Gaslamp Plaza Suites

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near San Diego Convention Center

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

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
520 E St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • USS Midway Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 540 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Business Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

City center stay.Your stay at this Downtown San Diego hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum. Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Petco Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

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

  • ‪Double Deuce - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lobby - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Star Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪REI DO Gado Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trailer Park After Dark - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

3.5-star hotel near San Diego Convention Center
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.

Languages

English, Spanish, Swedish

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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 45 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

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 20 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 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 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).

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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 Jul 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gaslamp Plaza Suites on Aug 17, 2025 start from $119.0, excluding 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 45 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees were first-rate
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly.......Suite was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kurt

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Business traveler
This was just a room for me. It was clean but had some mold on the shower and shower bar. To be expected with age. I wouldn’t go out of my way to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AMAZING

This hotel is in the perfect location for a great stay in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter! Walking distance from great restaurants, ice cream parlors, bars, dancing, even an awesome farmer's market on Saturday in little Italy. I highly recommend this hotel and will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paulina

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and very helpful. The only downside is the parking situation when arriving. They charge to park with their vallet and other places around the property seemed unsafe to park.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and in a good part of downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great stay

Great hotel with plenty of features. Excellent staff, especially front desk…(Mary). Rooftop is a great vibe. Only suggestion would be to add some grills on the rooftop
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has lovely character. Very charming woodwork and high ceilings. The room was clean and well-appointed with fridge and microwave. The staff were very responsive and helped me out mucho by sending back an article of clothing which I left in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Staff and Views

The staff we can’t say more about!!! They were all amazing and welcoming. The location was great and the rooftop patio is a must! We will be back for sure!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

SEAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old building possibley rats in the wall and carpet smell and around the hotell full of homeless and dirty . noise at night wont lett you sleep not worth the value they charge .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MavEryck

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Doha

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From walking in the front door - amazing. Staff was inviting and friendly. Room was HUGE! Small apartment. Clear views to the streets. GREAT restaurants associated with hotel, easy access. GREAT restaurants all around. Walking distance to marina.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Traveled with partner
The staff is friendly and very helpful. They made our wedding stay memorable! Top notch service, clean, and attentive! Highly recommend!! Will stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyuyoung, Monterey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronald, colorado springs

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Quiet, walkable to the convention center, convenient to the Broadway Ave #992 airport bus, and the trolly system.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The roof top was beautiful and refreshments where a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter T

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Elegant old style

Great price on an older property that is spruced up and elegant; nice roof-entry for morning coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025