Property and staff was great

Restaurant was closed

The value was amazing and the hotel looked just as great as the ones around it that were double and triple the price. My husband and I went to San Diego for a wedding and they had a hotel called the Winston booked with a group discount and even with that group discount at the Winston we paid half that at the Sofia. I rarely saw another guest so it was incredibly quiet and the staff were so nice and helpful. I'd recommend this hotel to everyone and it's the only hotel I'll stay at when I go to San Diego.

The rooms were a little small but when all you use it for is to sleep, lounge, eat, and get ready, it's perfect.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Charming Gem in Downtown San Diego I had an incredible stay at The Sofia Hotel! From the moment I walked in, the mix of historic charm and modern elegance was apparent. The building’s 1920s character is beautifully preserved, yet everything—from the stylish rooms to the high-speed Wi-Fi—feels fresh and up-to-date. The location is unbeatable: just a short walk to the Gaslamp Quarter, great restaurants, and the waterfront. It was perfect for both exploring and relaxing. Staff were exceptionally friendly and professional—every interaction felt warm and genuine. I especially appreciated the little touches like complimentary yoga classes and bike rentals, which added so much value to the experience. My room was cozy but thoughtfully laid out, with plush bedding, a sleek bathroom, and all the essentials (mini-fridge, microwave, coffee). Yes, the rooms aren’t massive—but the comfort, cleanliness, and ambiance more than make up for that. Martha and Alex were super kind as front desk staff and accommodated me with late check out. If you’re looking for a boutique hotel with character, convenience, and stellar service, The Sofia is a standout choice. Highly recommend!

We got an upgrade to the newly remodeled 7th floor. It was beautiful

In the new room there was no microwave. We had one last time we stayed. We went out to eat and had leftover food that we brought back expecting there would be a microwave that we could heat it up the next day. And there was not. So the food had to be thrown away. Also our second night the air conditioning was not working. It was not blowing cold air. The first night it worked beautifully was very cold. But the second night it was not. We stayed in room 728. We did mention it to the front desk as we checked out.

Excellent location in downtown, walking distance to the seafront, gaslamp area and the restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff. Room was cleaned daily, coffee maker in the room, fridge and a small microwave. Room was of good size bed comfortable.

Staff at check in was not very welcoming and helpful. We had an issue at check in as they took our credit card without telling us that the hotel was charging the entire amount of our stay plus holding on the card almost 30% deposit of the total cost. Regarding the issue of the deposit, we were told to refer back to Booking.com as nothing was mentioned on the booking about deposit. We advise to check when reserving as it's not the first time that the information on booking.com is incomplete.

Staff were so helpful and friendly, the rooms were well done and good for what you needed, bathroom was good size, good storage, nespresso coffee machine was ELITE.

Had trouble with the aircon but the staff were so lovely and upgraded our room for our stay. Not a lot of room for luggage so we had to unpack all our stuff, lighting was a little dark especially walking through the hallways, no netflix or anything on tv.

Everything was exceptional.. From check in to check out. Just make sure you park in the public parking behind the hotel building, then go into the hotel to check in. They will give you a ticket to place on your dashboard of your vehicle and charge for parking when you check out. I paid through the parking meter and I did not realize that I should have gone through the hotel first. Rooms are a bit small, but it was very cozy and my friend and I did just fine. I loved the fact they had a refrigerator and microwave in the room. Walking distance to Petco Park and eateries in Little Italy 🇮🇹 I cannot wait to return in July for another baseball game. I have already reserved our room here at The Sofia Hotel

Room was a bit small, but we managed.

Bed / mattress was of good quality and comfortable. Room was a decent sq.ft. - Comparable to a room in a Westin in size. Bathroom / shower areas recently renovated. Location was excellent for our requirements as we were able to easily walk to most venues we want to see and bus transit system was very good.

Design of building, being of a 1920's era, only offered a street view to limited rooms. So basically no room view. Walls or vent system allowed for conversations to be heard from adjacent rooms quite clearly.

Staff was excellent. I had forgotten my phone on the bed. I realized it at the airport and called in a panic thinking they may take the sheets with the phone in them. I was put in touch with Amy who immediately ran to check the room before they stripped the bed. She only found my phone, she drove it out to the airport where I was able to meet her, retrieve it from her and still get on my flight. She was my personal hero that day!

All was good

The hotel was cute with the mix of a classic building and modern upgrades. The location was excellent and an easy walk to nightlife and other entertainment.

While obviously an old building it was a little worn and slightly 'rough around the edges.' However, that was understandable and to me, acceptable. The room and bathroom were quite small. I had no issues but I could see it being an issue for a large person or someone with mobility restraints.