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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

2.0 star property

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Exterior
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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1631 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle in San Diego (Mission Valley), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Old Town San Diego State Park and University of San Diego. .This golf hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Riverwalk Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of San Diego - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 3 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hampton’s “On The House” Breakfast - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monkey Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crust Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Communion - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Remy - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Golf driving range
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2017
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This hotel will place an authorization for the entire stay at 2 PM on the day of arrival for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking. If the card is declined, the hotel reserves the right to cancel the reservation.

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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

Property is also known as

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 165 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 216 out of 1003 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
It was OK. Nothing special, just a place to sleep. I was not happy to be charged a $100 deposit, in case I stole the sheets or something. As if! Nothing much within walking distance, so bring your own snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toilet was clogged. Front desk made me go to the front desk to get the plunger and did not bring it to my room. Once i arrived at the front desk the attendant informed me he did not have a plunger. Offered to change room but it was already late. Nobody ever at front desk, hard to get ahold of. Not very clean hotel, a lot of homeless in the area. Walked into the elevator to find an “attendant” standing there smoking a cigarette inside and asking me “what floor number”, not clear how to check out and drop off keys. Very bad stay, wont return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alyssa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room itself was ok, beds were fine, however, the room was not cleaned well, it was disgusting. Our room wasn’t stocked of towels and when we called to get bath towels they didn’t have enough clean towels for our room. Property was trashed. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
first room we were given was occupied. second room given had a broken tv. stranger knocked on door and tried to open it during the middle of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Fatyma

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

christie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Howard Johnson in Hotel Circle and were very satisfied with our stay. It’s a good choice if you’re visiting Seaworld, Sesame Place, the San Diego Zoo, USS Midway, the Maritime Museum, malls, or seeing family. Most places are 1–4 miles away, which made the trip easy. We set realistic expectations, and everything met what we needed. Parking was plenty with CCTV. It’s an older building like most in Hotel Circle, but our second-floor room was very clean. No insects, no odd smells, no issues. The sink, bathroom, and floors were spotless, even in corners. The room had a microwave, small fridge, coffee maker, clean towels, bright lighting, and a strong AC. The fridge freezer section needed defrosting, but it was clean. The floors had normal wear from luggage. The bed was firm, pillows were basic, and bedding was clean. There’s no closed closet, only an open hanging area. Outlets worked, though a couple were loose. We felt safe, and you can see your car from the room areas. Staff was kind and helpful. Check-in requires signing a few papers and a $100 deposit hold, which is standard and released after checkout if the room is left in good condition. Housekeeping refreshed the room on the second day with no problems. You will hear freeway noise, but that’s true for all Hotel Circle properties. It didn’t bother our sleep. Overall, clean room, safe area, good parking, and a great price for a holiday weekend. We would stay here again. It’s not fancy but it works.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice as and pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

David L.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rafael

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nonsmokers room smelled like smoke, couldnt check in for 10+ minutes because no one was there and there were no be back signs, looked a bit musty, freeway nearby is awesome but walking is terrible, and how can you advertise free internet when the speed is 5 mbps?
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Byron

Disliked: Cleanliness
Yes ... Dirty floors
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Susanne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
parking was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of homeless walking around property. Needles and razor blades in the parking lot. Opened the room to check-in and several roaches were running around the floor so I immediately checked out and left
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Tammy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night before flying out early morning. So, tried to go to bed early. Tons of road noise. Noisy guests next door that kept slamming their door. Someone from the hotel knocked on my door at 9:30 pm. Didn't get a good explanation as to why. Just didn't feel safe here. So put chairs and my bag in front of the door. Guy at reception was terse. Just put a hold on my card for damages and told me there was no breakfast. Which was fine because I checked out at 5am. But, might want to take the breskfast timing signs in the elevator fown. Garbage in the parking area. Elevator wasn't operating in the morning, guessing for security reasons.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025