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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town

2435 Jefferson Street, San Diego, CA, USA, 92110
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About us

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town blends the art and culture of the South West with the modern accommodations from Marriott. Located in the heart of Historic Old Town San Diego, our unique hotel offers a convenient location to over 150 restaurants, shops and museums, and located minutes from San Diego’s Downtown Gas Lamp Quarter, spectacular beaches, Sea World and the world famous San Diego Zoo. We are within walking distance of the trolley for public transportation to/from downtown and the Convention Center. Government (Group and Transient) is a strong market segment for our hotel. We work to build base with group (strong group markets include corporate, gov’t and sports) and push rate with Transient from there. We are in need of weekend business and are able to be flexible on most weekends especially with a Sunday/Monday pattern.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandCourtyard
Built2003
Renovated2020
Total meeting space3,416 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms176
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 14, 2025 - Feb 8, 2026
Feb 15, 2026 - Feb 19, 2026
Mar 1, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026
Jul 5, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026
Aug 16, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026
Dec 4, 2026 - Feb 7, 2027

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jun 01 - Aug 10
Shoulder season
Jan 16 - May 31Aug 11 - Nov 15
Low season
Nov 16 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Jan 15

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
3,416 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,147 sq. ft.
Space (private)
3,400 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
1,856 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,500 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
750 sq. ft.
33 x 25 sq. ft.
12 ft.
60
12
50
60
40
18
648 sq. ft.
24 x 27 sq. ft.
12 ft.
65
16
40
65
35
16
648 sq. ft.
27 x 24 sq. ft.
12 ft.
65
16
40
65
35
16
1,122 sq. ft.
33 x 34 sq. ft.
12 ft.
120
30
90
120
65
30
1,500 sq. ft.
60 x 25 sq. ft.
12 ft.
100
-
100
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1,856 sq. ft.
69 x 34 sq. ft.
12 ft.
170
40
150
170
110
40
3,147 sq. ft.
97 x 82 sq. ft.
12 ft.
240
-
240
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248 sq. ft.
31 x 8 sq. ft.
10 ft.
10
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10

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
176
Single (1 bed)
70
Double (2 beds)
90
Suites
16
Tax rate
7.75%
Occupancy rate
14.945%

Location

Getting Here

The Perfect Starting Point for Your San Diego Adventure Discover your San Diego adventure from our hidden gem. We're perfectly located to put you at the center of it all, with effortless access to major freeways and public transportation. From here, you can easily explore everything on your list—including an authentic taste of history just steps away in Old Town.
Distance from airport 3.5 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $30.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Old Town Trolley Tours - We sell discount tickets!
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San Diego Convention Center
San Diego Convention Center
Convention center
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The San Diego Convention Center is the primary convention center of San Diego, California, United States. It is located in the Marina district in downtown San Diego, near the Gaslamp Quarter. The center is managed by the San Diego Convention Center Corporation, a public-benefit nonprofit corporation created by the City of San Diego.
111 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a zoo and safari park in the San Pasqual Valley, in the northern part of the city of San Diego, California. Opened in 1972, the park operates as a sister location to the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park; it features a more specific focus on animals from arid environments.
2920 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Old Town State Park
Old Town State Park
Historical landmark
4 blks
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is a state protected historical park in the Old Town neighborhood of San Diego, California. The park commemorates the early days of San Diego; it includes many historic buildings from the period 1820 to 1870. The park was established in 1968.[4] In 2005 and 2006, California State Parks listed Old Town San Diego as the most visited state park in California.
Old Town State Park
San Diego, CA, US 92110
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Old Town Trolley Tours
Old Town Trolley Tours
Recreation
4 blks
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USS Midway Museum
USS Midway Museum
Historical landmark
4 mi
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910 N Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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USS Midway Museum- We sell discount tickets!
910 N Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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San Diego Old Town Heritage Park
San Diego Old Town Heritage Park
Park
5 blks
Heritage County Park is a county park in San Diego County, California, located near Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and measuring almost eight acres.[1] It was developed to preserve examples of San Diego's historic Victorian architecture including Italianate, Stick-Eastlake, Queen Anne and Classic Revival styles. The properties were all relocated from their original locations with the help of San Diego County and Save Our Heritage Organization.
2454 Heritage Park Row
San Diego, CA, US 92110
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SDSU
SDSU
University
7 mi
San Diego State University (SDSU) is a public research university in San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 1897, it is the third-oldest university and southernmost in the 23-member California State University (CSU) system. SDSU is the oldest higher education institution in San Diego; its academic roots were established as a normal school in University Heights, then known as the San Diego Normal School.
5500 Camponile Drive
San Diego, CA
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Univeristy of California San Diego
Univeristy of California San Diego
University
3 mi
The University of California, San Diego[a] (UC San Diego or UCSD) is a public land-grant research university in La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, UC San Diego is the southernmost of the ten campuses of the University of California. It offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling 33,096 undergraduate and 9,872 graduate students, tied with UCLA for the largest student housing capacity in the nation. The university occupies 2,178 acres (881 ha) near the Pacific coast.
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Univeristy of San Diego
Univeristy of San Diego
University
3 mi
The University of San Diego (USD) is a private Catholic research university in San Diego, California, United States. Chartered in 1949 as the independent San Diego College for Women and San Diego University (comprising the College for Men and School of Law), the two institutions merged in 1972.
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San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Recreation
5 mi
The San Diego Zoo is a zoo in San Diego, California, United States, located in Balboa Park. It began with a collection of animals left over from the 1915 Panama–California Exposition that were brought together by its founder, Dr. Harry M. Wegeforth. The zoo was a pioneer in the concept of open-air, cage-less exhibits that recreate natural animal habitats.
2920 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Disneyland
1313 S DISNEYLAND DR
Anaheim, CA, US 92802
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Legoland
1 Legoland Drive
Carlsbad, CA, US 92008
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Harbor Excursion
Harbor Excursion
Historical landmark
4 mi
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Sea World Adventure Park
Sea World Adventure Park
Recreation
4 mi
SeaWorld San Diego is a theme park in Mission Bay Park in San Diego, California. It is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, public aquarium, and marine animal rehabilitation center. It opened in 1964 as the first theme park in the SeaWorld chain. Both the park and the chain are owned and operated by United Parks & Resorts.
500 Sea World Drive
San Diego, CA, US 92109
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Gaslamp Quarter
Gaslamp Quarter
Convention center
5 mi
The Gaslamp Quarter is a historic neighborhood in downtown San Diego, California. It extends from Broadway to Harbor Drive and from 4th to 6th Avenue. The neighborhood is listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places as the Gaslamp Quarter Historic District. It includes over 90 historic buildings, most of which were constructed in the Victorian era; many are in use as restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, and nightclubs.
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Belmont Park - Mission Beach
Belmont Park - Mission Beach
Park
5 mi
Belmont Park is an oceanfront historic amusement park in the Mission Beach community of San Diego, California. The park was developed by sugar magnate John D. Spreckels and opened on July 4, 1925 as the Mission Beach Amusement Center. In addition to providing recreation and amusement, it was intended as a way to help Spreckels sell land in Mission Beach. Located on the beach, it attracts millions of people each year.
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Coronado Island and Beach
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Seaport Village
Seaport Village
Shopping
5 mi
Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, California. The complex houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet (8,000 m2) of waterfront property. It contains several freestanding buildings in an assortment of architectural styles, from Victorian to traditional Mexican.
849 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Tijuana, Mexico
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Balboa Park
Balboa Park
Recreation
5 mi
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) historic urban cultural park in San Diego, California. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. The park hosts various museums, theaters, restaurants, and the San Diego Zoo. It is managed and maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.
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Heritage Park
2454 Heritage Park Row
San Diego, CA, US 92110
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Children's Museum
200 West Island Avenue
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Chula Vista Nature Center
1000 Gunpowder Point Drive
Chula Vista, CA, US 91910
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Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Drive
La Jolla, CA, US 92037
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Art for Wildlife Galleries
1201 First Street #101
Coronado, CA, US 92118
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The Bistro: Your On-Site Dining and Social Hub Our on-site restaurant and bar, The Bistro, offers a modern and convenient dining experience. Start your morning with a fresh cup of Starbucks coffee and a delicious breakfast. In the evening, unwind with a drink and a satisfying dinner. The hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi in all guest rooms, meeting rooms and public spaces.

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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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