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
Based on 1801 reviews
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Jun 28, 2025DonK1587
Great stay at The Westgate Hotel in San Diego downtown. Thank you Gabriel for being so attentive and accommodating at breakfast. Pool bar is nice and gym first class. Bed was very comfortable and our suite had a nice view. We will be back again.
Great location and service
Jun 28, 2025Carmen R
Always come back to this hotel when I’m in San Diego.
Great service from everyone. Gabriel, at the restaurant is amazing!
Sleepless stay
Jun 10, 2025Bill C
My nearly week long stay was a very unpleasant experience. The noise is unbearable all night long. The trolley stops and blast it horn every 5 to 15 minutes all night long. If you end up on that side of the hotel do not plan on getting any rest. A big plus is that they do provide ear plugs.
Trolley horns all night! Stay away!
Jun 9, 2025Aaron M
Do not stay here.!! You have a 1 in 4 chance of not getting a good night sleep. One side of the hotel is directly above a trolley line. There are loud horns during operation and only stop between midnight and 5am. Dont get me wrong the rooms are nice but not worth the disturbance at night. The management know this is an issue but continue…
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Do not stay here.!! You have a 1 in 4 chance of not getting a good night sleep. One side of the hotel is directly above a trolley line. There are loud horns during operation and only stop between midnight and 5am. Dont get me wrong the rooms are nice but not worth the disturbance at night. The management know this is an issue but continue to put guests above the trolley line. Never again will I stay here!
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Best Hotel staff in San Diego
Jun 2, 2025Derrick W
I am an American Airlines pilot. This is one of my routes that I fly here in San Diego and I always stay at the Westgate Hotel. Of all the Stay in United States, this is one of the most best hotels that you can visit. They have a high class staff David, who sits at the front desk is fantastic. His supervisor or manager Miss Sarah is also…
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I am an American Airlines pilot. This is one of my routes that I fly here in San Diego and I always stay at the Westgate Hotel. Of all the Stay in United States, this is one of the most best hotels that you can visit. They have a high class staff David, who sits at the front desk is fantastic. His supervisor or manager Miss Sarah is also phenomenal. They are two of the classiest people that I’ve ever met in the hotel industry and I’ve been flying for over 30 years. The rooms are great Gives you that old school Victorian feel. One of the main reasons why I choose this route not because I love San Diego but because I love the hotel and the people that staff it keep up the high-quality work.
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