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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

601 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, USA, 92101
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About us

A short Uber/Lyft from the San Diego International (SAN) airport, Embassy Suites San Diego Bay - Downtown is located downtown across from the touristy Seaport Village, the USS Midway Museum and a plethora of dining options within a 5-minute walk. Also, a 5-minute walk to the San Diego Convention Center and the vibrant Historic Gaslamp Quarter. This all-suite hotel features 341 stylish two-room suites surrounding a 12-story atrium with contemporary furnishings and ample space to gather or connect. This premier San Diego hotel is set among the beautiful bay where guests can marvel at the view while enjoying fresh and scrumptious seafood at one of the area's many restaurants. Meeting planners seeking a first-class full-service hotel with a great location will undoubtedly agree that Embassy Suites San Diego Bay Downtown is the right choice. This intimate hotel has 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting, all located on the mezzanine (2nd) level. Banquet space perfect for events from 15-200.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandEmbassy Suites by Hilton
Built1988
Renovated2020
Total meeting space5,001 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms341
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
#4 ranked of 261 hotels in San Diego (TripAdvisor 2025)

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jun 10 - Aug 10
Shoulder season
Low season

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
5,001 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,048 sq. ft.
Space (private)
5,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
1,300 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
2,048 sq. ft.
32 x 64 sq. ft.
10 ft.
200
65
150
200
200
150
-
85
1,024 sq. ft.
32 x 32 sq. ft.
10 ft.
100
35
80
100
90
62
-
40
1,024 sq. ft.
32 x 32 sq. ft.
10 ft.
100
35
80
100
90
62
-
40
375 sq. ft.
25 x 15 sq. ft.
10 ft.
14
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14
-
450 sq. ft.
30 x 15 sq. ft.
10 ft.
14
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14
-
336 sq. ft.
21 x 16 sq. ft.
10 ft.
40
12
30
40
40
12
10
16
910 sq. ft.
35 x 26 sq. ft.
10 ft.
75
30
60
75
70
50
-
40
910 sq. ft.
26 x 35 sq. ft.
10 ft.
75
30
60
75
70
50
-
40
1,300 sq. ft.
15 x 40 sq. ft.
20 ft.--------

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
341
Single (1 bed)
170
Single (1 bed) rate
$159.00 - $329.00
Double (2 beds)
165
Double (2 beds) rate
$199.00 - $349.00
Suites
341
Tax rate
7.75%
Occupancy rate
15.945%

Location

Getting Here

2.5 miles from San Diego International Airport. Ride share is typically $20 each way.
Distance from airport 2.5 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $65.00/day )
Bus parking

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Seaport Village
Shopping
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839 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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San Diego Convention Center
San Diego Convention Center
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Located in the heart of a vibrant downtown and on the sparkling San Diego Bay, the San Diego Convention Center is the premier meeting and conference facility for the region.
111 W Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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USS Midway Museum
USS Midway Museum
Museum
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American’s longest serving aircraft carrier now an on-the-water museum. Take a few hours to enjoy the over 30 exhibits including vintage aircraft and flight simulator. Just a short walk away from the hotel.
910 N. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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San Diego Zoo
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Park
4 mi
The San Diego Zoo is renowned as one of the best zoos in the world, and considered on the world’s foremost leaders in conservation. Some of the Zoo’s exhibits are “Ituri Forest, Polar Bear Plunge, and Absolutely Apes – an expansive rain forest habitat where orangutans and siamangs live and play together just like they do in the wild. We suggest taking the 40 minute guided bus tour that gives you a great overview of the entire zoo.
2920 Zoo Drive in Balboa Park
San Diego, CA, US 92112
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Recreation
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2825 Fifth Aveune
San Diego, CA, US 92103
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Balboa Park
Balboa Park
Museum
3 mi
Balboa Park is home to numerous arts and culture venues, such as the Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Aerospace Museum, Reuben H Fleet Science Center, and the Old Globe Theatre are just some of the sites. Take a stroll around the grounds to enjoy the Spanish architecture, botanical garden, and koi pond!
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San Diego, CA, US 92101
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SeaWorld
SeaWorld
Park
5 mi
Meet wondrous creatures up close at Wild Arctic, Penguin Encounter, Forbidden Reef, Rocky Point Preserve, Turtle Reef and of course, Shamu’s Adventure! Be sure to see Pets Rule, a new animal act with no-so-wild animals, and Sea Lions Live. Remember to save the Shipwreck Rapids ride for last – you’re sure to get soaked
500 Sea World Dr.
San Diego, CA, US 92109
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Old Town State Park
Old Town State Park
Park
4 mi
Enjoy historic buildings of Old Town San Diego life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872. Bazaar Del Mundo is a lively area filled with specialty shops, and restaurants in a “fiesta” atmosphere - trip back in time for the whole family!
4002 Wallace St.
San Diego, CA, US 92110
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Petco Park
Petco Park
Recreation
1 mi
PETCO Park is the home of the San Diego Padres Baseball Team. Timeless traditions of baseball to suit every taste and budget. The 98 year old historic Western Metal Supply Company Building has been renovated and incorporated into the Ballpark, with the left-field foul pole attached to its southeastern corner, 336 feet from home plate. Bring a blanket and relax and enjoy the game from the Park in the Park just beyond the outfield fence.
100 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium
Museum
12 mi
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2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, CA, US 92037
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Wild Animal Park – San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Wild Animal Park – San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Park
28 mi
You’ll be transported to on of the most exotic places on earth! Dedicated to protecting and preserving earth’s wildlife and their precious habitats, this safari adventure park is home to hundreds of animals roaming together on the vast open plains of Africa and Asia. You will ride comfortably on the Wgasa Bush Line Railway as a park guide educates you on the Elephants, Rhinos, Antelope and other endangered species. The Photo Caravan Safari let you get up close!
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Belmont Park
Belmont Park
Park
6 mi
At Belmont Park you can play miniature golf, enjoy midway-style games or the arcade, or ride the amusement park attractions - all just a few steps away from the sand and surf at Mission Beach!
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San Diego, CA, US 92109
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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

72 hours. Groups will vary.

Additional details

All rates include a complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast and evening reception featuring alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and snacks daily.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown 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, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown 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 Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown 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, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown 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, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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