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Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Name: Gaslamp Plaza Suites
Address: 520 E Street, San Diego, US

★★★★·8.8/ 10Recommended

·Hotels

📍520 E Street · San Diego ↗

📞+16194746517

Check-in 04:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

NightclubAir conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageSafety deposit boxAll 54 facilities +

Review

Official

On the National Historic Register, the Gaslamp Plaza Suites is a historic, European-style hotel dating from 1913. Many original architectural features remain, such as the original marble on walls and stairways, and brass elevator doors, and are meticulously preserved. Enjoy San Diego from the perfect location in downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter, with its vibrant dining and nightlife scene. Come back to your room to relax in period splendor, surrounded by sculpted Corinthian marble, and Australian gumwood carpentry, and hand-cut mosaics. Start your morning overlooking beautiful downtown San Diego with a complimentary continental breakfast on the rooftop terrace.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 533 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-05

Guests praise the prime Gaslamp location, friendly staff, and historic charm with rooftop views. Common complaints include significant street noise, small dated rooms, high parking fees, and maintenance issues.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.4

Cleanliness8.9

Service8.8

Surroundings8.8

Value8.4

Rooms8.3

Facilities8.1

＋ PraisedPrime location · Excellent staff service · Amazing rooftop view · Vibrant nightlife nearby

－ ComplaintsDated facilities · Small or windowless rooms · Paid parking · Questionable value

KEYSuitable for those seeking nightlife convenience who can tolerate noise. Bring earplugs, verify room size, and budget for parking.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the hotel's location and what amenities are nearby?＋

Located in the heart of Gaslamp Quarter with a 9.4 rating, it offers easy access to the Zoo, Petco Park, and light rail.

serviceWhat is the quality of service at the hotel?＋

Service scores 8.8/10, with guests frequently praising staff like Merry and Holly for their friendliness and helpfulness.

diningWhat dining options are available on-site?＋

Dining includes The Melting Pot for fondue and Syrah Wine Parlor for wine, plus a rooftop terrace for views.

pros_consWhat are the main pros and cons of staying here?＋

Pros: Prime location, friendly staff, great rooftop views. Cons: Street noise, small dated rooms, expensive parking.

roomWhat is the condition and size of the rooms?＋

Rooms feature historic charm but some are noted as small or dated. Suites are spacious with kitchens. Room score is 8.3, cleanliness 8.9.

policyWhat are the check-in and check-out times?＋

Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out at 11:00. Children are allowed, but pets are not permitted.

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Room types · 9

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One-Bedroom Suite

1 × Sofa bed50 ㎡up to 4

This suite features a separate bedroom and living area. It includes a cable TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (1 Queen and 1 Sofabed)

1 × Queen Bed / 1 × Sofa bed50 ㎡up to 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed540-sq-foot room with city views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea makerSleep - Pillowtop bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Free local calls, queen sofa bed, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioningAccessibility - Height-adjustable showerheadNon-Smoking

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Junior Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, City View

1 × Queen Bed / 1 × Sofa bed40 ㎡up to 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed430-sq-foot room with city views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea makerSleep - Pillowtop bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Desk, safe, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioningAccessibility - Height-adjustable showerheadNon-Smoking

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Accessible Junior Suite, ADA

1 × Sofa bed / 1 × Queen bed39 ㎡up to 4

Providing free toiletries, this suite includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible suite features air conditioning, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a toilet with grab rails. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Junior Suite

1 × Sofa bed / 1 × Queen bed39 ㎡up to 4

This Mini Suite features a sofa bed, cable TV, work desk, a compact refrigerator, tea and coffee-making facilities, an ironing board and an in-room safe.

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, City View

1 × Queen Bed / 1 × Sofa bed37 ㎡up to 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed400-sq-foot room with city views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea makerSleep - Pillowtop bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Free local calls, queen sofa bed, and safeComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioningAccessibility - Height-adjusted amenitiesNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Room Selected at Check-In

1 × Queen bed / 1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)28 ㎡up to 2

Bed type preference cannot be guaranteed as it will be allocated upon arrival based on availability.

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Business Room

1 × Queen Bed26 ㎡up to 2

1 Queen Bed280 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea makerSleep - Pillowtop bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Desk, phone, and safeComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioningAccessibility - Height-adjustable showerheadNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingRoom/bed type depends on availability at check-in

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Standard Room

1 × Double bed20 ㎡up to 2

The room is equipped with air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, and a microwave. Requests of bed size can be made but cannot be guaranteed.

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DiningSights

LOLA 55

mexican · Bib

There are plenty of taquerias around town, but this East Village gem is a notable cut above. The breezy space features high ceilings, concrete floors and a full bar, and manages to cook even better than it looks. All day long, the kitchen prepares plush, tender tortillas, which take on a range of fun fillings like pork belly adobada with pineapple, smoked pork shoulder with tomatillos, and grilled steak with crispy onions. On a chilly day, posole verde is comfort in a bowl. Finish with Mexican mole-chocolate ice cream or the deliciously crunchy churros.

638m

Callie

mediterranean · Bib

Chef Travis Swikard comes back to his hometown wreathed in glory, having earned his wings helming restaurants for culinary icon Daniel Boulud in New York City. Hip locals can now reap the benefits of the years he spent honing his craft in fine dining kitchens at this sharply designed and boisterous spot.The cuisine takes advantage of the best ingredients SoCal has to offer in highly shareable dishes featuring the bold, sunny flavors of the Mediterranean. Vegetables and seafood steal the show, with spice as a key supporting character. Behold the kampachi crudo with an herb-y Israeli hot sauce a

740m

Morning Glory

breakfast · Bib

It's strictly breakfast and brunch only at this Little Italy spot, which isn't however just for the bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. The playful décor may look feminine with its plush booths, pink-and-green marble floors and a champagne vending machine but look closer and you'll find a few skulls and dark touches. Inside, it's always jumping and there's a wait, so plan ahead.It's all about familiar-seeming favorites and of-the-moment meals—hello, avocado toast and shakshuka. Fluffy soufflé pancakes or chicken and waffles are worth waking up for, and fried rice with pork belly plus two eggs with r

1.2km

Cucina Urbana

italian · Bib

Cucina Urbana, like the other siblings in the Urban Kitchen Group family, is an amiable place that promises a good time. It’s casual, festive and popular with the locals—the kind of spot where nearly every table is filled on a Tuesday afternoon.The California-Italian menu has seasonal offerings, such as a burrata and stone fruit salad, as well as a variety of brick oven pizzas with playful twists, like a pepperoni pizza with Calabrian chili and a honey drizzle. Fresh pastas, including the torchio alla norma with eggplant, chili flakes and ricotta salata with basil, are always a good bet. Wine

1.8km

Ciccia Osteria

Italian, Milanese · Bib

Set in a converted home in the heart of Barrio Logan, this warm and welcoming osteria is headed by Chef Mario Cassineri. The quaint former living room now hosts a deli counter (where your bill will be settled) but tables in the welcoming, tree-lined courtyard are most coveted. Despite their limited space, the kitchen team turns out an impressive menu, with more than a dozen handmade pastas (three of them gluten-free). As a freebie, you’ll get to sample the feather-light focaccia with a spicy, savory mascarpone-ricotta dip, but the decadently cheesy mushroom flan and delicate olive-flecked tuna

2.8km

Sovereign

Thai, Lao

Brother and sister team—Uthan Dejcomrunkul and Jumi Pitiwartarlai—have made it their mission to bring the authentic flavors of the Isaan region of Northeastern Thailand to San Diego, and this East Village outpost clearly succeeds. You'll be hard-pressed to make a wrong choice on the menu, whose small assortment of dishes are each made with unmistakable pride.Diners might start with spicy fermented pork sausage (nicely paired with a side of purple sticky rice and an ice-cold Singha); then move on to a spin on khao soi, or coconut curry noodles, given extra heft thanks to a crispy leg of duck co

1.0km

Craft & Commerce

American

Channel your best Ernest Hemingway before entering this place, designed to the hilt and a feast for the eyes with its library-meets-hunting lodge look. From its mounted trophies to the taxidermy specimens on loan from the Natural History Museum, this may not be the wisest pick for your PETA-supporting pal, but it definitely appeals to the trendy set.The kitchen dishes out contemporary comfort food with glimmers of Asian influences. The menu is packed with hearty selections. Dig in to a dish of plump mussels in a thick red Thai coconut curry studded with pan-seared fennel slices, roasted garlic

1.1km

Born & Raised

steak_house

$$$$

No expense was spared making this wildly polished, upscale steakhouse that resembles a midcentury, art deco dream lined with black-and-white photos of old-school rap legends. There is a glassed-in meat cutting room in the back; and a lovely, open-air rooftop bar overlooking Little Italy. Waiters dressed in tuxedos and Converse shoes drift between tables, pushing nostalgic tableside carts where they whip up starters on the spot or pour Manhattans and martinis to order. Certainly, you’re here for the impeccably cooked steaks, but don’t miss the tartare, prepared tableside with quail egg, capers

1.4km

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Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 9

One-Bedroom Suite

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (1 Queen and 1 Sofabed)

Junior Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, City View

Accessible Junior Suite, ADA

Junior Suite

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, City View

Room Selected at Check-In

Business Room

Standard Room

Facilities · 54

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