San Diego Airport hotels provide convenient travel bases for those who are flying in or out of the city. The advantages that are related to air travel aren’t the only reason to keep the airport hotels in mind, however. Many of the best San Diego attractions are found within close proximity of the airport, and only three and a half miles separates the airport from the downtown area. In other words, those who choose to stay at one of the hotels near San Diego Airport will essentially be in the heart of it all.

Hilton San Diego Airport - Harbor Island

One of the most desirable San Diego Airport hotels is the Hilton San Diego Airport - Harbor Island (pictured above). Situated at 1960 Harbor Island Drive, it offers a splendid waterfront setting and could hardly be closer to the airport. Complimentary airport shuttle service adds to the already high level of convenience for air travelers, and those guests who are arriving by car should be happy to know that the hotel is near major freeways – Interstate 5 included. Hotel parking is available for a fee, as is true of many San Diego airport area hotels. In relation to the Hilton San Diego Airport - Harbor Island guest units, there are 211 total, and they are all comfortable and well-equipped. On the facility side of things, highlights include a business center, more than 8,000 square feet of event space, a restaurant that specializes in "California Coastal" cuisine, a fitness room, and an outdoor pool.

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina at 1380 Harbor Island Drive is another of the excellent hotels near San Diego Airport. The airport is a mere hop, skip, and a jump away, and also within minutes are such attractions as the  Courtyard San Diego Airport – Liberty Station

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There are plenty of cheap San Diego Airport hotels that cater to the budget-conscious air traveler. For those air travelers who want a little bit more, on the other hand, the Courtyard San Diego Airport – Liberty Station will be a better fit. This inviting hotel at 2592 Laning Road sits next to a large park and offers views of the bay and the downtown skyline. The airport is just a mile away, and once again, there are plenty of top rated attractions in the general area. One such attraction is SeaWorld, which lies to the near northwest. The complimentary parking and convenient airport shuttle service are just two more reasons to keep the Courtyard San Diego Airport – Liberty Station in mind when visiting San Diego, and it only gets better when you take the comfortable guest units into account. Among the guest unit amenities are free internet access, high definition TVs, and iHome docking stations.

Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown

Due to the short distance between the San Diego Airport and downtown, all of the downtown San Diego hotels could be classified as airport hotels. An example is the Doubletree Hotel San Diego, which calls 1646 Front Street home and provides free airport shuttle service for its guests. You don’t have to be an air traveler to get a lot out of your stay at the Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown, it should be noted. Within easy reach is the famous Gaslamp Quarter, and guests don’t have to go far to get to any other number of attractions, including Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center. Flexible event space that can be used for such things as business meetings and weddings only adds to the allure of the Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown, as is true of the outdoor pool, the onsite restaurant, the 24-hour fitness center, and the amenity-filled rooms and suites. Suffice it to say that you could certainly do worse when searching for hotels near San Diego Airport and San Diego hotels in general.