Nightly rates from $231
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Feb 16, 2012 Check-out: Feb 17, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
20 reviews
Great location for the price

The hotel is located in the heart of the San Diego Gas Light district with dining and entertainment... See full review

  • Pete
  • Nov 24, 2010
Just what you need.

The Keating is located in the heart of downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, walking distance from... See full review

  • Zubin
  • Oct 14, 2009
Hip, open-plan hotel in historic Gaslamp Quarter
The Keating is a small, 35-room hotel in the center of the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego. Designed by Pininfarina (read: Ferrari and Maserati) and opened in 2007, the hotel prides itself on its unconventionality and caters to people with active lifestyles. On site are the Sway Lounge, a chic nightclub with an underground NYC ambience, a spa offering Swedish stress-relief, a pizzeria, Club diVino and the MerK restaurant. The Keating also offers meeting facilities and in-room couple's massage and aromatherapy.


3 Reasons To Stay:
  • Cutting-edge, Pininfarina-designed boutique hotel in a listed, historic 1890s building

  • Located in the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter near San Diego's major attractions and entertainment venues

  • Fine dining, Italian wine collection and exclusive wine tastings from local wineries

The Keating Rooms
The 35 luxurious 'stanzas' (guest rooms) and suites feature customized furnishings, such as spacious closets, ergonomic chairs, and custom-design beds by Pininfarina. Many aspects of the 1890s building, like mahogany fittings and stainless steel, remain. The loft-style rooms feature no interior walls: the traditional bathroom/bedroom division is replaced by an open floor plan. Resin and concrete floor treatments eliminate the need for carpeting. Expansive ceilings and the building's original exposed brick walls complement the decoration.


Things to do:

  • Westfield Horton Plaza (0.1 mi/0.2 km)

  • San Diego Repertory Theater (0.2 mi/0.3 km)

  • San Diego Opera (0.3 mi/0.5 km)

  • Copley Symphony Hall (0.3 mi/0.5 km)

  • Petco Park (0.4 mi/0.7 km)

  • San Diego Convention Center (0.4 mi/0.7 km)

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (0.5 mi/0.8 km)

  • San Diego City College (0.5 mi/0.8 km)

  • Seaport Village (0.6 mi/0.9 km)

  • Navy Pier (0.7 mi/1.2 km)

The Keating Rooms

Deluxe Stanza
This room offers 1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds upon availability, (all rooms in the hotel can be converted into king beds) and offer a Sinful bedding experience. Other in-room amenities include LavAzza espresso machine, designer bathrobes, vaulted ceilings, 37" HD wall mounted plasma TV, radio/cd player, dvd player, dual line voice over ip phone, and a personalized sip & crave bar. Continental breakfast and Wireless Internet are also included.
Chic
Corner Junior Suite with 1 California King bed and lounging area with large corner window seats offering urban views of the San Diego skyline and world famous Gaslamp Quarter. Continental Breakfast and Wireless Internet included. Other in-room amenities include LavAzza espresso machine, designer bathrobes, vaulted ceilings, 37" HD wall mounted plasma TV, radio/cd player, dvd player, dual line voice over ip phone, and personalized sip & crave bar.

Hotel Map

432 F Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Area served
San Diego, CA
Nearby airports
(SAN)Sand Diego's Lindbergh Field (PAL)Palomar Airport
Area description
The Keating Hotel is located near the Gaslamp Quarter, Convention Center, the USS Midway, the Cabrillo National Monument, Balboa Park, SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Zoo, the Wild Animal Park and Legoland.

Amenities

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Elevators
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Night Club
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Spa services
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Minus 1 Lounge
Semi-private subterranean lounge. Admission is limited to members; guests of the Keating Hotel are considered members for the duration of their stay. Menu includes Italian tapas, cocktails and a wine list selected by Paolo Pininfarina, the hotel’s designer.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
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.

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Guest Reviews (20)

Ratings and reviews for The Keating

Overall score

3.7 / 5
20 out of 20
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4.8
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
4.3
Value:
3.8

70% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of The Keating

Reviewer score

4
Pete
Maumee Ohio
Nov 24, 2010

Great location for the price

The hotel is located in the heart of the San Diego Gas Light district with dining and entertainment all around. The hotel has modern amenities like an espresso machine, a top of the line TV and entertainment system by Bang & Olufsen,a "monsoon" shower, and a luxuriously comfortable bed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Dining choices abound to satisfy even the most discriminating traveler.

Review of The Keating

Reviewer score

5
AHB
Hermosa Beach, CA
Jul 20, 2010

Awesome Hotel in Ideal Location

I initially chose this hotel because I loved the overall design. It's different, modern, and conceptual, but still extremely comfortable. It is not a conventional hotel and therefore may not be for everyone. Personally I loved staying there and would definitely stay there again. It is right in the heart of the Gaslamp District, which is where my boyfriend and I wanted to spend the majority of our time. It did get somewhat noisy, but that's to be expected given it's location. The staff was amazing and bent over backwards to accommodate us. They were eager to give us suggestions as to where to go and help us find the most ideal route to get there. Overall, it was an awesome hotel and worth every penny. The Keating is definitely on the top of my list of places to stay the next time I go to San Diego.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Keating

Reviewer score

5
DnnyBoy
Fullerton
Nov 1, 2009

Great

great place & great location! we liked it a lot.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Keating

Reviewer score

4
Zubin
Business
Cleveland, OH
Oct 14, 2009

Just what you need.

The Keating is located in the heart of downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, walking distance from the Convention Center, the major hotels, plenty of dining and pubs and nightlife. The design of The Keating is very modern - in fact it was designed by the guys who work for Ferrari. The rooms have exactly what you need: flat screen TV with HD satellite, free wifi, a roomie shower, a warm bed and cookies when you get into bed! It's small and quaint but has a great city vibe to it. Well price as well.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Fleetwood, an otherwise quiet neighborhood pub/sports bar pops off on the weekends

Review of The Keating

Reviewer score

5
TheSOLIDAMgroup
Business
Los Angeles
Sep 9, 2009

Exceptional stay

I was fifteen minutes early for my stay and with a guarentee of a room by 4pm, they upgraded me to a Penthouse suite so that i would not have to wait past 4pm. Incredible customer service.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Cheese Shop for Bfast or Lunch

Review of The Keating

Reviewer score

3
TJ
Oranve County, CA
Aug 17, 2009

Night was ok...

This hotel was...ok...I was expecting the hotel to be nicer, but I guess I shouldn't expect a whole lot for the amount...$175/night. There's no shower doors, you can clearly hear transportation (buses, train, and any ambulances). There isn't a place to eat breakfast, as the hotel's restaurant does not open till 5 pm. Although, there are great restaurants surrounding the area, and it's best to go out and about to see the surrounding areas anyway. Valet was incredibly slow. The check-in staff are pretty unenthusiastic about being there. However, on the good side, the bed was very comfortable, and the sheets were so soft. The expresso machine is a nice touch, but it would've been nice to have a little instructional place card. Overall, the experience was ok. Nothing to really rave about, but nothing very negative either.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of The Keating

Reviewer score

5
Massieh
San Diego
Aug 16, 2009

Cool

Very good would stay again great central location for all the bars. No DUI's

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Keating

Reviewer score

3
jk
San Diego
Jul 1, 2009

NY style in San Diego

The hotel reminded me of NYC hotels- built in 1890 but renovated into a hip, modern hotel. Rooms are small but cozy and stocked with top of the line, TV and CD system (Bang & Olufsen).

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Plenty of things to do nearby- restaurants, nightlife

Review of The Keating

Reviewer score

3
Jimmy Blackstone
Newport Beach, CA
May 26, 2009

Hip & Cool but Not Worth Downsides

Hip boutique hotel - the room was spacious and contemporary with exposed brick walls and a great walk-in shower. There was no spa, which was disappointing and no lobby to speak of, but the service was good. The minibar was lightly stocked and grossly overpriced ($240 for a bottle of Grey Goose) but the staff was quick to bring whatever was needed that may not have been in the room (cranberry juice and soda in my case). I read a few reviews and was aware of the noise issue - and it is an issue. There was a jazz concert across the street and even though i was on the fourth floor, it sounded as if i were backstage. The gaslamp is never quiet, so bring along a few ambien and prepare for sirens, garabage pickup and partygoers making noise pretty much all night and all morning ... and as long as you dont have alot to do the next day...you'll be just fine.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of The Keating

Reviewer score

1
Sarah
El Centro, CA
May 24, 2009

Orbitz has terrible customer service

We never even got to check into the hotel. When we went to the front desk to check in the hotel never had a reservation for us. When I called customer service for Oritz, they were no help to us. Orbitz has the reservationbut never sent it to the hotel. They told me that I had o find my own hotel and that I could check in after 10pm. Crazy right?? Well Oritz apparently didnt think so. The only thing they could do for us was refund our money. I am extremely dissapointed in Orbitz. Shame on you Orbitz!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
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