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Best Western Downtown San Diego

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast area
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
$155
$136 nightly
$155 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23

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840 A Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego City College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Queen Room with Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Queen Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at Best Western Downtown San Diego, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, within a 5-minute drive of Port of San Diego and Petco Park. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Balboa Park.

What's nearby

  • San Diego City College - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roxy’s Tacos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Achilles Coffee @ The Rey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Best Western Downtown San Diego

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Petco Park
Best Western Downtown San Diego offers 30 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Handrails in hallways (36 inches high)
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator
  • Roll-in shower (35 inches wide)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Best Western Downtown San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 931 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 931 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 931 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 931 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 931 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Weston

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Room was fine. Staff was very kind and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to Balboa Park and the Pier from here. Public transport is just a few blocks away, if you prefer. Lots of dining options, you are close to both Little Italy and Gaslamp District. The hotel staff were great, the room was clean and beds comfy. No pool, but the rooftop patio was lovely! Note that you are downtown and with that location comes a resident homeless population. They were quite harmless, just going about their business, and were not threatening at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptionally helpful and the room was very clean. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and welcoming. Loved the roof garden to sit and read. Room was clean and comfortable. The only downside was that I am a very light sleeper and the noise from the neighbor's air conditioner, which ran all night long, kept me awake. Continental breakfast in the morning was good in that there was a nice selection of items.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elvira

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place, friendly staffs. Room is clean, air conditioner worked. Located in downtown, pretty close to Gaslamp Quarter.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly and efficient front desk rep. Clean room and conveniently located downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Natalia

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori LaFevre

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carlos was extremely polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous, knowledgeable and went above and beyond for our family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great, best service in SD. See you soon
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yoko

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They provided breakfast in the morning. It’s very accessible with as much available including a waffler and pancake / waffle batter, microwave oven, toaster, cereal, coffee, tea, milk and orange juice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel in the center of San Diego, in historical style. Surprisingly good breakfast eith hot eggs, sausages, yogurts, fresh fruits and waffles.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025