Frommer's Review
The Dana completed a $20-million renovation and expansion in 2004, which added 74 contemporary rooms in a three-story arc wrapping around an infinity pool. Some rooms overlook bobbing sailboats in the recreational marina; others face onto the original kidney-shaped pool whose surrounding tiki-torch-lit gardens offer shuffleboard and Ping-Pong. You'll pay a little extra for bay and marina views; every one of the old rooms is the same size, with plain but well-maintained furnishings. The new rooms are bigger and feature water views and reclaimed redwood beam ceilings. Beaches and SeaWorld are a 15-minute walk away (or take the complimentary shuttle that also goes to the airport, zoo, and Gaslamp Quarter, among other destinations).
Facilities:
2 restaurants; 2 outdoor heated pools; 2 Jacuzzis; fitness room; spa services; watersports equipment/rentals; bike rentals; concierge; gift shop; limited room service (7am-8:30pm); coin-op laundry and laundry service; dry cleaning
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