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BEST WESTERN Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

6474 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115
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BEST WESTERN Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
Ranked #28 of 246 hotels in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 318 Reviews
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Paris, France
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Stayed here for six days and was impressed with every aspect of this hotel. The rooms were big and exceptionally clean. The staff were efficient and friendly. The pool and the general setting were ideal... I really can't fault this place and it is extremely good value. Anyone who says otherwise must be talking about a different hotel!

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Lamplighter-InnMgr, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, responded to this review
19 May 2012

Dear Luke, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay. We are glad you found us, and always eager to see how we are doing. Hearing what our guests think of us is important, as our goal is to exceed your expectations. Hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Len Regan-General Manager More

Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This really is an absolute gem. We wanted to stay near to SDSU, to visit our son in April/May 2012. In August 2011, we stayed at a 4 star rated hotel in Mission Valley, which was okay, but not enough to draw us back there. The agents that we normally use wouldn't recommend anywhere under 3 star, but we found... More

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Lamplighter-InnMgr, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, responded to this review
11 May 2012

Dear Mark and Bernadette, It was a pleasure serving you and your family during your visit. Our goal is to try to exceed every guest's expectation, and we are always appreciative when we get a positive review for hitting that mark. We are a AAA 2-diamond hotel that is well located, friendly and very clean, with amenities that reflect that... More

California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

My husband n I recently stayed at this hotel for several days n was totally impressed. Starting with the front desk to entering the beautiful clean updated room. The breakfast was perfect for a quick eat n run. The manager n staff including the maid service was very professional in all areas. I highly recommend this hotel to everyone. Rates... More

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Lamplighter-InnMgr, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, responded to this review
11 May 2012

Dear Mike & Sue, We are happy you enjoyed your stay, our company culture is to provide quality, affordability and great customer service to our guests. From all of us here at the BW/Lamplighter, we want to say Thank You fo recognizing our efforts in your lovely review, and we look forward to you future visits with us. Regards, Len... More

Los Angeles, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

I had to spend 2 weeks with my mom at Alvarado Hospital and I was looking for cheap. When I found the price on the Lamplighter I figured I'd get a dump but I could live with that. I was very surprised to find instead a fantastic experience. The room was spotless, the beds were comfortable, the air conditioning was... More

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Lamplighter-InnMgr, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Dear Allison, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Over the years we have been able to accomodate many who have had procedures at the nearby Alvarado Hospital. TripAdvisor is all about guest satisfaction and we tend to rate highly with guests who want to get the most for their dollar, value cleanliness, appreciate genuine hospitality and... More

Denver, Colorado
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We had the fortunate advantage to end up having to stay here when the hotel next door (Howard Johnsons') that we were staying at, would not answer their night bell at midnight after our room key wouldn't work. After 10 minutes of trying to raise someone (and failed) we went next door and were lucky to get a very nice... More

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Lamplighter-InnMgr, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, responded to this review
1 May 2012

Dear CBussey64, Please accept our thanks for your taking the time to write this review, especially after such a short stay. We are a small hotel with a single-minded dedication to consistent service, quality and value. We believe our AAA 2-diamond hote is well located, friendly and very clean. It was our pleasure to serve you, and the next time... More

Nagoya, Japan
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I have stayed at this hotel for the past several years. I can say with confidence that the facilities, breakfast, and customer service are all exceptional. The location is great for those who desire close proximity to SDSU and the trolley. There are plenty of restaurants, drug stores, and even supermarkets around the hotel. The rooms themselves are very spacious... More

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Lamplighter-InnMgr, Michelle, Front Desk at BEST WESTERN Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Dear Justin, Thank you so much for the wonderful review. It has been our pleasure serving you, we grateful that each year you choose to stay with us when you visit San Diego. Our Company culture is to provide quality, affordability and great customer service to our guests. It's nice to hear a guest notices and appreciates our efforts. We... More

Pennsylvania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

The Best Western Lamplighter Inn was perfect for our needs. We travelled there for an SDSU visit and selected it because of it's proximity to the college. It is an older hotel but it is well kept, the room was very clean. They have very comfortable beds and the grounds of the property are beautifully kept. Nice and friendly staff.... More

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Lamplighter-InnMgr, Vanessa, Guest Services at BEST WESTERN Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, responded to this review
18 April 2012

Hi sweetemily, Thank you so much for your lovely review, we do hope you will return and be one of our SDSU proud parents who stay with us throughout their childs university experience. We take great pride in the cleanliness of our hotel as well as the oasis like landscaping. The staff also appreciates your kind words and will if... More

Willits, ca
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Stayed two nights while visiting the university and found the staff to be great and very helpful. The room was a queen with a pull out bed...a tight squeeze. Clean and tidy. Kids enjiyed the well kept pool. Breakfast room very small, but they did not seem to mind if you took the food to your room, other places do... More

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Lamplighter-InnMgr, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, responded to this review
18 April 2012

Hello Deedle707, I appreciate your comments on your stay, and that you took the time to write this review. We enjoy making our guests feel welcome, and for us keeping the grounds and rooms looking their best is just one small part of that. We agree that are breakfast room could use some improvement, and toward that end, and we... More

Elk Grove, California, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

The front desk staff is wonderfully nice and helped us with maps, personalized directions, and with navigating the lobby computer. They even helped us get our boarding passes and recommended great local restaurants. As someone who doesn't travel much, I appreciated the spotlessly clean rooms and the bathrooms looked like they were new. The pricing was very fair, and the... More

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Lamplighter-InnMgr, Front Desk Clerk at BEST WESTERN Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, responded to this review
11 April 2012

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay with us at the Lamplighter Inn. We are always happy to h elp make your vist to San Diego as convenient and enjoyable as possible. OUr housekeepers definitely take pride in their work by maintaining and keeping our rooms very clean. Our guests are extremely... More

Toronto, Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

The Best Western Lamplighter is really good value for money at under $90 a night including taxes. The staff were very friendly and helpful (I was upgraded to a mini suite for no extra charge). The included "free" morning breakfast has a fairly good selection of items including fresh fruit, and high quality cardboard plates were provided and not the... More

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Lamplighter-InnMgr, Marartu - Front Desk Agent at BEST WESTERN Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, responded to this review
12 April 2012

Thank You for taking the time to review the Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Suites, We are happy you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. We value your feedback and if there is anything we can do to make your next stay more enjoyable please let us know. It is our pleasure to go of our way to accomodate our... More

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Address: 6474 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115
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