The Westgate Hotel

San Diego, California

Virgin rating

Rooftop pool
Deluxe 2 Queen Room
The Veranda
Spa Treatment Room
Deluxe King Room
Westgate Room Restaurant
Lobby
Premier King Room
Rooftop pool
Deluxe 2 Queen Room
The Veranda
Spa Treatment Room
Deluxe King Room
Westgate Room Restaurant
Lobby
Premier King Room

The hotel

Transport yourself back in time and stay at the elegant Westgate Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter. Brimming with decadent furniture, the rooms here are some of the largest in the city, and designed to meet the high standards of European hospitality - so you'll certainly feel at home! If you're visiting between Thursday and Sunday, afternoon high tea in the Grand Lobby is a must. And on these evenings there's a host of live music to be enjoyed in the evenings too, be it out on the Veranda on balmy evenings, or in the Plaza Bar (where you can enjoy it with some delicious light bites and cocktails). The hotel is close to the famous Balboa Park, you can even see it from some of the rooms, and the area has plenty of restaurants, bars and boutiques. Back at the hotel, leave time to enjoy a bit of relaxation at the rooftop pool or in the sauna - the AquaVie fitness and wellness centre spans 4 levels offering a range of classes and treatments to have you feeling rejuvenated.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Set in the Gaslamp Quarter adjacent to Horton Plaza, and a 3-minute walk from the San Diego Civic Theatre. The hotel is 3 blocks from the 5th Avenue Light Rail Station.

Hotel information

223 rooms and suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows, air conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, 49-inch LED TV, safe, hairdryer, handheld steamer, coffee maker, bathrobes, and bathroom amenities. 

Deluxe Rooms offer views of downtown San Diego, and have either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

Premier Rooms are located on floors 11-18, offering uninterrupted panoramic views of downtown San Diego and the historic Balboa Park, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Westgate Room (traditional French cuisine, open for all day dining). Grand Lobby (serving afternoon tea Thurs - Sun). The Veranda (open air dining, serving locally sourced seafood). Plaza Bar (serving drinks and light bites). Poolside dining available. Room service*.

Rooftop swimming pool and hot tub. AquaVie Fitness + Wellness Club with fitness centre, fitness classes, outdoor running track, spa*, sauna and steam rooms. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Concierge. Laundry service*. Valet parking $50 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). 

Resort fee has been waived for Virgin Atlantic Holidays' guests, saving over $30 per night.

*Denotes local charge

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Friendly Staff and great location

May 15, 2024 DayTrip39542171841

This hotel has large rooms, comfortable beds, plush pillows, huge TV and a mini refrigerator. The hotel staff goes above and beyond. Mariana at the front desk is delightful and genuinely friendly. Her service is top tier and I will definitely return. This property is within walking distance to tons of restaurants, bars and night clubs.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Think, Grandma's house

May 14, 2024 Little_Me_2006 Manchester

Walk into a Beauty and The Beast enchanted reception area and dazzled by crystal and grandfather clocks you think will burst into song. Get in the lift and out into dated lemon carpets and odorus corridors. Then into rooms which smell like Grandma's house and probably were last updated around the mid 80s. Open the window for fresh air to be… Read more
Walk into a Beauty and The Beast enchanted reception area and dazzled by crystal and grandfather clocks you think will burst into song. Get in the lift and out into dated lemon carpets and odorus corridors. Then into rooms which smell like Grandma's house and probably were last updated around the mid 80s. Open the window for fresh air to be deafened by the trains nearby, close the window to be suffocated by Grandma's house. Turn on the Aircon to be irritated by continuinous clicking. Try to sleep to blinded by the light shining through the gaps in the doors and once again be disturbed by all the noise including the elevators. The gyms extensive and the pool area is lovely. Would I use again, no! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another awesome experience

May 12, 2024 Derrick W

I had a magnificent day here at the Westin. I stay here a lot. I'm part of American Airlines flight crew. Sarah and David are absolutely fantastic in customer service. They help me with finding places to eat, exploring new things. I've been coming to this hotel for quite a bit with the airline. But they brought a whole new experience which which… Read more
I had a magnificent day here at the Westin. I stay here a lot. I'm part of American Airlines flight crew. Sarah and David are absolutely fantastic in customer service. They help me with finding places to eat, exploring new things. I've been coming to this hotel for quite a bit with the airline. But they brought a whole new experience which which has been even more pleasant than it usually has been. Kudos to Sarah and David. This is what customer service and hospitality service should be like at every Hotel Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent stay and value

May 12, 2024 donaldmclees El Dorado Hills, California

Excellent room, beautiful hotel and outstanding value compared to the other 6 hotels we’ve stayed at in SD. Missed tea because it was Mother’s Day weekend and already sold out when we arrived. Also The outside rooftop gym and pool is excellent. I love working out in the open air and the equipment variety and quality was surprisingly good. I will… Read more
Excellent room, beautiful hotel and outstanding value compared to the other 6 hotels we’ve stayed at in SD. Missed tea because it was Mother’s Day weekend and already sold out when we arrived. Also The outside rooftop gym and pool is excellent. I love working out in the open air and the equipment variety and quality was surprisingly good. I will definitely make this my place to stay every time I visit downtown SD. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A warming stay

May 3, 2024 Gemma N Southampton, United Kingdom

The hotel is so gorgeous and elegant. The staff are so attentive and caring; you can truly see they take a huge amount of pride in where they work. David and Bryan had brilliant customer service skills that shone through the whole stay. You can melt into the bed, the rooms are so spacious and airy with views across the city