Located in the Gaslamp Quarter
Stone-finished bathrooms with robes and rainfall showers
On-site restaurant with menu of Southern California cuisine
Outdoor pool with lounge chairs
Valet parking expensive
Many rooms have office block views
Pool and spa are tiny
Fee for breakfast
The Westin Gaslamp Quarter is an upscale, 450-room hotel set in the San Diego's bustling Gaslamp Quarter. The rooms in this modern property provide a particularly calming environment and some even offer partial views of San Diego bay. However, fees for the breakfast buffet and parking can leave guests feeling nickel-and-dimed. It may be worth comparing rates with the nearby and more stylish Palomar or Andaz hotels.
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Scene
Enormous property with modern but corporate decor
First opened in 1987, The Westin Gaslamp Quarter underwent a $25 million property-wide renovation across all 16 of its floors and was relaunched in 2012. Its once garish multi-colored facade and sweeping archway entrance were redone with pristine neutral tones, contemporary sculpture, and a sleek 21st-century steel portico. The lobby is an open and airy space finished in sleek natural woods with tasteful design furnishings, vertical garden walls, and wide-screen iMacs. While the ambience is fresh, stylish, and modern, the vibe doesn't try to be overly hip or edgy, which helps the property draw in vacationers and business travelers in equal measure.
Location
Located in downtown San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter
The hotel is located in downtown San Diego's historic and vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, only a few blocks from popular attractions like the San Diego Bay, Convention Center, Petco Park, and Little Italy. There's a wide array of restaurants, shops, and bars within walking distance, as well as some of the city's best known music venues and theaters (San Diego Civic Theatre and House of Blues are both just a couple blocks away). The location also means easy access to
public transport links, with numerous bus stops and the Civic Center Station within a few blocks of the property. The San Diego Trolley is a 10-minute walk from the property and the San Diego Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Rooms
Particularly calming rooms with neutral tones and natural wood
The Westin has 450 rooms, all of which benefitted from the hotel's 2012 makeover. All units are simply styled in natural wood with calming neutral tones and stone accents. Amenities include mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers. Wi-Fi is included in the Destination Amenity Fee (for all guests). While rooms advertise bay or cityscape views, only a few of the higher-level rooms offer a peep of the Pacific, and most just look out on office buildings. Bathrooms have rainfall showers and are finished with stone tiling. All come with hairdryers and robes.
Features
Buffet breakfast (for a fee), tiny pool and spa, plus valet parking
The hotel provides a buffet breakfast each morning (for a fee) in the on-site restaurant, which also serves a menu of Southern California fare at lunch and dinner. While there is a pool terrace with lounge chairs, the pool itself is tiny and the spa is limited to just one treatment room. Valet parking is available for those with cars, though the daily rate is steep.
