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Gaslamp Plaza Suites

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Balboa Park

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (1 Queen and 1 Sofabed) | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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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 | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Business Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Business Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, City View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (1 Queen and 1 Sofabed) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 540 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hotel, you'll find Balboa Park and San Diego Convention Center. USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Balboa Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Seaport Village - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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

3.5-star hotel near Balboa Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Gaslamp Plaza Suites. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star San Diego hotel.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Built in 1913
  • Nightclub
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Nightclub

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
  • Elevator
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gaslamp Plaza Suites to the airport?

Gaslamp Plaza Suites is 3.8 mi (15-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gaslamp Plaza Suites?

As of May 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gaslamp Plaza Suites on Jun 7, 2026 start from $154, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Gaslamp Plaza Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gaslamp Plaza Suites.

How close is Gaslamp Plaza Suites to the beach?

This hotel is 5.3 mi (16-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 8.7 mi (20-min drive) from Mission Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gaslamp Plaza Suites offer free breakfast?

Gaslamp Plaza Suites does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gaslamp Plaza Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Gaslamp Plaza Suites?

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

Is there free parking at Gaslamp Plaza Suites?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 56 per night.

Does Gaslamp Plaza Suites have a pool?

Gaslamp Plaza Suites does not have a pool.

Does Gaslamp Plaza Suites have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Gaslamp Plaza Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gaslamp Plaza Suites to downtown San Diego?

Gaslamp Plaza Suites is 0.1 mi away from San Diego.

Gaslamp Plaza Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 734 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1075 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TIM, FOLSOM

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

6/10 Okay

Christina

The door to the room had glass panels, they did have curtains over them but it let in so much light from the hallway which made it difficult to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was extremely nice, the staff were friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the area. The room was beautiful, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, charming historic building. Really loved the rooftop patio.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was in a historic building that was well maintained and close to many restaurants . The staff was friendly and helpful. They let us store our luggage before our flight
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

FRANK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet. Very polite staff. A great hidden gem and a good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes, the room was really nice and clean. Everyone was super nice. There was only a funny smell in the hallway but other than that great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christian Kenny

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored building with charm and a very friendly staff. Loved the private rooftop w coffee service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Albert

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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 traveler
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

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