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Hotel Iris - San Diego

2.5 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Blackout curtains, wheelchair access
Reception
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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625 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, UC San Diego Health
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Mission Valley), Hotel Iris - San Diego is steps from Hotel Circle and a 5-minute drive from Mission Bay. .This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from San Diego Zoo and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Petco Park.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Riverwalk Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • UC San Diego Health - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of San Diego - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 15 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nordstrom Ebar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marketplace Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar & Store - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Blanco Cocina + Cantina - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hotel Iris - San Diego

Hotel Iris - San Diego offers 79 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Stay in one of 79 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including a television in a common area and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 18 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 100.00 per stay
  • Cleaning fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 7.90 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Spa access

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

Optional extras

  • Extended parking fee: USD 20 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional parking is available for a surcharge.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Vagabond Inn Circle
Vagabond Inn Circle San Diego
Vagabond Inn Hotel Circle
Vagabond Inn Hotel Circle San Diego
Hotel Iris
Hotel Iris San Diego
Iris San Diego
Hotel Iris - San Diego Hotel
Hotel Iris - San Diego San Diego
Hotel Iris - San Diego Hotel San Diego

Hotel Iris - San Diego Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 165 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 301 out of 1000 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I first arrived I noticed a mildew smell and it seemed like the room was not properly cleaned before my arrival. Also the main feature of the hotel room was the Jacuzzi tub which was covered in stains, three different types of tile on the wall indicating plumbing issues. The hot tub drain plug was not attached to the tub and the drain plug provided did not work and could not prevent the water from draining along with several of the tub jets not working made it impossible to use the Jacuzzi tub feature which was the whole attraction of the high priced room. Also during my stay I seem to notice what might be black mold in the bathroom. Also due to the rain the roof of my room was leaking water from the ceiling and onto a table and floor which had my cell phone, tablet and several hats on top of it and underneath it. Needless to say they were all covered in water when I woke up in the morning. And I did not get woken up by my alarm because the water that was leaking from the roof damaged my cell phone. And on top of that my room and maybe all the other rooms possibly lost power so I had no AC or heater no lights no power for the majority of my stay. Parking lot and pool also flooded along with many hotel rooms on the first floor. I could not even call the front desk because they had no phone due to the power. The lots of power and cell phone damage caused me to wake up later than planned and caused me to miss important meeting. This was honestly one of the worst experiences
Floors soaked with water from roof leaking
Paint bubbles from water
ceiling leaking along with mold possibly
The parking lot flooded
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never again. Worst. Stay. Ever.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelby

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s disgusting. Saw 6 roaches in the span of an hour and a half. We literally left before bedtime and booked a separate hotel. I would give zero if I could and would shout to the rooftops about how no one should stay at this hotel. It’s gross, not taken care of, creepy artwork, people live there, trash everywhere, and the room smelled heavily of cigarettes and dead person. Absolutely avoid.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Bao

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Armando

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurene

Liked: Staff & service
BED WAS A 6/10, NOT THE WORST, NOT THE BEST. WEIRD LARE PHOTO O F A RANDOM WOMAN ON THE WALL, LIKE CREEPY LARGE. PARKING LIMITED, OVERALL, THE PROPERTY IS WHAT YOU PAY FOR, TOLIETS DID NOT FLUSH WELL. AC UNIT WORKED FINE SO DID TH TV. FRONT DESK STAFF WAS AWESOME. AGAIN, GET HAT YOU PAY FOR, A ROOM FOR THE NIGHT.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

JAYNE

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

JAYNE

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We saw two roaches. Door key hardly ever worked. Somebody had kicked in the door before and it was just patched po orly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not a Boutique Hotel.

Pet friendly. Should not be charging a resort fee. Thin, thin, thin walls and loud guests. Friendly front staff. No daily housekeeping, coffee machine or hair dryer. No bugs but interior falling apart - sheets and towels were clean though. Disappointed by how much I paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The first night of our stay a bum or a rockhead came to the door at 2:30am, no trash cans in the room,towels were small. Both hotel clerks were friendly .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible roaches they tried to keep me on my deposit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, but it had cockroaches in the room. First time I ever saw them and have been coming to this hotel multiple times.but the property is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

STEPHEN

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was not able to stay in the room. It smelled so bad. It was like someone had been smoking in there nonstop or even smoking meth or something like that. It was absolutely horrible. I could not stay there. The clerk said he could not refund my money. I had to go through Expedia so I need to come to you because that place was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

It's decent enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farhang

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5stars
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025