Gaslamp Plaza Suites

I wouldn’t have even given this one star, but there isn’t an option for ZERO. While our hotel stay was okay & the location was convenient, I’m INFURIATED to receive a call 3 days after our stay telling us they’re charging $ 25 for a missing blanket. NO, I did not take your stupid blanket! Apparently, they put 2 blankets on the bed because they don’t have comforters. I wouldn’t have known this, so I didn’t count the blankets when we arrived. According to Housekeeping, there was only one blanket when we left. Clearly, there was only one when we arrived as well, but again, we didn’t count the blankets! When I called to explain that I didn’t take a blanket, SEAN was completely rude & condescending, insisting that their housekeeping staff «scoured the room» & didn’t find the other blanket. Sorry, but if I can shell out over $ 200 to stay one night in an OLD HOTEL & valet park 2 cars at $ 32 per car, I’m pretty sure I can afford to buy my own blankets & they’re DEFINITELY going to be a better quality than the one you gave us on your uncomfortable, hard mattress!

The staff is very friendly. The building his historic and charming but with age comes some wear. The standard room was small but comfortable for the two of us. There was just enough space on each side of the bed to get around and the entry was a small area but the bathroom was big enough. It met our needs for comfortable sleeping and getting ready in the morning. The location is perfect, it’s in the center of the gaslamp. With the location comes the expected street noise but we had no problems sleeping. The continental breakfast was standard but the roof top view was great. Overall we were satisfied.

I wish i could give this a 3.5 because overall it was more than serviceable, though it wasn’t quite 4* worthy. We spent 5 nights here recently and it was better than anticipated, at least after the first night. The location is great, right in the middle of the Gaslamp District. The décor is a bit dated and it is lacking the finer amenities (e.g. room service) of a more traditional hotel, but the place will grow on you. I believe they offer timeshare/​private rooms too, though we just booked through their website.
We actually had two different suites during our stay. The first night I was very disappointing, as they stuck us in an interior room («206 Baran Suite) with no windows and the FULL (not queen) bed was literally wedged into the corner. I had to climb onto the bed from the bottom because there was no room on the sides. This «suite» felt more like a closet. Thankfully by the time my gf arrived they had moved me to a more typical room/​suite.
The continental breakfast was good enough for free, but there are far better dining options in the area (like «7 Café»). That said, you should still check out the breakfast at least once because the rooftop dining area is great. There is enough shaded areas if you don’t want the sun. I preferred the comfy lounge chairs and view of the city/​ocean while I ate breakfast. I believe the space is open all day. They also have a free book/​library if you are looking to relax and get some sun.
This place will never be confused for a Kimpton, W, or similar hotel, but it is charming in its own way. The staff were very nice and you can’t beat the location for SD. This is a great option if you plan on being out and about most of the time. If you are looking for a hotel getaway weekend, there are better options elsewhere in SD.

I was shocked at the rooms. We were put in a room with a full size bed pushed against the wall. The window was looking at another wall, NOT luxury. After I asked for another room we got put into a room with a queen bed that was tucked into a nook, not much better but fine. The rooms seemed a bit run down. Roof deck and location are the only good parts.

Nice hotel walking distance to bars and fun things. We had breakfast on the roof top included with our hotel stay. Definitely would book this hotel when we go to San Diego.

Great location, right in the middle of the Gaslamp, area noisy. We stayed on the 9^th fl and on Saturday night, street noise made it up there. But hey, if you want to stay in the middle of town, expect some noise, it was no biggie and on the other three nights, it was fine. No noisy neighbors. Room was huge, two TVs, fridge, microwave, and bed very comfy. Would recommend.
Valet parking $ 32.00

Not only great location, but also an extremely we’ll appointed suite hotel with a lovely roof top for a glass of wine while enjoying the city views

Receptionist was super nice. Excellent location and nice room. The only drawback is valet parking only.

had an enjoyable stay here while hanging out at the Gaslamp, walking distance to everything, The rooftop patio is nice, go up there and take in the view. Breakfast is served there as well. I did not experience any street noise, although we stayed on the 10^th floor. We were able to check in early which was an added bonus. The bed was comfortable, the unit was not large, but all we needed to have was a clean comfortable room. The amenities were nice.

I love this hotel!!! The rooms are absolutely beautiful, especially the junior suites !!! My husband and I love to come down and visit San Diego and stay here. The rooftop is awesome and the service is very friendly and helpful. Seriously you need to stay here! The Shout House is nearby and also a great place to visit for the dueling piano show!!!

I love this hotel! I stayed in the mini sweet which was very clean and updated. The staff is very friendly and helpful from check in to check out, they were also very helpful when it came to suggesting places to grab a bite. The hotel is located in the heart of Gaslamp, walking distance to bars, clubs and eateries. When staying here you have to check out the roof top the view is spectacular. Definitely looking forward to staying here again.

Neat old building in the Gaslamp district with nice décor. When we checked in they told my wife that our 9^th floor room didn’t ha e a view but it was also nice and quiet since it didn’t face the street. We had a view of the A/​C units and still got the noise from the street, the police/​fire sirens and the A/​C units.
We could only open the bathroom door about 18″ and it hit the bed and you had to squeeze into and out of the bathroom.
They have a fairly high tech valet service and you can text them your valet ticket number to alert them to get your car. But both times we did it we still had to tell the valet out front we wanted our car.
The roof top was nice to sit out on early in the morning and late at night.

A hotel with no room service, no bar, no pool, hard sheets, and very thin walls? No thanks.

In the heart of Gas Lamp District
Really nice interior quick check-​in
Wifi only allowed single access not good if with children

This is a great place to stay in the Gaslamp! The location is just right for walking to all of the area restaurants, bars and clubs. The rooftop patio was awesome and we enjoyed taking in the view at night. The continental breakfast is also served on the rooftop which is enjoyable.
The room was great! Super comfortable bed, modern accessories with the fridge and microwave and very well appointed. We liked that it was historic but updated. Clean. Well priced. We will definitely seek to stay again.

This is a beautiful and unique hotel that is located right by many great restaurants and downtown hotspots. It was clean and felt very safe. The front desk staff was so helpful and friendly. Merry at the front desk was so friendly and helpful. She had many suggestions of great sites around San Diego. The breakfast was just ok. Muffins and cereal but the view from the roof was amazing.

Loved it! Way outside of our usual price range, but we couldn’t find an available room on a Saturday night in San Diego so we decided to splurge. We were stuck in town due to mechanical issues with the car and had already called 12 other motels and hotels before we tried Gaslamp Plaza Hotel.
And how lucky we were! There was one room available: a one-​bedroom corner suite on the 8^th floor. The Steinbeck Suite. We felt like royalty!
What a fun view! Lots of big windows. And the mattress was one of the best I’ve ever slept on. Very firm but comfortable.
The staff was really friendly, too. We felt right at home.

As any new homeowner, obsessed for the past year with House Hunters, the magnificence of this building totally blew me away. Just the awesome, original wood, marble, tile… just awesome.
As any exhausted, vacationing father of three boys under 6 years of age, I would have gladly traded the incredible beauty of this property for a new, firm mattress. Seriously. The bed mattress probably needed to be replaced at least 5 years ago. The pull-​out mattress of the sofa was fine for my boys, but would have destroyed my back.
One high value, low money investment they could also use is to update the bathroom fixtures – faucet handles and such… not retro, just old.
The continental breakfast offered was sufficient for my kids — simple pasteries, generic cheerios, milk, orange juice, coffee, plain toast.
Service was great. For example, I think fastest delivery of a pack-​n-​play that I’ve ever had in the last five years.
Valet parking was $ 32/​day. The adjacent surface lot is cheaper on weekdays, but more expensive on weekends (Fri night through Mon morning).
Wi-​Fi is re-​dunk expensive — $ 12/​day.
Overall, insanely beautiful building with nice service, but the mattresses really blew it for me.

Like the star-​rating says, this place is A-​OK (and if I could have it my way, I would give this place three and a half stars). It has a lot of pluses, but a few minuses too.
Let’s talk about the good.
–This place is charming! It’s gorgeous and has stunning details make it unique.
–Our room was clean.
–The staff was incredibly nice and helpful. Polite, chatty, told me all sorts of marvelous places to visit, and even gave me a map.
–While our room was tiny, it had A LOT to offer: two flat-​screen televisions, DVD players, a desk, sofa, arm chair, small unit that housed a mini-​fridge (remember to turn it on when you arrive), microwave and coffee pot, as well as cups, glasses, dishes and flatware.
–The hotel is also located in a very hot spot, close to lots of bars and restaurants, though not much with regards to unique shopping, and relatively close to the convention center.
–Super fluffy pillows, and firm, but not terrible, bed.
–Great view from the rooftop during breakfast.
Now, let’s talk about the downsides.
–Valet only parking. $ 30 per day. Plus tips.
–Meh breakfast of cereal, fruit, toast, muffins.
–I would be giving this hotel four solid stars except there’s the Wifi. You must pay for the the wifi. $ 6.95 hourly, $ 11.95 daily, or $ 29.96 weekly. Also the wifi is for ONE user. That means if you have a laptop and a tablet and wish to use the internet on both, you must log out of one before using the other. Or if a couple wished to share the internet, only one could be on it at a time unless they wished to pay for two users. This is the factor that upset me the most. First, paying for wifi in this day in age, it kind of silly. Secondly the fact that one room that has two people staying in it not being able to use the same internet is absurd.
Overall The Gaslamp Plaza Suites suited our needs, and is recommended (but consider your internet usage before deciding to stay).

This place has captured my heart. I really love it.
Sure, it’s smack dab in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Gaslamp so you’re gonna hear some ruckus on the street below or some loud neighbors late at night occassionally… but I don’t think I’ve been bothered by any of that during my stays here. I knew where I was and took it at that! Bed was comfy, so who cares!
We stay in the mini suites, those are the best (and super reasonable for the price). Yes, they are small but there’s still plenty of room for a romantic, or not, getaway for two (all you need is a bed and bathroom, right?). You’ll have a fridge in the room and a nice couch (makes into a bed if needed) and comfy chairs too, so if you meet up with friends (or make some new ones) bring them up to the room, if you wish, to chat and check out the view! The rooms have the old victorian feel to them and are quite cute! Large TV and mini kitchen too. The WiFi is not free, that’s the only bummer if you are a tech geek or need it for work. We’ve only been there for fun… so it was never an issue.
There’s a rooftop sitting area where you can bring your own drinks and/​or food and just relax, enjoy the sunshine or the moonlight… really cool and such a great view overlooking 5^th street! Breakfast is served up here daily too.
The staff acts as if they are totally excited to be at work, every one of them that we have ever come across has been in a great mood, completely helpful and welcomed us as if we were family. Any questions on nightlife or events in the area and they’ll get you covered and make sure you know where to go and provide maps, coupons and their own personal suggestions too!
As for parking and those types of things, I can’t help you there… we take the train down from Orange County and then the ORANGE line to the hotel, the rest of our stay is by foot or trolley so we’ve never had to deal with valets or parking issues. WONDERFUL!!!
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Nice spot to stay! I recommend, definitely!
CHEERS!!!