Sam's place is so beautiful and luxurious. I was in town to visit friends and this place is accessible but at the same time be in my own getaway villa. I use Uber all the time and it only took 8-10 mins to downtown. You can can walk to Balboa park from here. The neighborhood is also safe (saw some nice houses too!)
Checking in was a breeze. Cleanliness: top notch. My room had a tub jacuzzi with overlooking windows. I looked forward to that warm relaxing bath after a night out. The bed, soft sheets and nice scenery to wake up to made the experience even better. Not to mention the massage chair! After a warm jacuzzi bath then sit on the massage chair....the best!
I would definitely stay here again when I go back to SD. If you're the get-up-and-go type of person looking for a luxurious respite after a day around town, I recommend staying here.