The Westgate Hotel

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The Westgate Hotel | San Diego, California | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

San Diego, California

4 stars

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

Explore the local area

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

Room Information
Room Upgrade 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.

Hotel details

Dining

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*.

Fun and Games

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

Handy Stuff

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

Resort Fees

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

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge

Trip advisor rating

4.5/5

1,866 reviews

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Cleanliness

Excellent

67%

Very Good

21%

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“Great experience!”

Nov 02, 2025melissa m

We came to San Diego to see a concert and Kee Kee was very accommodating to checking us in and making sure we had the information and things we needed. My sister and I were very pleased with our stay and we look forward to booking in the future.

“Wonderful oasis of grace”

Oct 21, 2025dvorac4

The Westgate is an oasis of calm and grace in the middle of what can be a surprisingly dirty and trashy downtown of what is otherwise a beautiful city in San Diego. We have stayed at the Westgate several times for it's beauty, comfort, quiet, amazing fitness center, and location; would not stay anywhere else (other than oceanfront in MB & PB which we do also). We appreciate the Westgate's spacious and very clean suites, the terrific views, the clean and bright bathroom with great shower water pressure, the soft towels, the comfortable bed & linens, and especially the amazing wonderful gym to which hotel guests have access. We started staying here for easy access to downtown's nightlife and waterfront, but that's become less appealing over the eyars. The Gaslamp and downtown districts are dirty, trashy, loud, and crime-suggestive (see all the filth & bars & security guards in stores, esp the locked cases of chocolate candy in the drugstores!). The only improvement we would suggest is that the Westgate improve the quality of the breakfast and location (e.g. the 2nd floor rooftop area) so one is more interested in paying the high price for it.

“Sara Contreras helped me incredibly. I think she deserves a higher salary, and her work is excellent.”

Oct 19, 2025zarita o

I had a very good experience with the staff under the name of Sarah. She’s someone who solves things very well. I feel she has the best experience, is excellent at her job, and I loved how I was treated. It was the best of the best — 10 out of 10. I didn’t have any reservation and arrived with a lot of problems because I had booked a very bad hotel, and this was my last option. Miss Sara helped me incredibly, solved all my problems, gave me the best options for this hotel, and I truly believe she deserves a raise.

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