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AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter

4.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Petco Park

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Balcony) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Just steps from Petco Park, AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter offers a vibrant urban retreat with an outdoor pool, bar, gym, multilingual staff, and free WiFi for a convenient stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Balcony)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (View) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
743 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 5 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos Del Gordo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Crow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Double Deuce - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Karina’s Cantina - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza On 5th - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter

Upscale hotel near Petco Park
Located close to San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego, AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter provides a poolside bar, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a computer station
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 147 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Recycling, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 62 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 22 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • AC Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 2023
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 22 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 62.00 per day (in/out privileges)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Property is also known as

AC Hotel SAN Diego Dntn Gaslamp Quarter
AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Is AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter?

Valet parking is available for USD 62.00 per day.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). 5th Avenue Station is 5 minutes by foot and Civic Center Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 917 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 917 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 917 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 917 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 917 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite hotel in San Diego for value along with pool and gym.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDRES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ameir D

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Good food. I only stay here for the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel in the heart of the Gaslamp district.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Amenities
Perfect location , rooftop views are amazing. The hotel was clean and bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was easy to get to with lots of dining options nearby. Hotel staff was friendly and the rooms were solid.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Absolutely amazing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Just be aware if you stay on the weekends its noisy. Did not bother us, but some people might not like that
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a room facing away from the Main Street and it was very quiet. The pool area was so nice and also quiet. The breakfast and the staff were really nice especially the two ladies who were waiting on me at breakfast each morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bobby, at front desk, was an amazing host. He knew where to send me for an amazing breakfast and knew his surroundings. Excellent customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SALVADOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New hotel. Functional architectural design. Awesome rooftop patio with pool, cabanas and bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, good value, great area, as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and plenty of restaurants nearby. Room had white noise machine and earplugs available but didn’t have any noise issues. Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The area is crowded at night. And the valet parking for the hotel is 65$, extremely expensive. The hotel is nice, but the area is not.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, great location and clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, right in the center of downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice location and clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

10/10 Excellent

tiffani

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

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