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"The hotel itself was surprisingly great. Clean rooms and comfortable beds. Parking wasn't an issue and the breakfast was great! The area does get dicey at night with a lot of homeless in the area but we felt safe up on the third floor and didn't see any homeless on the property. Great amenities for the price: quiet microwave, a working refrigerator, and free coffee in room. The local Italian restaurant that was advertised in the room was also a huge hit with the entire family with cheap delivery. You can also catch a free view of the Seaworld fireworks from the third floor, which the kids loved. Overall it was a very good stay."

"Liked extensive games and activities for kids. Pool was terrific for young kids. Beach was excellent with good selection of boating. Rooms were a bit tired as they are old. Food choices were ok, but would have appreciated more variety."

"Super nice hotel. LOCATION IS PERFECT! Right next to EVERYTHING. Train station right across the street and take it anywhere from downtown to mission bay. Super easy. "

"The beach is right at your backyard. And theres a lot of restaurant to choose from. We had an amazing stay"

"Quick. Easy. Comfortable. Staff was accommodating. "

"We love staying at the Dana whenever we bring our pups. It is very dog-friendly. We stayed at the room with the bay view. There is a patio in the Junior Suites where the dogs can look out. There is a grassy area right outside the room, making it convenient for potty breaks and walks. The restaurant is fantastic. Everything was great. "

"It was perfect for what we needed it for . We were out of state going to Sea World and needed a place for a few nights . Check in was fast simple . Staff was nice and there was a Mexican restaurant that had really good food . "

"Hotel was amazing and wonderfully updated with great character. However don’t rely on the restaurant/coffee shop. They were closed a lot or the “kitchen” was closed. Also pool closes pretty early (9pm). "

"Loved the makeup washcloth. Nice touch. Hated that parking price wasn’t stated upfront. "