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The Westgate HotelvsHilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Westgate Hotel scores significantly higher than Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. The Westgate Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with approval from 12 reviewers such as Rough Guide, Gayot and Star Service.
The Westgate Hotel
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1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
From $157/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "It may look like a 1970s office building from the outside, but the interior of the Westgate Hotel is positively Palace of Versailles." Full review
Insight Guides "A perfect picture of refinement... the Westgate welcomes guests into a lobby with Baccarat crystal chandeliers, antique furnishings, bronze sculptures, and a Steinway grand."
Oyster Upscale
"The 223-room Westgate Hotel offers plenty old-world European luxury." Full review
Travel + Leisure "223-room hotel filled with gilded antiques, chandeliers, and 18th-century tapestries." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Baccarat crystal chandeliers, Persian carpets, and French tapestries are just backdrops to the gracious service."
Rough Guide "Centrally sited hotel near Horton Plaza with a stylish lobby (almost to the point of kitsch), elegant rooms furnished with balconies and antiques, and CD and DVD players."
Star Service "Adjoining Westgate Plaza shopping, opposite the civic center, this fantasy of frilly French design is an orgy of excess that has its roots in Salt Lake City." Full review
Gayot "The Westgate is an anachronism amid the modern boutique hotels that populate the current San Diego scene."
BlackBook "Elegant, European-style Westgate Hotel is bullseye central in Downtown San Diego, two blocks from the Gaslamp Quarter and a few more to the Harbor."
Forbes Travel Guide "Designed to evoke Europe’s stately palaces, The Westgate Hotel offers elegant accommodations neatly tucked within downtown San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter." Full review
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Frommer's
Fodor's DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot Oyster
401 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101
From $146/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "At the foot of the Gaslamp Quarter and across the street from the convention center, this hotel is ideally situated for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Fodor's "The moment you experience the cozy lounge spaces and wood accents of the Hilton's modern and sophisticated lobby, you realize this isn't your run-of-the-mill chain hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Beautifully appointed rooms with down comforters, loft apartments, and individual attention from the staff make this downtown’s best choice."
Star Service "This hotel is the most contemporary and stylish of Hilton's 10 San Diego-area properties between downtown and La Jolla." Full review
Gayot "Includes all the abundant amenities expected from a Hilton plus a beauty salon, outdoor heated swimming pool, meeting facilities with a full-service business center and on-site, 24-hour fitness gym."
Oyster Upscale
"The upscale Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is located near the convention center and draws many business travelers." Full review
