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W San Diego

4.0 of 5
421 West B Street, San Diego, CA 92101
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W San Diego
Ranked #56 of 246 hotels in San Diego
4.0 of 5 stars 816 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Melissa Humble(27)
  • Little Italy(19)
  • Beach bars(18)
  • Room service(12)
  • Very nice(11)
  • Front desk staff(11)
  • Friendly and helpful(7)
  • Gas lamp district(6)
  • Valet parking(5)
  • Gaslamp district(3)
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Toronto, Canada
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

I admire the ambience that they're trying to achieve - it's so nice to see a hotel that's not stuck in the 80s or 90s. However, there were many frustrating aspects (some of which, other travellers have mentioned, so I won't belabour). One of the biggest was trying to connect to the internet, either in their lobby or the room,... More

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Brad Wulff, Guest Relations Manager at W San Diego, responded to this review
28 May 2012

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay with us. I am sorry you had some issues with the connectivity of our wireless internet, we are almost finished with our renovation and everything should be perfect by June! However, the wireless internet is complimentary in our Living Room. We just opened our... More

1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 via mobile

I travel often I big and small city for business and vacation, and stay in luxury or "good value" hotels, and always had a very good to great experience. This is the first time I write a review for a hotel, after being so disappointed with my experience at the W San Diego. I was on a business trip and... More

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Brad Wulff, Guest Relations Manager at W San Diego, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Hello, I appreciate the time it took for you and your colleague to post feedback of your recent stay with us. We are currently undergoing a renovation, but are scheduled to have it all completed by early June. I apologize for the inconveniences this caused you during your visit, but I am more concerned with your comments on our service.... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 via mobile

My experience at the W was so disappointing. The hotel is under renovation, they are under staffed. Service is so poor. I waited 40 minutes for ten to toast a bagel and ended up getting a cold bagel. The server was not helpful. The rooms are old and particularly the bathrooms. If somebody starts taking a shower next door while... More

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Brad Wulff, Guest Relations Manager at W San Diego, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Hello, and I am sorry to hear that your stay with us was anything less than fantastic. We pride ourselves on our amazing Talent, and I am sad to hear that you did not receive what I know we usually present to our guests. While we are under renovation, we are scheduled to be completed in early June of this... More

Houston, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Stayed here over Easter weekend with my daughter for a trip to the San Diego Zoo. Was a fabulous hotel, great beds, within walking distance of many attractions and restaurants. Excellent W service. My only complaint is that the "beach" bar was closed for remodels while there - and I was looking forward to that place, one of the reasons... More

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Oakland
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I stayed at W San Diego on business and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The rooms have every modern amenity and who doesn't love those Bliss bath products! Their new restaurant Kelvin just opened this weekend and the food is delicious. The hotel is centrally located to everything - from Horton Plaza for Shopping to Seaport Village for running... More

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Orange County Cali
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

So we arrive and the check in was a little crowded but moved very quickly, we did a pre check in because we showed up at 11am and threw our suits on and went directly to the rooftop deck, can you say amazing? Both days we layed on this bed that was the size of a queen bed and soaked... More

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Manchester, England
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Stayed here for 3 nights in May, Thursday to Sunday. SPG Gold so were upgraded to a higher floor. Main bar was closed so they put on free wine and snacks. The room was lovely, not very big but nicely decorated clean and fresh. Tried out the gym a couple of times, excellent. Always a wait to speak to someone... More

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Brad Wulff, Guest Relations Manager at W San Diego, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Hello, and thanks for posting a review of your recent stay! I am glad we were able to recognize your SPG status with a room upgrade! We love our loyal guests, and it always makes a trip that much better to receive recognition. Thank you for mentioning SWEAT, we recently just upgraded it with all new work out equipment and... More

Oakland, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This is not your older brothers W! I was disappointed with the quality of my stay at this W hotel. the room was mot 4 star, nor we're the facilities. I walked into my room directly into a spider web. Turned on the lights and met my freeloading neighbor with 8 legs. The room was small. I could hear the... More

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New York
Top Contributor
53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We stayed here for a nice weekend getaway and we had an amazing time. Check in was a breeze. The front desk staff were super-friendly and personable. Since we arrived around lunch time we ordered room service. The whatever/whenever desk staff were also great. Our food arrived promptly. The rosemary chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries were amazing. We also... More

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Glendora, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I use tripadvisor for everything and booked this hotel because of previous reviews. Unfortunately, I did not have the same experience as some other reviewers. The purpose of this trip was for my sister's bachelorette party and from the beginning it was disappointing. Thankfully we still had fun but the list of problems with the hotel is extensive: 1. The... More

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Brad Wulff, Guest Relations Manager at W San Diego, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay with us. I wish we had better met your expectations! While we are currently undergoing a renovation, we are extremely excited to show off our new spaces soon. I apologize for any issues you had with our Talent, we pride ourselves on amazing service and... More

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Address: 421 West B Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Price range (per night):* 143 AUD - 342 AUD

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