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Best Western Downtown San Diego

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Breakfast area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$165
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

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840 A Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Petco Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Best Western Downtown San Diego

Hotel in Downtown San Diego
This smoke-free hotel features a rooftop terrace, self parking, and a business center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and free newspapers are onsite.
Best Western Downtown San Diego offers 30 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This hotel offers access to a business center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Best Western Downtown San Diego is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Handrails in hallways (36 inches high)
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator
  • Roll-in shower (35 inches wide)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Best Western Downtown San Diego Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 897 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 897 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 897 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 897 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 897 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Staff are great. They are willing to accommodate per my requests
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming & great customer service provided by Olivia
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeet

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Building could use some renovations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything but the free breakfast eggs. The eggs were cooked over easy and tasted rubbery. Make scrambled eggs! Otherwise a very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Customer service at the front was great and the location was in a great lication.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominguez

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Carlos and his colleagues were just amazing, the rooms were top… Super Nice team, excellent location, high value for the money!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bahia

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Toby, Hillsdale

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
A fairly charming and clean motel-type hotel, with a pleasant roof deck but no other amenities, in a section of town that’s a fairly long (25-30 minute) walk from most of the restaurants bars and other attractions downtown. I was surprised it was not a better price given it was further from the center than I’d expected, but perhaps that’s because I booked only a few weeks from the dates of my convention. Not bad nothing really wrong or unpleasant, but not my first choice next time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farhan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay 4 days property is very clean although its very old and staff is very nice polite and kind
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyungsoo

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albino

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good. Lots of options. My room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Was close to Balboa Park, so there was a good running area nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

CRYSTAL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Not restful due to constant noise.

The photos of the property are highly edited. While the property is in ok condition, the rooms have been remodeled but not the best condition. On the positive side, it was very clean. Unfortunately there were numerous problems. The room was tiny and didn't have a mini fridge which would be ok, but my key card didn't access the ice machine room. I went to the front desk and the employee went with me opened it with his key and asked to try mine. He was surprised mine did not work. This hotel is downtown and has no soundproofing for the rooms. In the middle of the night I was constantly awoken by people screaming and what sounded to be street racing. Due to the poor night's sleep we did not make it in time for the included breakfast so I cannot comment on that. Then the construction started. This hotel is being remodeled but it was not noted upon making a reservation. Overall, I wouldn't stay again. If you do, please do yourself a favor and bring ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for this stay as we had an enjoyable time . The receptionist is the best so far we seen. He is very engaging
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leizel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benoit, Boucherville

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carlos was awesome he gave us a walkable map and we used it every day. The breakfast was Awesome!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025