Britt Scripps Manor - San Diego, California

Lewin H.

A beautifully restored little Inn, and for the price we paid, it was ok. But I feel the management doesn't quite understand what this place needs to be in order to thrive. Pros: Cute and unique antique rooms. -Easy and safe parking across street( beware they tried to charge me $10/day when my booking said free parking) -Great location -Friendly staff. Cons: Mattress and pillows were old and lumpy. Upkeep on building and grounds seems to be lacking. Breakfast has very limited hours and everything is just sitting out, milk etc. is not refrigerated or chilled in any way. Cleanliness of the rooms leaves a little to be desired. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Roy L.

We can't thank The Britt Scripps Manor in San Diego, CA enough for the most incredible wedding day. My wife and I wanted an intimate Victorian themed wedding and a murder mystery rehearsal dinner. In 3 months, this team put together our murder mystery rehearsal dinner, 50-person ceremony/reception and executed it flawlessly. We are SO happy with the choice we made hosting our special day there! Our wedding was nothing short of "happily ever after" with the breathtaking backdrop of the tree overlooking the manor. All of our family and friends who attended absolutely loved it. They raved about the picturesque ceremony site, the glamorous and classy interior, the delicious food, our signature drinks, the friendly service and the overall ambiance. Working with both the management and the crew was fine. We couldn't have been more pleased with the incredible service provided by Louisa, the coordinator, Keegan, the property manager, and Jesse, the chef. I felt completely at ease with Louisa being in charge of our entire event from start to finish. Their whole team put our dream wedding together in 3 months. They answered all of my questions thoroughly and in a timely manner. I can't recommend her and the Britt Scripps Manor enough! Thank you for making our special day a memory we will treasure for a lifetime!

Zachary N.

First off, the price per night is nowhere near the service you can expect. The rates are about double the price of a 4 or 5 star hotel in the heart of downtown SD.

Both nights my room was so hot that I had to sleep with the windows open which is pretty unacceptable, as the staff, who is nowhere to be found, was well aware the AC was not working before our stay, yet never informed us until we were finally able to find someone to tell them that the room was over 90 degrees the entire stay.

Nonetheless, you are better off staying elsewhere like an actual 4 or 5 star hotel for half the rates you they are charging and can expect to receive way better service.

Tiffany S.

It was our first time staying in a place like this.The beds are not comfortable at all and besides decoration pillows (which I'm not sure if they wash them) you only get two white case pillows. The room didn't have a microwave or refrigerator which would of been nice considering I have medication that needs to be cold. The breakfast is umm I am not sure you can even call it a breakfast (cold meat, cheese, and little pastries) I advise to plan to eat breakfast somewhere else. Other than that its a decent alternative to a hotel. Free parking across the street, convenient location, and cute historic feel.

Katt560

Location is the best thing going for this place. We stayed in the Governor's room. While beautifully decorated, the bed was awful. It creaked and moaned with every move. There is a hole in the shower wall behind the faucet; mold in the shower; the ceiling vent in the bathroom is filled with dirt and sounds like it when the fan is turned on. The breakfast leaves a lot to be desired. I couldn't believe someone would serve the strawberries that were out...bruised, shriveled. The fruit, meats, and cheeses are left out all morning without being chilled. They get gross. The danishes are all store bought and not that great. The staff barely speaks. The front room is decorated to be a restful area, but the lights were never on, so no one sat in there. I was so disappointed with this B&B.

Nicole Q.

We LOVED having our wedding here. I spent more hours on the knot than I want to admit looking for a place that was more special than just another hotel or golf course wedding. This was a new venue so it was hidden in the results but I’m sooo glad we found it.

Ben was super helpful in working with our budget so that we could could have our dream day.

Noban cooked “some of the best salmon I have had in my life” as my husband told everyone. Our guests all raved about the food- and they had a personal server for us that night so we actually got to eat the food!

Aly was beyond organized and on top of everything. She took care of everything and did it in such a composed manor that she calmed me of any stress I might have.

Bernie is the best. He took care of us and our overnight guests and always had a smile on his face. He was sooo helpful in our set up and preparations the day before and cleaning up the day after.

The venue itself is amazing. The details that went into the remodel are really impressive. A lot of time and love were put into this house and it shows. Having the house all weekend was just the best. We had our rehearsal there the day before with a taco stand and got to spend the evening with our close family relaxing and enjoying time together. I got to sleep in and roll out of bed and up to the 3rd floor’s secret room behind the bookshelf to get my hair and makeup done. I already felt comfortable in the house and it kept my stress level so low. It was great that after the wedding we could hang around with our family and not worry about packing up or forgetting things there because we could deal with it all the next day.

I cannot begin to express how perfect of a venue this is. They take care of you and really allow you to enjoy your day at such a special and unique place.

Denshogaming

Interesting stay. The decor reminded me of the Haunted Mansion. A bit noisy (cteaking of doors, hollow wooded floors, construction next door), but quiet at night. Parking situation was a bit too much, but it was free. You had to carry three things with you at all times. The key for your room, hotel key card, and a parking garage key card at all times. Other than that, it was an okay stay. I recommend staying there at least once in your life, but i wouldnt stay more than 2 days there. The bath tubs and shower could definitely be upgraded, they're so old fashioned. They also need to have a rubber mat or something out in the tub to prevent slipping. Good customer service though. David's a nice dude. 4 out of 5.

Katy R.

We appreciated the early check-in & helping us take our luggage upstairs. The breakfast was satisfactory. The Inn is two short blocks away from Balboa Park. Sitting outside in the garden was engaging. It should be mentioned that there's construction next door....we were woken up just after 7am by the noise.