Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium

HOTEL CIRCLE/MISSION VALLEY – $139/night

This contemporary suburban hotel is 2.6 miles from Qualcomm Stadium (Chargers football) and 10 miles from Petco Park (Padres baseball); it’s 8.5 miles from the San Diego Zoo, 8.5 miles from historic Old Town and 9.2 miles from the University of San Diego. Subdued rooms have work desks, pull-out sofas, cable TV and free WiFi; suites have minifridges and microwaves. Kids 19 and under stay free with an adult.

A restaurant/lounge serves breakfast and American and Southwest cuisine for dinner; kids 12 and under eat free. There’s also room service, parking (fee), an outdoor pool, a fitness room and meeting rooms, plus a free airport shuttle.

Reservations must be made before March 4th.