Hotels near Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad

Booked a two night stay here when I was in the San Diego area for work. While the property is aging, I can see that they try to maintain its upkeep pretty well. Unfortunately, there were some issues of concern that made the experience less than amazing. I wasn't expecting an Intercontinental (I've stayed at two ICs this past year) - but being that it is part of the IHG, I was expecting at least decent service. Pros: * The IHG website/app were having issues due to the hack. I finally was able to book a reservation, but called the morning of to confirm. Todd was friendly and efficient, was able to confirm my reservation (booked directly through the hotel), view preferences and noted my late checkout request. * Lili was the front desk agent when I checked in. She was friendly, efficient, knowledgeable. She also was able to notate my late checkout request for 2pm. * I reached out to Lili shortly after checking into my room and noticed what looked like pet hairs (see attached photos) in a corner of the room. She expressed genuine concern after I showed her the photos, and had Yolanda stop by with a vacuum cleaner. * Centrally located to groceries and restaurants (walking distance to Trader Joe's!). * Courtyard view rooms have better noise insulation from the road - a good thing considering that the hotel property fronts a major roadway (Palomar Airport Road). * Rooms have a mini-fridge, which is helpful since most hotels don't offer one. * The hotel's on-site restaurant, Stratus - was open everyday for breakfast/dinner - their buttermilk pancakes are great. Cons: * The pet hair situation led me to wonder what other shortcuts was taken (or not taken) in turning over the room. If you look at the photos, this wasn't a stray pet hair here and there - the amount of hair should've been noticeable if the turnover was just a bit more thorough. * The wireless internet kept cutting out throughout the stay. I'm not sure where the router is, but perhaps the hotel can consider adding a few wireless access points throughout the property, since the signal kept getting dropped. * The walls are thin. I was next to a guy that played his TV on at full blast - it sounded like a concert every night. I could hear vividly his phone conversations (colorful language) too. * Late checkout was inconsistent. Todd noted my request initially over the phone - he said he would be able to offer 1:30pm. Lili upon checkin, confirmed it for 2pm. My card stopped working at 12:30pm when I left to move some of my belongings to my car. I waited behind 3 other guests before I was able to be helped and Veronica asked if I was still checking out at 1pm. I mentioned the later time that Lili offered and even pointed out that had my card still worked, I wouldn't have lost 30 minutes waiting in line and probably would've been able to check out by 1pm. * When I finally managed to get back into my room to remove the rest of my stuff, I went back down to the front desk. Which had four

The room was clean. The landscape room, I can see that the scenery can only be said in general. Breakfast is simple and the pool is not clean. Going out is still very convenient. Legoland and Ole are relatively close. Ole East is not much.

Cape Ret is located right off the 101, close to the on/off ramp to the i5. Great lobby. Staff was absolutely welcoming. Room was on the 1st floor, facing the ocean. It was a walk to get to room. All the way past a few halls and turns the second to last room... was ours! Room is spacious. The bathroom was also quite big. The scented oils in the bathroom was very welcoming. There was a balcony that had a great view of the ocean. Other amenities include the resort style pool. plenty of parking. Both across the property as well as towards the side entrance of hotel. (FYI there is a parking fee)

The surrounding environment is good and the internal environment is ok.

Located almost opposite to the McClellan Palomar airport, the Hampton Inn is a good option to stay in Carlsbad. The hotel is located almost 3 miles from Interstate 5, but the road connecting the hotel to the highway, Palomar Airport road, is pretty wide and I found that it can get you to/from the interstate fairly quickly. The check-in experience was smooth. Andrew, who was at the front desk, was able to give us a room earlier than their usual check-in time because we had called ahead earlier to say that we will be arriving prior to the hotel's 3 PM check-in time. The room was a standard Hampton Inn room, decent sized and some adequate toiletries in the bathroom. However, the Wi-Fi strength was very bad in our room and when I informed the front desk about that, they were able to change my room to a different room the next day morning, closer to the center of the hallway where the routers were placed. While the signal strength was better there and I was able to connect and use it for work, there were occasional instances of the Wi-Fi cutting out disconnecting my laptop. The beds were comfortable, there was little noise as almost all of the property barring the front portion, faces away from the main road. There was a microwave and mini fridge in my room. The complimentary breakfast was really good during my stay here - there were some items that varied from day-to-day. There were eggs, bacon, sausage links, waffles, bread, muffins, oatmeal, cereals and fresh fruit on offer on all days. They also served biscuit and gravy for breakfast one day. It was a fairly good spread, something that I have come to expect from Hampton Inn! I did check out the hotel pool, it was a fairly basic outdoor pool and they had pool towels available at the front desk. I wouldn't term the pool very appealing but hey, the Pacific Ocean is quite nearby! There are a few restaurants nearby to grab food. It would also be a miss from my part if I didn't specially mention the staff at the front desk, who were always available with a smile and helped me with an early check-in and late check-out because of my travel plans - kudos to everyone going the extra mile! There are a few cons though, I did feel that the property is a little bit older than some of the Hampton Inns that I have stayed at in the past. I was a little surprised by the lack of sanitizing stations at the hotel, especially near the front desk/breakfast areas. While they did have hand sanitizing stations, they were non-functional and that isn't good. I would also encourage the property to take a closer look at Wi-Fi and internet speeds at different rooms - in this competitive environment, these points can hold sway on whether a traveler chooses to stay in a property or not.

It is clean and small, but small and beautiful. The staff is very friendly and the service is good. The breakfast is good.

very good hotel and close to the beach: room was very clean/ Breakfast was OK

Located in Vista, Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad is in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute drive of Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Premium Outlets. This hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from LEGOLAND® California and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Carlsbad State Beach.Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Vista? This hotel has 1127 square feet (105 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 150 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

The breakfast is great, Omelette is made on the spot, and there are muffins, muffins, yogurt, and bagels! The room is big, clean and comfortable! There is a self-service laundry on the second floor, and free coffee is available in the lobby on the first floor! Lots of free parking spaces!

First, the staff at this hotel is amazing. They genuinely care about their patrons. So, I am a little disheartened about my family's recent stay. To begin, you really need to replace the mattresses. They are the most uncomfortable mattresses I have ever slept on. It was truly like sleeping on the floor. Next, the hotel is so loud! I don't understand how so many guests can be that inconsiderate. There were little children running up and down the halls at all hours. We had to check out a day early because we were so sleep-deprived. Again, the location and staff are amazing, but this was the most uncomfortable stay.