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Gaslamp Plaza Suites

3.5 star property

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (1 Queen and 1 Sofabed)
Breakfast area
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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520 E St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, USS Midway Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, City View

Junior Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Business Room

Business Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, City View

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (1 Queen and 1 Sofabed)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (1 Queen and 1 Sofabed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

San Diego

Centrally located in San Diego, Gaslamp Plaza Suites is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Park and San Diego Convention Center. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from USS Midway Museum and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Seaport Village - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 4 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 12 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos El Gordo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Crow - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gaslamp Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Double Deuce - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trailer Park After Dark - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Plaza Suites offers 64 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 64 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a nightclub or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
At Gaslamp Plaza Suites, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Gaslamp Plaza Suites has a restaurant serving dinner only.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 56 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1913
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 56 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Gaslamp Plaza

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Plaza Suites Hotel

Gaslamp Plaza Suites Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Plaza Suites San Diego

Gaslamp Suites

Gaslamp Plaza Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Plaza San Diego

Gaslamp Plaza Suites Hotel

Gaslamp Plaza Suites San Diego

Gaslamp Plaza Suites Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Plaza Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1057 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Albert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the rooftop and the friendly staff, but after all the reviews we read, we expected the room to be more spacious. We didn’t even have a view, just a glass window that you couldn’t even look out of. It felt like a prison. The room was clean and the hotel is extremely convenient as we were out exploring most of the time. But make sure to always ask for a suite not a room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and we were upgraded to a junior suite which was unexpected and nice! Staff was very friendly. The noise from the Gaslamp was pretty excessive late into the evening but that's to be expected. We didn't spend a lot of time on the property because we are out and about. Highly recommend going to the 10th floor for panoramic view of the marina Coronado Island etc. Overall a good stay and we would come back but we would probably ask for a room that doesn't face the main strip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean, nice rooms setup. Like a 1 bedroom apt. Nice view, great location, although the windows did need some cleaning on the outside. It’s probably better in the summer.? Staff was great, valet was great. Id stay there again. Wasnt able to visit the lower bar area, or the adjacent restaurant… but maybe next time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Babette

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Chris, Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
FEB 2026 — Really good location, a bit dated but that’s also the charm. You’re at the “top” of gaslamp area so walking to amazing restaurants couldn’t be easier. Convention center is a very nice 8 min walk. Very much enjoyed the rooftop area although it’s really just one coffee machine and patio tables up there but the hotel is correct in that the views are really great. Very quiet hotel on the 6th floor, don’t even know if I had neighbors, maybe once during the week heard a fire truck or ambulance outside (which is true for any downtown hotel). House cleaning was excellent everyday and near spotless each time. Room A/C and heat was pretty fast, although the jr suites in this hotel are on the small side so easy to get temp to where you want. Amenities are super basic “farmer bothers” coffee (do not recommend, tons of options near by) and non-named shampoo/conditioner wall pump style, but at the rate you are paying for this room, not bad at all. After this stay with a conference at the convention center, for the rate, a pretty good value and location. Valet parking is pricey but that is everywhere and the valet guys were super nice and helpful. Very much a go-to hotel if you don’t want to pay $350/night at the other large chain hotels nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Carl

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We both found our mattresses to be “passed prime” with very little support
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Neil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room and hotel were fine, the surrounding neighborhood was extremely loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ross

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zoila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect! We didn’t have to drive anywhere and our mini-suite was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tian Shu

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

CAROL

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second stay at the Gaslamp Suites and is my go to for San Diego, and my company's also. Staff is incredible, rooms are immaculate and nicely appointed. Great location right in the Gaslamp Quarter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Enriqueta, Houston

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Malva

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Under construction
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Annabell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I just felt that we should have been notified that hotel was under construction. We weren’t offered an upgrade and honestly I didn’t sleep good, I felt a little scared, felt like we were the only ones staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leacey

The front desk clerk was AMAZING!!! I wish I remembereed her name,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel felt depressing. It was old and felt haunted. When I booked the room there was no mention of active construction going on as well, so most of the hotel looked like a scene from Dexter‘s kill room. The sheets felt like sandpaper. The staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Azucena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here! Parking was a bit expensive but it was normal to everything surrounding the area. The rooftop was very nice and the view was great! I appreciated that there was a sink with utensils and other amenities in the room!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and charming. It was the junior suite and was perfectly sized with a couch and desk. The hotel itself was silent, I wouldn't have guessed there was anyone else staying there except I kept seeing people in the elevator, lobby and elevator. But San Diego isn't silent and on NFL playoff weekend the bar across the street was rowdy until after midnight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were all friendly and helpful. But so many issues with the hotel itself, the hotel undergoing MAJOR remodeling and you will be effected by it. First and most annoying was NO hot water for either shower or sink the next morning. And the shower handle wouldn't even turn passed the 1/2 way point so I figured it was the shower handle not the hot water itself. So being in a hurry to catch the train I thought I'd just wash up in the sink, no luck there no hot water ever came out of the tap. And it turned out my travel companion who was in a different room on a different floor had the same experience. The "standard" room was overlooking an air shaft, with frosted windows, so very dark inside. No extra blanket, and just a thin blanket on the bed, no bedside table to put things on, no luggage rack, no bath mat or rug to step on getting out of the shower. Lacking in so many of the basics it was like this place had just opened yesterday. The location was fine, but you could tell you were getting into a sketchy area of the Gaslamp district. I would not recommend the hotel even thought the staff was very pleasant, the amount of issues with the rooms couldn't be remedied by friendly kind staff. Stay somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zenkosi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not go to the bar.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025