Historic gaslamp hotel
The convention was being held at the bayfront hilton but the only room available was a small double. If possible, my wife and I like stay in a larger room so one can stay up late or get up early without disturbing the other. The Gaslamp Plaza Suites has a variety of choices in terms of room size. We stayed in a 2 room corner suite on the 9th floor. Having a separate den and bedroom with lots of windows makes it feel very spacious. The furnishings are a little dated but functional. The hotel possesses some nice architectural touches in terms of marbling and wood accents. The rooftop terrace has a nice view of the city. Breakfast (included) is pretty basic. It was easy to walk to the bayfront hilton for my meetings. We dined fairly close to the hotel. Searsucker and Saltbox were outstanding. We love Roy's (bayfront Marriott) and therefore had 2 dinners there. Boutiques, coffee shops, souvenir stores and lots of bars populate the gaslamp district. Even on the 9th floor, the street noise can be a little loud. The bars stay open it seems until 4 am. I had no trouble sleeping, but my wife was awakened each night. We had one free day which we spent at the zoo. One of the best zoos in the world is a must see if you have the time. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. The room and public areas were kept very clean. Compared to other nearby hotels researched, the price for the suite was several hundred dollars less per night. Overall, we had a pleasant stay and would return again.