Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

This hotel was easy to find. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area when I asked for a specific type of food location. They immediately suggested a few places down the road breakfast was a bit carbohydrate heavy, but a wonderful variety, and my family and I found what we needed to fuel for the day. The room was clean and the air-conditioning worked great. The only downside was the interior of the hotel seemed out of date.

Breakfast was perfect.

I booked this room so I can go to a graduation ceremony for my niece and I am glad I did. The property was clean and well maintained. The staff was helpful and even let me check in early. I didn't use the pool but it was clean and well maintained. There was complimentary breakfast available in the morning and coffee/water in the lobby all day long.

Exceeded our expectations. It was clean, quiet and staff were awesome. Would definitely return.

Lamplighter exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend when staying in the SDSU area!

great option to visit sd

Easy and clean place to stay near SDSU. Lots of restaurants around. Easy breakfast included on site.

Good breakfast, clean room, the rest was typical on the basic side

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Exceptional

Location was good We requested extra blankets and front desk person told us it was a limit to 1 blanket per room when we had 2 beds/ also room had a mildew smell seems like carpet was too old

Parking right in front of our room. The room smelled awful, we asked for another room and it smelled just as bad. We had to sleep with all the windows open and it was still smelly. Really disappointed. The breakfast was very poor.

Superb

Very clean and quiet location None

Comfortable, clean Quiet

The room was clean and comfortable. There is very little TV selections like Netflix HBO or any premium channels. Your breakfast selections for two days in a row was biscuits and gravy. Learn how to cook eggs or something other than biscuits and gravy.

The room felt secure, beds comfortable, bathroom and room was clean overall. Also the WiFi was good, and they had some breakfast. The breakfast offerings were paltry, the location wasn't really ideal, the staff availability seems somewhat limited, which is fine, but not for late check ins. I also don't like having rooms face parking, but everything is as shown.

The Inn was very comfortable. Rooms were clean and breakfast was enjoyable.

Breakfast room is small and choice is limited.

Very good

Cleanliness The roof near the pool area was being worked on so discouraged men from taking a dip

Easy access, nice rooms, yummy breakfast.

Excellent property in a great location near SDSU. Walkable, clean rooms, classic style. Good breakfast and friendly staff.

The grounds and exterior atmosphere was welcoming. Internet was slow. TV channels limited and the channels that worked had a bad signal. AC was exceptionally noisy making it impossible to use at night. Breakfast options were ultra processed foods.

Very nice place to stay in the SDSU district. Clean property with a very nice staff.

Exceptional

The hotel itself is very nice. Convenient parking, similar to a motel. Rooms are clean and nice. Landscaping is beautiful. Breakfast is plentiful. The cleaning staff is friendly. The receptionist that checked us in was extremely rude. For this, I would never stay here again. When I walked in, nobody was at the counter, but shortly after, she walked in and I said hello with a warm smile. She did not return a smile at all and as she dragged her feet to the desk, she just asked for driver license. After that, she couldn't find my reservation and tried to argue with me that I didn't have a room. I said yes, she said no, I said yes, she said no a few times. Check in took nearly 20+ mins. Then during the checkin, she refused to speak to me anymore but to my other family member who was there. I said again that I made the booking and paid for it. I even showed her the reservation print out but she didn't look at it. It could have expedited the process if she took the time to look at it. I would have expected much more respect. My husband watched the whole thing bothered that the check in lady very rude. She did not wish us a good stay or anything as she gave the keys. She had nothing to say. Then after it was all said and done, as I was leaving to go to the room, she was looking down, smiling and shaking her head non stop. I stopped in my tracks and watched her as she continued to shake her head and scoff. I wanted to snap at her but instead I kept my cool and walked away after watching her for a minute. She never looked up at me. Sadly, a hotel can spend years trying to build a business, only to have an extremely unqualified, unprofessional and very rude staff member tear it all down. I had other choices to stay elsewhere that were much more conveniently located to the heart of San Diegos main attractions (this location is a good 25 mins from all the action) and because of this check in staff member, I instantly regretted my stay.

Exceptional

I really enjoy staying at this property. The rooms and common areas are always clean, and the overall atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. The staff is super friendly and helpful, and the breakfast is good and a nice way to start the day. My only suggestion is that they refill the vending machines more often, as there was no bottled water available on the premises during my stay. Aside from that, this is a great place to stay and I look forward to coming back.

Great place to stay and in the SD State neighborhood which is perfect when moving in or out kids. I was on the 2nd floor with view to the pool. Clean room and pretty quiet which I appreciate it. Staff was friendly and check in and check out was fast.

When I saw that this spot had a 4.7 star rating, I was expecting something really nice. What I found was perfectly fine...but definitely not really nice. It is a Best Western motel - nothing more and nothing less. It was clean and the bed was comfortable. I brought my pillow - for which I was grateful as their pillows were way too firm for me.

Very good

When I saw that this spot had a 4.7 star rating, I was expecting something really nice. What I found was perfectly fine...but definitely not really nice. It is a Best Western motel - nothing more and nothing less. It was clean and the bed was comfortable. I brought my pillow - for which I was grateful as their pillows were way too firm for me.

Superb

Machine à laver disponible 24h/24

Exceptional

Overcharged us for our stay .. I noticed I got charged $50 extra without any explanation through Expedia. I caught it looking through my credit card transactions. We left room clean after one night for daughter’s graduation nearby. Breakfast is basic. Disappointing..

Excellent location and beautiful property. Friendly staff and great amenities. Breakfast is easy and good. Nice pool and very clean rooms. A quiet nice stay. Thank you.

Everything excellent.

The reception staff was unwelcoming, they did not greet us and immediately asked for my credit card and ID. When I mentioned that there was no greeting. The staff member became defensive. After we checked in another guest entered and the greeting was exceptional compared to ours. Unfortunately, that set the precedent for our stay. The room had a musky oder and there were fly’s. The bed was extremely padded and lumpy, not great for our backs. Overall the exterior and pool were lovely. The rest not so much. You get what you pay.

Great front desk service

Clean room and easy access. Nice to have a place close to SDSU

Clean, great location near SDSU, close to good restaurants, will stay here again

Love staying here!

I didn't like that the office clerk question me about my support dog even though I showed her the dogs support ID, asked me how my dog learned to be support dog. She charged me $100 more in case something went wrong with the room staying there. We travel alot, no one ever charges us. I'm a 78 year old diabetic and need my 9 lb dog with me. Also the radios plugs for our phones did not work. The cleaning ladies were not friendly either.

Clean room. Helpful staff. Nothing fancy but good overall.

The menu was standard (make your own waffles, OJ, cereals Bagels and coffe and tea and apples

Great location to SDSU. Clean setting and very good accommodations. Enough parking and good breakfast options.

I always stay there. Truthfully it’s close to my visit and never see unwanted people hanging around.

Very nice, clean, and comfortable hotel. The bed was super comfy and the flowers smelled wonderful! Would liked to have had more protein and gluten free food options.

thank you

Clean and comfy room but traffic noise due to being in the front of the hotel.

Super clean rooms. Spotless

Staff was fast and friendly. Room and clean and ready when promised. Great place if you have business at sdsu

Great location good continental breakfast.

Friendly staff, very clean rooms and comfortable beds. Heated pool and continental breakfast were a plus. Rooms have a fridge as well. We stayed for a concert, and would definitely stay here again

Good

My room SMELLED horrible!! I was disappointed because I have stayed there once before and did not have a smelly room. I was given room 134/handicapped room. It heavy like mold. not a pleasurable experience.

Easy cozy and convenient !

Excellent stay and great value

Perfecto para mi y mi esposa , una noche en san diego , muchas gracias

Very nice breakfast!!! Clean room, not in the middle of a lobby, but in a nice space of its own. Nice that dairy products were kept in the mini fridge.

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Clean room, comfortable bed, spacious room. Breakfast was simple… the usual continental foods such as waffles, breads, cereals. The coffee was hot and available all day.

The place was clean staff was nice and conveniently located. My work was at SDSU

Na

Breakfst was ok. Parking was safe and easy.

The hotel was clean, but outdated. It worked for us because it was very close to SDSU and we were there to attend a campus tour; however, it is not in the best neighborhood. It is possible to walk to Starbucks, CVS, and Ralph’s, but don’t be surprised if you encounter homeless people or shady characters.

Always clean and bed are super comfy and staff are friendly

We chose this hotel due to proximity of SDSU. Hotel rooms are a bit outdated.

We live a couple hours out of San Diego but have friends in the area. This is our go-to hotel for every visit. The location is great, and it’s a consistently good experience.

It was clean, quiet and nice

Clean room, beautiful landscaping, adequate breakfast, easy parking.

Staff was welcoming and friendly. Easy to park. Room was clean.

Had to move out in the middle of the night due to conditions of the room Staff was not helpful combative Room smell so bad of mold We had to leave filing a claim with insurance company to recover cost of rent another hotel

The best spot to stay close to SDSU. The flowers are beautiful, rooms are clean and the second story rooms have high ceilings. Staff is very nice.

Very clean hotel. Pleasant surroundings.

Breakfast was good.

Moldy, old and out dated rooms

Stayed here with my husband and 1 year old and it was perfect for us! They actually have Netflix in the room and when we had trouble getting it started the front desk was helpful. The breakfast was good if you need to grab and go ! Would stay again

Nice place

Great stay

Very convenient to SDSU

Great place. Close to campus and lots of food choices. Good rates.

The staff was amazing, and we appreciated the convenience to SDSU.

It was fine

Room was clean. Pool was nice. A little run down.

Nice and friendly staff. Very clean. Nice pool area

They were great! We just had late arrival and needed to get A/C going, but other than that they were pleasant and nice and good assortment options at breakfast.

Not really as close to Viejas arena as stated. Toilet wasn't working so maintenance had to come. Tv wasn't working so again needed help. Ad said there was a laundry for guest use, but the machines were out of order so could not use. Mostly felt safe but one night had a perso by entrance yelling and frightening. Told staff who said to ignore and just walk by. They seemed to think it was normal. Maybe for San Diego but not us.

Yes

Breakfast was good. Quite a few choices. Parking was good and safe.

not all room keys opened the breakfast room. we had to open the door for some guests just like a previous guest opened the door for us. it appeared hit and miss.

The room was clean and staff was friendly. The parking lot did get crowded in the evening, but several spots were still available. Not many options for breakfast

Off-site restaurants, bars, grocery and drug stores all walkable Overall a great value place to rest your head Overall a great value

The room next door was really loud from 11pm-5:30-6am

Nice pool area.

Friendly staff, clean rooms

Hotel is very nice. It is very well taken care of. We enjoyed our stay.

This is a delightful inn near SDSU campus. Spacious room, comfortable bed and a continental breakfast all at a very reasonable price.

Quiet, comfortable, clean. Breakfast is basic, but sufficient.

The location to the NCAA tourney was ideal. Close!

Exceeded expectations- pool area was nice , room was spacious and clean. Nice bed. It is not the four seasons but it is a great value and pleasant. We would go back.

The staff was courteous from the front desk to housekeeping. The room and grounds were clean. I will definitely stay here again.

The room was clean and staff was friendly. The breakfast was excellent. The only problem is the noise. I strongly recommend a sound machine as the outside node and rooms around us was very loud.

The neighborhood seems a bit sketchy as well.

Convenient kitchen. Gas stove. The property called me on the second day and said it was mandatory for cleaning staff to enter the room. I have traveled too much over the years without hearing this ever. I would not have rented it if I had known this. I dislike people entering the room. Now I know.

If you’re looking for something clean and simple. This place is definitely a place to visit.

The bed was so comfy and clean the best I have ever had in a hotel I slept like a baby. The wifi wasn’t working in the beginning but then after a few tries it worked perfectly. Property was close to a yummy sushi restaurant. Breakfast was blah wished they had more protein options. Rooms could be more updated. I would come back property was close to my destination.

Great place to stay close to SDSU

Did not get to use the pool

Room was a little dated but freshly renovated….slighly musty till we got the ac going…….but very clean and a good bang for the buck

Great staff. Extremely clean rooms. My favorite place to stay when I visit San Diego

Friendly staff, good location for visiting SDSU and appreciated having breakfast included

Clean, quiet, free parking, breakfast, nice staff, good location near SDSU.

Clean Room nice staff

Very clean. Comfortable bed as well

no hair dryer. shower pressure could be higher

I would not recommend this hotel. It's actually a motel with people living there. Completely falsely representing itself. The walls were paper this and at night the environment was not very inviting. Our toilet kept running all night and the sink dripped nonstop. At check in we could not understand the checking person. We checked out first thing in the morning.

Clean room and nice staff. Always appreciate being greeted respectfully & made our check in easy!

Very clean. Staff was friendly and attentive.

The room was clean and the area is nice. The only thing that really bothered me were the beds. They were terribly uncomfortable. We got body aches instantly. If they had decent beds it would be 5/5 but man those beds hurt!

Room was clean, bed comfortable. Tv wasnt getting netflix...and the shower head was not working.

Friendly & professional!

Staff was friendly and hotel was clean. Just a little noisy as we had the 1st room by the lobby.

Second stay here and would stay here again. The beds are so comfy. Close and convenient to many areas around San Diego

Just one mirror in the restroom. It looks like very cheap motel:(

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Clean rooms and property. Great staff

The room was very clean, updated, and staff was very friendly.

I have stayed at this property for a half dozen times over the past two years, and every time I am happy to be here. The place is well maintained, and very very clean. The staff is friendly and kind. The grounds are beautifully kept. I often travel alone and I feel safe here. Thank you for taking such loving care of your property!

feel the mattress coils, which made the bed uncomfortable.

Clean room. Nice staff

They were able to accommodate us an extra night due to a family emergency. The room was clean and the lady at the front desk remembered us when we check out.

Good accommodations for the price point.

This is a really nice motel. Grounds very clean, flowers are beautiful. Room much much bigger then I thought. Separate bedroom kitchenette living room area. We'll definitely stay here again.And actually, looking into staying for a month to get out of that Arizona heat. Close to attractions like the zoo.

I was able to rest well; the bed was comfortable and there were quiet hours posted which guests adhered to. The ladies at the front desk were kind and helpful. The room was clean and the grounds were beautiful.

Clean room. Loud boisterous neighbors. Very strange interaction with front desk on arrival. Young and unable to add an additional and charge for it even though rooms were available. Her incompetence did not impact me, but likely resulted in loss of money for hotel.

Clean room, plenty of parking, and a decent free breakfast (can't go wrong with waffles).

Helpful staff

Clean rooms, great staff.. overall great place to stay.

Clean, comfortable and quiet!

This place feels and looks like is a renovated Motel 6. Their online ratings are deceiving. The walls are very thin and normal phone conversations can be heard clearly through adjacent walls and people walking in the room above you. The basic cable had many stations temporarily unavailable. This was not worth the price for the night. I am going to stick with Holiday Inn Express moving forward whose rooms, breakfasts, and accommodation are far superior for not that much more price wise.

It was fine for the price and location.

Great room and rate

Clean rooms, great helpful availabe staff, nice breakfast room, free parking, pool available, laundry available. Not too far from destinations Zoo and Ocean 20 minute ride. Restuarants available close as located by the college. Walked to sushi restuarant and visited twice good food and value. Thank you, enjoyed the trip and visiting the area.

Great

Super comfy bed. Kitchen and full-sized fridge were very nice to have. Staff was friendly.

This is a nice hotel at a decent price. We’ll definitely go back!

Room, kitchen and bathroom were very clean. Great bed linen. fluffy pillows. Loved the dispensable shampoo conditioner and shower gel. Great for the planet. Provided recycle trash bin too. Front desk attendant was quite helpful. Made good suggestions for dining places.

Wonderful hotel! Friendly staff, great location and nice breakfast bar. We travel a lot and the beds here are by far the most comfortable I’ve slept in. The pool area was amazing, comfortable chairs and lounges. Grounds were beautiful, tropical and well kept. We will be back!

Nice staff. Very clean & quiet.

Beautiful peaceful stay

The staff was very welcoming and friendly, the room was very clean housekeeping do a great job. The room was great loved that it had a kitchen with everything, took my food so i can cook lunch and dinner. The breakfast was delicious

Very clean and good service.

The place is well taken care of. The bed is comfortable,

Our room was comfortable and clean. The front desk evening and morning staff were courteous, professional, and helpful. Even though the Lamplighter Inn & Suites is located on a busy street and it was busy with many people staying there, we were surprised at how quiet it was in our room, and it was not difficult to get to even when arriving at night. There are several restaurants within walking distance, and it felt like a fairly safe place. The property offered a complimentary continental breakfast. The zoo is about 18 minutes away making it a good place to stay at again should we decide to go see it next time. I would recommend it for its economical price, central location to various places, cleanliness, and safety.

Stayed one night. Convenient location, nice kitchenette, good breakfast.

room was old but clean. staff was great.

The facility and the room were great. I checked in around 2 am due to a flight delay, and they were on site and extremely accommodating.

Good breakfast, nice staff

Cool room, loved it was right by SDSU! Bed comfy and clean. Breakfast was just a bonus.

The staff was really kind the beds and pillows were very comfy the bathroom was very clean. Had waffles and boiled eggs for breakfast. Only took a star down bc my partner’s allergies acted up a bit I think bc of the carpet, but otherwise

Breakfast was minimal and found multiple mini cockroaches in room. Notified staff

Friendly staff

The hotel is modest: its property, the upkeep of it, the breakfast, etc. The staff is lovely: warm, helpful, very 'human'.

friendly a nd

Our king room was well appointed, inexpensive yet exceptionally clean with a very comfortable bed. Unfortunately, we were in a hurry and did not have the opportunity to try their continental breakfast. We would definitely stay here again.

staff is nice breakfast is great

Very clean and well maintained. Staff super friendly.

However, the female staff member who assisted us at check-in was not very friendly. When I asked about the pet area shown on the hotel map, she did not give a clear explanation and just said she didn’t know. Unfortunately, some guests were very noisy both in their rooms and in the parking lot, making it difficult to sleep. Around 2 a.m., it became too loud, so I contacted the front desk, but unfortunately, the hotel did not take any noticeable action to resolve the issue.

Great for the price !

This hotel rates a 10! It is about a mile from SDSU, so it’s perfect. Very clean, excellent location for SDSU and very safe. Highly recommend!

I just love it

Great staff!

The staff was very friendly.

Clean & tidy. Stay there every time I’m in SD

So close to campus. Very clean.

Breakfast was very simple but that’s fine. The coffee was drinkable that’s all I cared about. Rooms are clean, Oscar who checked us in was super friendly. Parking was easy.

Bed was comfortable. Room was clean. Great water pressure in shower.

well cleaned cute office style

Very bad smell also bathroom broken, this hotel should be 4 star. No idea how u score this hotel that high worst experience I ever had from ur scoring. Do not trust ur scoring anymore

The location of the hotel and my room within the hotel was so good. There was not much to add except the wifi could use some updating.

I was pleasantly surprised at how nice this was. The staff was excellent and courteous!

Hotel was great for a quick stay. Friendly staff and clean rooms.

Clean room. Helpful staff

Very clean rooms

Not good

The room was clean. The amenities were great as well. Ice machine & washers and dryers on site, in room coffee maker, complimentary breakfast. Such a great room for the price. It was quiet and safe with a lot of restaurants within walking distance.

Clean room

What a find!

Great room, friendly check-in, very close to campus.

The room was awesome and the service was very nice people

This is a lovely little older property that has been very well maintained. The room was very clean and quiet, The courtyard was beautifully landscaped and nicely maintained with potted plants, flowering shrubs, and trees, The pool area was very pleasant and the pool was very clean. Overall a comfortable, pleasant stay at a value price and I would stay here again.

Breakfast lacked many gluten free options. I know not much can be done about noisy occupants but it was a bit overwhelming the amount of guests that were not considerate of others peace and quiet.

Great location. Comfy

Good healthy options for breakfast, great location!

Room was clean and staff was amazing.

Ideal location to sdsu and great value. Will come back for sure.

Basic but adequate. I like the 24 hour front desk.

Small room. Advertised as having a sofa or chair and it

Staff was very nice and the property is well maintained.

One of the wash machines wasn’t working but it took our quarters. Talked to the front desk, he said we can tried a few more times by ourselves. It didn’t work. It wasn’t helping. Also there is some weird noise started at midnight. Like some heavy metal noise.

Very well run property!

Comfortable stay near SDSU

Very wide open room for ADA access. Rolling in shower. Big good comfy chair. ADA toilet. Frig. Clean. Will try the morning breakfast too. Thank you for your kindness.

We continue to be loyal guests due to ease of check-in, friendliness, cleanliness, and amazing proximity to SDSU

Nice small clean room

Very nice staff. Very clean room and very comfortable bed. The breakfast was good. I definitely will be coming back.

Great location, clean nice

The kitchenette was awesome and the room was super comfortable. Nice and quiet. Our new go to hotel when we visit San Diego. My wife loved it.

Yes it did

Basic room and amenities close to the university. Cable TV selection was good. Fridge stayed cold. Bed was comfortable. Only downside is that cleaning staff would turn off the AC so when you returned, the room would be clean but hot and stuffy!

Crappy old place

Everyone was nice and courteous. The rooms were extremely clean and comfortable. I have no complaints

Room was nice. Facilities clean

Breakfast was too basic. Prepackaged muffins somethings. Very shelf stable Decent sports bar across the street Solid 3

Great place for a short stay. Easy check in.

Nice looking hotel, clean, and only dealt with staff in checking in and checking out because there were no negative issues.

Very clean hotel. Nice pool.

Well set up rooms although they are a little dated. The staff is great and the location very convenient.

My go to place in SD. Always good

Very friendly staff

This was a short stay but the property was wonderful

Great spot if you’re looking for somewhere nice, close to SDSU and inexpensive.

Family friendly, great pool, great breakfast, staff is fantastic.

Would definitely recommend

I was also thankful to see generous choices for breakfast. I loved having hardboiled eggs as a choice. There was a generous amount of towels, and I liked having the soap and shampoo dispensers rather than the annoying tiny bottles. I think having a helper sign up for those who have disabilities was a compassionate touch. And one of the things asked on intake was if, in an emergency, I would need help from them. These little touches speak so well of this business. I will book here again.

It's convenient to SDSU, the bed was comfy, it was clean and quiet. It's a doors-face-the-outside-world type of motel though. The rooms face the sun most of the day and they (understanably) don't run the AC units in unoccupied rooms, so it took several hours for the poor unit to cool the room down. It meets the minimum requirements for a hotel stay.

Close to sdsu. Clean room but the smell is very musty and mildewy

I stayed here well attending a tournament in San Diego over the weekend and its location for central to where I needed to be throughout the weekend. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Check In and Seamless and was quick in the room was clean at four to offer that I needed for the short time II stayed here well attending a tournament in San Diego over the weekend and it’s location for central to where I needed to be throughout the weekend. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Check In and Seamless and was quick in the room was clean at four to offer that I needed for the short time I was there Thank you to everybody at the lamp fire inn!!

Close to SDSU

Very clean and comfortable

The parking lot was very tight. I was awakened by them towing a car around 11:30 pm . There should be assigned spaces.

Everyone was very nice. The rooms, while nothing fancy are clean and well appointed. I liked being able to park right in front of my room. Easy to load and unload my stuff. Close proximity to Viejas Arena as well. I would stay there again.

Nice property parking is a bit challenging. Great staff convenient location clean and comfortable.

This hotel is great for a quick trip. The room was decent and clean but the water pressure in the shower was super low. That’s my only complaint. The location is super convenient and the check in process was very easy!

Perfect location for SDSU move in. Service is amazing. Price in line with accommodations.

Had to complain unfortunatly about the group of college kids above us very loud, office was supposed to talk to them but It did not seem they did, other than that it was good.

Very nice staff. Room and property were well keot and clean. Bedding, pilllows, and bed were very comfortable (I am picky.) I did not use the pool, but it appeared well kept as well. Many good restaurants within quick walking distance. I would recommend this motel especially if you are doing sonething at the university.

Very quiet and relaxing

I was located close to the SDSU campus. Furnishings, carpet and decor could use an update. Beds were very comfortable. Nice, simple breakfast.

Got door dash delivery no problem.

Nice place safe.

Love this cute little motel. I’ve stayed here 6 or 7 different times while my son was a student at SDSU. The Lamplighter Inn is consistently immaculate- honestly, the grounds and buildings are so well-maintained. The breakfast is basic but good, the laundry facilities, water dispenser,& vending machines are available 24/7 in a secure room next to the lovely, shaded pool area. Parking is plentiful and free. There are several good restaurants within easy walking distance

Friendly staff

It's a comfortable place to stay and the housekeeping does an amazing job.

It was very clean.

Beautiful property, very clean. Friendly staff.

I stay here every year and it’s always a joy.

This has been are go to hotel for 6 years! Always clean, friendly and affordable.

We will definitely be staying there again

Very clean and nice staff. The ac may need to be upgraded but the rest of the hotel was good. We enjoyed the pool and it was nice to have breakfast ready every morning and coffee available all day long.

Keys didn’t work twice . Second time I had to wait an hour before someone returned to office. Called 8 times and no one picked up

Excellent service

Overall it was good. Good breakfast, nice staffs, specious room etc…. But one thing. The room keys didn’t work repeatedly so that I had to go back to the reception to fix it. (Happened twice :(

Quiet rooms. Well located. Staff were attentive and polite. No complaints

Great place

I loved the drive up parking right to your hotel room door. The pool was really fun. I like that they had breakfast in the morning and the front staff was really friendly as well. We were there for SDSU orientation. It’s really close to the school otherwise it’s not the most desirable neighborhood, but there is a Starbucks down the street!

Very clean and comfortable basic room. Very tasty breakfast. Cute landscaping and pool area. My only complaint was the walls were on the thinner side. Would stay here again! Extremely close to SDSU campus.

We loved the conveni

We weren’t sure and took a chance based on reviews, being this wasn’t a usual big chain and a bit older. Couldn’t have been more pleased with how it was kept up to the max, from the daily cleaning, to the grounds, super comfy beds and pillows, and helpful friendly desk and breakfast crew. We fell in love with the vibe and the location worked great for all our site seeing. Would totally recommend!

Very cool staff

Clean rooms, simple checkin, plenty of parking

The place was older but well kept up. My only complaint was the pillows but I have the same complaint everywhere I stay. They are too thick and firm so you get a stiff neck from sleeping on an angle. Everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful but at check-out, the computer was down so the clerk said they would e-mail my receipt. That hasn't happened.

I had a wonderful stay. The kitchen area with stove, sink, microwave and refrigerator was spotless, as was the rest of the unit. It was quiet at night and I couldn't ask for a better experience.

Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable, plenty of parking. The breakfast was meh. Only hard boiled eggs for protein then waffles, breads and muffins, and cereals.

Quick check-in, clean room. Incorrect information on website re the availability of DVD player and a 'curated movie library' Neither were true and front office staff had no idea when questioned!

Great place to stay if you are visiting SDSU. It’s only 5 minutes drive from the campus. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The grounds and rooms/bathrooms are clean. The free breakfast is more than adequate. Good value for the price. Will definitely stay here again.

Very happy with our stay at the Lamplighter. Conveniently located for what we had planned. Very quiet on a busy street. Friendly staff.

This place is always my go-to when visiting SDSU. Never had any issues before but this time there was a cockroach climbing down the shower curtain when I was in the shower. Definitely changed how I look at this hotel.

We had a lovely time at the Lamplighter Inn and Suites. We especially enjoyed the heated pool and the size of our room…plus the bed was super comfortable. The A/C and nearby vending machine was great as well! The only things we couldn’t get working were the phone and the Smart TV, as we wanted to watch our show on Netflix. Oh well… not a deal breaker, there were other shows and we had our laptops/tablets/phones/etc. We’ll definitely be back any time we visit our daughter at university! :)

Great proximity to the University! The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast could be better but otherwise we were pleased.

Property is very clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Free parking is a very nice perk. Free breakfast is simple and provides adequate nutrition to start your day.

The good thing is closeness to San Diego State. This is a motel but the rate is similar to the hotel room. The building is somewhat remodeled/refreshed however the room I stayed is dark, dated and smelly. The carpets are dirty, furniture is old, the refrigerator is so loud it is hard to sleep. The bed was ok but the linens are warn out and grayish. In wall AC works ok but loud too. The fan in the bathroom is so loud and rattling I was afraid to turn it on worrying it will fall out. I did not used the kitchenette, the dishes were odd and not looking well. The sink was blocked. Breakfast is very basic (bread, bagels, oatmeal and cereal), hard boiled eggs and waffle maker. Hardly any toppings. Items often run out and there wasn't much service to replenish. Front desk personnel feels indifferent to customer service.

Great location. Clean place and we liked the overall experience.

I decent place at a decent price, clean, pleasant and helpful staff, decent complementary breakfast included. Located pretty far from the turistic hotspots like seaport village and old town but would stay again.

This was our first time staying there. The pool was beautiful and the staff worked quickly to get us in our room early. However, there was a bunch of dead bugs on the wall when we got into our room. The maintenance man came and cleaned them up and we agreed to stay in that room since the bugs were dead. However, that night as we were getting ready for bed the room became infested with FLYING ANTS!! They were everywhere - in the bathroom, in our bed, and crawling on my daughter's stuffed animals. They were coming out of the wall (on the inside of the room, not from the outside). We decided that we couldn't stay there and packed up our stuff and went to the front office and told them what the problem was and that we were leaving. The person at the front desk said they would give us a refund, however we never received one, nor did we hear from the manager even though I left my phone number and email address. I even sent the hotel an email and never heard back from them. I reserved the room through Expedia so I contacted them and they called the hotel and they said the hotel told them that they would not be giving a refund because we had already checked in. Even though we didn't stay a single night in their bug infested room!! I would NOT ever suggest staying here!

Nice Hotel. Kinda run down from the outside But very clean rooms. I like the retro look of the hotel rooms

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This was the cutest little place. Very clean. I will definitely stay here again!

We’ve always enjoyed our stays here. The variety of rooms available is always appreciated. Rooms are clean, quiet, front desk is always friendly. Thanks for another great stay!

Wi Fi rarely works

Very clean, good hotel, nice pool no hot tub. I would go again.

The staff is friendly but the property is dated and our room smelled like my grandmothers house, but not in a good way.

Check-in was fast, rooms were clean, beds were comfortable. Breakfast was varied and always replenished. The pool was clean and the water temperature was comfortable.

It was a good experience staying here staff was helpful and friendly. Rooms are a bit outdated but other than that it was a wonderful place to stay

Rooms are old but clean. On the darker side not as bright as the pictures show. Kitchen very small and has the very minimum of basics more for reheating not actual cooking. Beds were comfy, pillows fluffy, towels plentiful.

It was Awesome Ola!!!

Was good

Great place to stay! Clean and comfortable.

It was nice having a separate living area and kitchen

Great stay! Clean and affordable

pretty architecture, room aren’t the best but good enough. tv is small and would lose internet connection , could only see the box channels

I thought service was very friendly and attentive. I had a suute room which was simple but had a couch and big tv. The bed was very comfortable.

very clean and staff was very friendly as well. would keep this in mind for our next quick trip to San diego.

My husband and I stayed here for 1 night. We were seeing a concert in town. It was the perfect place for a one night stay. The hotel was really cute and nice looking on the outside. The property was kept up and there were lovely trees and flowers around the property. We didn't use the pool, but the pool and the surrounding area looked really inviting. Our room was spacious and clean. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. We appreciated the included breakfast. Yogurt, hard boiled eggs and make your own waffles were a big hit! We would definitely stay at this hotel again, should the opportunity arise.

The property was clean, staff friendly

Very clean and comfortable bed with nice bedding

good

The service was amazing. I arrived late at night and was met by night manager Mike. I mentioned that I was thirsty and he went out of his way to make sure I got some bottled water. The room was clean and relaxing. I slept well in a quiet room. Just what I needed a long series of flights. And in the morning Mike greeted me with a smile and followed up on the conversation the night before. Breakfast hit the spot and I was ready to take on my long drive home. Highly recommend. Great place to stay.

Visiting family who live close up, we found the lamplighter both comfortable and convenient. Nice room, lovely pool, pleasant staff,