Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

I stayed 5 nights. The location is great; you can walk to restaurants, shopping and the beach. Housekeeping every day without having to request it, although I didn’t need it every day. Any request I had was handled with quick and respectful response. The rooms are beautiful and clean. I found it hard to get out of bed because it was so comfortable! Although I was charged for parking when I didn’t even have a vehicle, this was immediately refunded once I brought it to the attention of the front desk. There is a fridge and coffee maker in the room, no microwave although I didn’t need one. I believe you can get one on request. Be aware that there is an “urban destination fee” of $40/day and additional taxes/fees attached to that charge as well as the fees on the room charge. Expect fees on fees. I felt the fees were excessive and this is why I didn’t give 5 stars. Overall, great location, friendly attentive staff, and very clean.

This hotel exceeded expectations….and I’m picky. There was so much that they got right. When we checked in Kevin and Jimmy asked what we were in town for and we told them our daughter’s birthday…they were kind enough to offer a breakfast voucher. When we returned to our room later that day…they had sent a lovely note and sweet treat for her. She’s 15…they’re hard to impress ( iykyk) and she felt special. Cody who helped us with our bags was also delightful. About two hours after we arrived I was having a bit of trouble understanding our AC ( user error) and I had to call Engineering…the gentleman they sent to our room was also so kind and helpful. Our room was a perfect size for us as we were traveling with a teenager who wanted their own space. Would definitely recommend the 1 bedroom suite for families that would like room to stretch out. We enjoyed our breakfast this morning…get the French toast. I can’t remember the name of the host or our server but they were both excellent as well. All in all an excellent stay and we will definitely be back.

The only perk of this hotel was the Location, right at the beginning of Gaslamp, making walk through the area very accessible.

We recently stayed at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Upon check in, Sofia asked if we were there for any special occasion. Upon hearing that we were celebrating our 40th anniversary, she arranged to have champagne and chocolate covered strawberries sent to our room. But more impressive, she included a hand written heartfelt message of congratulations that we will keep and treasure. Sofia went over and above with customer care to make sure that our stay was special.

Kevin and Daniel where a really nice attendants, i really recomend this hotel specially for the crew members.

I chose the Hilton Gaslamp because I was traveling with my family and specifically booked what Hilton advertises as connecting rooms. Unfortunately, the room configuration we received is not what most travelers would reasonably understand a connecting room to be.

Rather than two rooms connected by an interior pass-through door, the rooms share a small vestibule with a separate hallway door. While Hilton markets this as a connecting room, it functions very differently. Guests cannot independently re-enter the vestibule from the hallway if that door closes—they must contact hotel staff for access. The room doors are also self-closing, so there is no practical way to leave them open for easy movement between rooms.

To be clear, I understand that traditional pass-through connecting rooms may not always be available. My complaint is not that Hilton couldn’t provide that room type. My complaint is that this alternative configuration is marketed as a “connecting room” without clearly disclosing that it operates very differently. Had we known that before check-in, we would have booked another hotel.

I’ve attached a photo because I think future guests—especially families—deserve to know exactly what they’re reserving. If you’re booking connecting rooms so parents and children can move freely between rooms, this setup does not provide that experience.

I was also disappointed with the location. While the Gaslamp Quarter is great for restaurants and nightlife, the immediate area felt rougher than expected. We didn’t feel comfortable walking around with our young children, particularly after dark. That may not matter to adults visiting for the nightlife, but it’s important information for families considering this property.

Overall, this hotel may be perfectly suitable for business travelers or couples. However, families should be aware that Hilton’s advertised “connecting rooms” may not be traditional interior connecting rooms. That distinction is significant and should be clearly disclosed before guests book, not after they’ve arrived and unpacked.

Hotel was clean well maintained and recently updated

The valet, Hasan, was extremely helpful with everything and made the night much smoother. He was very kind, helped guide us on where to go, and answered any questions we had. Great service and very appreciated.

The location was good. The staff was wonderful nice bar that’s about all. I got out of it, but it was a very nice hotel top of the list.

The property was clean but some maintenance issues.

belle présentation de l'hôtel, très bien situé au centre ville près près des restaurants et pas loin des attractions
parking valet très bien

I attended Love Isn't Blind at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter and had such a fun experience! Before the event even started, there was a wonderful outdoor space where guests could mingle, play games, take fun photos, and grab drinks. It created such a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and was the perfect way to settle in and get excited for the event.

A huge shoutout to Christina Aspacio. She was incredibly accommodating and truly stood out throughout the evening. She helped us with everything from directing us to the restrooms and after-party details, to simply making everyone feel welcomed. I noticed how hard she was working all night while still maintaining the biggest smile.

What really struck me was how she interacted with people. It felt like she knew everyone and was everyone's friend. You don't often see that kind of genuine energy from event hosts, and it was honestly epic to watch. She brought such warmth and positive energy that I truly feel she made the entire event even better.

The event itself was so much fun, including the after party and I absolutely can't wait to come back again. I sincerely hope Christina is there to greet me next time!

Would definitely attend again! 🎉

We love the Gaslamp Hilton! We stay there often for Padre games and we always are greeted with a warm welcome. On our last stay there was an issue with a room that hadn’t been serviced yet and accidentally released to be checked into. The staff at the front desk (Beck and Trevor) were so apologetic and got us checked into a nice room right away. They always are very accommodating, polite and professional as are all of the staff we have come across. The hotel is in a great location downtown. Walking distance to Petco Park and many restaurants.