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Best Western Downtown San Diego

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 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

  • 20 sq m
  • 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

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Best Western Downtown San Diego

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Petco Park
This smoke-free hotel features a rooftop terrace, self parking and a business centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-out and free newspapers are on-site.
Best Western Downtown San Diego offers 30 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Best Western Downtown San Diego. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Diego Civic Theatre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a business centre and a rooftop terrace.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Port of San Diego and a few minutes from Petco Park
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. A rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Downtown San Diego. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre

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 (84 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in hallways (91 centimetre high)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • No lift
  • Roll-in shower (89 centimetre wide)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (71 centimetre high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Best Western Downtown San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 893 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 893 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 893 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 893 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 893 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller
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 traveller
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

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Albino

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller, Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Jasper

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great! Super friendly and respectful. Breakfast was also good. A bit noisy when trying to go to bed or even throughout the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice garden hotel downtown close to everything very good !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALBERT

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great breakfast and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025