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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 60
  • Address: 520 E St. San Diego, CA 92101
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Landmark All-Suite Hotel, restored & reopened in 1987, situated in historic Gaslamp Quarter. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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“Mixed Reviews”

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

4 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Jan 18, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

Well, I don't know where to start. First off, the hotel is beautiful and in a great location. However, my first two nights were spent in a studio which was ONE tiny room. The glass door (with some type of clouded glass and curtain) was right in front of my bed. I was scared. I was traveling alone on business, and I opened the closet door to hide half of the glass door, stacked my suitcase next to that, and then piled pillow on top of pillow to prevent anyone from peeking in. Now, I really don't think that anyone could have peeked in, but I was paranoid. Plus there was a window, but again, it had this weird glass and there was nothing but an alley with no light/ceiling whatsoever.

The rooftop was incredible. I went up there every morning for the continental breakfast. They also finally, after two nights, moved me up to a larger studio on the 8th floor (albeit I did have to pay more).

The staff was very nice. I did wonder about the security, especially since I went to the lower lobby one night to get a soda...and couldn't figure out what/who/what/why the club room doors were for.

The whole gaslamp area is beautiful, but it is full of homeless people. They really don't bother you, but again, being alone on business, I was sort of scared.

All in all, it is a beautiful hotel, although DO NOT GET A Studio on 204, 304, 504, 404 or 604. Other than that, I'm sure it is great. My new studio was actually two rooms with lots of mirros which were great to control my claustrophobia.

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davsaz's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2007
Member since: July 01, 2003
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“nice hotel, but was noisy”

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Dec 9, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

stayed one night (although booked for four), and left due to noise from street.

Although had requested higher floor at time of booking in August 2007 to avoid noise, was given room on 2nd floor. At check-in asked again for higher floor, but none available.

After one noisy night (music from local club from 8 pm to 12:30 am on Thursday night, and flags whipping against building) again asked for higher floor but again none available, so went to other nearby hotel and slept fine for rest of stay.

Other than noise, room was fine, well-appointed with mini-fridge, microwave, plates, bowls, cups, glasses, cutlery. Staff were friendly. The free continental breakfast was basic, but quantity good.

(Wished we could have stayed on a higher floor; it might have been quieter?)

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marincountybosun's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Member since: December 09, 2007
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“Awesome Location And Very Lovely Hotel”

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

5 of 5 stars
chino hills
Nov 19, 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

The Location is awesome. Within walking distance to all restaurants and bars with great entertainment. We had a one bedroom suite on the third floor with a magnificent view of the strip. The Gas Lamp Plaza Suites a very lovely hotel. Very well kept. We ate at the Dakota Grill and the food was delicious. We were also given a ten dollar discount on the back of our room key. To top off our awesome anniversary weekend at the Gas Lamp Plaza Suites was i had left behind my $250 ipod. I was so bummed when i got home. I call the lost and found and left my info. The next morning Shaun called me and told me that Lupe Moreno had turned in my ipod. They will be shipping it to me by fed ex. I can not ask for a better anniversary weekend.Thank you so much "Gas Lamp Suites" You made my anniversary one to always "remember". I will definitely come back over and over and over again. First class place and first class people.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location, location, location, location
    • Disliked — cant think of one bad thing................the place is perfect.
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robbie1999's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: November 19, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“They let creeps roam around, NOT SAFE!”

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

1 of 5 stars
los angeles, ca
Nov 13, 2007
2/9 found this review helpful

While I stayed there, someone had broken into my room and another patron's room and deficated on the bed. I never!! It was absolutely disgusting and the hotel staff nor the general manager did anything about it: they didn't investigate AT ALL and didn't take responsibility at all for allowing some creep to wonder around and gain access to people's rooms and do this. I felt completely unsafe and checked out immediately and they refused to refund my money for the days I was not staying. I overhead them accussing the other patron's who found this mess in there rooms of being the people who did it.

I cannot believe this place. It has been by far the worst travelling experience of my life and the most disgusting.

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ecnoelp's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2007
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: November 13, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service
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“Loved it!”

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

5 of 5 stars
Baltimore, Maryland
Nov 4, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I love this place! The room was amazing and the location was perfect! The valet/bell staff was really helpful. The room and the bathroom are large and very comfy. The hotel is located in the middle of the gaslamp quarter so if noise bothers you I would not recommend this place. I was less than impressed with the front desk staff. Although, it didn't really affect my stay because the other staff was extremely nice. I would definitely stay here again.

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cgbm73's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: July 09, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
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