Palihotel San Diego

This is the most convenient and aesthetically pleasing place to stay in Gaslamp. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, with Sergio at the front desk standing out as exceptional. He provided valuable tips and was consistently welcoming. The hotel itself was very clean and well-maintained. I particularly enjoyed the rooftop area, where we had the chance to meet many interesting people.

This was a great stay. The bed, the style, the ambiance were beyond my expectations. The rooftop bar was the perfect place to unwind after my long drive, and enjoy the sun before and as it set. The front desk attendants greeted me with kindness and were very efficient! There is a restaurant attached to the hotel, which had delicious, yet high-priced, breakfast options. The room was a suite with a front room, which had a sofa bed that my son loved. The main bedroom had a comfortable king bed and both spaces had their own sink and mirror. The bathroom was a decent size, I had no complaints about it. The only downside (but I didn't mind) was the AC noise that came from the center of the building. I didn't mind it because I usually sleep with a sound machine and it was the essence of white noise and allowed me to fall asleep effortlessly. I will definitely stay here again. The elevator is VINTAGE and can breakdown occasionally. When we returned from the concert at HOB, (very conveniently located) it wasn't working, And there weren't any signs giving a heads up. Luckily, we were only on the 3rd floor, so it wasn't a big deal. But I felt for anyone on the 11th!

Okay, but this room hits different. The bed? Cozy AF. All the little design details? Chef’s kiss—super tasteful but not doing too much. The mood lighting was literally on point, made the vibe immaculate. Yeah, the room’s on the smaller side, but it’s giving ‘perfectly functional,’ not cramped. 10/10 would totally stay again. ✨

The only real draw of this hotel is the design. It is really beautiful and unique. The hotel itself is very old and the redesign did not include any construction renovation meaning it is very old and a loud building. You can hear door slamming all house of the day. It also features original elevators which are very slow. So we ended up only taking the stairs. They weren’t steep at all and we were on the 4th floor so it was fine. But if we were higher it would have been more annoying. The front desk staff mostly seemed annoyed when having to deal with guests. The diner attached to the hotel was also very well designed and the staff was friendly, especially the bartender. However the menu was very small. Overall, it was fine but I wouldn’t stay here again.

The hotel styling is from 100 years ago, but looks brand new for it's age. porcelain door knobs, dark wood furnishings and decor, green and white tile trim, but with a few modern pluses. Giant TVs in the living and bedroom areas and a noisy, but working A/C unit. The one working elevator while we were there is also original, sadly. It literally takes two able-bodied men to handle the doors, especially if you have luggage with you.

The hotel is good It is quirky the elevator is awesome the staff are very good The rooms are a bit small it is in a great location The attached restaurant is not very good and over priced and a great disappointment there are some really excellent restaurants just a short walk away Well worth a stay