Best Western Downtown San Diego

2.5 star property
Hotel near Petco Park in San Diego

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Breakfast area
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Diego

Heart of San Diego.Your stay at this Downtown San Diego hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Petco Park and Port of San Diego. Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roxy’s Tacos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Achilles Coffee @ The Rey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western Downtown San Diego

Hotel near Petco Park in San Diego
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center 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.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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.

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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. 399 out of 916 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 916 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 916 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 916 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 916 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They provided breakfast in the morning. It’s very accessible with as much available including a waffler and pancake / waffle batter, microwave oven, toaster, cereal, coffee, tea, milk and orange juice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel in the center of San Diego, in historical style. Surprisingly good breakfast eith hot eggs, sausages, yogurts, fresh fruits and waffles.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carlos went above and beyond to accommodate me
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and staff were great. It was a little older but the room was clean and well kept. The only downside for us was the neighborhood. It’s fun to be downtown, close to the wharf-the only downside was the rundown area where the hotel is.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the convention center about a mile. Clean and great AC. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MANUEL ALONZO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Floraina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay, staff was so friendly and the bed was very comfortable we stayed in corner room 114 had everything we needed and was super close to both Gaslamp district and to little italy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not enough parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Parking is awful. Have to have a small car to fit and you pay 20 a day for it. Breakfast lacks options. AC was intermittent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Victor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we stayed in 1st floor room. He heard a lot of noise during the night, especially coming from the upper room. We wanted a better firm mattress for a good sleep. And We got a really old one. Just Sadness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Damaris

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damaris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a really cute look
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay and they offered room service. Only downside no microwave and room looked more spacious online.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

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