Reviews of 500 West, a San Diego, CA Hybrid Hotel
Experience lodging at 500 West, a desirable downtown San Diego, California upscale hostel-hotel. Our historical landmark building has been stylishly renovated to provide you with cool modern accommodations and convenient amenities. Enjoy an onsite restaurant, YMCA fitness center, and high-speed wireless Internet access throughout our European-style hotel. We’re also ultra-convenient to the restaurants and clubs of the Gaslamp Quarter, the shops of Horton Plaza and the hitting and pitching exploits of the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, and only a 10 block walk to the San Diego Convention Center. We invite you to read the following reviews of recent guests.
July 2
The hotel is a hostel located in a historic building, a block from the strain station and blocks from lots of activities. The rooms are very basic and the extremely clean private bathroom facilities are down the hall. There are kitchen facitities to use on the 2nd floor. The staff is extremely helpful and pleasant. Great bargain. I'll be back. A traveler from Los Angeles.
April 7, 2010
Great value in Downtown San Diego. Only 5 min walk to Downtown Gaslamp District. Very reasonable rates. Room was small and simple, but very clean. Inexpensive internet access in room. Made bed and got fresh towels daily. Shared bathrooms are a few feet down hall, but always one open and kept clean regularly. Common rec room and kitchen available. Very friendly staff. Great food, cheap prices at hotel cafe. Parked down street in open lot (much cheaper than garage next door). A traveler from Hawaii.
April 7, 2010
An amazing stay in the heart of San Diego. We were given a room on the top floor on the corner of the building. I think that's pretty awesome. Everything was conveniently located, from the tram a half a block away, to the 7 Eleven on the same block, to even the Gaslight District only a ten minute walk. The hotel is a little different, I never stayed in a European style hotel before, so it was a bit unusual at first to have to leave the room if I wanted to shower/use the restroom, but i immmediately got used to it and actually kind of enjoyed that its not there. The room was small and cozy, with beautiful architecture and views. Overall, I'm satisfied and eagerly look forward to coming back here again soon. Definitely recommend to everyone. A traveler from Orange, CA
December 29, 2009
I stayed here for 3 days for the 2009 Poinsettia Bowl (Go Bears!). I was looking for something close to public transportation as well as sightseeing in the Embarcadero area, particularly near the Midway and
November 29, 2009
If you're an open-minded, adventurous, or seasoned traveler, this hotel is for you. This hotel rocks. It's a beautiful building with tons of history.
The rooms are really small but clean with new mattresses and linens. I was worried about the "full/double" size bed, but it fit two comfortably. I had a great night's sleep. The staff were very kind and the maids cleaned the bathrooms regularly.
The bathrooms are fine...just because they're not in your room...don't worry....they're very close and very private....each has its own locking door.
The elevators are old, but it's an historic building and all elevator permits were current...I rode it all the time and felt safe...no probs.
It's close to some great cafe's, there's even a cafe attached to the hotel which has great food and awesome service. I had to catch the Amtrak train, and it was only a couple of blocks away. The red train to TJ is there too.
We only paid 59 bucks a nite for this hotel. What a deal. Go to their website for the best deal. I will definitely stay here again. lovechiro San Luis Obispo, California
October, 2009
500 West Hotel is a unique budget opportunity for San Diego bound travelers. Though the restrooms are down the hall, rooms are very clean and so are the bathroom/showers. The reception area is beautiful and the staff very helpful. You are a few steps from the train and bus stations on Broadway, the main drag in downtown. Nightclubs and the harbor area are very close. What a find!!! Bill, New Orleans, LA
October 11, 2009
The hotel room is small and the restroom is out of your room. but it seems newly remodeled, all the things inside are clean and pretty new. The location is very good and the price is unbeatable. If you are budget-minded and just use it as a place to rest, it is your choice. Fang
Sep 3, 2009
A friend and I stayed at 500 West on 2 separate occasions when we were visiting my grandparents in Escondido. The rooms were great, always clean and just what we were looking for. The proximity to the harbor and other attractions in the city could not have been better. During the 1st visit, we could look out the window at the end of the hall and see the harbor and watch the sunset. The 2 of us enjoyed the hotel so much that we stayed there twice in less than a year (June 2007 & March 2008), and would stay there again if the need arises. I cannot say enough good things about this hotel and its staff. Dolphin1977, Illinois
August 31, 2009
If you are running low on cash, need to stay at a place not too far from the Gaslamp district and the train statiion, and you're totally fine with the way hostels are, this is the place for you. Renee, CA
July 27, 2009
I stayed there for Comic-Con and booked through this website. Everything was great, the staff friendly, my room alright, and it was in a prime location for getting the trolley to the Convention Center and the Gaslamp area. I'd definitely stay here again. Female. USA
July 17, 2009
Great value. I will recommend to friends. The 500 West Hotel is located near the SD Convention Center which allowed me to stay there and walk to the conference.at the convention center.I was able to extend my stay to enjoy the city with the money I saved. The bathrooms are detached from the rooms but private, and I was always able to find a clean one without a problem. The hotel is very clean and the staff friendly. A Yahoo Contributor
July 8, 2009
A very nice hotel with friendly and helpful service. I recommend it to anyohe who wants to stay at a nice hotel for an affordable rate. Madde, Vasteras, Sweden.
July 6, 2009
Stay Here so you'll have more $$ for fun & shopping. Absolutely great location. Great place to stay if you're on a small budget looking to sight see, shop, & have fun. Carmen, New York, NY
June 10, 2009
I stayed here during a conference (my conference was in the Westin next door). Not only did I have the extra $100.00 a night I would have blown on the Westin to instead buy food, jewlry, clothes etc, I felt like it was a luxurious place to stay and well worth the value. The staff are extremely kind and responsive. The room was wonderful and well taken care of during my stay. I would totally stay here again and will recommend to everyone I know. Gwen, Glenview Il.
May 10. 2009
This hotstel is in an excellent location, with the ocean and downtown both only a few blocks away. You really couldn't do better travelling around. I had a private room with shared bathroom. This was no problem at all since there were 13 bathrooms for only twice as smany rooms--I never had to wait to use one. My room was basic, but very clean with everything I required. Simon, England (AAE Hotels)
500 West Hotel - San Diego, California
500 West Broadway, San Diego, California (CA) 92101
Reservations: 619-231-4092 Hotel Inquiries: 619-234-5252 Fax: 619-234-5272
