What’s included and what costs extra at InterContinental San Diego
Room rates at InterContinental San Diego cover your guestroom, complimentary wired in-room internet, 24-hour front desk service, and access to the rooftop pool area for registered guests. Expect extra charges for on-site dining, valet or self-parking, a nightly resort/destination fee, Club InterContinental lounge access (for Club bookings), pets (fee and refundable deposit), and some services like dry cleaning or in-room dining.
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What your room rate normally includes
Standard room rates cover the booked guestroom itself (for example Classic Room, Premium Room, Club Room or any Suite) plus basic in-room amenities listed by the hotel: a 49-inch TV, a custom coffee machine, a stocked mini-bar, bathrobes and slippers, and complimentary wired internet access in guestrooms.
Rates also include 24-hour front desk support, porter/bellhop assistance, and access to the hotel’s 24-hour fitness center and outdoor yoga terrace unless a specific package or promotion states otherwise.
- Complimentary wired in-room internet
- 24-hour front desk and porter service
- Use of the 24-hour fitness center (bay views and video wall)
- Rooftop pool access for registered guests (hours may vary)
| Included item | Notes |
|---|---|
| In-room wired internet | Complimentary in guestrooms |
| Fitness center | Open 24 hours; includes outdoor yoga terrace |
| Rooftop pool access | Open during posted hours for registered guests |
Resort/destination fee and what it covers
The property charges a mandatory nightly resort/destination fee; the amount varies by booking channel and date. The fee typically covers services such as fitness-center access, pool access, in-room bottled water/coffee/safe, certain phone calls, business-center access and concierge services.
Because the fee amount has been listed differently across sites, confirm the exact nightly amount at booking or on your final folio.
- Commonly listed inclusions: fitness center, rooftop pool access, in-room coffee/water, safe, phone calls, business center, concierge
- Amount can differ by channel — verify at reservation or check-in
- The fee is charged per accommodation, per night
| Item | Usually covered by the fee |
|---|---|
| Fitness center / yoga terrace | Yes |
| Pool access | Yes for registered guests |
| In-room coffee/bottled water/safe | Yes |
Parking, EV charging and transport extras
On-site self-parking and valet parking are available but are charged separately; IHG lists self-parking and valet rates that have appeared on-site as USD 57 and USD 69 per day respectively, though third-party sites show different amounts. Both options include in/out privileges.
Electric vehicle charging stations are on-site and listed at USD 2.25 per hour. There are designated accessible parking spaces; the property lists 14 wheelchair-accessible parking spots among its total parking supply.
- Self-parking: charged per day (rate varies by source)
- Valet parking: charged per day (rate varies by source)
- EV charging: USD 2.25 per hour (IHG listing)
- Reconfirm parking rates and policies at time of booking
| Service | Typical charge (verify at booking) |
|---|---|
| Self-parking | Varies (IHG lists ~USD 57/day) |
| Valet parking | Varies (IHG lists ~USD 69/day) |
| EV charging | USD 2.25 per hour (IHG) |
Dining, restaurants and breakfast
InterContinental San Diego has multiple on-site dining venues (Vistal Bar + Restaurant, Garibaldi, Seneca Trattoria, Layover pool bar, Mastro's Ocean Club, Del Frisco’s and an on-site Starbucks). Meals and drinks at these outlets are charged separately unless you purchased a rate plan that includes breakfast or other meals.
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily for a surcharge (listings show availability 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM). Rates that include breakfast typically cover up to two adults in the room; additional guests are charged separately.
- Vistal: breakfast, lunch, dinner (third-floor bay views)
- Garibaldi: rooftop Italian (hours and reservations vary)
- Seneca Trattoria: 19th-floor Italian (reservations recommended)
- Layover: poolside bar serving cocktails and light bites (pool hours apply)
| Venue | Typical service / hours |
|---|---|
| Vistal Bar + Restaurant | Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner — hours vary |
| Garibaldi (rooftop) | Dinner and weekend brunch — select days/hours |
| Layover (pool bar) | Poolside drinks/light bites during pool hours |
Pool, cabanas and rooftop access
The hotel’s outdoor heated pool sits on the fourth-floor rooftop and is available to registered guests during posted hours (listings show pool hours commonly from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM or up to 9:00 PM depending on the source). The Layover pool bar serves poolside beverages while it’s open.
Cabanas and some lounge seating on the rooftop are reservable; some listings describe cabanas as complimentary for guests but you should confirm availability and any booking rules directly with the hotel.
- Rooftop pool: fourth floor, heated, bay views
- Pool hours vary by source (commonly 8:00 AM–8:00 PM; some listings to 9:00 PM)
- Pool rules commonly prohibit outside food/beverage, coolers, speakers and pets
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cabanas | Reservable; sometimes listed as free for guests — confirm |
| Pool rules | Outside food/drink, coolers and pets typically not allowed |
| Poolside food service | Available from Layover or Vistal during posted hours |
Club InterContinental, suites and special room perks
Club InterContinental access and Club lounge privileges are available only to guests booked in Club Room rates or Club packages; the Club lounge operates on posted hours (IHG lists roughly 6:30 AM–7:00 PM). Club access and services are an extra amenity tied to the rate or room type, not included with all bookings.
The property also offers a range of room types — Classic Room, Premium Room, Club Room, and various Suites (for example Suite, Corner (Waterfront) and Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub) — and suites provide more space and living areas, sometimes with kitchenettes or sofa beds. Any suite-specific inclusions depend on the specific rate or package booked.
- Club access: available only with Club bookings/rates (hours posted by IHG)
- Suites: 24 dedicated suites on property; features vary by suite
- Extra room perks (upgrades, late check-out) depend on rate, loyalty status, or availability
| Room type (examples) | Common distinguishing feature |
|---|---|
| Classic Room | Standard guestroom with bay or city view options |
| Club Room | Includes Club InterContinental lounge access when booked |
| Suite (e.g., Suite, Corner (Waterfront)) | Larger living space; amenities vary by suite |
Pets, accessibility and other paid services
Dogs are welcome at InterContinental San Diego with a pet fee and refundable deposit (IHG lists a USD 150 pet fee and a refundable USD 250 deposit per stay). Service animals are exempt from fees; cats are not permitted per the hotel policy.
The hotel is 100% smoke-free and provides accessible rooms and public areas. Additional services such as dry cleaning, in-room dining, business-center printing, and some event or catering services are charged separately.
- Pet fee: USD 150 per stay and refundable deposit USD 250 (IHG listing) — dogs only
- Accessible rooms and parking available; property lists wheelchair-accessible parking spaces
- Dry cleaning, laundry, in-room dining and business-center services have separate charges
| Service | Charge |
|---|---|
| Pet fee / deposit | USD 150 fee + USD 250 refundable deposit (IHG listed) |
| Dry cleaning / laundry | Charged per item (confirm at front desk) |
| Business center / printing | Often covered by resort fee for basic use; larger jobs may cost extra |
