Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Came to San Diego for a Naval ceremony on the Midway and this was the perfect spot for a weekend stay. My husband and I checked in late and the staff was very welcoming. Our room was clean and comfortable. Small, but the historic charm made it feel like a European hotel room. We liked the modern upgrades like the dimming lights. We didn’t have much of a “window” (it just opened to an enclosed courtyard) but only really stayed in the room at night so it didn’t matter much. The neighborhood is a bit loud but the hotel felt safe. Definitely a good option for what we needed!

Very cool hotel! Staying here feels like stepping back in time. We truly enjoyed our stay, and the entire staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The valet service was always prompt and efficient. I highly recommend checking out the rooftop bar and dining at the Saint James Restaurant. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience!

The hotel has a great vibe and is overall nice, great people, and staff. The room we stayed in was small but perfect for our needs. The only problem we had is that it was hot, and could not sleep because the Air Conditioning was not working properly. The elevators are slow, and old also.

Pros: Staff was very accommodating. I chose the Palihotel San Diego after staying at the Tampa location a couple of years ago. There was no comparison. The SD location is in a very old building. My room looked out over the air shaft so there was no day light in the room. The air conditioner in my room was loud and did not cool the room down. The staff replaced it and we were grateful. On the 2nd day I noticed that the window in our bathroom was open so I closed it. By the evening our room smelled like dead fish. We were leaving the next day so I did not move rooms. The manager comped us a night. There are two elevators in the building but only one works. Not a huge deal since we were on the third floor and could get a bit of exercise in taking the stairs but annoying all the same. The location is ok if you like cheap eats and rowdy bars. We likened it to a seedier Rush and Division if you are familiar with Chicago. 2 nights of our stay were during the week so the area was very quiet. Friday night was alive with folks going out. Having a room that did not face the street saved us from any of the street noise. We heard fellow guests complaining Saturday morning. Personally, I would not stay in the Gas Lamp area again. I hope Palihotel corporate sees this review. It is NOT geared towards the folks who work at the hotel but to whoever chose the location, the design of the property and how it is maintained.

Unfortunately, my stay at the Pali Hotel was a pretty horrible experience overall. The AC in my room was not working, housekeeping never came by during my stay, and the elevator was also out of service, which made things very inconvenient. The staff was nice and friendly, which I appreciated, but unfortunately that wasn’t enough to make up for the overall experience. I would not stay here again and wouldn’t recommend it based on my experience.