Extended Stay America San Diego - Oceanside

Good value, no frills

Pros: The location suited my needs because I was there for the Carlsbad Half Marathon. It was walking distance (less than a mile) to the start line so it was nice not to have to deal with parking. The front desk staff was very friendly and informative. The hotel accommodates race participants by allowing a later checkout, which was so nice to be able to shower and clean up after the run. The room was pretty clean.

Cons: My room was on the end on the second floor and there was a bit of noise from the staircase that was right across the hall. I could hear people stomping around what seemed like upstairs but could have been from the staircase. The hotel is also just off Highway 78, so there is some noise from that. I would recommend using earplugs if you are a light sleeper. The towels were a bit scratchy, which I can tolerate. There was one towel that had a not one, but two hairs on it, which I can't tolerate.