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Marriott hotels in San Diego, Nov 11 to 15, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 4 nights, Wednesday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 6 of the 14 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here is part of the Marriott family. The San Diego selection spans Little Italy, Gaslamp Quarter & East Village, Embarcadero & Waterfront, Old Town, Coronado, Mission Bay, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle, Pacific Beach & Mission Beach, Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island and La Jolla. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Embarcadero and Waterfront: the easiest waterfront base for sightseeing without the club noise. Little Italy: the best all-round urban base, especially if dinner matters. Gaslamp Quarter and East Village: choose it for baseball and late nights, not uninterrupted sleep. Old Town: a practical transit base with history outside the door.

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Marriott hotels in San Diego, Nov 11 to 15, 2026

Every hotel here is part of the Marriott family. The San Diego selection spans Little Italy, Gaslamp Quarter & East Village, Embarcadero & Waterfront, Old Town, Coronado, Mission Bay, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle, Pacific Beach & Mission Beach, Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island and La Jolla. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Compound search: hotels in the Marriott family, located in San Diego (Little Italy, Gaslamp Quarter & East Village, Embarcadero & Waterfront, Old Town, Coronado, Mission Bay, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle, Pacific Beach & Mission Beach, Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island and La Jolla); check-in 2026-11-11, check-out 2026-11-15, 4 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Embarcadero & Waterfront; Little Italy; Gaslamp Quarter & East Village; Old Town. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-11 to 2026-11-15; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (6 of 14 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Embarcadero & Waterfront: The easiest waterfront base for sightseeing without the club noise. Typical $311 a night. Subway: Walk the waterfront.
  • Little Italy: The best all-round urban base, especially if dinner matters. Typical $222 a night. Subway: Walk India Street and the waterfront.
  • Gaslamp Quarter & East Village: Choose it for baseball and late nights, not uninterrupted sleep. Typical $325 a night. Subway: Walk to Petco Park and conventions.
  • Old Town: A practical transit base with history outside the door. Typical $214 a night. Subway: Blue/Green Trolley, COASTER and buses 8/9/30 at Old Town Transit Center.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection — 4-star, Autograph Collection

2. The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel — 4-star, Tribute Portfolio

3. Sheraton San Diego Resort — 4-star, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown — 3-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts

5. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown — 3-star, Residence Inn by Marriott

6. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town — 3-star, Courtyard by Marriott

More hotels in the area (8)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 11 to 15, 2026
  1. Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection, Embarcadero & Waterfront
    #1 of 6 · Embarcadero & Waterfront

    Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

    4-star · Autograph Collection

    $208a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Comfortable rooms and warm service cheaper than most waterfront picks. You accept destination fees, imperfect soundproofing and no pool or spa. Ten minutes' walk to USS Midway Museum, 20 minutes' walk to Seaport Village.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $833 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Embarcadero & Waterfront
    #2 of 6 · Embarcadero & Waterfront

    The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    4-star · Tribute Portfolio

    $212a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Historic boutique character and welcoming staff close to Santa Fe Depot. You accept compact rooms, limited storage and unconfirmed pool opening. Nine minutes' walk to USS Midway Museum, 15 minutes' walk to Seaport Village.

    $29/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $588 vs $647 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $849 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Sheraton San Diego Resort, Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island
    #3 of 6 · Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island

    Sheraton San Diego Resort

    4-star · Sheraton Hotels and Resorts

    $238a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Refreshed balcony rooms, three pools and an airport shuttle for a waterfront stopover. You accept resort and parking fees; building choice affects convenience.

    $42/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $511 vs $595 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $953 all in for 4 nights, of which $204 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown, Little Italy
    #4 of 6 · Little Italy

    TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown

    3-star · Marriott Hotels & Resorts

    $252a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Kitchen-equipped practicality and included hot breakfast cheaper than most here. You accept detached paid parking, variable daylight and mixed evening street comfort. 25 minutes' walk to USS Midway Museum, 25 minutes' walk to San Diego Convention Center.

    $38/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $367 vs $442 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $1,009 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown, Little Italy
    #5 of 6 · Little Italy

    Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown

    3-star · Residence Inn by Marriott

    $260a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Spacious kitchen-equipped suites for longer waterfront and Little Italy stays. You accept train noise, some dated interiors and paid parking. 20 minutes' walk to USS Midway Museum.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $1,040 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town, Old Town
    #6 of 6 · Old Town

    Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $262a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Helpful staff and walkable Old Town access for short stays. You accept guestroom renovations, freeway-facing noise and extra parking or breakfast charges.

    $26/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $592 vs $645 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $1,049 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

6 of 14 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. Axel $654 vs $829 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

  2. Axel $367 vs $442 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

  3. Axel $444 vs $518 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

  4. Axel $511 vs $595 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

  5. Axel $588 vs $647 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

  6. Axel $592 vs $645 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

8 more
  1. 1. Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty Station · Point Loma, Harbor Island$283Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  2. 2. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town · Old Town · 3-star$285Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  3. 3. Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel · Mission Valley · 4-star$300Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  4. 4. San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter · Gaslamp Quarter · 4-star$318Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  5. 5. The Westin San Diego Bayview · Embarcadero · 4-star$37/night less than Expedia (14%)$326Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  6. 6. Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa · Coronado · 4-star$87/night less than Expedia (21%)$382Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  7. 7. The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego · Gaslamp Quarter · 5-star$414Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  8. 8. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina · Embarcadero · 4-star$484Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
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