Hotels in Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Jennifer Rivera-Nichols 1/5 just now on Google I arrived with my mom to check in at this worst San Diego hostel at 1am...ridiculously exhausted. My mom had just paid to park 2 blocks away and we carried armfuls of belongings with us to the hostel. When we arrived, the clerk was like, ”Reservation?” like my mom was speaking Greek. She said nothing and just walked away. Minute later the owner came in and told my mom that I was not allowed to stay there because I'm under 18. She was talking to my mom like a bully. My mom explained to the owner that our room was already paid for, that she had booked it thru hotels.com as a minor + adult, and that it was 1am already...we're exhausted and where else are we gonna get a room at that hour. I kept falling asleep on their staircase during this time because I was so tired. The lady was arguing with my mom about their rules. Meanwhile, the clerk keeps saying to my mom, ”She's just trying to help you.” That's a lie. If they wanted to help, they could have...but they did not. After a heated conversation, the owner says she will allow me to stay. I was relieved. Then 3 seconds later I just heard her tell my mom, ”Nevermind. I don't like your attitude. You need to get off my property.” WTH Really? This mean lady was gaslighting my mom, bullying her, and was mad at us for just for walking thru the door. She could have approached my mom saying, ”Hi, I'm So-and-So, the owner. It looks like there is a discrepancy with your booking. Because we have shared bathrooms here, we don't allow children. I know it's 1am, and hearing this is really stressful, but let's see what we can do to figure this out. Would you be able to accompany your daughter to the bathroom?” Instead she treated my mom really bad like she had done something wrong. We've stayed at plenty of hostels. None of them had a policy saying I could not be there. I was starting to feel really scared that I would not have a place to sleep since I heard my mom on the phone trying to find a new hotel. They were all full or $300. This Gaslamp Hostel owner is anti-children, anti-family, and made me feel like I had caused my mom so much hassle :-( After we wasted an hour trying to check in and get our money back, I tried to cheer my mom up. I was hugging her while she sat on the phone with hotels.com. I told her I could sleep in the car so she would not have to spend more money or be more stressed, but my mom said it's not safe to sleep in the car, and she didn't know where we could park to do that anyway. My mom was crying when we left. We ended up sleeping in a gross motel smoking room. I saw a bug on the table when we walked in. The owner of this cheap San Diego hotel is not a human being. All the next day, my mom was depressed and sad. This occurrence really ruined our entire weekend. Gaslamp Hostel reviews San Diego. Worst San Diego hostel. Downtown San Diego hostel nightmare. NOT the best San Diego hostel--total nightmare. Disaster. Horror story. TripAdvisor Ga

This hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of the Gaslamp District. If you’re heading to San Diego for a nice and relaxing vacation, this is not the place for you. However, if you’re hip and enjoy a lively scene, gorgeous trendy rooftop and wonderful food without ever needing a car, then THIS is the place for you. This hotel is for those who want to be in the center of all the action. The staff is terrific. I stayed during comic con and it was probably their busiest few days of the year. The whole team was welcoming and very accommodating, especially the manager Katee, who went above and beyond to make my team’s stay absolutely awesome. I have discovered my new favorite hotspot and can’t wait to get back here next year!

I spent 7 nights during the GBTA Convention here at the Moxy and had a good time. Only the noise due to the ventilation system was annoying. Great bar and staff and nice location with lots of games to play at night. Breakfast was good too and not too expensive. Short distances to all locations in San Diego. Especially convention center and Gaslamp District.

Admittedly, we selected this hotel because it was the best price in the area and was very close to Petco Park. Since we were in San Diego to attend a game, it was an easy decision. Our room was fine but fairly small. The bathroom was quite large and very nice. (I would have settled for a slightly smaller bathroom with larger room.) Our friends' room was even smaller. The rooftop bar had a great view and was very nicely set up. The one big negative I had....It was advertised online and in the elevator that the Bistro offered drinks and food throughout the day. The reality was that, due to limited staffing, it was closed. Complimentary coffee was available there....if you were lucky enough to find it. We were later told to just wave down the front desk person to get more coffee. I understand that, due to Covid, places are short staffed. I let them know that they need to change their web site since we were expecting to find a place within the hotel to grab coffee and snacks or a few bites. Otherwise, we were able to walk to so much in the area.

If you enjoy staying in historical buildings or in this case, repurposed buildings, this location is for you!! Originally built as a bank and office building in 1928. This site completed an upgrade in 2013. It still has all of the charm and structural features, but now supports a hotel. Rooms are very nice and clean; plenty of hot water; AC works fine. There is a restaurant/bar are in the lobby serving drinks/food to 1pm and then back in late afternoon starting at 4pm. Perfect location for urban explorers. Easy walks around Downtown, Little Italy, Embarcadero. The building itself has some ”easter eggs” so make sure to check in with front desk staff about what to hunt for. There are two nightclubs nearby that do get rather loud in the evening, so if you are a light sleeper, or do not like excessive night/city noise, this place may not be a good choice. Suitable for all ages, and ramped access for wheelchairs and suitcases. Enjoy your visit! Happy Trails!

Our front desk experience was always great - Alan was super helpful, personable and friendly, giving us area recommendations and getting us set up with waters, coffee and bikes. The use of the free bikes was awesome - we took the bikes on the ferry to Coronado and biked around the island which was a very cool experience. The rooms were SO CUTE. Pineapple theme everywhere - coffee mugs, pillows, cookies, coffee pods. Unlimited bottled water, coffee, etc. as well as a free welcome beer or wine was a great touch. Location is also FANTASTIC. Lots of nightlife, restaurants in the area as well as super close to walk to a ball game at Petco Park. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

I live in the Marina district in downtown San Diego. My siblings, & their spouses planned a visit to see me in my city, & chose the Gaslamp Plaza Suites as their local base of operations while they were in town. The building is historic, and it was fun to imagine it's long glamorous history amid the nuances of an earlier era, while we explored the unique, and ornate stylings of the rooms, and the incredible views from the rooftop terrace. As is the case with any edifice that has remained standing for so long, there are sometimes logistical issues that one might not experience during a modern hotel stay. This is where the incredible staff figures into the equation. While each of ,”the Crew”, as they referred to themselves, was outstanding, I feel as though I should mention one employee by name. Merry, who greeted my family from behind the desk as they arrived, seemed earnestly interested in enhancing our time and enjoyment at the hotel, & was attentive, friendly, welcoming, & professional. She clearly loves the Hotel, and the people and guests with whom she works, and her positivity was evident throughout. It may be unusual for someone to leave a review of a hotel when they haven't even registered as a guest, but the vicarious thrill I received from witnessing my family's admiration for the holistic experience, compelled me to write and recommend it to any visitor to America's Finest City.

This is an old hotel with rich cultural background, all the staff are very friendly, the room service is timely and in place, the bedding and mattress are very comfortable, the breakfast is not to mention, the weekend menu will be replaced with the brunch menu. All the above advantages allow me to tolerate the only disadvantage of zero view from the window. Parking is valet, there is a cvs at the door, and there is a taco that ranks first in the United States within five minutes' walk, which is pretty good, but there is homeless on the roadside

Horton is a very old hotel with a beautiful lobby, elegant blue and white design, and a string of lights on the trees in the yard. Stairs and elevators are old and new, and they are well protected. We booked two nights with two twin rooms with fireplaces, on the second floor, two squatting rooms but the layout was different. The room facilities and services are to be spit. The leaks in the bathtubs of our two rooms have bluish spots. The water in one room sink is only hot and the hot water is very hot. The fireplace in both rooms is not easy to use. One of them is completely can not open. Some of us have a fever, call the front desk 3 times and wait an hour to get a blanket. It is worth mentioning that most of the hotels in the West are very thin, the pillows are very high, and Horton only has blankets. The service staff did not smile and was not enthusiastic, and could not match the services of other hotels in our time. Regarding parking, the hotel does not have free parking and a one-way street. Paid parking is expensive, we parked in a nearby public car park, there are many homes around, we found the cheapest is $15 a day, opposite the cvs pharmacy. Regarding dining, the hotel does not include breakfast, and the breakfast is not cheap. Starbucks is on the corner of the street. It is about 5 minutes drive from the famous cafe 21. You can eat brunch.

Affordable, motel hotel, room with TV, refrigerator, microwave, free breakfast, three floors, elevator, parking lot, small bathroom.