Handlery Hotel San Diego Reviews
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Quality of service 4.5 out of 5 rating
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Ashley Sent on 11/09/20225 out of 5 rating-
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Hands down the best
Saraya made our experience the best. We knew right away this was the venue for us. Saraya made us feel so welcomed. I love her personality. It's warm, calm and very sweet. I could visualize our wedding right off the bat with the way she exclaimed the amazing options we could do. Saraya responds very quickly with detailed information. Saraya broke down the prices for us explained in detail what it all meant so there was no confusion. I highly recommend The Handlery Hotel and work with Saraya. Thank you so much Saraya for helping us decide where our wedding is going to be. You are a major part of that decision.Saraya made our experience the best. We knew right away this was the venue for us. Saraya made us feel so welcomed. I love her personality. It's warm, calm and very sweet. I could visualize our wedding right off the bat with the way she exclaimed the amazing options we could do. Saraya responds very quickly with detailed information. Saraya broke down the prices for us explained in detail what it all meant so there was no confusion. I highly recommend The Handlery Hotel and work with Saraya. Thank you so much Saraya for helping us decide where our wedding is going to be. You are a major part of that decision. -
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Leeann M. Sent on 09/17/20195 out of 5 rating
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Flexible and Accomodating
We worked with Annmarie and she was wonderful. The venue was very flexible with set up, ceremony and reception requests. We had a great time and so did our guests. The food was great and was probably the best priced I found around San Diego County for a full venue. We really just had a wonderful time and loved having our ceremony and reception there. I also had two friends previously get married at the Handlery and they highly recommended it as well!We worked with Annmarie and she was wonderful. The venue was very flexible with set up, ceremony and reception requests. We had a great time and so did our guests. The food was great and was probably the best priced I found around San Diego County for a full venue. We really just had a wonderful time and loved having our ceremony and reception there. I also had two friends previously get married at the Handlery and they highly recommended it as well! -
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Romelia Sent on 07/09/20195 out of 5 rating
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Amazing place for a wedding.
This place is lovely, I loved the environment, great customer service, the food was delicious, my wedding at Handlery Hotel was amazing.This place is lovely, I loved the environment, great customer service, the food was delicious, my wedding at Handlery Hotel was amazing.-
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Brian W. Sent on 06/27/20195 out of 5 rating
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No worries, smooth process
Anna Marie was wonderful. Great venue.Anna Marie was wonderful. Great venue. -
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Angela Sent on 06/27/20195 out of 5 rating
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Terrific experience
The hotel was willing to work with us and our special requests. They were friendly and adaptable. We served,our meal family-style, which they had not done before and it was terrific. The food was delicious and prepared as we had requested it. Annmarie, the wedding coordinator at the Handlery, was friendly and receptive to our requests. The bartender at the event was amazing. He prepared the drinks with a personal touch. The hotel staff was professional and helpful as well. We would highly recommend this venue.The hotel was willing to work with us and our special requests. They were friendly and adaptable. We served,our meal family-style, which they had not done before and it was terrific. The food was delicious and prepared as we had requested it. Annmarie, the wedding coordinator at the Handlery, was friendly and receptive to our requests. The bartender at the event was amazing. He prepared the drinks with a personal touch. The hotel staff was professional and helpful as well. We would highly recommend this venue.Handlery Hotel San Diego's reply:
Thank you Angela, it was such a pleasure to work with you to make Laura & Darnay's day extra special. Kind regards, Ann Marie -
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Brenda Sent on 10/22/20185 out of 5 rating
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Schell Wedding 10/13/18
Ann Marie at the Handlery made our wedding day run smoothly and seamless which made it enjoyable and stress free for us. She was very flexible and made sure things fit our budget and organized things to be just how we wanted it. Our wedding day was absolutely beautiful and we couldn't be happier for the venue choice at the Handlery Hotel.Ann Marie at the Handlery made our wedding day run smoothly and seamless which made it enjoyable and stress free for us. She was very flexible and made sure things fit our budget and organized things to be just how we wanted it. Our wedding day was absolutely beautiful and we couldn't be happier for the venue choice at the Handlery Hotel. -
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Catherine Sent on 09/13/20165 out of 5 rating
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Handlery was an amazing choice for our wedding. We did not go wrong in selecting them. Ann Marie Thornberry was the most helpful banquet coordinator and most organized. From the first day we met her to our special day. She took care of each detail and always
re-assured us that everything was going to be okay. Her attention to detail met our needs. We had a Hollywood /red carpet movie premiere themed wedding and Handlery was the perfect place for it. The venue is so spacious and accomodating for everything we needed. The ceremony area was very nice, flowed into the cockatail/appetizer area of the foyer, then to the Crystal ballroom. It was so convenient for everyone as well to transition from Ceremony to reception. Front desk clerks, bellboys, banquet staff, food, rooms. We also used the Reef Lounge for our rehearsal dinner. They closed it down for us to have a private party. The food and staff was delicious and accomodating. Sandra F. Was the manager for that department and she was very helpful and friendly to all that we needed. All of our wedding guest gave compliments on our wedding, food, & the Handlery staff. Handlery is like an extended family. They knew us by name after staying there for 5days. Could have not asked for a better place to make our dream wedding as close to perfection as it turned out.Handlery was an amazing choice for our wedding. We did not go wrong in selecting them. Ann Marie Thornberry was the most helpful banquet coordinator and most organized. From the first day we met her to our special day. She took care of each detail and always
re-assured us that everything was going to be okay. Her attention to detail met our needs. We had a Hollywood /red carpet movie premiere themed wedding and Handlery was the perfect place for it. The venue is so spacious and accomodating for everything we needed. The ceremony area was very nice, flowed into the cockatail/appetizer area of the foyer, then to the Crystal ballroom. It was so convenient for everyone as well to transition from Ceremony to reception. Front desk clerks, bellboys, banquet staff, food, rooms. We also used the Reef Lounge for our rehearsal dinner. They closed it down for us to have a private party. The food and staff was delicious and accomodating. Sandra F. Was the manager for that department and she was very helpful and friendly to all that we needed. All of our wedding guest gave compliments on our wedding, food, & the Handlery staff. Handlery is like an extended family. They knew us by name after staying there for 5days. Could have not asked for a better place to make our dream wedding as close to perfection as it turned out.Handlery Hotel San Diego's reply:
So happy to be a part of your big day. Blessings on your Journey together! -
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Sharon Sent on 07/05/20165 out of 5 rating
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My daughter was married and had the reception at the Handlery on June 11, 2016. Ann Marie was very helpful with all the details. We offered Salmon, Filet, and chicken and everyone commented the food was great. The bar was outstanding. The prices were great!!!!My daughter was married and had the reception at the Handlery on June 11, 2016. Ann Marie was very helpful with all the details. We offered Salmon, Filet, and chicken and everyone commented the food was great. The bar was outstanding. The prices were great!!!!Handlery Hotel San Diego's reply:
So happy to hear you enjoyed one of the most important days of your life. Thank you for letting us at the Handlery be a part of it. Congratulations! -
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Cristina Sent on 01/31/20165 out of 5 rating
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I recently got married at the Handlery and our wedding could not have been better. We used the outdoor ceremony space to get married and it was beautiful. We chose an evening ceremony and had the aisle lit with candles. We rented the garden ballroom for the evening and it was amazing. It has a perfect view into the garden and accommodated all our guests (135). We picked the buffet and had the chicken and steak, the food was really good and everyone enjoyed their meals. The wait staff was very attentive and keep everything in order. We also had about 25-30 people stay at the hotel and everyone had a lovely time. Overall it was a great experience and we really enjoyed having our wedding there.I recently got married at the Handlery and our wedding could not have been better. We used the outdoor ceremony space to get married and it was beautiful. We chose an evening ceremony and had the aisle lit with candles. We rented the garden ballroom for the evening and it was amazing. It has a perfect view into the garden and accommodated all our guests (135). We picked the buffet and had the chicken and steak, the food was really good and everyone enjoyed their meals. The wait staff was very attentive and keep everything in order. We also had about 25-30 people stay at the hotel and everyone had a lovely time. Overall it was a great experience and we really enjoyed having our wedding there.Handlery Hotel San Diego's reply:
So happy to hear! Congratulations on your beautiful day!
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User2164229 Sent on 06/04/20155 out of 5 rating
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I just recently got married and could not have asked for a better venue! It was convenient for our traveling guests being able to stay there and have the ceremony and reception all in one place. Ann Marie Schmidt helped make our wedding day as perfect as we had hoped! I would definitely recommend this venue!I just recently got married and could not have asked for a better venue! It was convenient for our traveling guests being able to stay there and have the ceremony and reception all in one place. Ann Marie Schmidt helped make our wedding day as perfect as we had hoped! I would definitely recommend this venue! -
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Salvador Sent on 05/28/20155 out of 5 rating
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We had our wedding on 5/23/2015, and we absolutely loved it. Our ceremony and reception were held in the garden terrace, and we worked with Ann the Handlery's Coordinator, and she is just amazing. She guided us from beginning to end and always kept us up to date on any changes. She has a very down to earth personality, that was so easy to work with and talk too. She made sure each step of the wedding ran smoothly, working with our vendors, and our guests. I also have to mention that the staff and Daniel, who coordinated the staff were amazing. Daniel, made sure we were happy with how everything was set up and that we were being attended to through out the night. Our guest were amazed and had so much fun at our wedding. We couldn't have asked for a better location and staff to work with.We had our wedding on 5/23/2015, and we absolutely loved it. Our ceremony and reception were held in the garden terrace, and we worked with Ann the Handlery's Coordinator, and she is just amazing. She guided us from beginning to end and always kept us up to date on any changes. She has a very down to earth personality, that was so easy to work with and talk too. She made sure each step of the wedding ran smoothly, working with our vendors, and our guests. I also have to mention that the staff and Daniel, who coordinated the staff were amazing. Daniel, made sure we were happy with how everything was set up and that we were being attended to through out the night. Our guest were amazed and had so much fun at our wedding. We couldn't have asked for a better location and staff to work with. -
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Melissa Sent on 04/29/20155 out of 5 rating
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Great service from everyone involved.Great service from everyone involved. -
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Linda Sent on 03/13/20155 out of 5 rating
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We were more than pleased with this vendor. They were great to work with, always cooperative, offering suggestions to make our event better. The professionalism of their employees was very good.We were more than pleased with this vendor. They were great to work with, always cooperative, offering suggestions to make our event better. The professionalism of their employees was very good. -
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User2043263 Sent on 02/17/20155 out of 5 rating
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Ann Marie Schmidt was a consummate professional.Ann Marie Schmidt was a consummate professional. -
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Ashley Sent on 01/29/20155 out of 5 rating
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Very accommodating and helped our wedding run smoothly!Very accommodating and helped our wedding run smoothly! -
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Breawna Sent on 10/31/20145 out of 5 rating
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The staff was amazing and accommodating. Any issues that came up they handled right away we could have not asked for a better venue for our wedding!The staff was amazing and accommodating. Any issues that came up they handled right away we could have not asked for a better venue for our wedding! -
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Gray A. Sent on 10/05/20145 out of 5 rating
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Perfect garden to add personal touches for wedding ceremony.
There's large space for cocktail hour and reception.
Coordinator Ann Marie is so helpful. She has plenty of ideas to help couples have a smooth wedding. She is slways available to answer questions.
Ann Marie is fun to work with she makes sure that it is the wedding that the couples dream of. From beginning to the end she was there!Perfect garden to add personal touches for wedding ceremony.
There's large space for cocktail hour and reception.
Coordinator Ann Marie is so helpful. She has plenty of ideas to help couples have a smooth wedding. She is slways available to answer questions.
Ann Marie is fun to work with she makes sure that it is the wedding that the couples dream of. From beginning to the end she was there! -
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Sonia Sent on 09/04/20145 out of 5 rating
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I would highly recommend handlery everything was perfect and stressful Ann Marie was amazing she took care of every detail she was very a compensating to our needs and we had the Mexican buffet the food was outstanding.... Thanks for making our day so special Scott & Sonia BerthiaumeI would highly recommend handlery everything was perfect and stressful Ann Marie was amazing she took care of every detail she was very a compensating to our needs and we had the Mexican buffet the food was outstanding.... Thanks for making our day so special Scott & Sonia BerthiaumeHandlery Hotel San Diego's reply:
Thank you, Sonia & Scott! It was our pleasure to host your Wedding here at the Handlery. We're so pleased to have Ann Marie back and working with all of our couples again! Best wishes to you both! -
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Marissa Sent on 06/18/20145 out of 5 rating
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The Handlery Hotel was a wonderful venue for my wedding. It was very beautiful and everything was done well. The event planner was wonderful and very helpful. The food and service was amazing!The Handlery Hotel was a wonderful venue for my wedding. It was very beautiful and everything was done well. The event planner was wonderful and very helpful. The food and service was amazing!Handlery Hotel San Diego's reply:
It was our pleasure to be part of your Wedding. We're thrilled you and your guests enjoyed our venue, food and service! Thank you, Marissa! -
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User1533290 Sent on 02/12/20145 out of 5 rating
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Hotel was very cooperative throughout the planning process. Serving staff was sufficient and tables were served quickly. Meals were good. Can not say enough about the cooperation we recieved from the Banquet and General Managers. Would utilize this establishment again.Hotel was very cooperative throughout the planning process. Serving staff was sufficient and tables were served quickly. Meals were good. Can not say enough about the cooperation we recieved from the Banquet and General Managers. Would utilize this establishment again.Handlery Hotel San Diego's reply:
Thank you! We're pleased you enjoyed our food and service! -
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Fei Sent on 12/19/20135 out of 5 rating
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Ann Marie Schmidt was a pleasure to work with. She was more than friendly and helpful. I will definitely
choose and refer The Handlery for any future event.Ann Marie Schmidt was a pleasure to work with. She was more than friendly and helpful. I will definitely
choose and refer The Handlery for any future event.Handlery Hotel San Diego's reply:
Fei, thank you for choosing the Handlery for your special event! We look forward to having you back again soon! -
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Candi Sent on 12/16/20135 out of 5 rating
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everything was perfect until the end and we discovered we had left a silver oblong basket and a pair of shoes in the event room and possibly some earrings and a necklace in the changing room upstairs. your employees know where the items should go, to Anne Marie so she can call us, obviously they don't belong to you. The earrings and necklace could have been in a bag and thrown out. What I really would like to get back is my silver oblong basket. Also sound system needs replaced which we didn't know we could have brought our own.everything was perfect until the end and we discovered we had left a silver oblong basket and a pair of shoes in the event room and possibly some earrings and a necklace in the changing room upstairs. your employees know where the items should go, to Anne Marie so she can call us, obviously they don't belong to you. The earrings and necklace could have been in a bag and thrown out. What I really would like to get back is my silver oblong basket. Also sound system needs replaced which we didn't know we could have brought our own.Handlery Hotel San Diego's reply:
Thank you for your review Candi. We're very pleased that you enjoyed your wedding here at the Handlery! We're geniunely sorry that we were not able to find your missing items. Our team members are generally great at turning everything into our lost and found department. We'll be sure to contact you right away if your basket turns up. -
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Lisa Sent on 12/17/20135 out of 5 rating
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I was very delighted with the service and quality of food, as well as the overall price for everything. Would highly recommend to anyone considering a small or large event!I was very delighted with the service and quality of food, as well as the overall price for everything. Would highly recommend to anyone considering a small or large event!Handlery Hotel San Diego's reply:
We're pleased that you enjoyed your event here at the Handlery! We look forward to having you back again soon! Thank you! -
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Theresa Sent on 04/29/20155 out of 5 rating
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We had our wedding here and the staff was amazing. It went off smoothly and everything looked and tasted great.We had our wedding here and the staff was amazing. It went off smoothly and everything looked and tasted great. -
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User1490364 Sent on 12/31/20135 out of 5 rating
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The Handlery Hotel was the first venue that took me seriously when I said I wanted a wedding and reception with 15 guests. We grew in size to 23 guests and we were accommodated every step of the way. Ann Marie Schmidt was fabulous. Since it was a small affair, I was both the bride and the wedding coordinator. I didn't have much time nor desire to read bride magazines and Ann Marie was great in giving terrific tips for many aspects of the wedding and reception. For instance, on her suggestion we had guests sign a picture mat -- and I would have forgotten about a guest book entirely. The staff was wonderful. They were all very professional and quite pleasant. The outside private wedding ceremony venue was perfect (and it would have accommodated a lot more guests if needed). The food was very good as well. Ours was a small affair but as beautifully put on as if we had hundreds of guests. I can't recommend the Handlery Hotel and Ann Marie Schmidt any higher. It was a perfect day and much of that was because of the great venue. Thank you again Handlery and Ann Marie!
P.S. Full 5 star ratings are rare for me but it was definitely earned.
The Handlery Hotel was the first venue that took me seriously when I said I wanted a wedding and reception with 15 guests. We grew in size to 23 guests and we were accommodated every step of the way. Ann Marie Schmidt was fabulous. Since it was a small affair, I was both the bride and the wedding coordinator. I didn't have much time nor desire to read bride magazines and Ann Marie was great in giving terrific tips for many aspects of the wedding and reception. For instance, on her suggestion we had guests sign a picture mat -- and I would have forgotten about a guest book entirely. The staff was wonderful. They were all very professional and quite pleasant. The outside private wedding ceremony venue was perfect (and it would have accommodated a lot more guests if needed). The food was very good as well. Ours was a small affair but as beautifully put on as if we had hundreds of guests. I can't recommend the Handlery Hotel and Ann Marie Schmidt any higher. It was a perfect day and much of that was because of the great venue. Thank you again Handlery and Ann Marie!
P.S. Full 5 star ratings are rare for me but it was definitely earned.
Handlery Hotel San Diego's reply:
We're happy to accommodate all weddings big or small and so pleased you selected us for your wedding! Thank you!! -
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