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Reviews of Cosmopolitan Hotel 4 stars

2660 Calhoun Street, Old Town, San Diego, CA 92110, United States

#68 of 255 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 238 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    10
    Delightful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Tasty

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    A cozy escape in a landmark hotel where visitors can sleep with history!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaint!

    The property is comfortable, ambient and quiet, and Dee is friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    9.0
    Road trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be nice if the inside bar was open.

    Love the historic building and the history this was our second stay. Great location in old town

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    10
    The best!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The decore, the location and the PRICE.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    10
    Great July 4th weekend San Diego and ghost investigation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not a darn thing. We are coming back very soon!!!

    Before our stay, was able to designate a specific room. Dee, the Hotel manager, is very professional, very personable. and knowledge about his hotel history and the amenities offered surrounding the hotel. The food/beverage area, the bartender exhibited amazing customer service. The tacos were very delicious, and the flavorings of the beverages was superb. Mchael, the Ghost Investigating staff member, provided a thorough understanding of the history of spiritual observation, the use of the equipment, and the hands-on direction that allowed my wife and myself to enjoy and obtain an outstanding, fulfilling, and non-scary ghost hunt. Yes, we did document the presence of multiple spirits in the hotel dining room. Terrific experience!!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    8.0
    Very welcoming. I also enjoyed
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Dee was very welcoming and hospitable. The room was comfortable and very clean. I couldnt have asked for a better stay.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    10
    Fun Hotel in San Diego 😎
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No TV

    Very unique Hotel in the middle of the old city - San Diego. Simple and good breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was excellent. Can't remember his name.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, history

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    8.0
    Quaint
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was very nice. Although the facilities were basic, it had a fabulous authentic feel. Breakfast scones were very good.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    10
    Excellent Service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was awesome! Specially Dee he made us feel at home since we arrived. The service was exceptional!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    8.0
    Wonderful historical hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great history and location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    10
    Fantastic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location on walking distance to shops and restaurants

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    10
    Incredible!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need to bring back the restaurant, happy hour is great and food was great but we need more choices

    The location is great for walking to many great places, from restaurants and shops, Dee and his team made my stay very pleasant, from the daily breakfast and the smiles they make you feel at home.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    7.0
    We really enjoyed the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Maybe these changes are only temporary.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    See the above comment.

    The breakfast was boring There were some croissants and coffee. That was it. Gone was the charm that this place once had. People used to want to go there as it was a conveniently located interesting piece of history, in Old Town. We have referred many people to this hotel over the years, but it seems like it really never recovered after Covid. For a while, there seemed to be a lot of weddings and meetings. The staff is all gone. The new staff is "cut and dry." There is no personality. What happened to Robin? The breakfast served our on the little tables in front of the rooms was a nice touch. Before that you had the breakfast downstairs, just like now.but there was a server. Well, you know what you have now.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dee and the staff were very helpful with everything. The location was amazing and the hotel itself was very clean and beautiful with a lot of history behind it.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    10
    To visit family and friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great staff, super kind, welcoming, and communicated really well. I loved the property and all the details. Morning coffee with scones and croissants was wonderful. Will stay there again.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was hard. Some of the furniture and decorations appeared broken. I would go again because the location and beauty.

    I love the location. The hotel was beautiful. The historical aspect were wonderful. Read the journals in the room. Interesting stuff.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2024

    10
    Gem in the old town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very traditional hotel . Lovely courtyard for residents and home made breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    10
    Brilliant experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing not to like!

    Dee who greeted us upon arrival was excellent, knowledgeable and friendly. The room we were allocated was amazing with a big copper roll top bath. Decor was great for age of hotel and extremely clean.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel in amazing location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing.

    really atmospheric and somewhere different to the normal chain hotel.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and great history. we came for my sons birthday weekend, and we really had fun, especially with the history and the spookiness. we will definitely come back

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    excellent perfect location, restaurants 100yds away, beautiful courtyard and manager staff super, helping us with a few special problems, including icepacks for injury incurred previous to arrival. 10 min from Zoo and 10 min from Seaworld. We will be back for sure. Highlight, since what everyone wants is good people running the show.. Don't like leaving comments on good places, want to keep them for myself. Really. but feel obliged as staff was top shelf.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2024

    7.0
    Delightful room in a superb location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Window shades failed to darken room. Bright light from out on the surrounding deck poured in around the shades, which were smaller than the windows.

    Location, location, location.

    Stayed in October 2024

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