500 West Hotel
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--CA/San_Diego/500_West_Hotel.h78053/
Hotel Overview
Everything I need
The lobby is beautiful and spacious. Wifi is free. Nice cafe for breakfast and lunch on premises as...
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Judilou
- Jan 27, 2013
Cheapest deal New Year's Eve in downtown San Diego
$52 for a small room. The YMCA built it in 1920 so the clean private bath rooms are down the hall...
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MarkinSanDiego
- Jan 2, 2013
Hybrid lodging is part hostel, part hotel
The 500 West Hotel bills itself as a new approach to lodging: Accommodations are part upscale hostel, part hotel. Rooms are small but jam-packed with modern conveniences such as flat-screen TVs and work stations. Bathrooms are shared and guests also have access to a communal kitchen. Located in the heart of downtown San Diego, guests can stroll to Seaport Village, parks and other local attractions.500 West Hotel Rooms
- Family Room
- Our family room has 2 sets of bunk beds with detached bathrooms. It is perfect for a family of up to four wishing to stay close while enjoying the city. The room has two sets of bunk beds, high speed wireless internet access, digital telephone w/data port, refrigerator (on request) and housekeeping service with downtown and courtyard views. Bring your laptop and your favorite DVD's to unwind at night.
- Full Size Room
- All beds come with detached private bathrooms. Rooms with One Double Bed include, Cable/satellite TV, Voice mail, Wake-up calls, Housekeeping (daily), Makeup mirror, Hair dryer (on request) Desk/Work area, Flat screen TV with 36 basic channels, Telephone, and wireless internet in all rooms.
- Single Room
- All beds come with detached private bathrooms. Rooms with One Twin Bed include, Cable/satellite TV, Voice mail, Wake-up calls, Housekeeping (daily), Makeup mirror, Hair dryer (on request) Desk/Work area, Flat screen TV with 36 basic channels, Telephone, and wireless internet in all rooms.
- 2 Twin Beds
- All beds come with detached private bathrooms. Rooms with 2 Twin Beds include, Cable/satellite TV, Voice mail, Wake-up calls, Housekeeping (daily), Makeup mirror, Hair dryer (on request) Desk/Work area, Flat screen TV with 36 basic channels, Telephone, and wireless internet in all rooms.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Elevators
- Activities
- Health club
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Services
- Business center
- Safe deposit box
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- San Diego
- Nearby airports
- San Diego International/Lindbergh Field Airport
- Area description
- Adjacent to the San Diego Harbor 500 WEST is just blocks from Little Italy the historic Gaslamp entertainment district, Horton Plaza shopping, Seaport Village and the cruise ship terminal. The San Diego Convention Center is a short 5 minute walk from hotel. It is an ideal location for the independent savvy traveler and long term guests.
Nearby points of interest
- Childrens Museum of San Diego: 0.4 mi
- Firehouse Museum: 0.4 mi
- Gaslamp Quarter: 0.8 mi
- PETCO Park: 0.8 mi
- San Diego Aerospace Museum: 1 mi
- San Diego Automotive Museum: 1.1 mi
- San Diego Museum of Art: 1.4 mi
- San Diego Museum of Man: 1.4 mi
- Timken Museum of Art: 1.5 mi
- Botanical Building: 1.5 mi
- San Diego Zoo: 1.6 mi
- Casa De Balboa: 1.6 mi
- San Diego Natural History Museum: 1.6 mi
- Fleet Space Theater and Science Center: 1.6 mi
- Spanish Village Art Center: 1.7 mi
- Childrens Museum of San Diego: 0.4 mi
- Firehouse Museum: 0.4 mi
- Gaslamp Quarter: 0.8 mi
- PETCO Park: 0.8 mi
- San Diego Aerospace Museum: 1 mi
- San Diego Automotive Museum: 1.1 mi
- San Diego Museum of Art: 1.4 mi
- San Diego Museum of Man: 1.4 mi
- Timken Museum of Art: 1.5 mi
- Botanical Building: 1.5 mi
- San Diego Zoo: 1.6 mi
- Casa De Balboa: 1.6 mi
- San Diego Natural History Museum: 1.6 mi
- Fleet Space Theater and Science Center: 1.6 mi
- Spanish Village Art Center: 1.7 mi
- Port of San Diego: 1.9 mi
- Heritage Park: 2.9 mi
- Whaley House Museum: 3 mi
- Old Town San Diego: 3.2 mi
- Bazaar Del Mundo: 3.2 mi
- Junipero Serra Museum: 3.4 mi
- Qualcomm Stadium: 4.5 mi
- Hospitality Point: 4.6 mi
- Sea World: 4.9 mi
- Sunset Cliffs: 5 mi
- Mission Bay Park: 5.8 mi
- Belmont Park: 6.2 mi
- Chula Vista Nature Center: 6.5 mi
- Pacific Beach: 7.1 mi
- Family Fun Center: 8 mi
- Sorrento Valley: 12.2 mi
- California Center For The Arts Museum: 28.1 mi
- Legoland: 29.8 mi
Dining
- Grand Central Cafe
- The Grand Central Cafe just off of the 500 West lobby is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week. A favorite among San Diego city dwellers and business people alike, the menu is simple, healthy and hearty. When youĀre in a hurry, thereĀs almost always one empty seat at the counter. Or grab it to go and enjoy a quiet meal in your room.; Hours of Operation - 7am to 2pm.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (175)
Ratings and reviews for 500 West Hotel
- All travelers (175) 2.9 / 5
- Business (52) 2.7 / 5
- Couples (27) 2.3 / 5
- Families (13) 2.5 / 5
- Friends (18) 2.8 / 5
- Singles (53) 3.2 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (2) 2.5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 2.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.3
- Hotel staff:
- 3.6
- Room comfort:
- 2.6
- Location:
- 4.1
- Value:
- 3.5
61%
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
friendly
clean,good value
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
excellent location for everyting
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Don't do it!
The whole room is just a little bigger than the size of the bed which just fits in there. The bath room are down the hall and are nasty! I did not stay the night there. This was the worst experience.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Nightlife tip:
Not Applicable
There was losts to do in the harbor area
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
500 West.....Isn't a Hotel
500 West, is actually located at 500 West Broadway. If your a foreigner from another country, or a traveling student, then stay here. However, if your an adult wanted to stay in the Gaslamp District, run away as fast as possible. This wasn't a Hotel....They had Homeless People living on the 2nd Floor. Forget about having your own Bathroom. Oh, no! You need to share your bathroom with everyone else on your floor. Granted, they did keep the bathrooms clean, it was just the having to sneak out of the shower, and run to your room in a Towel, that I didn't like. The Cruise Ship Terminal is right across the street from the Santa Fe Depot. So, the only thing that I enjoyed was the convienance of the Trolly Station being right there.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
an old YMCA
the hotel is an old 1920's YMCA with bathrooms down the hall and tiny rooms. If we knew this going in, we would not have stayed. for the money, it was a good price.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
Micro brew around the corner, good beer and food. train to Qualcom. Very convenient.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
High price for a hostel
The Hotel 500 used to be the YMCA. Now it is basically a hostel. The best feature is the free wireless internat access. The rooms are small but they keep them clean. The shared baths are a different story. They clean them but you are at the mercy of the other guests as to how clean or disgusting they become during the day or night. If you don't plan to stay long and don't plan to spend much time in your room, it isn't too bad. It is very close to the train and bus stations and walking distance to the Gaslamp district and Convention Center.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
There are a lot of very good restaurants along 4th. There are two Irish pubs that serve excellent breakfasts.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
great location
best location, center of everything, service was very good, very clean room. Room was small but very comfortable. Definitely will use again!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
cafe in hotel. train station a block away. shopping, dining, nightlife are all a short walk away.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Its a hostel
This is really a hostel. The shared bathrooms is allright, but the environment is that of a hostel. Halls are extremely noisy all day long with young tourists crowding the entrance, halls, facilities, etc. Location is AMAZING. Location and price is definately worth the inconveniences.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
hostel
This is a hostel. I would recommend this hotel for students and budget travelers. There are no attached bathrooms. Common bathrooms are available on each floor, and are kept clean. Great location. Just a block away from amtrak and public transport stations. This hotel is located centrally (in downtown) and all points of interest can be accessed quickly.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
gaslamp (short walk, lots of bars and hotels), balboa park (short ride on a bus, museums, zoo)
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Why not to stay at the YMCA
The room was ok, but with no A/C it was needed to open the window which brought in lots of traffic and other type noises into the room. The shared bathrooms were ok but there were not enough wash clothes for everyone. When I asked for a wash cloth, I was told it was in my towel in my room, only to find out that they had run out of wash clothes after a few floors. I was told I would have one brought to me first thing in the morning (8 AM) when the manager got there, but that wouldn't do me any good since I had be checked out by 7 AM since I was going to a class that started at 7:30 AM.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Hotel or Hostel??
This is a YMCA that's been converted into a hotel. The building is beautiful on the outside, the front desk staff was very friendly. They explained there were 12 bathrooms w/showers per floor in the hallways, I thought I could deal with the shared bathroom concept... I could pay another $10 & get a bathroom in my room! Location wise, you can't beat it...5 minutes from the airport, 1/2 block to a MTA (train), walk to Gaslamp, Old Town, etc.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Everything is nearby - it's downtown San Diego. Public transportation, mall, bars, restaurants - everything.
