Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Hotels
8.1 (1449 reviews)
830 6th Avenue , San Diego , us

listing image 1
Show all photos
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Charming decor
Warm and welcoming staff
Centrally located
Cons:
Noisy room
Expensive for average service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.84
Rooms are stated to be spotless, though there were minor issues reported.
Service
8.31
Staff members are described as warm and welcoming; assistance with requests was noted.
Location
8.85
Hotel is centrally located in Gaslamp district, close to the marina and various attractions.
Room Quality
8
Rooms feature charming French decor and comfortable furnishings, but some noise issues were mentioned.
Amenities
7.83
Rooftop bar and restaurant received mixed reviews; some programs were unavailable.
Value for Money
7.29
Considered expensive for the average experience; reception had difficulties helping with pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Restaurant received praise for its French cuisine and quality service.
Overall Experience
8.31
Overall stay was described positively, though some aspects could improve.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:07

Property Description

Prime Location in San Diego

Located in the heart of San Diego, Palihotel San Diego offers convenience and comfort for your stay. Just a short distance from major attractions like the San Diego Convention Center and Amtrak Station, this 3-star hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Modern Amenities

Enjoy modern amenities such as free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and stylishly furnished rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and safety deposit boxes. Relax in comfort with quality bed linen provided in every room.

Dining and Entertainment

Indulge in a culinary experience at the on-site restaurant serving American and French cuisine, or unwind with a refreshing cocktail at the hotel bar. Whether you're exploring the nearby museums or heading to the airport, Palihotel San Diego ensures a memorable stay.

Ready to experience the best of San Diego? Book your stay at Palihotel San Diego now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs USD 60 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1449 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.84
Service: 8.31
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.83
Value for Money: 7.29
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 8.31
H
Harold • couple • ca
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
J
Jaime • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
P
Petar • solo_traveller • bg
9
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
C
César Javier • couple • ar
8
Normal
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

La atención del front desk

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
M
Miranda • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The decor, common areas, value, helpfulness of staff.

Cons:

I wish the roof deck and the bar area was open past 9:00 PM. There was no coffee or version of creamer in the room, only tea. The room had items for sale, but no way to open them, ie bottle opener in the room. That elevator! These were small issues, as overall I was happy here.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
K
Kuehnel • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

I loved the style of the hotel. He antique look.

Cons:

Unfortunately as cool the old elevator is.. it’s pretty unpractical having to wait in line to get in. I basically walked down from 10 floor to skip the line. At least repair the second one.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
M
maritza • couple • us
7
It was decent.
Pros:

The aesthetic is nice as well as the staff.

Cons:

The location and how loud it is.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
E
Eva • couple • de
7
Pros:

Die Zimmer sind super klein, dafür aber sehr süß und liebevoll eingerichtet, sowie das gesamte Hotel. Es hat einen französischen Charme.

Cons:

Die Fenster sind leider sehr dünn, sodass jegliche Geräusche von draußen gehört werden. Nur mit Oropax machbar, diese liegen aber bereits im Zimmer parat.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
N
nicola • couple • it
2
Pros:

La posizione è centrale

Cons:

Esistono due ascensori, molto datati, di cui uno era in riparaIone. Conseguente attesa molto lunga per accedervi. L’ultimo giorno si è rotto anche il secondo, quindi è facilmente comprensibile il disagio per accedere alla camera e per scendere con le valige dall’ottavo piano.
Camera piccolissima, nessun appoggio per le valige, un solo comodino, nessuna presa per caricare cellulari e macchina fotografica, bagno piccolissimo dove non trova posto nemmeno un lavandino, che si trova quindi in camera, la camera non viene rifatta giornalmente e nemmeno cambiato gli asciugamani.
Tutto quanto descritto non è accettabile per un albergo a quattro stelle.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
M
Monika • couple • hu
9
Kedves butikhotel jellegű szállás, nagyon jó helyen!
Pros:

Nagyon jó elhelyezkedés, közel a turista látványosságokhoz. Csodás kilátást nyújtó tetőterasz (főleg sötétedés után). Szépen berendezett, felszerelt szobák (nem mindegy hogy merre néz!) kedves személyzettel! Tartozik hozzá egy - külön fizetős, utcáról is nyitott - reggeliző/vacsorázó étterem finom ételekkel! Minden nap itt reggeliztünk!

Cons:

A szoba nagyon kicsi, nincs hely a ruháknak, a bőröndöt nem lehet kinyitni.
A parkolás (Valet parking) nagyon drága. Türelmesnek kell lenni, ha magasabb emeletről szeretnénk lifttel lejutni.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
M
Melinda • couple • au
10
This hotel is small and perfectly formed. If you’re tired of boring, beige chain hotels, you will love it.
Pros:

This is one of my favourite hotels ever. From the moment you walk in, you notice the cool, quirky decor and little touches like the sweet jar in the lobby, the “charming” vintage elevator and the monogrammed cushions on the beds. The rooftop bar is small but lovely as well. The location is great, in the Gaslamp district surrounded by places to eat, drink and be entertained.

Cons:

My one gripe is the lack of power points in the room. I had to charge my phones and laptop in the bathroom. Maybe this is less of a problem in the larger rooms.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • couple • ca
8
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
K
kikuchi • couple • jp
8
Pros:

ホテルのロビー、室内内装がとても可愛らしく、全体的に綺麗に保たれていて気持ちよく過ごせました。お風呂まわりのデザインもよかったです。

Cons:

歴史を感じる建物で雰囲気は魅力的でしたが、いくつか気になる点がありました。
滞在中、2台あるエレベーターのうち1台がメンテナンス中で、もう1台も古いため動作が遅く、利用までに時間がかかることが多くストレスを感じました。

また、客室内の設備もやや不便で、椅子が1脚しかなく、テーブルも小さいため、部屋で飲食をするにはあまり適していませんでした。
2名での利用にもかかわらず、バスローブが1着しか用意されていなかった点も残念です。

雰囲気は良いだけに、設備面の改善があるとより快適に過ごせると感じました。

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • couple • es
5
Good location, mediocre service, questionable cleanliness
Pros:

Location was perfect, right in the center of Gaslamp Quarter. Noise at night due to partying in the neighborhood was to be expected. We especially liked the hotel's concept of preserving the style of a past epoch (design elements, etc.)

Cons:

Only two elevators in an 11 story building. One elevator was permanently out of order, the other had to be repaired more than once every day. It seems like the "elevator engineer" was always in the building. Not funny, climbing the stairs, carrying baggage. Especially with an injured leg.
But worst of all were those stains on one of the pillows and on the bathing towels.
Staff seemed quit preoccupied with themselves.
In general, it seems that in the hotel industry, prices are constantly rising while service is constantly getting worse.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
G
Graham • couple • us
9
Pros:

Great stay, a little loud at night being in the middle of the nightlife but that didn’t really bother me. Well designed place with great access to downtown San Diego

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
T
Tymur P • solo_traveller • de
4
Pros:

The location and the price for that is very good

Cons:

I asked for toilet paper and a towel at the reception, after 20 minutes I asked again and then finally someone came... because we only stay 4 nights we dont have (we also dont really need) the room cleaning service but we asked that we get the (only one small) trash bin emtied... "no problem" she said... well 2 days later the trash bin is still full, we use a paper bag now and I wont ask again to be honest.
The closet is full with snacks and candy that you need to pay for and it's waisting a tone of space.
Fridge is also completely full with no space for your own things like fruits and not even one free bottle of water.
But the worst thing is the AC pointed DIRECTLY on the bed... If you want to catch a cold, that the place to be.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
G
Guadalupe • solo_traveller • us
9
It was a charming place to stay
Pros:

Very close to the Convention Center

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
P
Pamela • couple • us
7
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
K
Kateryna • couple • us
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
R
Roxana • couple • us
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee