The Westgate Hotel
San Diego, California
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About the Hotel
The Westgate Hotel is located minutes away from the airport and the San Diego Convention Center, just steps from the trolley/train station, and is readily accessible by freeway. Within walking distance is the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Opera, the Symphony, Horton Plaza shops and Gaslamp Quarter energy. Designed as a re-creation of an anteroom in the Palace of Versailles, the Grand Lobby is noted for its magnificent antiques, Baccarat crystal chandeliers, Flemish and French tapestries and Persian carpets. The Westgate is considered a one-of-a-kind hotel. Completed in 1970, it was filled with a certain timeless elegance that is considered not to be readily found anywhere else in the San Diego, California area.
Location
The Westgate Hotel
1055 Second Avenue
San Diego, California
92101
Nearest Airport: SAN
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Bar
- Room Service
- Restaurants
- On-Site Amenities
- Concierge
- Spa Services
- Fitness Center
- In-Room Amenities
- In-Room Safes
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Work Desks
- High-Speed Internet Access
- Activities
- Sightseeing
- Golf
- Nearby
- Shopping
- Train Station
- Museums
- Golf
- Nightlife
- Theatres
- Public Transportation
- Amusement Parks
- Interests
- City
- Hotels
Reviews for The Westgate Hotel
First time experience and it wowed us.
A very nostalgic older hotel with a lot of class. Sarah and Sophia at the front desk were awesome to deal with. Matthias and Sam in the valet did awesome. The location is close to Balboa Park and the gas lamp district with some very unique older buildings. Loved the rooftop pool and jacuzzi and workout areas. It even has a track to run or walk.
646gregorya
A Downtown Gem
This was the hotel that we got through the Comic-Con hotel lottery. While we would have liked to be a little closer to the convention center, this turned out to be a great option. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable. Loved the beds! My adult kids also thought that the pool and fitness center were fantastic. Besides a hot tub, you have access to the sauna and steam rooms. Even though it was a very busy weekend, everyone on the staff went out of their way to be welcoming and of assistance. I would love to stay here again next year!
jchalltravels
Comfortable, welcoming, and beautiful, as the fine hotels have continued to be
What a delightful hotel! Staying at the Westgate reminded us of how pleasant many hotels used to be: comfortable, welcoming, and beautiful. We enjoyed our stay at the Westgate to relax and enjoy going to the nearby San Diego Civic Theatre for a production of Wicked! It's just a short walk. Before going to the play, we enjoyed dinner within the hotel. Tasty and tastefully presented. Our room in the hotel looked out toward the harbor and down onto the rooftop pool, running track, and workout area. Such a pleasant room, it was both spacious and well-appointed.
E7428BNdann
Excellent service
Excellent service at The Westgate Hotel. Ivan at the front desk was incredibly helpful, welcoming, and professional—he made our stay seamless and enjoyable. Truly outstanding hospitality. Also very comfy beds (:
Simon B
Beautiful hotel and awesome service. Thanks Sara for being so amazing with the check in process and a big thank you for the room upgrade.
Kristina S
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