AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter

Property class: 4

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A modern restaurant with round tables and cushioned chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a view into a dining area with wooden paneling.
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A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and a bar with shelves of bottles.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $196
$169 nightly
$196 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4

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743 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Urban, View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Urban, View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Urban, View)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Port of San Diego and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from USS Midway Museum.

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Seaport Village - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Balboa Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 5 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos El Gordo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Crow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey Girl - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taste & Thirst - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter

AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter offers 147 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and designer toiletries. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 147 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
At AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
AC Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 68 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 24 for adults and USD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • AC Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 2023
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 24 for adults and USD 16 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 68.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

AC Hotel SAN Diego Dntn Gaslamp Quarter
AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter Hotel

AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 758 out of 1171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1171 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean; the location is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PHILOMENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The staff were super helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The valet parking was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean rooms. Over all great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel walking distance from all the clubs, bars, and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well located and it is a perfect balance between price and quality. We will definitely consider it for future stays in SD
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and efficient, rooms were clean, beds comfortable. Great bar and pool on rooftop with great views. Overall location is excellent, a lot of restaurants and bars in area. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanvisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great spot to be had too much fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rechell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the property and location. I would have liked to see the pool bar open during the day so we could have enjoyed that longer. Other than that, this hotel was amazing (super nice staff) and i would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well central location in Gaslamp distric. Street very lively, lots of music and people. Hotel room very nice, you can hear all the noise all night…..not for quiet times. Hotel pool small but heated , relaxing….
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and lively part of the city!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was just perfect to all the nightlife in the area and the staff was very accommodating. Especially the fact that they allowed me to check in 1.5 hr early. Rooftop has great view of the city. Definitely will be back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel. Beautiful rooftop. Area is surrounded by him
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the perfect location! Staff is super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deyci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch rooms and bar is elegant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t know they offered breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

JASMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, very clean, staff are very polite and accommodated
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice! Comfy and great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After reading reviews I was unsure about booking this hotel, my stay was amazing! The staff was very welcoming and provided everything I needed. The hotel is in the heart of gaslamp and every walking accessible to anything in mind. The pool and rooftop bar are both very nice add to relax. Overall a great stay recommended staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026