San Diego Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Seaport Village - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Port of San Diego - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 17 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 27 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 42 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 42 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 23 min drive
5th Avenue Station - 4 min walk
Civic Center Station - 7 min walk
Civic Center Station - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Tacos Del Gordo - 2 min walk
The Tipsy Crow - 2 min walk
Double Deuce - 1 min walk
Coin-Op Game Room - 1 min walk
Karina's Cantina Gaslamp - 2 min walk
About this property
Palihotel San Diego
When you stay at Palihotel San Diego, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and Petco Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Saint James French Diner, which serves French cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Port of San Diego and San Diego Zoo are just a 5-minute drive away. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 5th Avenue Station is 4 minutes and Civic Center Station is 7 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
122 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 40 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Secured covered onsite valet parking (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Dining
Saint James French Diner - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Rooftop Bar - Onsite bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 28.18 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12.00 to 25.00 for adults, and USD 12.00 to 25.00 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 108 per accommodation, per stay
Parking
Covered valet parking costs USD 60 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Palihotel San Diego Hotel
Palihotel San Diego San Diego
Palihotel San Diego Hotel San Diego
Frequently asked questions
Does Palihotel San Diego offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Palihotel San Diego does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Palihotel San Diego?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 40 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 108 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Palihotel San Diego?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 60 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Palihotel San Diego?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Palihotel San Diego and nearby?
Palihotel San Diego has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near Palihotel San Diego?
Yes, Saint James French Diner offers French cuisine.
What's the area around Palihotel San Diego like?
Palihotel San Diego is in Downtown San Diego, a short 4-minute walk from 5th Avenue Station and 14 minutes' walk from San Diego Convention Center. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Dec 31, 2024
starreese
starreese, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 31, 2024
Sequoia
Sequoia, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 30, 2024
Brent
Brent, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2024
Hotel with Character
Interesting old hotel. Everything has been upgraded to meet modern luxury expectations but the room layout is little quirky.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2024
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2024
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 26, 2024
Could have been better
The hotel was funky and fun, the restaurant was very good, and the staff was super. Unfortunately the room was really disappointing - tiny, barely room to move around the bed, and a heater that sounded like an idling truck engine.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2024
Edith
Edith, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2024
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
Love!
Cute and cozy!
Tania
Tania, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 18, 2024
Historic hotel in the heart of San Diego GasLamp
Good hotel, very quaint and historic. Had only 1 functional elevator that was really some work to operate because it was truly an antique elevator from 1913. Room was really good, but very cramped - hardly enough space to walk around. Not enough storage space for items. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Attached restaurant is Ok. Safe neighborhood.
Santosh
Santosh, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2024
Sarayut
Sarayut, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2024
Alexa
Alexa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Great hotel. Will stay again!
Only issue i had was Valet. They didn't seem to have a good system. Had to ask several times if they were getting the car. And the final time I asked they didnt know whether they had pulled the car up yet.
Jose
Jose, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 15, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2024
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
Kristal
Kristal, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 3, 2024
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 30, 2024
Beautiful historic and vintage hotel
Came here for our anniversary and absolutely loved the hotel. It’s historic and located in the middle of everything. We were easily able to walk to the restaurants, bars and convenient stores and loved being able to pop by our room when we needed to. It’s a stunning and charming hotel and we loved the rooftop during sunset. Everyone was kind and we would love to come back. The only thing that was difficult was the historic elevators, that while cool took a very long time to wait for which was a bummer as we had luggage and were on the 8th floor so we often took it to go up. Also the room had no view which we were bummed about as it’s located in such a stunning area. Despite this we plan to come back and stay again as we loved the hotel.
Ryan
Ryan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2024
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2024
Great stay in historic hotel
Great stay in historical hotel. Very clean and close to everything