Hotel Z

Property class: 3

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A narrow alleyway with yellow buildings, a palm tree, and windows.
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A modern living room with a wooden dining table, blue sofa, patterned chairs, and a large window with a view of the street.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hotel Z' sign, a staircase, and a large window.
A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a wooden headboard, and a carpeted floor.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $183
$158 nightly
$183 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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521 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (with Communication Features)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (with Communication Features)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Gaslamp)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds (Gaslamp)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Gaslamp)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Gaslamp)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Gaslamp)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Gaslamp)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Roll-in Shower (Gaslamp)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at Hotel Z, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, steps from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House and within a 5-minute walk of Petco Park. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from San Diego Chinese Historical Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from New Children's Museum.

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Children's Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gaslamp Quarter Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barleymash - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey Girl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taste & Thirst - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tivoli Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Z

Hotel Z offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
This smoke-free hotel features complimentary bicycles on site and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free internet
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 57.98
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from September 1 2026 to February 1 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 34.76 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 57.98 (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 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/debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Hotel Z Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 855 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1160 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Perfect to go to for Padres game. The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, staff, overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and value. Parking was a bit of a challenge, everything else excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayda

Friendly staff, clean room, very quiet! Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved starting here the hotel and staff were awesome they let you use bikes for free and give you a complementary drink and water. Very well located a lot of restaurants around
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great location and value for the well presented rooms. I miss the pineapple theme, but the staff are still friendly and overall it’s a great stay. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexis

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great from check in to check out!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting decor, loved the use of the bikes. Friendly staff, great area for food and entertainment, walking distance to the civic center
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was fantastic overall. Highly recommend - and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Syvel Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly! The room was clean and functional. Great value in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, safe, and a great location. Our room was spacious, but what was really nice was a spacious bathroom. You should know that with the great location comes street noise at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean, cute, great location, good price, felt safe, had good a/c. I would stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No airport shuttle or breakfast. Free cookies and beverage upon check-in. Very cute hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy bed, great price, friendly staff, convenient location. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great, though we were bummed out there was no robes anymore
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Clean, affordable and centrally located. Parking was a bit of a pain but that’s a downtown issue, not the hotel’s fault.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot near everything, quiet, friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooom was clean. The staff are very helpful. Parking is hard to find specialy on weekends and there are games, Air conditioning is good too
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was right in the middle of a lot of food, places and different shops. It was honestly a great hotel for a little weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026