I’ve stayed for about a month at Upfront San Diego and if it were up to me I would have stayed longer. I liked it so much and actually felt at home there that I kept extending my visit.

The Victorian house and its garden is beautiful. The house is big, stylish and breathes a great atmosphere. Most of the rooms are luxurious and all are great to stay in (I stayed in all rooms). Some have balconies overlooking the harbor and the downtown skyscrapers. Others are located at ground level which is very nice too because you are close to the garden, hot tub, and kitchen.

You can take bikes and do your laundry for free. There’s a big peppertree, and hummingbirds are flying around. What’s also great is that, if you feel like it, you can meet all types of travelers here but you can just as well go your own way if you prefer that.

The best thing about Upfront San Diego actually are the people, Eric and Nita who run the place. They are so welcoming and even though they are at times very busy they always, without exception, make time for your requests, to answer questions, or to make you feel welcome in general. I’ve been around so I can say Nita and Eric really take hospitality to another level. Often, in hotels, Airbnb places, or hostels etc, theres a thin line between genuine friendliness and just plain hospitality. Hosts act friendly because it’s their job and it’s expected of them but it’s not always sincere and occasionally you may feel that. Which is understandable, everybody has his or her bad days right?

Here, however, there’s no thin line. Eric and Nita are genuinely friendly, incredibly cool and interesting people who love what they are doing. They make staying here even more worthwhile.

As some other reviewers point out, there’s some noise of planes but it didn’t bother me at all. I just enjoyed chilling in the hot tub or having drinks with people outside at the fireplace watching the stars so much, I couldn’t care less. I have been in San Diego for quite a while and no doubt about it, Upfront San Diego, is one of THE hotspots of the city.