500 West Hotel, San Diego (CA)

I stayed at the 500 West Hotel to attend a conference held at the San Diego Conference Center (SDCC). It was a pleasant 20 minutes walk from the hotel to the Center and I also enjoyed the good location of the hotel that was within the walking distance both from the Gas-light District and Embarcadero. Trolley station was right behind (American Plaza Square) by which I could visit the old town for dinner. Communal bath room was well managed and a sophisticated key technology enabled to avoid annoyance of being knocked (or worse intruded) during use of the unisex facilities. They were also kept very clearn. Room was far from large but for a conference participants like me it was enough because at the end of the days all I wanted to do in the room was to sleep.

The 500 West hotel is ideally located in downtown San Diego, and is therefore walking distance to the cruise ship terminals, shopping and the Seaport Village. The train and trolley terminals are also nearby. Rooms are small but clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. The common bathrooms (down the hall) are clean as are the showers therein. Recommended for shorter stays.