Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

If you are need of the convention center and restaurants, this is the place to be! Traveling as a solo gal, I found this location to be very safe. The hotel itself is no frills but its location makes this a gem. Some useful info maybe be toiletries are from Peter Thomas, in room Cuisinart coffee maker, modest gym filled with PreCor equipment (2 ellipticals, 1 bicycle, 2 treadmills and free weights), and a very useful set of computers and printers in the lobby. What’s a little comical is that the view from the gym is of the other Hilton on the Marina and the Convention Center. I appreciated the complimentary coffee and cream in the lobby as well. Heads up that check-​in and –out times are 3pm and noon respectively. As well, if you have a car it’s almost 50 $USD a night. I was attending a conference and it was running past noon and as long as you speak to the front desk (lovely folks!) they can help you out. I loved running in the morning on the Marina and this location was very easy to get to! I am a fan and can’t wait to come back.

This hotel would literally be a perfect 5 stars if you weren’t forced into the $ 47 a night valet. My boyfriend and I lucked out parking at a near by parking garage for $ 15 a day. Please save your money and do the same! It’s such a rip off to charge your guests so much for valet. I wish I would have looked into that before booking the hotel. BUT that’s my fault. We happened to stay their monster truck weekend so everything was packed for miles and miles away. Almost made me wish we flew instead, but anyway back to the hotel.
It’s right in the heart of the gas lamp district where everything glistens so beautiful at night. Perfect location close to tons of restaurants and bars within walking distance. I highly recommend staying in the lofts out back! You have 3 private entrances. They’re super private and so spacious! You won’t be disappointed. Oh and the rooftop lounge at the Marriot is a must!

I was here over the weekend for a conference. Stayed at the loft and paid $ 47 for overnight valet parking plus a $ 23 partial charge because we retrieved the car past their 2pm cutoff. After a grand total of $ 70 for a day of parking, they returned my car key with a missing key chain («limited edition» Lego superman keychain). I considered myself lucky that the car is not banged up and nothing else of value seemed to be missing from the car. I am expecting a little more for the money we have paid for the on site Hilton valet parking.

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My parents and I stayed here during Thanksgiving 2015. The location was perfect for Gaslamp District, walking distance to everywhere, restaurants and shops, 15 minutes walk to the Midway USSA Museum, 10 minutes walk to the Seaport Village, and right across from the Convention.
The room was clean and the lobby was well kept. Being HHonors member has its perk with a free room upgrade. The gym was good. The in-​room dining was pricey.
We only had one problem was the valet service and front desk. When we pulled up, strangely no bellman was around. It was raining. The valet guy didn’t offer to help us. Two guys didn’t bother to greet us. It was only $ 45 per night, plus tax for valet, one of the most expensive in San Diego.
We carried our luggage in ourselves. I asked the front desk lady for a bellman. She said it was Thanksgiving day, they only had one bellman. I had a hard time to swallow this kind of service. There was four people at the front desk and none could step in to help the customers? Why so many front desk staff and only one bellman?
My parents and I took care of ourselves. It wasn’t the service I expected on a Thanksgiving day. I understand that you hate your jobs because you had to work on a holiday. But that’s your job, do it well or else, try to do some other field that suits you.
My parents and I feel unwelcome. We will not stay here next time I’m in town.

Good: Friendly staff, clean modern feel. King sweet was one bedroom, good size. Cool little breakfast area near lobby.
Bad: Not much on the menu in the cool little breakfast area, basically continental. Didn’t get my profile room requests right, ended up on the second floor. Loud bedroom window with people walking on hotel deck outside. Higher floor would have been better.
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My friend stayed here after being downtown for NYE. I came on New Year’s Day, we had dinner at Lou and Mickey’s nearby. I have to say the accommodations are very nice, she ended up in a HHonors free upgraded room, there’s even a plaque stating so on the outside of the door. It looked very clean, the bathroom was clean, the bed super comfy. I ended up crashing out here after dinner because we were catching up and chatting, and it got too late for me to want to walk to my car in the super cold to go back home.

This hotel has a great location and because of that I would consider staying here again. It’s right in the heart of Gaslamp in downtown San Diego and is walking distance to all the restaurants and bars there. So for those of you looking for convenience, I would recommend this place to you.
As far as hotels go, I think for the price you pay you don’t get the same value out of it. The hotel is clean for the most part although I did notice a few hairs in my shower. The rooms are pretty standard and basic. You do have to pay $ 47 a night for overnight parking which I thought was insane. For their HHonors members they only offer complimentary continental breakfast which is ridiculous considering how much you pay to stay there. The continental breakfast is extremely lacking and you basically only have the option of cereal, fruit, or toast – same thing you get for free just for staying at a lesser brand hotel.
On the bright side the staff is friendly, but you can hear housekeeping early in the morning.

Location location location! I love that this hotel is so close to all the night life, but still tucked away in the back so you don’t hear all the the hustle and bustle. Stayed here for my birthday trip and really enjoyed my stay! Starting from the bell service, everyone was so nice and helpful. I also felt really safe and welcomed. It is also a pet friendly hotel, so they have a nice dog walk area in the back right side of the hotel. I only had a couple of hiccups during my stay, but they were quite minor. Some of the housekeeping staff had trouble understanding what I was asking for, so I just had to call the front desk to take care of everything. I also think the valet is way overpriced. About $ 48 a day to valet and they do not have a self parking option. If you are looking to self park, there is a lot down a couple blocks where it’s only $ 18 dollars a day to park. Much more reasonable.

Lets start with the CONS:
I would have given this hotel 5 stars if it weren’t for the 45 $ valet parking fee that is required when you show up to check in. Im pretty sure its 45 $ PER day until the 3pm check in time the next day. We purchased our tickets through
and the parking fee wasn’t on there which was the websites fault, however the Hilton really needs to figure out how to either include the parking in the price of the hotel or make sure that 3^rd party websites have the correct details pertinent to the guest’s stay. I frequently purchase hotel stays through
and Ive never had problem with these kinds of hidden parking fees until now.
PROS:
aside from the outrageous valet parking fee, Jordan, the front desk guy that checked me and my boyfriend in and out on New Years Weekend, was an absolute highlight to the stay. He was very apologetic about the parking and made the process very smooth. He was quick, friendly, and efficient (all things i look for in customer service). the Hotel itself was very nice and the room service prices were very reasonable. The room was a decent size and the amenities were all great. I would recommend this hotel to those looking to be in the middle of all of the action in the Gaslamp area of downtown San Diego. It is walking distance to the trolley which goes as far as Santee, past old town and San Diego Mission. wi-​fi is also free.
Thank you Jordan for being awesome!

I booked a single night at this hotel, to get over the hump for at least HHonors Gold in 2016 (HHonors Diamond this year). The night was Christmas night. While I don’t believe in any religions, the lack of Christmas spirit at this hotel was astonishing.
Granted I got wifi for free because of my Hilton status and an upgrade to the HHonors floor. That’s where the perks ended. The locals put up notices on all the parking meters Christmas day showing «FREE PARKING» preventing payment. Meanwhile, the only parking option at the hotel is an over $ 40 valet to who knows where. This lead me to get a nice $ 42.50 parking ticket the morning after, promptly at 10:30AM PT.
The real kicker was waking up the 26^th without friends & family around me, only to get told for my last HHonors Diamond leisure stay of the year that breakfast is now $ 10.00 if I want the hot items at the buffet. This was the first time in multiple stays in several countries this year that I was told to pay. Thankfully the server at the restaurant that morning was pleasant (tall thin gentleman with blondish hair). After the mean-​spirited customer service rep. at the front desk (light brown haired, middle-​aged woman with a medium European accent, glasses) turned me down when I asked to fix my breakfast pass, the waiter wrote off the charge up front. I gave him the $ 10.00 for a tip as a result.
Lemme tell you — the breakfast wasn’t anything to write home about folks. I had a better breakfast every day at many Hampton Inns and DoubleTrees with zero hassle last year, and excellent breakfasts actually worth the $ 30+ they would’ve charged in Europe this year (they didn’t charge extra). The woman at the front desk made sure to mention the breakfast at Hilton Gaslamp normally costs $ 22 and change when I expressed surprise at the passes showing the extra charge.
Add all the little extra costs together and I’m nearing $ 200 for a one-​night stay I booked at the $ 97 rate twelve days in advance. Two stars given for the decent room and the friendly waiter.

So not a bad price for a hotel in the gas lamp district. The location is nice. Ah, but like so many things with good prices, read the fine print. Parking for one day is $ 45. Yes that is in American money. Hmmm, that’s less of a deal. Internet is another $ 14. A small bottle of water in the room $ 5. So basic cost fair, other charges make it less fair.
The room itself is not bad. Good size, fairly clean, decent tv, room safe but our bathroom had a facet that was so loose we kept worrying it would break off. Also, the toilet paper must have come from the local Home Depot as I assume it was one ply sandpaper. And as long as we are talking about «the deed» a fan in the bathroom would be nice for aromatic reason but also I like a little sound for sonic camouflage. Hell, I like a jet engine to mask whatever I’m doing in there. Well maybe the decent tv can be turned up out there instead. I’m just saying.
May check out another place next time in the area. But not bad, hence the three stars. Oh, and I wouldn’t go in there yet, I’m just saying.

Thanks to Hotwire we landed a pretty sweet deal for a last minute 1 night stay right in the heart of the Gaslamp district. The prime location is walkable distance to all of your heart’s desires: nightlife, restaurants, movie theatre, and shops. There is also a deli shop across the street to purchase cheap food/​drinks/​household items you might have forgotten at home.
The check-​in was a breeze and Kyle was very helpful and friendly. The rooms were kept clean and the beds were very comfortable with the plethora of cozy pillows on top. A refrigerator is standard in every room which was nice but I wish it could have got colder even on its coldest setting. The cable television on the flatscreen offered plenty of channels but there seemed to be some considerable lag when tv surfing and the quality of the picture could be better.
Wifi comes free if you sign up to be a Hilton club member for free. My only negative was the expensive parking here. $ 45 gets you in and out privileges and valet parking. While that sounds great, with everything walking distance in this area, you might never even use those in and our privileges. If that’s the case, there is secondary parking lot two blocks down for much cheaper without in and out privileges.
While visiting San Diego, this hotel should be high on your consideration of places to stay. Great location, quality hotel, and reasonable priced.

$ 45 for parking??? Outrageous!!! Protip: you can find a lot a couple bucks down for just $ 10-​$ 12 flat rate.
Other than that, it was a good place to stay at. The location is really good, especially if you’re planning to go out. There’s a ton of bars and clubs just walking distance from the hotel. We got a king bed room and it was pretty spacious. The room was big and the bed was comfy.
Overall, if you were to book here, I would book for the location. As mentioned, its close to a lot of night life and a lot of restaurants (Gaslamp is SD’s downtown for those who don’t know). and it’s pretty much right next to the trolley stop if you’re not planning to have a car.

There are 3 Hilton Hilton’s in downtown… This is the one 2 blocks over from Petco (not by bridge) and across from the convention center. The main entrance is on 4^th and K with the valet. The back has a fob key entrance (room key) with stairs up to the outside terrace.
There was some permananet damage in the room that was hastily repaired but overall very nice. The rooms ending in 42 (at least on the top floors) are big and away from the elevator and ice. Nice and quiet. Great views of downtown.
Pet friendly ($ 75) and valet only through LAZ ($ 45).
Breakfast was the only downfall. Even with Diamond status, you only get a free cold breaksfast. No bacon, no eggs, etc unless you pay $ 10. This is dumb because there are dozens of delicious restaurants in the area. The waiter said they just started this about 6 weeks ago.
The style was right up my alley. Wood headboard, pier art, grays and teals. I would stay here again for sure.

I stay here every time I know there will be a night of drinking in downtown.
It’s at a great location. You can see the convention center from here. Perfect place to stay for Comic-​con for sure.
It’s nice for weekend stay-​cations since I do live in San Diego already. Just nice to get away and see lovely downtown SD.
The rooms are always clean and have plenty of space. There’s also a fridge inside the room. Some rooms even have balconies. There’s also small windows that you can actually open in the rooms with views.

Planned a last-​minute personal trip to San Diego and wanted to stay in the Gaslamp. When traveling here for business, my company usually puts me in a large corner suite at the Hilton Bayfront across the street. Most of the major chain hotels in the GL were in the $ 300/​night range. I took a chance and booked a «mystery» hotel on Hotwire for $ 119/​night. I was relieved when Hilton Gaslamp was revealed as the hotel. It’s a really convenient location, right near the entrance of Gaslamp, and a couple of blocks from PETCO Park and the Convention Center.
Check-​in was pretty quick. The room that was reserved had 2 queen beds — we wanted the king bed, so the nice girl at the front desk (Jasmine), offered us a complementary upgrade to a one bedroom suite on the 8^th floor. Looks like they just finish repainting too, as it smelled of fresh paint.
The room itself was better than I expected. It appeared clean and was devoid of bedbugs, (yes, I checked!) TV in the bedroom and one in the living room, with a small fridge under the living room TV. Too bad the view sucked — couldn’t see the street, as the roof was in the way. At least we were able to see some nudity across the way on the balconies at the Hard Rock Hotel! The only other thing that bugged me was the shower area. It looked kind of dated and had a bench in the shower that couldn’t be moved — probably for the old folks, or people in a drunken stupor that need to be put in the shower. No complaints though — the price was right. These rooms normally book at $ 289/​night, so at $ 119, I’ll just STFU…
Parking: I didn’t want to shell out the $ 40 for valet parking, so we parked in the garage on 6^th and K Street. Cost — $ 15/​day. I’d gladly stay here again, and since I’m frequently in San Diego, it may be soon!

We stayed at the Hilton Gas Lamp on Saturday after attending a Padres game. I was pleasantly surprised by the décor in the lobby as it was very welcoming.
We arrived via the train/​trolley shortly after 12pm and were able to get checked in right away. Upon entering the room it was nice room however a little on the warm side. We adjusted the temperature and called down for a couple of extra pillows and a blanket and headed out for an afternoon of adult beverages and a baseball game.
We returned to the room about 1130pm or so and there were the extra pillow and blanket we had asked for. We watched a little TV and went to sleep. The room tended to get warm throughout the night and I feel that may have to due with the placement of the air conditioning vent.
I did venture down to the front desk shortly after returning to the hotel to get change for the vending machines. I was surprised that they did not accept credit cards for the vending machines though. Alaa was very nice and got me the change I needed. Before returning to the room I did utilize the public restrooms and was very disappointed in the cleanliness.
In the morning we awake and did our morning routines, the shower had nice water pressure, however, you could not adjust the spray. The tub along the tile needs to be recaulked but overall it was a well maintained restroom.
Overall this was a very nice hotel and I would definitely stay here again!

Came here for the 4^th of July this year and it was the best location for everything we wanted to do. We got a king size bed and the room was actually pretty spacious. It came with a desk and lounge chair with an ottoman on the side.
We heard the fireworks and it was close enough for us to run across the street to the convention center (up 4 flights of stairs in my heels!) and still make to see most of it. Then, we simply walked to downtown to party it up where we only had to walk a few blocks to the places we needed to go.
When we had to check out, they let us hold our stuff at the front so we didn’t have to carry it all with us as we went out in the city. That was a nice added bonus.
P. S. The blankets and pillows were so comfortable! I definitely did not want to get out of bed after a night out!
Yeah, parking is $ 45 overnight but we found a lot the next block for $ 12!

Decent place to stay but I’m a bit disappointed that they didn’t have a continental breakfast. I thought it was listed when I booked it but I guess not. Pretty much every hotel in the area price gouged at about $ 550 a night for a standard king.
It was a nice room that was kept clean but that price was crazy.

Typical convention center hotel — overpriced and not well maintained, but super convenient.
Positive:
+ My room was very quiet, despite being on the 2^nd floor and tram/​train tracks running in front of the building. Very little street/​Gaslamp revelry noise.
+ Air-​con was silent for me (but a co-​worker said hers was loud so your mileage may vary)
+ Location is great for those wanting to spend time at the stadium, Gaslamp quarter or convention center
Not So Much:
— My room was beat up. Stained bedskirts, towels and curtains. Missing drawer pulls. Soda spray (god, I hope it was soda…) on the wallpaper. Moldy grout in the bathroom. Big spots on the carpet. Just gross.
— Insane pricing. I paid less per night in Midtown Manhattan the week prior and had a bigger, cleaner room.
— Nothing is included, despite the insane pricing. Wifi — $ 13/​day. Parking — valet only, $ 45/​day. Bottled water — $ 3/​ea.
— Their in house restaurant reinforces every «terrible hotel restaurant» stereotype
The only reason to stay here is the fact that it’s right across the street from the convention center. That said, there are dozens of other hotels within a few block’s radius so I’d avoid this property the next time.