San Diego International Airport (SAN): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 6 miles.

Driving directions from San Diego International Airport: Turn left onto N Harbor Dr and turn left onto W Laurel St, and left again onto India St. Continue onto I-5 N. From I-5 N, take I-8 E to Mission Centre Rd. Turn right onto Mission Centre and then right onto Camino Del Rio S. Hotel is half a mile ahead on the left.

Getting there: Most guests take airport shuttles (Cloud 9 drops off at the hotel with one-way fare of $5–15) or a taxi (fare is $16–25.) Rental cars, Town Cars, and limousines are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available online.

Getting around: The hotel is close to a number of stores and restaurants so walking is a good way to get around. The Mission Valley Center trolley station on Camino De La Reina (reachable by walkway across the freeway) allows access to the wider bus, trolley, and Coaster commuter system. One-way bus, trolley, and Coaster fares are less than $5. Hotel staff can shuttle guests to nearby shopping centers and the trolley station depending on time and availability. Water taxis travel around San Diego Bay, stopping at various points depending on passenger request; most one-way fares are $5–15; reservations preferred. Ferries cross between Broadway Pier and the Ferry Landing Marketplace on Coronado for less than $5 one-way. Fees subject to change without notice.

Padres Pub - Sports bar off the lobby. Dark wood walls, high tables and stools, 11 satellite televisions. Complimentary happy hour hors d'oeuvres Monday through Friday. Lunch and dinner menu features burgers, sandwiches, and other pub fare.

Amenity highlights: A wall painted with swaying palm trees gives the second-floor pool patio a tropical feel. The hotel's fitness center is equipped with cardio machines and free weights. Complimentary shuttles take guests by request to shopping malls, attractions, golf courses, and trolley stops within a five-mile radius. Business travelers appreciate the hotel's menu planning service, audio-visual rentals, and 20,000 square feet of meeting space.

Insider tip: Two malls are across the highway from the hotel. Fashion Valley Center offers such stores as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Williams-Sonoma. Next door, the older Misson Valley Center has Loehman's, Nordstrom Rack, and a 20-screen movie theater. Guests may take the hotel's complimentary shuttle there, but walking is preferable on weekends, when traffic around the malls is heavy.

Business amenities include a business center with a computer, fax, and photocopier, as well as express mail and secretarial services. Staff can assist with catering, audio/visual equipment, and exhibit set-up for meetings. The hotel offers 20,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space.