Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown Curio Collection by Hilton
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About this property
Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, part of the Hilton Worldwide Curio Collection, is a 4-star property in downtown San Diego with 242 rooms. The hotel sits within a 5-minute drive of the San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park, positioning guests near major cultural and civic attractions.
The 242 guestrooms feature refrigerators, LCD televisions, and complimentary wireless internet access. Each room includes a bathtub or shower, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, safe, and desk. Housekeeping is available on request. Guest comfort ratings average 4.5 out of 5.
Canva serves as the hotel's primary restaurant, offering meals to guests throughout the day. A snack bar and deli provide quick dining options, while the bar and lounge offers evening drinks. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a surcharge.
Recreational amenities include a health club, outdoor pool with sun loungers and available cabanas, hot tub, and steam room. The property offers a rooftop terrace and fitness classes on-site, along with yoga instruction. Complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk support guest needs. Conference space totaling 1,200 square feet is divided among two meeting rooms, with banquet facilities available for events.
Seaport Village is 1.1 miles away, and the San Diego Zoo sits 2.4 miles from the hotel. Additional nearby attractions include the USS Midway Museum, San Diego Bay, Maritime Museum of San Diego, and Waterfront Park. The property maintains a 4.3-star overall guest rating across more than 1,000 reviews.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM with late check-in available until 11:00 AM; check-out is at 11:00 AM. Dogs are permitted on the property, and service animals stay at no additional charge. The hotel offers wheelchair accessibility throughout, including accessible parking, pool facilities, and restaurant areas. Valet parking is available for a surcharge, and electric car charging stations are on-site.
Location & nearby attractions
Waterfront Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
San Diego Civic Theatre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Maritime Museum of San Diego - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Port of San Diego - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
San Diego Bay - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Balboa Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Navy Pier - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
USS Midway Museum - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Seaport Village - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
San Diego City College - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
San Diego Convention Center - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Petco Park - 2 km / 1.2 mi
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Japanese Friendship Garden - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19.3 km / 12 mi
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 31.4 km / 19.5 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 43.5 km / 27 mi
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 54.6 km / 34 mi
The preferred airport for Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN).
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs are allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Destination fee: USD 33.81 per accommodation, per night
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 for adults, and USD 0 to 10 for children
- Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)<
Know before you go
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).