AC Hotel San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter
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Designed for modern, sophisticated travelers with a global mindset, the AC Hotel San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter draws on its European Roots and sophistication to curate an elevated travel experience. Our perfectly positioned hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter, is just 3.7 miles away from San Diego International Airport (SAN), offers easy access to area attractions, such as Petco Park, SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Convention Center, Coronado Island, Midway Museum, Old Town & La Jolla. As soon as you enter our hotel lobby, you'll be intrigued by our sleek European design and will enjoy a stylish stay from start to finish. Unwind at the end of the day in the AC Lounge serving tapas and handcrafted cocktails in a casual atmosphere, then retreat to your chic room with luxury bedding, Korres bath amenities, spacious workstations and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Start the day with a delicious breakfast at AC Kitchen, featuring Nespresso. Techo Beso, our rooftop bar, offers delicious small bites & cocktails.
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743 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
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Pretty disappointed with this place. It’s located right in the heart of the gaslamp, with all its craziness. This comes at a cost - it’s super loud in your room from 3pm-3am no matter the day. They do their best by providing white noise machines in the room but still, the noise is insane, even with earplugs. Next time we’ll stay elsewhere and just walk/Lyft over here for nightlife. To top it off, the rooftop pool area is basically a separate establishment where we, as hotel guests, couldn’t have felt more out of place. The vibe felt very materialistic and fake, and the prices and quality reflected that.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Got there early so I assumed most likely rooms wouldn’t be ready which is understandable. But then I was told they won’t let us know when the room will be ready which is a first at any property I’ve stated at so we just had to come back at 4pm but luckily enough we were able to drop off our bags. Room is pretty small, which I don’t mind since we’d be out most of the time. But the ac didn’t go below the temperature it was set at when we first entered and it made it difficult to sleep throughout the night.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Great hotel in the middle of the Gaslamp District. Room (2 comfy Queens for 3 adults - 2 parents plus adult child) was spotless. We were there for Comic Con, such a convenient location. Our room 622 was in the back so there was no street noise. The pool area upstairs on the roof was small but inviting on the sunny afternoon we went. Staff was friendly: shoutout to Sylvia who was managing the European breakfast buffet ($19/pp I think). We will stay here again the next time we are in SD. PS: Only con to this hotel is the barn door for the bathroom. I can’t stand that decor but that’s just me!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Ask for a room in the back to avoid street noise
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This hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of the Gaslamp District. If you’re heading to San Diego for a nice and relaxing vacation, this is not the place for you. However, if you’re hip and enjoy a lively scene, gorgeous trendy rooftop and wonderful food without ever needing a car, then THIS is the place for you. This hotel is for those who want to be in the center of all the action. The staff is terrific. I stayed during comic con and it was probably their busiest few days of the year. The whole team was welcoming and very accommodating, especially the manager Katee, who went above and beyond to make my team’s stay absolutely awesome. I have discovered my new favorite hotspot and can’t wait to get back here next year!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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The hotel is stylish, the staff were friendly and professional, and the breakfast was fantastic (love the la quercia prosciutto!). There's also a swanky rooftop pool and bar. Unfortunately the street noise was really bad. Gaslamp parties hard until 3:00 a.m. and if you have a street facing room you will hear the entire party. So if you're looking to be in the heart of the Gaslamp, it's great. If you want to sleep before 3:00 a.m., not so much.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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New hotel, nice lobby, right in the middle of Gaslamp area, so lots of restaurant and bar choices within easy walking distance. Probably a good place to stay if your vacation centers on this experience. But…I was here on a business trip. First, front desk and valet prompt, nice, and helpful. However, I had to sign a room damage waiver when I checked in promising I wouldn’t party in or trash my room. I stay around 100 nights a year at many different Marriott properties, this is a first. Titanium lifetime member and I sign a damage waiver? Compelled me to take a video of my room on checkout to ensure I had evidence all I did was sleep here. WiFi didn’t initially work, so spent 15 minutes on the phone with IT support (“We’re new, working out kinks”). Had exactly 4 hangers in the “closet.” Assessment: if you’re coming for a short vacay focused on bars, cuisine, and party options (except your room of course), good option. If you’re coming for business…not.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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The rooms are poorly insulated and we could hear people talk in the hall and even in other guest rooms as well as music from across the hall and footsteps on the floor above. I also realized after using a bath towel that it had dried up blood on it. This is extremely disturbing and unsanitary.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We decided to go to San Diego for one night and thought the Gaslamp district might be a good location in order to be able to walk to dinner. The AC is a perfect place. It is brand new and lovely. We asked for a quiet room because the front faces onto a busy street on the weekends. They close off the street to cars but there are a lot of people walking around in the evening. Our room was very comfortable and the decor is minimal which is what we like. The bathroom has a lovely shower and great lighting. The staff was welcoming and friendly as well.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This is quite a pleasant boutique-type hotel. The breakfasts are amazingly tasty and presented. The staff in general are quite personable and pleasant. We had a great time and felt pampered despite it being a larger hotel.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: In case the front desk personnel seem a bit rigid, once they get to know you they are...
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The hotel is very new, perhaps only a couple of weeks since it opened. That said, there are still some kinks they are working to address. The main one for us was the air conditioner. The rooms were surprisingly very quiet given that it was St Pattys weekend. The hotel is located in the heart of all the bars and St Patrick's day festivities. It may have been loud outside, but you couldn't hear any of it from our room. What made our stay so great was the staff. Every single person working there, from the front desk staff to operations, to housekeeping to security were very kind and helpful. For example, Tory, the director of operations, brought her own personal fan from home to offer to us. I would definitely stay there again because of the staff alone.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room Tip: If you like going out to the bars, this hotel is in the middle of them all in the Gaslamp area.
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US$200 - US$355 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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United StatesCaliforniaSan Diego
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Frequently Asked Questions about AC Hotel San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter
Which popular attractions are close to AC Hotel San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter?
Nearby attractions include The Shout! House (0.2 km), Murder N’ Mayhem (0.2 km), and Gaslamp Quarter (0.2 km).
What are some restaurants close to AC Hotel San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter?
Conveniently located restaurants include Provisional Kitchen, Cafe, and Mercantile, Hodad's Downtown, and Half Door.
Is AC Hotel San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 km away from the centre of San Diego.
Are there any historical sites close to AC Hotel San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Mormon Battalion Historic Site (5.5 km), Whaley House Museum (5.4 km), and Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House (0.3 km).