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    Gaslamp Plaza Suites - elevators

    Gaslamp Plaza Suites

    3.6(301 reviews)
    0.9 miGaslamp
    $$

    We booked this the same Day we got into town. It was soo…read morenice from beginning to end. The staff was super nice and friendly starting with the Valet Guy Casey who was super nice. Then when we checked in, Pablo was super friendly and recommended some great places in the area. The rooms were nice and decent. We ended up getting a standard room and decided to Stay an extra night. Also when we checked out Mary was super energetic and friendly and very helpful. We will definitely upgrade when we come again soon, in the heart of the Gas Lamp District but overall, this place was the perfect spot to stay. Totally highly recommend.

    Absolutely loved our stay at Gaslamp Plaza Suites!…read more If you like character, history and a hotel with a bit of soul, this place is a winner. The building itself is fantastic - you can feel the history the moment you walk in, and it's a refreshing change from the usual bland, modern hotel. But what really made the stay was the staff. Every single person we dealt with was fantastic - warm, friendly, incredibly helpful and genuinely happy to assist. The team at reception in particular deserve a special mention. Ask them anything and they seem to know the answer, or know exactly who can help. Brilliant! I've seen a few of the more negative reviews, including comments about the surrounding streets. Personally, I think that rather misses the point. You're staying right in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter - this is a vibrant, busy part of San Diego, and the location is exactly why you come here! Restaurants, bars, shops, nightlife and plenty to see are all right on your doorstep. And when you factor in the character, location and price, the value is genuinely hard to beat. A huge thank you to the entire team for making our stay so easy, enjoyable and memorable. You can tell there are people here who really care about their guests. Would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommended! - Richard N

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    Full size bed against wall

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    Inn at the Park - Extra large living room very cool.

    Inn at the Park

    3.6(307 reviews)
    0.9 miBanker's Hill
    $$

    Took my family on a little vacation to San Diego and had a wonderful stay at the Inn at the Park…read more I stayed in a studio suite and was really happy with how spacious it was! It had a full kitchen, big bathroom, nice closet, and a smart TV -- super convenient and comfy. The rooftop deck was a great bonus too, with two grills and plenty of space to hang out. The hotel also has laundry facilities and gym. The location is perfect -- right across from Balboa Park, a quick drive to restaurants, and there's even a 7-eleven across the street for last-minute snacks. Parking is valet-only at $30 a night. We were fortunate enough to find free street parking every day in front of the hotel. Just a heads-up: this is a timeshare property, so be prepared for staff trying to get you to attend a 90-minute presentation. If you're not interested, just politely decline. Other than that, it was a great stay for the price and location -- I'd definitely come back!

    Irecently visited Inn at the Park to attend a presentation about Wyndham Hotels & Resorts on March…read more11, 2026. I made a mistake filling out the information and wasn't able to participate. I remember years ago they used to offer free debit cards through Wyndham, but that promotion is no longer available. I gave the hotel 3 stars because it felt like a very basic, modern property. Nothing particularly extravagant, even in the lobby. I did enjoy browsing the snacks available for purchase in the lobby.

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    The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego - Exterior (day)

    The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    0.8 miGaslamp
    $$$$

    Wow. The U.S. Grant…read more As someone from St. Louis, the Ulysses S. Grant connection was already going to get me. But then I walked into this giant, grand, old school San Diego hotel and fell even more in love. Ulysses S. Grant Jr., son of the president, built it as a monument to his father. This place is HUGE. Literally an entire city block. It opened in 1910 with 437 rooms, because apparently people in 1910 were not interested in subtlety. The history is everywhere, but it doesn't feel like you're sleeping inside a museum. It feels grand and dramatic. Exactly what a historic hotel should be. And breakfast was FAB. I'll review the Grant Grill separately. The U.S. Grant understood luxury before luxury needed an Instagram strategy.

    Pros: Byredo…read moreproducts. Robes/slippers and turn-down service. Great room service options, fast delivery, delicious food, and kind employees. Stunning property. Valet. Nice restaurant and bar in the hotel. Very swanky. Comfortable bed with lots of pillows. Bathtub. Able to accommodate my request for a high floor. Cons: Only one elevator goes all the way up to the highest floor. Bathtub/shower combo probably not ideal for many; it's intense getting in and out. Valet is city pricing, so it's not cheap. I wish the room had a white noise machine. The city noise isn't bad on the 11th floor when the AC is running, but when it's not, it's hard to ignore the sounds. Quick fix: I used an ap on my phone and was mostly fine.

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    The Keating Hotel

    The Keating Hotel

    3.5(11 reviews)
    1.0 miGaslamp

    We've been staying at The Keating on and off for the past few months and it's honestly become our…read morego-to spot in San Diego. The King Studio is huge for downtown, high ceilings, open layout, and the rainfall shower is one of those features you don't realize you needed until you have it. Location is everything here. Tacos El Gordo is right across the street, and The Melt is perfect for a late-night burger and shake. You can also walk to Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center in minutes. Staff has always been friendly and responsive, and the keypad entry makes everything easy. It just works.

    Great location, right in the heart of Gaslamp. However, this is not really a 'luxury' hotel but…read moredoes its job. Some reviews noted noise complaints, but we were on the 5th floor and threw a rain sound machine on at night and were completely fine. They do provide ear plugs if you need. The refrigerator in our room did not work properly, so food from the farmers market had to be thrown away. Please also note there is not really a 'hotel lobby'. There is the front desk, a couch, a keurig, and a gumball machine and the hotel staff leaves around 4pm. Could make improvements by replacing the old, red, musty carpet in the halls. All in all, not a bad stay, not a great stay, but again, did its job!

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    The Keating one of the older buildings that of seeing such a building that with buildings was all stairs .

    The Keating Hotel - The third floor of the building you could see the famous show on TV the SImon and Simon that was of the shows filmed there .

    The third floor of the building you could see the famous show on TV the SImon and Simon that was of the shows filmed there .

    The Keating Hotel - The last cation that was the center of the music nights you could find at Crosses with the history the great food of the Gaslamp.

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    The last cation that was the center of the music nights you could find at Crosses with the history the great food of the Gaslamp.

    Porto Vista Hotel - View from 4th floor restaurant

    Porto Vista Hotel

    2.3(1.2k reviews)
    0.2 miLittle Italy
    $$

    Ok, so I never leave reviews, but considering the huge disparity of ratings for Porto Vista, I…read morethought it would be helpful to potential guests to know what the hotel is really like. First off, this is a budget hotel in a very popular tourist destination. I am pretty sure the hotel is a converted apartment building. Most of the hotel photos are taken from the reception office or the top floor, so I am sure more than a few people are a little disappointed when seeing the hotel room floors. Our view was overlooking the old parking lot. Don't come here expecting some really cute boutique hotel. Come here realizing you spent around $200 for decent lodging with a great location. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The AC did the job. My only real complaint was the water pressure in the shower. Decent, but not great. Still, completely understandable considering its a converted apartment building. The office is really cute. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The rooftop sauna/pool is a great touch. Our stay included breakfast which was solid and the restaurant has a great view. So, if you are looking for some fancy cute boutique hotel, you may be a little disappointed, but if you are going to have to pay a lot more to find that in Downtown San Diego. If you are looking for solid lodging, with a perfect location for a little Italy getaway, this place is perfect. We have stayed at a few different budget spots in Downtown San Diego, and this really was the best of them so far.

    I won't stay here again…read more Pros: It was clean, though housekeeping didn't come by to clean it the day after check in even when requested. The location was fantastic, just steps from restaurants in Little Italy. The servers in the roof top restaurant were kind and attentive, even when they were was only one person working or all we wanted was ice water. The bed was fine. Cons: The bathroom felt unfinished. An accessible bathroom - that we didn't request- with flooring that didn't feel dirty exactly but didn't feel that clean. And certainly not anything of luxury. The sink was literally just a sink with nothing under it. The AC was weak, which was rough considering the heat that weekend. Why did it look like it was from the 80s? The bedroom itself also just felt more like a motel than a hotel. Why was there only a nightstand on one side of the bed? Why was there no overhead lighting? Don't be fooled by the rooftop restaurant photos - its tiny and much less epic than it looks. The pool is Itty bitty. It looked like if two people stood inside with arms outstretched, that was the length of the pool. The rooftop sitting area could be so cool with that view - but there's no shade. In short: The whole place just felt undeveloped, barebones, and as cheap as possible. In a wonderful part of the city so close to Little Italy. And it was clean enough. But it didnt feel luxurious or nice at all. And I know, it was 200$ a night during a holiday weekend, normally 130$ or so on a normal weekend. So luxury is maybe not something you can expect. But still. I was expecting something better than this. I haven't even mentioned the 55$ per night valet, maybe thats just what it costs in the area. And the real kicker, the reason I was annoyed enough to leave this review? A random charge for $17.02 at 3 am the morning I was set to leave. I was asleep, I didn't authorize this. I talked to the front desk, they had no answer. Called two more times, still nothing. So I finally just disputed it on my credit card. Will not be staying here again.

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    5th floor outdoor area

    Porto Vista Hotel - Gorgeous View From Balcony!

    Gorgeous View From Balcony!

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