The Westgate Hotel

San Diego, California

Star rating

Rooftop pool
Deluxe 2 Queen Room
The Veranda
Spa Treatment Room
Deluxe King Room
Westgate Room Restaurant
Lobby
Premier King Room
Rooftop pool
Deluxe 2 Queen Room
The Veranda
Spa Treatment Room
Deluxe King Room
Westgate Room Restaurant
Lobby
Premier King Room

The hotel

Transport yourself back in time and stay at the elegant Westgate Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter. Brimming with decadent furniture, the rooms here are some of the largest in the city, and designed to meet the high standards of European hospitality - so you'll certainly feel at home! If you're visiting between Thursday and Sunday, afternoon high tea in the Grand Lobby is a must. And on these evenings there's a host of live music to be enjoyed in the evenings too, be it out on the Veranda on balmy evenings, or in the Plaza Bar (where you can enjoy it with some delicious light bites and cocktails). The hotel is close to the famous Balboa Park, you can even see it from some of the rooms, and the area has plenty of restaurants, bars and boutiques. Back at the hotel, leave time to enjoy a bit of relaxation at the rooftop pool or in the sauna - the AquaVie fitness and wellness centre spans 4 levels offering a range of classes and treatments to have you feeling rejuvenated.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Set in the Gaslamp Quarter adjacent to Horton Plaza, and a 3-minute walk from the San Diego Civic Theatre. The hotel is 3 blocks from the 5th Avenue Light Rail Station.

Hotel information

223 rooms and suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows, air conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, 49-inch LED TV, safe, hairdryer, handheld steamer, coffee maker, bathrobes, and bathroom amenities. 

Deluxe Rooms offer views of downtown San Diego, and have either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

Premier Rooms are located on floors 11-18, offering uninterrupted panoramic views of downtown San Diego and the historic Balboa Park, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Westgate Room (traditional French cuisine, open for all day dining). Grand Lobby (serving afternoon tea Thurs - Sun). The Veranda (open air dining, serving locally sourced seafood). Plaza Bar (serving drinks and light bites). Poolside dining available. Room service*.

Rooftop swimming pool and hot tub. AquaVie Fitness + Wellness Club with fitness centre, fitness classes, outdoor running track, spa*, sauna and steam rooms. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Concierge. Laundry service*. Valet parking $50 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). 

Resort fee has been waived for Virgin Atlantic Holidays' guests, saving over $30 per night.

*Denotes local charge

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating PLEASE GET A ROOM AWAY FROM THE TROLLEY

Aug 27, 2025 lionel c

We stayed here for our anniversary and had an decent stay for the most part. The first hurdle was parking, where we arrived to the hotel parking being full, and after speaking with the front desk were notified of it being "first come, first serve." A bit odd that when asked about local alternatives that do overnight parking was met with… Read more
We stayed here for our anniversary and had an decent stay for the most part. The first hurdle was parking, where we arrived to the hotel parking being full, and after speaking with the front desk were notified of it being "first come, first serve." A bit odd that when asked about local alternatives that do overnight parking was met with uncertainty. While I appreciated the older gentleman's help, it left a bit of a sour taste of the place. Once we were finally settled in, the room definitely continued the vintage luxury aesthetic but it showed it was due for some modernization. Holes in the floor where the desk was at one point, cheap pull out coffee machine that made a mess, a mattress pad that was not set under the sheets prior to us getting into the room, and the noisy trolley that honks every 15 mins kept us up all night. One morning we decided to have breakfast in bed so we ordered it through the QR code provided. Since its a hotel, the food was going to be expensive going into it, but unfortunately, when we received our food, it was mediocre and bland. The French Toast was lukewarm and had frosting that was dried up and poured the night before. Overall, the aesthetic carries the hotel a lot. If you like the vibe of vintage luxury, you will definitely enjoy the place, and while I loved the convenience of the public transportation, you'll definitely want a room away from the trolley or get earplugs Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Love the room and service

Aug 26, 2025 Marina M Temecula, California

I stayed with a friend for her birthday in the executive suite and it was a great experience Great service and lovely room. The pool area was also nice.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hidden Fees & Very Loud - Look Elsewhere

Aug 23, 2025 jbV3927CU

The hotel itself is very nice, but two very big issues that you may want to look elsewhere: 1. Hidden Fees: The cost is deceiving. On top of your hotel stay, you must pay $30 per night for “hotel fee” and a parking fee of $52 per night. There is no street parking available. So you have to add $82 per night for the cost plus tax on that, which they… Read more
The hotel itself is very nice, but two very big issues that you may want to look elsewhere: 1. Hidden Fees: The cost is deceiving. On top of your hotel stay, you must pay $30 per night for “hotel fee” and a parking fee of $52 per night. There is no street parking available. So you have to add $82 per night for the cost plus tax on that, which they take out of the incidental charges. The front desk didn’t know what the $30 charge was for or didn’t care to explain it to us. I wanted to know what the total extra cost was. They told me they didn’t know what my final charges would be until I checked out, but for the $30 and $52, it would have been nice to have an answer. 2. Loud Noise: There is a train that is very loud on one side of the building and it kept us up all night. They moved us our second night but had we not called first thing that morning, we would’ve been stuck there too. You cannot sleep because you hear loud train noises every 5 minutes. They did not tell us about this and offered us nothing for having that horrible night. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful Hotel!

Aug 20, 2025 Jet62521465127

The best hotel, so clean and large rooms. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The best part, they partnered with a real gym that is incredible. Including rooftop pool and hot tub. Great place to stay and the location is good too.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceptional!

Aug 17, 2025 Jesse R

Clean and safe environment. The staff to include Sarah were very kind. Looking forward to returning soon. Thank you from the great state of Texas!!