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The Westgate Hotel

User score 4.4 out of 5 See all reviews
1055 Second Avenue,San Diego, CA 92101
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Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD

Located in the heart of downtown San Diego, facing the Horton Plaza Shopping Mall, one block from the Gaslamp Quarter, across from the Civic Center and a short walking distance from the Convention Center. The Westgate, San Diego's Leading Hotel of the World member, a unique one-of-a kind Hotel is filled with priceless antiques and appointments one would find in an elegant home and is known for its personalized service and commitment to quality.

Should you need assistance regarding transportation to The Westgate Hotel, please contact our Guest Services at 619-238-1818.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Jan 4, check-out Jan 7

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

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Overall score

4.4 out of 5

(33 reviews)

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Hotel address: 1055 Second Avenue, San Diego, CA  92101  

 
 

Area served

San Diego

Area airports

San Diego International airport is three miles away. Should you need assistance regarding transportation to The Westgate Hotel, please contact our Guest Services at 619-238-1818.

Description

Westgate Hotel is a European luxury property located in the heart of downtown San Diego.

This property has a smoke-free policy

Amenities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Conference Facilities
  • Spa services
  • Restaurant
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless internet
  • Concierge
  • Business center
  • High Speed Internet
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Health Club
  • Fitness room

Dining

Restaurants

The Westgate offers several dining experiences for the most discriminate tastes. There are three locations: Le Fontainebleau, The Cafe Westgate and the Westgate Gourmet Deli. In addition, afternoon tea is served Monday through Saturday, 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the lobby. Guests may relax while listening to soothing live harp music.

Featuring French-California fusion cuisine, Le Fontainebleau has been dubbed "one of the most romantic rooms in the city" by San Diego food critic Eleanor Widmer.

Our award-winning restaurant is located on the second floor.

Le Fontainebleau offers lunch, dinner, a special seafood soiree on Friday nights and a fabulous champagne Sunday brunch.

Conveniently located adjacent to the Civic Center, the Cafe Westgate is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Traditional Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea at the Westgate is a refreshing, tranquil and scrumptious affair. ...

Meeting facilities

In the air, the savory scents of the sumptuous meal soon to come are dancing around you. But what makes the event even more memorable is that everything from the room and decorations to the food and entertainment was arranged through one single point of contact ¯ your Westgate Convention Services Manager. Regardless of size or occasion, we create memorable events.

Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room

Deluxe Guest Room

The Westgate's standard deluxe rooms are considered the largest accommodations in downtown San Diego. Imported European furnishings, soft woven wool carpets from Great Britain. Amenities include honor bar, in room safe, over-sized work desk, comfortable armchairs, step out balcony, complimentary high speed internet access, 32 – inch color television with DVD & CD player, full marble and brass bathroom and a host of other amenities.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Jan 4, check-out Jan 7

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.4 out of 5

(33 reviews)

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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Classy

Goddess Dec 1, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Even though we had a car and excellent valet service, we could walk everywhere. Close to the Symphony, Gaslamp Quarter, ... Horton Mall, Seaport Village, sight-seeing boats, etc.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
3
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Get to the symphony early for their excellent lecture about the composers.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Westgate

Westgate SD Sep 14, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I love this hotel, been here before, but just didn't expect their refrigerators to work anymore. Room was great and location ... is perfect, night time its very peaceful but the hotel is in front of the NBC studios so their were all these idiots protesting Obama throughout the day, other then that hotel itself was perfect, just wish they'd get their refrigerators working.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Nightlife tip, Short Walk

Its in front of the Horton plaza so it's a short walk to all the nightlife in the gaslamp district. There's also a bar downstairs which works just fine and a bunch of stores across the street for anything you would need.


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Score

4 out of 5

Great Hotel!

Katy Jun 29, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel service was great - the staff was very friendly and willing to help. The rooms were beautiful and clean. The ... location was perfect - walking distance to plenty of shops and resaurants. The only negative was the extra costs were very pricey. For example, the parking was $28/day without any mention of this until check-out. The bar in the lobby sold only water bottles that were $4-5 a piece. Other than this, the experience was fantastic!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Business


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Quick tips from our users

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Get to the symphony early for their excellent lecture about the composers.

--Goddess, Las Vegas Dec 1, 2009

Nightlife tip, Short Walk

Its in front of the Horton plaza so it's a short walk to all the nightlife in the gaslamp district. There's also a bar downstairs which works just fine and a bunch of stores across the street for anything you would need.

--Westgate SD, LA, CA Sep 14, 2009

Shopping tip, Short Walk

A nice mall with great stores, restaurants and movie theatres.

--Happily Married- 30 years and counting, Sandy, UT Jun 8, 2009

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Overall score

4.4 out of 5

(33 reviews)

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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Classy

Goddess Dec 1, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Even though we had a car and excellent valet service, we could walk everywhere. Close to the Symphony, Gaslamp Quarter, ... Horton Mall, Seaport Village, sight-seeing boats, etc.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
3
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Get to the symphony early for their excellent lecture about the composers.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Westgate

Westgate SD Sep 14, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I love this hotel, been here before, but just didn't expect their refrigerators to work anymore. Room was great and location ... is perfect, night time its very peaceful but the hotel is in front of the NBC studios so their were all these idiots protesting Obama throughout the day, other then that hotel itself was perfect, just wish they'd get their refrigerators working.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Nightlife tip, Short Walk

Its in front of the Horton plaza so it's a short walk to all the nightlife in the gaslamp district. There's also a bar downstairs which works just fine and a bunch of stores across the street for anything you would need.


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Score

4 out of 5

Great Hotel!

Katy Jun 29, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel service was great - the staff was very friendly and willing to help. The rooms were beautiful and clean. The ... location was perfect - walking distance to plenty of shops and resaurants. The only negative was the extra costs were very pricey. For example, the parking was $28/day without any mention of this until check-out. The bar in the lobby sold only water bottles that were $4-5 a piece. Other than this, the experience was fantastic!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Business


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4 out of 5

4 1/2 stars

golflover Jun 9, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Excellent location. Walking distance to shopping and Gaslamp area. Rooms are big, clean, with excellent furnishings/bedding. ... Not your average 4 star hotel! If I had to be picky, my two less than positive issues were no ice readily available on floors (have to call room service which can take up to 30 min.) and street noise early in the am.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

First-Class Service

Happily Married- 30 years and counting Jun 8, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Extremely wonderful service from day-one until you say good-bye. Makes everyone feel special. [...] was wonderful and gave ... additional effort to make our stay, 30th Anniversary, that more special.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Shopping tip, Short Walk

A nice mall with great stores, restaurants and movie theatres.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

What a 5 star hotel feels like

Miami Mom May 26, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This hotel was such a wonderful gem in the heart of this beautiful city. I got an incredible deal on Orbitz for $149.00 per ... night. Everything was impeccable, from the beautifully appointed rooms, to the attentive staff, fantastic location, and great concierge. The room service breakfast was pricey but lovely. The piano bar is a delight, make sure you have some coffee drinks and dessert. I did not get to the afternoon tea, but I look forward to it on my next visit.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Family

Dining tip, In Hotel

The piano bar is a wonderful treat, you can even order dinner from the fancy dining room next door, and enjoy it while listening to the singer playing your favorite classic ballads.


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Score

4 out of 5

review

none May 24, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Arrived and was told I had only booked one night and then I showed them Orbitzs email showing 2 nights then 10 minutes I was ... called and told everything was ok I called 15 minutes before to have my car brought up and then went to check out and was told it would be 10-15 minutes more as their garage was full 2 months before I stayed at the hotel and they had a very noisy band across the street at another hotel and had no real positive responce about getting the ajasent hotel to quite it down as it was past midnight finally stoped at 110 am

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
2
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

High Cotton

Sandra Sep 23, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

This was our first 5 star hotel. It went over and beyong our expectations. The service was superior, the staff ... exemplary,the hotel itself beautiful, and the location perfect. As a teacher I would have to put a plus next to all items on the survey. Our son lives in San Diego and we defintely plan on staying at the Westgate again, when accomodations are needed. Wow!! A great experinece and at a price that was affordable. Shopping Mall was across the street, waterfront was a couple of blocks down the street and dinning and nightlife was on the same block, and even in the hotel. You could do a full enjoyable trip and never get in a car.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

Enjoyed the Maritime Museum, and the Trolley car tour. Tickets purchased at the Welcome center were a couple of dollars off the price of those purchased at the location.


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Score

3 out of 5

ask for a view ahead of time.

Richard Sep 1, 2008

I decided to stay at this hotel again because i had such a pleasant and wonderful experience last time, but this time i was ... somewhat disappointed. When i asked the front desk clerk when checking in to get a view facing the horton plaza and the stadium, she practically brushed me off and told me i was stuck with the room they assigned me...now i've stayed at thousands of hotels by now and i know that's just not true especially when the hotel was practically half empty. I didn't like that. She could've at least checked to see if there were any arrangements that could've been made, but not even an effort to honor my request. Instead, we got a great view of the building next to us...yay. I honestly believed this hotel was better then the others not only because of the accomedations, but the staff...i guess i was wrong. Also, the room we were given had a messed up door. I think 4 out of 5 times i tried getting into my room after sight seeing, the door got jammed or the key couldn't be read. Given that they didn't even honor or consider my request for a different room because of the view, i'm sure they weren't going to do much because of the door. I just figured we were given the room that they couldn't book out to folks. I'm definitely going to stay at a different hotel next time i'm in the area.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
2
Maintenance:
3
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
3
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

My review of Westgate Hotel

Dolores Aug 31, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The WestGate is a lovely hotel. I was especially impressed by the friendly staff and extremely helpfull valet. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Single

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Walking distance to Horton Plaza and gaslamp district


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

My review of Westgate Hotel

Jessica Aug 8, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The Westgate Hotel was a good choice for my stay while attending a conference at the convention center. It was a little ... further away from the convention center than most hotels but a GREAT location for using the public transporation. Most of the bus lines and the trolly's were right outside the hotel!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Business

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Horton Plaza is right across the street.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Perfect for a couple

Celeste Aug 3, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Westgate Hotel in downtown San Diego is a very beautiful hotel , comfortable and is located in a very excellent area. Must I ... say the nightlife is great, many varities of restaurants, and shops.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Friends

Nightlife tip, Short Walk

Near Horton Plaza Mall


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Score

5 out of 5

Very customer friendly

Amanda Aug 3, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

We loved the weekend at the Westgate. Started out with a very impressive room service waiting for us - fruit and cheese ... plate with a bottle of wine - lovely. Great view in our upgraded, spacious room. We loved the turn down service, the quick room service, the non-intrusive but so accommodating staff. It was right across the street from the Spreckels where we were going to see a show. Lots of space in the bathroom for two, and the shower/toilet has a pocket door to close off for privacy if needed. The Internet wasn't wireless - but we weren't supposed to be working anyway!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Good location & best shower in California!

Joy Aug 3, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The Westgate Hotel, while cold and "stuffy," is very well located for downtown San Diego activities (e.g., Gaslight, Petco ... Park, shopping). The room was spacious, comfortable and well laid out with lots of light. The staff was accommodating when I found a wedding reception laid out 8 floors beneath my window; I was given another room on the other side of the building with no questions asked. My room had the best shower I have ever experienced in a hotel (don't tell the water conservation corps!)--large, good water pressure, spotless frameless doors and great bath products. I would be pleased to go back to the Westgate.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Nearby Gaslight District is full of restaurants of all kinds. Shopping mall just across the street. Tram just outside the door takes you all around town, including to Old Town, Petco Park, and East End.


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Great hotel

Petra Jul 7, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

I had a good stay at this hotel.The bed was really comfortable!I enjoyed the turndown service each night. I just wish they ... would have served some kind of pastry or even a bagel with the coffee in the morning. The hotel staff was very polite and friendly.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family

Dining tip, Short Walk

Great All you can eat Brazilian restaurant within walking distants.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Lovely european style hotel

Susan Jun 11, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

We've stayed at this hotel more than 3x and we love it. The West Gate feels like being in Europe and the staff is very ... friendly and helpful. The location is perfect as it is located very close to the main streets in the GasLamp, it's across the street from a main shopping mall, close to Harbor Drive, and is basically very accessible to mostly all locations of interest to visitors. The lightrail system is right there if you choose not to drive to get around.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples

Dining tip, Short Walk

Great access to wonderful restaurants!


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

great downtown hotel

john Mar 14, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Great location, excellent staff, large minisuite rooms, a little pricey, but worth the money ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Shopping tip, Short Walk

good shopping across the street. Gaslamp district two blocks away.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Outstanding Service

Phil Nov 22, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

The entire staff was very friendly and tried, in every way,to make our stay comfortable. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Business

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Large shopping mall within a block


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Score

3 out of 5

Quick tip

Good, but not great

James Sep 2, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

The Westgate Hotel was aesthetically impressive. The reception area, halls, and dining areas reminded me a lot of my trips ... to Europe. However, actually getting to the hotel was somewhat confusing (I am not from San Diego), and their parking garage was full so we were told by their staff to park a block or so away in a city garage (when we checked in around 10:30 PM there was no valet parking). Our room, though less ornate reception area, was spacious and had a (very) modest balcony. Unfortunately the air conditioning in our room was broken and San Diego was in the middle of a heat wave, so it was pretty muggy. When we asked them to change rooms they said they were all full and brought us a box fan and two free breakfast vouchers. It was nice of them, but somehow I had expected more. My advice: go if you can get a discount, because a pretty reception hall isn't worth the money.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
2
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
2
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
3
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Some bars and a movie theatre. The Gaslamp area has everything, and it is close by.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Excellent Hotel and Staff

Russell Aug 26, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

I was totally impressed that I was able to get such a high-quality hotel. The professionalism of the hotel staff equals that ... of any top-of-the-line hotel in the USA. Additionally, the bedroom was more than spacious and comfortable. Underground valet parking relieved the stress of finding a parking space. Located one block away is a three-floor mall which offers many places to eat and shop. Accessing major roads was easy. I didn't need to use my GPS system to navigate. I will be a return customer to this hotel.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Single

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Total walking time to the mall was approximately, eight minutes. I had a choice of different ethnic foods (e.g. Greek, Thai, Chinese, Mexican, Italian, etc). There is also a multi-screen movie theater in this mall.


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Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Get to the symphony early for their excellent lecture about the composers.

--Goddess, Las Vegas Dec 1, 2009

Nightlife tip, Short Walk

Its in front of the Horton plaza so it's a short walk to all the nightlife in the gaslamp district. There's also a bar downstairs which works just fine and a bunch of stores across the street for anything you would need.

--Westgate SD, LA, CA Sep 14, 2009

Shopping tip, Short Walk

A nice mall with great stores, restaurants and movie theatres.

--Happily Married- 30 years and counting, Sandy, UT Jun 8, 2009

Dining tip, In Hotel

The piano bar is a wonderful treat, you can even order dinner from the fancy dining room next door, and enjoy it while listening to the singer playing your favorite classic ballads.

--Miami Mom, Miami, Florida May 26, 2009

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

Enjoyed the Maritime Museum, and the Trolley car tour. Tickets purchased at the Welcome center were a couple of dollars off the price of those purchased at the location.

--Sandra, Asheboro Sep 23, 2008

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Walking distance to Horton Plaza and gaslamp district

--Dolores, USA Aug 31, 2008

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Horton Plaza is right across the street.

--Jessica, West Des Moines, * Aug 8, 2008

Nightlife tip, Short Walk

Near Horton Plaza Mall

--Celeste, Imperial, CA Aug 3, 2008

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Nearby Gaslight District is full of restaurants of all kinds. Shopping mall just across the street. Tram just outside the door takes you all around town, including to Old Town, Petco Park, and East End.

--Joy, West Hollywood, CA Aug 3, 2008

Dining tip, Short Walk

Great All you can eat Brazilian restaurant within walking distants.

--Petra, Puyallup Jul 7, 2008

Dining tip, Short Walk

Great access to wonderful restaurants!

--Susan, San Jose Jun 11, 2008

Shopping tip, Short Walk

good shopping across the street. Gaslamp district two blocks away.

--john, USA Mar 14, 2008

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Large shopping mall within a block

--Phil, Washington, DC Nov 22, 2007

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Some bars and a movie theatre. The Gaslamp area has everything, and it is close by.

--James, USA Sep 2, 2007

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Total walking time to the mall was approximately, eight minutes. I had a choice of different ethnic foods (e.g. Greek, Thai, Chinese, Mexican, Italian, etc). There is also a multi-screen movie theater in this mall.

--Russell, Baltimore, MD Aug 26, 2007

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Drive

We attended the Dead Sea Scroll exhibit at Balboa Park. Very worthwhile.

--carol, San Francisco, CA Aug 7, 2007

Dining tip, Short Walk

Gas lamp district is fun with great dining.

--Thomas, Dickinson, ND Jul 15, 2007

Recreation/Attractions tip

All of the attractions we were interested in were easy to get to on the Old Town Trolley. Restaurants were all around and shopping for almost anything was within walking distance.

--Allenby, Austin, TX Jul 14, 2007

Nightlife tip, Short Walk

Gas Lamp District....tons of restaurants and fun bars.

--wendy, USA Jul 8, 2007

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

Gaslight area within walking distance...many restaurants, cafes, & lots of shopping...

--pamela, USA Jul 5, 2007

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