Kasa Gaslamp Quarter San Diego

Hotels
Sonder
7.9 (133 reviews)
552 5th Avenue , San Diego , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Kitchen amenities
Nearby restaurants
Cons:
Noise from bars
Cleanliness issues
Service responsiveness

Categories

Cleanliness
5.74
Multiple reviews indicate issues with cleanliness, particularly with shared facilities being dirty.
Service
8.71
Standard quality for this hotel tier, with some mentions of support via WhatsApp.
Location
9.75
Great central location, although noisy due to nearby bars.
Room Quality
6.7
Several complaints about noise and functionality of amenities in the room.
Amenities
7.73
Facilities like a fridge and kitchen equipment are available, but issues with hot water were noted.
Value for Money
7.19
Mixed sentiments, with complaints about added charges and overall stay experience.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Good nearby restaurants and bars, enhancing the overall experience.
Overall Experience
8.61
Mixed reviews leading to a balanced overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 15:35

Property Description

Luxurious Self-Service Apartments in Historic Marin Hotel

Central Climate Control and Fully Equipped Kitchenettes
Experience ultimate comfort with central climate control and kitchenettes featuring a stove top, refrigerator, microwave, and more for your convenience.

Modern Amenities and Convenient Location
Enjoy TV, large showers, free toiletries, and more in each unit. Explore nearby attractions like Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo just a short distance away.

Book your stay now at our self-service apartments in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter!

Important information:

Guests will receive check in details from property management three days prior to arrival. Please note the layout, furniture, and decor of your space may vary from these photos. This space is located above a bar and restaurant and is prone to increased noise levels. We have provided white noise machines and earplugs for your convenience. There is no oven. There is no cable. We have provided an HDMI cord for streaming. Fifth Avenue is closed to vehicle access daily from 11am until 3am. Parking is not included. The Spot Hero app is great for securing nearby parking if you need it. Vacation Rental License Number 634007Guests 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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 133 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.74
Service: 8.71
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 6.7
Amenities: 7.73
Value for Money: 7.19
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Mizraim couple us
6
Pros:

I liked its in the heart of everything

Cons:

Great didnt like that the elevator was broken the whole stay

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Yukiko couple jp
6
Pros:

繁華街とど真ん中で、ロケーション抜群です。キッチンの設備、備品は十分です。洗濯,乾燥機は部屋にはありませんが。同じビルの別のフロアにあり,自由に使えます。

Cons:

飲屋街のど真ん中にあるため,夜中の2時,3時までメチャクチャうるさいです。ベッド横のテーブルに耳栓が置いてあります。使わないと寝れません。
レセプションはありません。24時間のサポートしてくださいます。しかし,別の宿泊者は違うパスコードを教えられて困ってました。

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
J
Joseph solo_traveller gb
1
Avoid at all costs. Dirty, old and noisy.
Pros:

Fridge and microwave in room.

Cons:

A terrible stay, avoid at all costs.
Smoke alarm had low battery, so was beeping every 45 seconds.
Shower had no hot water for 48 hours after being reported.
Bed is "futon" style, very low to the ground
Very noisy area, so much so, they provide you with ear plugs (which still don't cut out enough!)
Only communication is via whatsapp (no one available onsite), this has an automatic AI response, which eventually gets forwarded to a real person, but is far from ideal.
Lift is shared with the bars either side, so is dirty and smels like stale beer.
Entrance is dimly lit, and directly between two busy bars.
6 night stay, no cleaning or fresh towels/bedding provided

2025-12-13 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple us
2
Unfit for habitation due to loud never-ending ventilation noise.
Pros:

It's central, clean, and they did provide us extra blankets when we asked.

Cons:

The room is located right next to some ventilation shaft that creates a deep whirring noise, all the time. It's distinct from the "city" noises (bars and pubs nearby). The bar noises go down when the bars close, but the whirring sound never ends. It makes sleeping impossible.

Also, we frequently ran out of hot water after one shower.

2025-12-12 via Nuitee
G
Gonzalez family_with_children us
10
2025-12-07 via Nuitee
F
Federica extended_group it
8
Pros:

L’appuntamento era accogliente anche se piccolino, ma aveva tutti i comfort

Cons:

La porta principale era sempre aperta e non serviva il codice e poteva entrare chiunque

2025-11-16 via Nuitee
B
Brittney couple us
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Other guests were literally fighting/arguing ALL night long.

2025-11-12 via Nuitee
B
Bolanos couple us
10
So much fun
Pros:

The area is perfect and of walking distance of everything.

Cons:

The elevator is tad bit scary but the room makes up for it.

2025-11-12 via Nuitee
O
Omar couple mx
9
2025-10-16 via Nuitee
A
Alan
6
Pros:

Elevator and common area not well kept. Room pictures are deceiving - actual room is much smaller than pictures show. Noise was not bad but I was on the third floor

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
A
Ashley couple us
10
2025-10-11 via Nuitee
R
Rafael Hernán couple mx
10
Formidable.
Pros:

Gran Confort, excelente ubicación, buenos servicios, restaurantes y bares cercanos.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
Y
Yvette
10
Pros:

Great location, and very spacious and very clean and had all the toiletries needed, and s well stocked up kitchen, etc. Right in the heart of the Gaslamp district walking distance to everything.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
M
Melisa
8
Pros:

Plenty of restaurants all in walking distance. Given the area of the room could be quieter but other than that it was a very nice stay

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
G
Garry partner
10
Pros:

Hidden gem

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
T
Teresa couple it
1
DA EVITARE ASSOLUTAMENTE
Pros:

Niente

Cons:

Per quanto la casa possa essere carina, non ci hanno fornito il codice per entrare nell’albergo e ci è toccato chiedere alla ragazza di un bar affianco. Quando abbiamo soggiornato noi era presente un evento nelle strade e non ci è stato possibile arrivare vicino per scaricare le valige e abbiamo dovuto farci un bel pezzo di strada a piedi. È proprio sopra a del pub( molto bellini) e quindi la confusione e il rumore fanno da padrone a tutta la struttura, non siamo riusciti a chiudere occhio. Il check in era alle 16, siamo arrivati lì per le 15 chiedendo gentilmente se era possibile entrare prima e ci è stato detto che era possibile solo se pagavamo altri 28$ oltre ai 21$ che chiedono per la cauzione della stanza. ESPERIENZA INDIMENTICABILE, MA PURTROPPO IN NEGATIVO! DA EVITARE

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
N
Nicole partner
10
Pros:

Great location and easy check in. Very clean.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
C
Carmen couple us
10
2025-09-18 via Nuitee
C
Connor couple us
1
2025-09-17 via Nuitee
J
JOHN solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

They had more kitchen equipment than I expected.

Cons:

Had difficulty with code devices at both bldg and room entrance. Had to enter code several times before door would unlock.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee