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Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant

Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant
Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant – San Diego, CA
Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant – San Diego, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM

About Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant

Located in an historic building dating back to 1869, this Old Town San Diego hotel offers guests rooms with Victorian-style furnishings and features an on-site restaurant and bar. San Diego International Airport is 5 miles away. Free Wi-Fi is offered in each elegant room at Cosmopolitan Hotel. Rooms are decorated with period furnishings and include a dining and a seating area. Each room includes a balcony or a patio with views of historic Old Town State Park or the hotel outdoor courtyard. The Cosmopolitan Restaurant offers happy hour Wednesday-Saturday in the outdoor bar area for Drinks & small bites and open on Saturday’s for brunch from 10am-2pm. Signature fresh-made scones & coffee is available each morning for all of our overnight guests and is served in the gaming parlor. Sea World is 4 miles away from this hotel. The San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are 10 minutes’ drive away. Cosmopolitan Hotel is just 100 yards away from the San Diego Trolley.

Amenities

  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 734 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location and good old fashion room. Would be nice to install a little fridge just to keep your water etc cold. I know nit quite in keeping with old coach house

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Cool place, but no restaurant and harmed to figure out how to check in. A better stay for someone on vacation.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very cute historic building right inside old town and is a short walk to the trolley/buses at old town transit center. Staff are super friendly Beds have a weird plastic under the sheets. Makes a bunch of noise and feels strange to sleep on

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    A lovely room in a cozy hotel with a ton of ambiance. It's the 1870s, but with indoor plumbing and wifi!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This was an amazing place with an incredible nostalgia. We got there at midnight the first night because of a late flight. One of the members of the family who owned this place, showed up at the gate and let us in. When you get there, you get a key to open the gate into the garden area. The rooms are old, but designed with a lot of charm. We had the bathroom with the pinewood tub. The entire experience was five stars. If you’re looking for brand new and shiny sparkly, this is not your place. If you’re looking for an antique setting in an amazing location, then you’ve found your spot.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The location is great and the beds were comfortable. There are no tvs or smoke detectors. The smoke detector was in the dresser drawer in room 11. The hallway by room 6 was used for a linen closet.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The breakfast was decent, no frills.. Soft butter, jam and cream for the scones would have been nicer.. Overall is is a very delightful place to stay.. Environment and staff are very nice.. Check out time extended to at least 11am..

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I rarely have anything negative to say about a lodging because I understand that most places do try hard. But I need to offer some suggestions for Cosmo management. First, the "historically correct" furniture in the room was unusable. The cushions and padding on the chairs and couch were painfully uncomfortable. We brought in the wooden chairs from outdoors for something to sit on. Surely, when Mr. Seeley had the furniture brought around the Cape Horn by ship, the padding and cushions were the best he could buy. So to be historically correct, the padding and cushions should be just as comfortable as when Mr. Seeley was sitting on them. A trip to a local upholstery shop could restore the furniture's usefulness to guests, without compromising the historical appearance. Second, while the clawfoot bathtub was quaint and historic, there were no grab bars to assist in entering and exiting the tub. I know Mr. Seeley did not have these either, but you would think a basic safety feature like grab bars could be added and made to look "historic." Modern guests shouldn't have to risk compound fractures in order to bathe. I'm surprised that the local city codes don't require grab bars. The room does have smoke detectors and I'm certain that Mr. Seeley didn't have those either. Third, some minor things like the loosely attached toilet seat and the room's door not latching could be fixed.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Would definitely stay here again.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    it was quiet it looked old and dingy. Beds uncomfortable.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    This was a fun and great experience! The hotel is currently undergoing some changes so it wasn't open we had to call someone to let us onto the property and check us in. Which only added to the experience. The room was old but just what we needed for our short stay. No hauntings but we'll be back soon so maybe they'll say hello next time!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Loved the location and the history of the building and all the spooky tales. Room was cute and clean, staff was so friendly. My only complaint has to be the bed, it wasn't that comfortable. Although, I appreciate the plastic around the mattress, the bed itself wasn't very comfortable.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer May 2026

    👍

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Great location for train/bus travelers because it is just across the street from a major transit hub. The Old Town Park was very nice, lots of things to do and see. The room itself was fine. The breakfast was pretty much non-existent; just chocolate chip scones, mini croissants, coffee and tea. The least they could have added was cereal! How about some fruit? There is NO cleaning while you have the room, NO ONE comes to make the bed, refresh towels, etc. Checking in is confusing because there is NO ONE at the hotel, you have to call the number on the sign outside to get checked in. This is something that you should know BEFORE you reserve a room. Also, be aware that the park is very close to the I5 freeway and therefore noisy late into the night.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Beautiful room. Quirky Hotel. Right in the centre of Old Town. Free Car Parking. Great view over the park. Feels secluded even tho there's lots of shops and restaurants nearby. Felt like we were the only ones in the Hotel. No TV in Room. Hotel was closed but one phone call and staff arrived to get us all set up. Breakfast was self service and minimal but still very tasty,

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Historic rooms. The hotel is understaffed. When I arrived there at 3pm there was nobody there. I had to call a number and leave a voice mail. The hotel did not inform me of this strange practice ahead of time. After checking in, it feels awkward being the only person in this large historic building.

Frequently asked questions about Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant

Does Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant offer parking?
Yes, Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant offers free parking on-site.
Does Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant have a fitness center?
Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant located, and how walkable is the area?
Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant is located at 2660 Calhoun Street, San Diego, CA CA 92110. With a Walk Score of 74, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant
  • San Diego Airport 1.5 mi
  • San Diego Convention Center 4.0 mi

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