DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Hotel Circle

4.0 star property

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Hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, Two Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Suite with Balcony and Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 6

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room with Balcony and Tub

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom

Mobility Accessible King Room with Balcony and Tub

  • Sleeps 2

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Hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Mobility Accessible King Room with Balcony and Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

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Hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Mobility Hearing Accessible King Room with Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Mobility Hearing Accessible Two Queen Room with Balcony and Tub

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

King, Family Suite

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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View from room

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Room with City View Balcony Top 2 Floors

  • Sleeps 5

Two Queen Room with Pool View Balcony Top 2 Floors

  • Sleeps 5

King Room with City View Balcony Top 2 Floors

  • Sleeps 3

King Room With Pool View

  • Sleeps 3

Pool View King Room Balcony Top 2 Floors

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

1 King Bed with Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(61 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Two Queen Suite with Bunk Bed and Balcony

  • Sleeps 6

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family King Suite with Bunk Bed and Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior King Suite with Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

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View from room

2 Queen Beds with Balcony and sofabed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(140 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Hotel Circle in San Diego (Mission Valley), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hotel Circle and Mission Bay. .This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from San Diego Zoo and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Port of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
  • University of San Diego - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • UC San Diego Health - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkey Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hampton’s “On The House” Breakfast - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crust Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Remy - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Waffle Spot - ‬2 min walk

About this property

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Hotel Circle

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Hotel Circle offers 219 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 219 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Digital programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Seaglass Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Seaglass Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per night); wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 33 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 11 to 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Seaglass Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1967
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 65.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 11 to 24 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 9.95 (rates may vary)
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 33.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 65.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 65 per pet, per stay
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hilton Hotel Circle San Diego
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San Diego Circle
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DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Hotel Circle Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 729 out of 1780 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1780 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 290 out of 1780 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 211 out of 1780 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 229 out of 1780 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Trevor

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The pull out couch bedding had a few urine looking stains on the sheets. We had to ask twice for new sheets before they were brought up.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aubrey

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely filthy. Bugs in the room. We had a family emergency that had us cut our stay short and they were unable to assist us in any form of reimbursement. We stayed for 10 minutes.. absolutely horrible
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sorya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sorya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just nice and fast the staff is outstanding my favorite place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary, West Linn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
I did appreciate the quick response by the hotel. I sent a message thru Expedia app and they responded very quickly. Hotel needs a little bit of remodel. The room was not in the best conditions and the carpet was extremely dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room! Everything was nice! Great customer service !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADOLFO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

HEATHER IS THE BEST

MY STAY EXCEEDED EXPECTATONS BEGINNING WITH AN EXCELLENT CHECK IN WITH FRONT DESK CLERK, HEATHER. SHE MAID ME FEEL WELCOME AND SET THE TONE FOR A FINE STAY.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gicel

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a disgusting hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
The hotel was ok. There was nothing outstanding about it. The area was fairly convenient to things to do. Overall it was very middle of the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Love the warm cookies, but was told that they were out of them until the morning and then in the morning they also were out of them. When we finally had them, they were delicious. The parking lot is very narrow, so you have to be careful turning in there. The room itself was spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Keyla

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stayed on the 3rd floor which was a non-smoking floor and the hallway smelled so much like cigarettes. The bathroom needs a couple upgrades as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Donald

Liked: Staff & service
No airport shuttle service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Salina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mayra

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would never stay there room smell so bad was super dirty. There was tooth paste there was throw up , chips on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We reserve two room for two days. The room condition is very bad, outdated broken lamps. The bed is not comfortable rusty bathtub Air conditioning doesn’t work very noisy in house fridge whistle all night. I don’t recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025