Green Light
I stayed here with my wife and 20 month son between Aug7-Aug13. We picked this hotel based on price, reviews and especially location. We only used the $32 Valet the first night because we checked in late after a full day at Disneyland and California Adventure Park and our son was crying because he wanted to nap and didn’t have time to look for parking. However, we soon realized the hotel was simply using the Public Parking across the street. We then opted to park there ourselves for the remainder of the trip and it was only $15/day as long as you used the car once; no in and out privileges. This worked better for us since we only went out with the car once a day and I’m sure that’s the case with most people.
Upon checking in we were informed our room was 2 double beds which is not what I had booked via Expedia. I booked a king sized bed and informed the desk clerk. He said it was because the bed specifications are not guaranteed when booked through a third party which I think is utter stupidity but anyways, he found us a King size bed room. That’s right! Not a good idea to further agitate parents of an overtired infant.
The room was nice and spacious with mini fridge and safe. However, the WiFi in the room was not free which is pretty greedy on their part. However, there was free WiFi for 30 minutes in the lobby of the hotel. No free continental breakfast either which is a bummer since it would have been beneficial with an infant. Their breakfast was quite expensive and only ate there once. We mainly ate at the Grand Central Café a block down the street which was reasonably priced.
The hotel’s location is in the Gas Lamp Quarter which is pretty central to all San Diego’s the main attractions. Just a several minute walk to the Seaport Village and Embarcadero. And no more than a 15 minute car ride to all the other attractions such as Cabrillo, Sea World, Zoo, Balboa Park, etc.
The hotel has a gym and pool on the 3rd floor where we came across some sexy bachelorette party girls staying there that week. The hotel’s lobby is also spacious and nice with a bar, couches, and TVs. Nice place to wind down before bed and also for those single travelers looking to pick up some single ladies. You bet the bachelorette party girls were there every night. As I mentioned, I’m married so I was only down there for the free WiFi, otherwise I’d be joining in on their fun ;p I think the hotel staff was trying the best they could to contain their laughter.
Overall the Westin San Diego was pretty good if you inform yourself and play it smart. I would stay here again. Maybe next time I’ll come for Comic Con!