The Beau Hotel Downtown San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Hotels
8.5 (379 reviews)
927 Sixth Avenue , San Diego , us

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Internet access
Japanese garden

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cleanliness
Historical building
Cons:
No elevators
Noise issues
Parking difficulties
Wifi problems

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
All rooms reported as super clean, but concerns about the bathroom door not closing.
Service
9.25
Staff consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.25
Great location mentioned multiple times, easy access to restaurants and activities.
Room Quality
7.75
Rooms described as cozy and spacious, but noise issues reported.
Amenities
8.25
Good amenities noted, though no elevators and wifi issues mentioned.
Value for Money
7.75
Concerns about price relative to amenities and noise levels.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Onsite restaurant received positive feedback but no detailed comments.
Overall Experience
8.75
General positive sentiment, though some areas for improvement noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 21:10

Property Description

Convenient Location
The Beau Hotel Downtown San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is ideally situated near popular attractions such as Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.

Modern Amenities
Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and private bathroom with free toiletries. The hotel also offers free WiFi, a garden, and a terrace for relaxation.

Helpful Staff
Our friendly staff, fluent in both English and Spanish, are available 24/7 at the front desk to assist with any needs or inquiries.

Experience comfort and convenience at The Beau Hotel Downtown San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Book now for a memorable stay in San Diego!

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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 379 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 7.75
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Wiktoria couple nl
7
Pros:

Very lovely Haley at the reception addressed all my concerns and offered solutions - great service!

Cons:

The rooms are very small, I do not think they are the size they are described as to be

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Clemente solo_traveller it
6
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Beyza couple tr
10
Great hotel with great staff
Pros:

Clean, free starbucks coffee, helpful staff, eventhough there is no elevator they carried our luggages for us, thank you so much

Cons:

None

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Annika couple de
9
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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HARRY solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Olivier couple fr
6
En résumé, un bel hôtel avec un bon accueil à l’arrivé,mais une fin de séjour décevante..
Pros:

Hôtel très agréable et joliment décoré, nous avons apprécié notre séjour. Le personnel lors du check-in était adorable, accueillant et très arrangeant, ce qui a donné une excellente première impression.

Cons:

En revanche, l’expérience au moment du check-out a été beaucoup moins positive. La jeune femme présente à ce moment-là s’est montrée particulièrement désagréable, ce qui contraste fortement avec l’accueil reçu à l’arrivée.
De plus, nous avons été très surpris de constater un prélèvement de 15 € sur notre carte bancaire sans autorisation, pour une prétendue “tache de sang” sur une serviette, alors qu’il s’agissait en réalité d’une simple tache de café.. Cette situation est inacceptable et laisse une impression très négative alors que nous avions informé l hôtel que c etait du café et non du sang.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Irena solo_traveller sk
7
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Tad couple us
10
The Beau nails that rare mix of character, location, and vibe.
Pros:

First off, the place has character. Not the polite, “we hung some art from IKEA” kind - more like “this building has definitely seen some things and isn’t telling you all of them.” It’s historic, a little moody, and leans into that dimly lit, vintage aesthetic like it knows it looks good. The rooms? Cozy in that “you don’t need much because you won’t be in here much anyway” kind of way. Think stylish crash pad for between adventures. And the staff doesn’t give off stiff hotel energy either. It’s more like you’re staying somewhere run by people who actually want you to have a good time in their city- which hits different. Then there’s the location. You walk out the door and boom - you’re in the Gaslamp Quarter, where every direction feels like a choose-your-own-adventure. Want tacos at midnight? Done. Live music? Around the corner. Random unforgettable night? Guaranteed.

Cons:

Honestly, my only real complaint about staying at The Beau is that we didn’t book a longer stay. It’s one of those places that sneaks up on you—the vibe, the location, the whole downtown energy—and just when you start settling into it, it’s already time to go. Next time, I’m definitely giving myself a few extra days to lean into it fully.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Sofia solo_traveller uy
10
Buena relación calidad- precio y muy buena ubicación. Bien conservado. Personal muy amable.
Pros:

Muy lindo y céntrico

Cons:

No tiene ascensor pero te ofrecen llevarte el equipaje a tu habitación

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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mariana solo_traveller mx
2
Pros:

La ubicación es perfecta.

Cons:

Hay muchísimo ruido en las habitaciones que dan a la calle por dos cosas: 1. Las grúas a las 6am empezó a mover carros de la banqueta y 2. El ruido del aire acondicionado es espantoso, no te deja dormir. No es aire de pared, es un aire portátil, no enfría, horrible todo. Pésima noche. El personal me cambió a una habitación con cama mas pequeña pero que no estaba hacia la calle y fue mejor. Si rentas por app q no es de ellos te dan la peor habitación. El parking es carísimo y está super lejos.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Krisztina extended_group hu
9
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Jenny solo_traveller mx
10
AWesome
Pros:

GReat

Cons:

The History

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Sang-Ho solo_traveller kr
8
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Sang-Ho solo_traveller kr
8
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Jonny solo_traveller gb
1
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller at
9
Fair price for the stay.
Pros:

Great that you had coffee, tea and ice available. The courtyard was also very pleasant to sit in. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the $25 voucher for the restaurant is a great idea; I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner there.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Andres solo_traveller mx
10
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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deborah extended_group us
8
Cons:

It is a historic old building with tons of charm. However, I was not aware there was no elevator and stayed on the third floor.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Josie couple au
10
Lovely hotel in a great location
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Ricardo couple gb
6
2026-04-30 via Nuitee