In the heart of San Diego, Palihotel San Diego offers a stylish retreat with Saint James French Diner serving up delicious brunch, lunch, and dinner. Connect to in-room WiFi or unwind at one of two bars; guests praise the dining options and helpful staff.
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8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Parking available
Laundry facilities
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
Breakfast available
Valet parking
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Laundry service
Multilingual staff
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Banquet hall
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Espresso maker
Pets allowed
Elevator
The current price is $119
$119
$138 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (The Deluxe King with Sofa Bed)
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
38 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (The Queen ADA)
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
14 reviews
(14 reviews)
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (The King)
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
48 reviews
(48 reviews)
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (The King Suite with Sofa Bed ADA)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
37 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed (The Grand King)
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
15 reviews
(15 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Queen)
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
87 reviews
(87 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (The King Suite with Sofa Bed)
San Diego Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Seaport Village - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Port of San Diego - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 17 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 27 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 42 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 42 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 23 min drive
5th Avenue Station - 4 min walk
Civic Center Station - 7 min walk
Civic Center Station - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Double Deuce - 1 min walk
Karina’s Cantina - 2 min walk
Gaslamp Tavern - 2 min walk
Patrick's Gaslamp Pub - 2 min walk
Vin de Syrah - 2 min walk
About this property
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
When you stay at Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Saint James French Diner, which serves French cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are just a 5-minute drive away. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 5th Avenue Station is 4 minutes and Civic Center Station is 7 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
122 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 40 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Secured covered onsite valet parking (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free local calls
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Dining
Saint James French Diner - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Rooftop Bar - Onsite bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12.00 to 25.00 for adults, and USD 12.00 to 25.00 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 108 per accommodation, per stay
Parking
Covered valet parking costs USD 65 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Palihotel San Diego
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Hotel
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter San Diego
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Hotel San Diego
Frequently asked questions
Does Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 40 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 108 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 65 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter and nearby?
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter?
Yes, Saint James French Diner offers French cuisine.
What's the area around Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter like?
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is in Downtown San Diego, a short 4-minute walk from 5th Avenue Station and 10 minutes' walk from Petco Park. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Elevator
Location
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Restaurant
Parking
Air conditioning
Bar
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2025
Great little boutique hotel we enjoyed the location
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2025
Very pleasant stay
Very beautiful and historic hotel
Esteban
Esteban, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2025
Was amazing, good location, near to the Petco Park.
Luis
Luis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2025
Charming hotel, great restaurant, super comfortable beds, excellent staff, especially Ericka!!
SHAUNA
SHAUNA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2025
Great place
Great place Thoughtfully restored art deco style place. Rooms are small but perfectly organized. We will be back
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Great place
Just loved it overall, nice vibe, food, atmosphere and drink. Great rooftop!
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2025
Comfortable. Great location. Clean rooms. Nice boutique hotel.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
Amazing stay!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Great location. Friendly staff.
Veronica
Veronica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
This hotel was charming view from the rooftop are amazing and a short walk to peco park
Carmen
Carmen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Comicon Stay
Great Comicon option!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2025
Clean, comfortable and wonderful dinner.
Unexpected stay in San Diego for work. Very clean, comfortable, excellent service and frendly staff. Want to come back for a longer stay. Loved the decor. Kept elevators as original design i though was great. dinner in the restaurant and the roasted chicken dinner was amazing, drink was delicious. Truly enjoyed my stay. Highly recommend.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Very chic and cute hotel with lots of personality! Recommend for downtown stays!
Kaela
Kaela, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2025
The location was great! Hotel was very cool inside but the bed was too soft. Had a hard time sleeping. No support on the edges of the bed : (. Most of the employees were friendly and the atmosphere was great!!
Norma
Norma, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
Clean and nice hotel
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2025
Would recommend this hotel to anyone. Service is always amazing. My only complaint is the AC unit in the room would make this awful loud noise when it would kick on. It woke us up throughout the night. I didn’t complain cause we only stayed one night.
Bobby
Bobby, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2025
First time staying here…loved it! One complaint, the valet attendant was rude. He was either over-worked or having a bad day, or both.
Bobby
Bobby, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2025
This is my new favorite hotel! It’s pristine and everything is absolutely beautiful! My room is extremely comfortable, the bed is a cloud, and the old world charm is a delight. I also love the adjacent French restaurant and their happy hour is amazing! My stay was magical and I highly recommend the hotel and can’t wait to stay again!
SHAUNA
SHAUNA, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2025
Groovy Chic Boutique Hotel Alert!
The hotel is super cool if you enjoy staying in historic properties. I loved the caged elevator as it’s original to the building from 1913, but some people would not. The room i booked only had light from an interior courtyard which made the room dark. With the blinds open i could see in the neighboring rooms, but kept them closed most of the time for privacy reasons. The restaurant in the hotel and the rooftop bar are both fantastic!
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2025
Loved my stay so much
Eileen
Eileen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
The hotel is clean, excelent location and confortable.
The only bad situation is that they charged me a wrong issue from the service bar. I did not consume anything.
Jorge
Jorge, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
Was a great property clean and close to all types of entertainment
Glen
Glen, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 19, 2025
This is a gem of a hotel in a great position to explore San Diego. Really unique, lovely staff and a great roof top area to sit and enjoy the view.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Perfect location, very friendly and supportive
Setayesh
Setayesh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
Superb decor. Small room but the whole experience of the hotel’s interior design is like stepping in a time capsule. Lots of food options in the hotel and around the area. Staff was helpful. Would stay here again!