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Located in an historic building dating back to 1869, this Old Town San Diego hotel offers guests rooms with Victorian-style furnishings and features an on-site restaurant and bar. San Diego International Airport is 5 miles away.

Free Wi-Fi is offered in each elegant room at Cosmopolitan Hotel. Rooms are decorated with period furnishings and include a dining and a seating area. Each room includes a balcony or a patio with views of historic Old Town State Park or the hotel outdoor courtyard. The Cosmopolitan Restaurant offers happy hour Wednesday-Saturday in the outdoor bar area for Drinks & small bites and open on Saturday’s for brunch from 10am-2pm. Signature fresh-made scones & coffee is available each morning for all of our overnight guests and is served in the gaming parlor. 
Sea World is 4 miles away from this hotel. The San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are 10 minutes’ drive away. Cosmopolitan Hotel is just 100 yards away from the San Diego Trolley.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for San Diego

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deborah
    the United States the United States
    Great staff, super kind, welcoming, and communicated really well. I loved the property and all the details. Morning coffee with scones and croissants was wonderful. Will stay there again.
  • Alejandra
    the United States the United States
    I love the location. The hotel was beautiful. The historical aspect were wonderful. Read the journals in the room. Interesting stuff.
  • Valerie
    the United States the United States
    Great location and great history. we came for my sons birthday weekend, and we really had fun, especially with the history and the spookiness. we will definitely come back
  • Charles
    the United States the United States
    excellent perfect location, restaurants 100yds away, beautiful courtyard and manager staff super, helping us with a few special problems, including icepacks for injury incurred previous to arrival. 10 min from Zoo and 10 min from Seaworld. We...
  • James
    the United States the United States
    I’m a sucker for ambience and this is a well preserved, historic building. I’ll definitely be back and plan to stay in Room 11 👻
  • Pleake-tamm
    the United States the United States
    Fantastic location and helpful, accommodating staff!
  • Roberto
    the United States the United States
    There was no breakfast. When I got to the breakfast room for some coffee the coffee pot was empty and no one around.
  • Mario
    the United States the United States
    A lovely, quiet, albeit sometimes spooky, stay in a part of San Diego History. There is no TV, no phone, no distractions, no regrests staying at The Cosmopolitan.
  • Regina
    the United States the United States
    Did not have the breakfast. The location is right on the Old Town plaza and is just lovely.
  • Cynthia
    the United States the United States
    What an awesome opportunity to stay with in a place of well preserved history! The room was comfy and clean and beautifully decorated. I look forward to coming back. Dee was very accommodating and helpful.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Cosmopolitan Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Cosmopolitan Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscoverCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The reception is closes at 21:00 hours.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the Cosmopolitan Hotel in advance.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Cosmopolitan Hotel

  • Cosmopolitan Hotel is 3.1 miles from the center of San Diego. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Cosmopolitan Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Happy hour
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance
  • Room options at Cosmopolitan Hotel include:

    • Suite
    • Double
  • The prices at Cosmopolitan Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Cosmopolitan Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.