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The Westgate Hotel

4.0 of 5
1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
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Ranked #59 of 246 hotels in San Diego
4.0 of 5 stars 268 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Gas lamp district(6)
  • Horton Plaza(6)
  • Room service(5)
  • Very nice(3)
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robert43218
Toronto, Canada
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

I found the Westgate online by accident...which was serendipitous. As it is not part of a chain, the property has its own website, but often does not appear in lists of hotels in downtown San Diego where it is located. Nor is it particularly visible from the street, where the entrance is recessed inside an arcade-like entrance, almost hidden by... More

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jojofliessouth
Victoria
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15 reviews
38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 NEW

This ornately decorated hotel is in a great location - we walked to Gaslamp Quarter as well as down to the waterfront ,and there is a trolley stop right beside the hotel if this is too much walking for some. Bed was firm and comfortable, shower pressure was awesome, lovely bathroom area, mini-fridge handy, and room quiet. Any staff we... More

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burkeohio
Columbus, Ohio
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33 reviews
14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
1
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Spent three days in January on an upper floor room, facing East. Since our lower level room was not clean at check in we were upgraded. Nicely appointed, good bed, relaxing furniture. Nice view. Bath, particularly the shower, needed to be updated, with new overhead faucet needed. Interesting how two rooms are reached via foyer room from the hallway. Lots... More

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BethTulsa_OK
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

I was on business at the Westgate and was pleased with the distance to the convention center; not close, but not so far that it was a problem. The lobby is beautiful and reeks of a long ago Europe; most of the staff was interning from hotel school and it showed. My room was large, the bathroom was gorgeous and... More

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danielle F
Marina del Rey, California
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29 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

The Westgate is the finest hotel I have ever had the privilege of staying in. It by far exceeded all of my expectations!! The employees were all very polite and accommodating. Walking distance to the Gaslamp area and PETCO Park. We had room service for Breakfast and it was very good! Valet Parking. More

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Jason Y
Ottawa, Canada
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

I'm in my early thirties, single and travelling alone to San Diego for a vacation. I booked this 4-star hotel through Priceline for $80, which was an excellent deal. However, upon doing some research I realized there was a $15 resort fee, which includes free bottles of water in the room, wifi and use of their gym. Though I was... More

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Geri C
Vista, California
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

The Westgate is beautiful with a European feel. The accommodations are elegant and very comfortable, the staff is amazing, the food to die for. It is close to transportation and all that downtown San Diego has to offer! More

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alphabetty
Long Beach, California
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16 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

The hotel is gorgeous. It's elegant and descreet and beautiful. It's historic and old...and in the heart of downtown. I LOVE downtown san diego. You are directly across from Horton Plaza, some of the finest shopping in SD, as well as steps from the Gaslamp quarter. All of these are fabulous amenities. My husband and I enjoyed a "babymoon" here... More

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Forecastdude
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011
4
people found this review helpful

Most guests could care less about your antiques and want a comfortable bed, free wifi, double sinks a shower that is my above waist level, ice machines available without calling and tipping room service. We checked out after our meeting and went to the Hilton Bayfront for a lower rate that blows this hotel away. Come to think of it... More

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basquefam
fresno, california
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13 reviews
23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011

This is the second time we've stayed here. It's a beautiful, older hotel that's elegant and feels european. The rooms are spacious and classy. It's so great to be walking distance to so many wonderful restaurants, bars and live music. It's just a short block away from shopping - Horton Plaza. Shrada (sp?), the concierge, is a gem. She knows... More

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Address: 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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