The Westgate hotel is an elegant European hotel with exquisite facilities and magnificent meeting/banquet rooms. Located in the heart of vibrant downtown San Diego and across the street from Horton Plaza and Gaslamp Quarter. Gaslamp Quarter contains over 100 restaurants and shops. Also within walking distance to San Diego Convention Center, Seaport Village and close proximity to major San Diego attractions. Voted one of World's Best 500 Hotels by Travel + Leisure Magazine!
Star Rating:
Local Attractions:
San Diego Zoo, Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Sea World, Seaport Village
May 14, 2013
OOBonomist, Newton, Mass | Trip type: Business
I go to San Diego all the time but never downtown -- it simply isn't that interesting. The Gaslamp District is basically a giant shopping small with gas lamps. Assuming...
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I go to San Diego all the time but never downtown -- it simply isn't that interesting. The Gaslamp District is basically a giant shopping small with gas lamps. Assuming you need to go downtown and want an affordable, aesthetically pleasing and comfortable hotel, this is it. $169 (!) is what I paid (conference rate). Rooms were more than adequate though the beds would have been more comfortable if they'd splurged for a mattress to put on top of the box springs. Breakfast was excellent -- lots of fresh juices to choose from. The conference cuisine was a cut above most conference cuisine.
I downgraded from 5 stars due to unbelievably long waits for the front desk, and the aforementioned mattresses. Also, make sure to face Horton's because the other two streets are really noisy, including streetcars. But for $169 you could do a lot worse -- I have. « less
“Classic charm”
May 7, 2013
Padiboys3, Montebello, California | Trip type: Family
Aside from getting this room on an extremely booked weekend in San Diego through Priceline prepay option. It was a nice hotel. The bed was comfy and a turn down...
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Aside from getting this room on an extremely booked weekend in San Diego through Priceline prepay option. It was a nice hotel. The bed was comfy and a turn down service with chocolates was a nice touch. The single king size room was ver spacious. The only thing I didn't like was the layout of the neighboring rooms. We were divided by a door from the next room where guests were loud and unruly at 1130pm. I was trying to sleep and the noise didn't help. The location was about 3-4 blocks away from the heavy action in gas lamp. Good location. I'd stay again longer than a night and maybe just for two. The staff and help desk need to educate themselves on what bars and restaurants offer when during big fight nights like boxing and UFC. This would help those who want to watch them. « less
“Not Bad / Nothing Special Though”
May 7, 2013
Frank-Money, Huntington Beach, California | Trip type: Couples
Pros:
-Clean
-Quiet
-Good service
Cons:
-Forced valet parking...no self park.
-Rip-off parking rate of $32/night...plus they charge a resort fee on top of that!
-Decent location for Petco Park,...
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Pros: -Clean -Quiet -Good service
Cons: -Forced valet parking...no self park. -Rip-off parking rate of $32/night...plus they charge a resort fee on top of that! -Decent location for Petco Park, Gaslamp, etc...but I will stay closer next time. -Basic rooms with an average quality bed. -Old hotel built in 1970, with an even "older" style and vibe. « less
“Beautiful Hotel, Outstanding Service, Westgate Hotel, San Diego”
May 7, 2013
ConferencePlannerSLC, Salt Lake City | Trip type: Business
Three day conference, about 70 people, receptions, breaks, meals, it was all outstanding. The sleeping rooms are wonderful, and the service is way over the bar. The anticipate all your...
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Three day conference, about 70 people, receptions, breaks, meals, it was all outstanding. The sleeping rooms are wonderful, and the service is way over the bar. The anticipate all your needs. Food presentation beats it all. « less
“Hotwire surprise, a fairly good one!”
May 2, 2013
MaluPena, Buenos Aires, Argentina | Trip type: Couples
Booked this place through hotwire, at $100 a night. For a 4 star hotel, it was a great deal. Then I read some TA reviews and started to grow weary...
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Booked this place through hotwire, at $100 a night. For a 4 star hotel, it was a great deal. Then I read some TA reviews and started to grow weary about the hidden fees and the almost impossible task to park near the hotel. The whole place is very “French classic” (some may call it simply OLD) with decorations, furniture, pictures and every detail consistent with a perfectly accomplished French style. The lobby is huge, and the staff was friendly and eager to answer our questions. The hotel charges a mandatory 17 USD a night “resort fee”, covering in room internet, coffee maker, gym access and some other stuff. It is very very annoying to pay this extra fee. Why don´t they add it to the actual hotel room fee??? Nobody would complain if a room of this quality was $120 instead of $100. But you get the feeling your are being nickel and dimed. If you add this fee plus the parking, you end up paying over $160, and that’s a whole different deal. Room: We were handed an actual key (coded) to our room, which was huge, maybe the biggest room I had the pleasure to sleep in, with every amenity imaginable. The bed was great too, and so was the shower. 10 out of 10. The only thing I can complain about was the view and the orientation of the room. It was just on top of C street, above the metro, so is you are a light sleeper you wont be able to stand the constant noise from the metro. Besides, on C street and 3rd Avenue you will find “homeless central”, so the yelling and profanity goes on until very late. (more on this below). Location: It is not so near the gaslamp main street, but close enough to walk without complaining. It is also near the seaport village and Horton square. You have a seven eleven and plenty of restaurants all around. Parking is very hard and expensive. On the corner of C street and 3rd, just beside the Hotel, you will find “homeless center”, complete with a public toilet facility. I advise you to avoid this street at nigh if you don’t want to deal with 40 homeless sleeping and hanging around. 7 out of 10. Hotel Bar: We had dinner the first night we arrived. A big and tasty “Westgate Club”. Food was good and prices more than acceptable for a 4 star hotel. The Bar is open 24hs and that is a plus. Parking: It was a nightmare, but I guess its pretty much the same in Downtown San Diego. The hotel charges around US37 a night!! That is beyond expensive. The thing is that you don’t have many choices, unless you do what I did. Here is how: You won´t be able to park on 2nd Ave. near the hotel. Your best chance is to try over 3rd street, on the back of the hotel. The idea is to park your car through the night, and move your car before 8am. (it is a 30 min meter zone). I you are not using your car during the day, you can just drive 60 meters (past homeless central) and leave it on the parking lot over 3rd ave., for US17 for 12 hours. I was able to do this every night so I saved a lot of money. There are 2 hours parking zones over A street and B street, if you want to have breakfast before you move your car. Please be sure to read the signs carefully as the streets cleaning schedule is different on every street. I felt safe and confident parking on the street. « less
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Cancellation: 48 hours for individual reservations
Nightly Parking:
$32
Typical Group Deposit:
25%
Total Taxes:
12.50%
Total Misc Fees:
$15.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Food and Beverage Tax:
8.00%
Audio Visual Tax:
8.00%
Parking Fee:
32.00 Per Night
Gym Fee:
0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee:
0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wired Internet Fee:
0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee:
0.00 Per Function
Meeting Wired Internet Fee:
250.00 Per Function
Food and Beverage Service Charge:
22.00%
Chef Attendant Fees:
75.00 Per Item
Room Types - The Westgate Hotel
Premier One King
1 king bed. Premium bedding. Balcony. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). iPod docking station. Cable television service. Cable/satellite television channels. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. HBO. DVD player. Video-game console. Direct-dial phone. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Shower/tub combination. Bathroom phone. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Non-smoking only.
Deluxe One King
One king bed with triple sheeting, 300-thread-count Egyptian-cotton linens, and down bedding. Unfurnished balcony with city or harbor view. 400 square feet. European-style decor with handcrafted furnishings, Italian armoire, and marble-topped tables. High-speed Internet access (surcharge), TV-based and dial-up Internet access (surcharges), desk, iPod docking station, and laptop-compatible safe. 32-inch cable/satellite TV with HBO and ESPN, pay movies, and video games (surcharge). DVD and CD players. Italian-marble bathroom with bathrobes, glass-enclosed shower/tub combination, bathroom phone, and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Minibar. Complimentary overnight shoeshine. Complimentary newspaper (except Sunday). Twice-daily housekeeping. Nightly turndown service. Guestrooms are all non-smoking.
Premier Two Doubles
2 double beds. Premium bedding. Balcony. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). iPod docking station. Cable television service. Cable/satellite television channels. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. HBO. DVD player. Video-game console. Direct-dial phone. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Shower/tub combination. Bathroom phone. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Non-smoking only.
Deluxe Two Doubles
2 double beds. Premium bedding. Balcony. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). iPod docking station. Cable television service. Cable/satellite television channels. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. HBO. DVD player. Video-game console. Direct-dial phone. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Shower/tub combination. Bathroom phone. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Non-smoking only.
Amenities - The Westgate Hotel
Air conditioning
Airport Shuttle
Alarm clock
ATM
Baggage storage facilities
Central location
Charge for early check out
Clothes drying
Complimentary newspaper
Concierge service
Conference facilities
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Credit card accepted: Diners Club
Credit card accepted: JCB
Dinner available
Electronic key card
Elevator
Facilities for the disabled
Fax available
Fitness and health center
Garage
Hairdryer available
Hair dresser
Handicap accessible
Central heating
Ironing facilities
Kitchen facilities
Laundry facilities
Licensed bar
Movies in room
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Office or business center
Private bathroom in room
Private car parking
Radio in room
Refrigerator
Restaurant
24 hours room service
Safe in rooms
Shop
Shower
Shows or evening entertainment
Telephone
Telephone in all rooms
Television
Terrace
Travellers cheques accepted
TV room
Voicemail
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Airport & Shuttle Information - The Westgate Hotel
San Diego International airport, approx. 3 miles away. one-way taxi fare to airport is appox. $15.00.
Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.
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Based on 410 traveler reviews 
Value
Rooms
“Classic charm”
“Not Bad / Nothing Special Though”
Premier One King
Deluxe One King 
Premier Two Doubles
Deluxe Two Doubles 