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Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

4.0 star property
Hotel with bars, a short walk to Petco Park

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Palihotel San Diego offers a stylish downtown retreat with brunch, lunch, and dinner at the on-site French diner. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, two distinctive bars, quality dining, and attentive service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (The Deluxe King with Sofa Bed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (The Queen ADA)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (The King)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (The King Suite with Sofa Bed ADA)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed (The Grand King) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed (The Grand King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Queen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (The King Suite with Sofa Bed)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (The King Suite with Sofa Bed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighborhood in San Diego, Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo. Waterfront Park and Belmont Park are not to be missed. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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830 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Seaport Village - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 4 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos El Gordo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Double Deuce - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coin-Op Game Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trailer Park After Dark - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gaslamp Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Upscale hotel near Petco Park
San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego are located near Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, Saint James French Diner, offers brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 122 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Frette Italian sheets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 43-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 25 for adults and USD 12 to 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rooftop Bar
  • Saint James French Diner

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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 room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 108 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 12.00 to 25.00 for adults, and USD 12.00 to 25.00 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 108 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

Property is also known as

Palihotel San Diego
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Hotel
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter San Diego
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 108 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter?

Valet parking is available for USD 65 per night.

What time is check-in at Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of San Diego Civic Theatre and Petco Park. San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego are also within 1 mi (2 km). 5th Avenue Station is only a 4-minute walk and Civic Center Station is 7 minutes.

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Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1131 out of 1846 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1846 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1846 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1846 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1846 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, great vibe, and clean vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay. Good bar. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location - great style and vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute boutique hotel. Excellent service and walkable to so many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice aesthetic and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated, historic charm
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the decor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny Carolina Castilla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The decoration is beautiful, very clean, and well-located.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Love the location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ANGELA

Liked: Staff & service
Great hotel for the money. Excellent customer service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms but very enjoyable and historic and charming hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Gaslamp SD
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute hotel with beautiful historic vibes. Favorite part was spending time on the rooftop.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in downtown San Diego!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel. Loved the rooftop bar and the little Bistro downstairs. The street outside felt safe to the South, not so much to the North. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the wonderful historical hotel. front desk staff deserve six stars. they were beyond amazing everytime we came and went
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really unique and adorable hotel right next to the food and bar scene down town. Adorable rooms and very convenient restaurant attached. Friendly staff and easy for ride share to find and drop off at.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the 1950’s vibe and staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and close to dining and fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norberto Escalante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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