Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

My family enjoyed the pool...

Liked: Good location.
Disliked: None.

Very good

Good

Liked: Location
Disliked: Housekeeping services. Not often enough

Overall, this was a frustrating...

Liked: Nothing
Disliked: I recently stayed at this hotel with reasonable expectations based on the images and descriptions provided on the booking platform. Unfortunately, the reality fell far short, and I feel compelled to share my honest experience to help future guests make informed decisions.Cleanliness:Cleanliness was one of the first and most concerning issues I encountered. The carpets throughout the hotel and inside the room were visibly dirty. Unpleasant odors lingered in the hallways and even inside the room, giving the impression that proper hygiene standards are not maintained.Facilities and Room Condition:The in-room air conditioning was a wall-mounted unit, which immediately gave a sense of low-end facilities. The bathroom was outdated and in poor condition—the faucet, shower, and sink were all worn out and poorly maintained. Lighting in the room was dim and created a gloomy, uninviting atmosphere.Security and Comfort:There was no safe box in the room, which made it difficult to feel secure about leaving personal belongings behind. The wardrobe was extremely small and of an outdated style, only suitable for hanging a few pieces of clothing—far from functional or practical for a traveler.Location and Isolation:The hotel is located in a highly isolated area, far from any shops, restaurants, or attractions. The surrounding environment felt depressing and lonely, with nothing of interest nearby.Parking and Accessibility:Parking was unreasonably expensive, especially considering the remote location of the hotel. It felt exploitative to charge guests a high fee for parking on a property that is not easily accessible without a car. Parking should have been included as a basic service.Elevator:The elevator was old and unsettling. It did not feel safe or reliable, and each use was an uncomfortable experience, adding to the overall anxiety of staying in the hotel.Misleading Online Presentation:The photos on the booking website were highly misleading. They portrayed the ho

Overnight after flying in.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Our first room we were given had a horrible smell that was tried to be covered up by some sort of carpet powder???? Thankfully I was able to contact front desk and asked to be moved.

clean rooms

Liked: very clean rooms.
Disliked: I was surprised by an "extra" parking charge. But that hold was temporary and is supposed to fall off.

Everyone was pleasant and helpful

Liked: Not too overly booked or priced
Disliked: Old carpet smell

Very good

Disliked: Had to pay $30 for parking per day as a hotel quest!

Exceptional