going to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

FRANK

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay away from the sofia hotel
Worst hotel I ever stayed at, AC was bad, no restaurant as it said on there web site Staff had no customer service! Do not stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was hot, but otherwise excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice overall. Decent value in a good area.
Neat historic building right by Gaslamp. I had a corner room with a queen bed which was nice having windows on two sides. Seemed clean, but had a musty smell that can stick in long used carpet & upholstery of older rooms. Wasn’t bad with the air circulating, but the fan from the AC unit was quite loud. Not enough to switch rooms for my short stay, but worth a heads up. Walkable to local restaurants and bars & the convention center. Valet staff was great, always quick to retrieve my car, polite, and helpful when I had an armload of extra stuff. The restaurant wasn’t open during my stay, and I didn’t check out the yoga/ fitness area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nelson

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only think I didn’t like is the parking but overall it’s good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Yuma

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a pathetic stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Grand hotel. Good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Remy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay overall, I do wish that the tv and entertainment was more up to date.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024