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500 West

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San Diego's coolest hybrid hotel, located in the heart of downtown San Diego just steps from the historic Gaslamp District, Horton Plaza shopping center, Seaport Village, Amtrak and trolley stations, and a 5 minute walk from the San Diego Convention Center.

Welcome to 500 West, an affordable, upscale hostel in downtown San Diego. Enjoy comfortable, contemporary lodging, first-class service and a wide of array of amenities designed to please both convention travelers and budget vacationers.

The hotel is ideally located in the heart of downtown San Diego. That puts the finest shopping, dining and entertainment options all within walking distance. As for the area’s popular attractions, including the San Diego Zoo, they’re just a short drive from our hotel’s front door.

When it’s time to retire, guests will find themselves in rooms with sleek, modern furnishings that combine European style with affordability. Each guest room offers flat-screen television with complimentary cable, custom designed writing desk and platform bed with pillow top mattresses. Shared, but private, bathrooms fitted with complimentary toiletries are located on every floor.

This modern, European style hotel offers shared bathrooms on all floors.

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Hotel Amenities

  • Cable/Satellite Television
  • Fitness Center (Fee)
  • Front Desk Open 24 Hours
  • Guest Kitchen
  • High-Speed Internet - Wireless
  • Non-Smoking Property
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Wake-Up Service

Restaurants

Grand Central Cafe

  • Hours: Open from 6:00am to 2:00pm

The Grand Central Cafe just off of the 500 West lobby is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week. A favorite among San Diego city dwellers and business people alike, the menu is simple, healthy and hearty. When you’re in a hurry, there’s almost always one empty seat at the counter. Or grab it to go and enjoy a quiet meal in your room.

Recreation & More

YMCA Fitness Center

Staying in good health while you’re on the road is easy at the 500 West. We proudly feature a professionally managed YMCA fitness center. Take advantage of body sculpting machinery, free weights, treadmills, rowing machines and spinning cycles with computerized performance monitoring, an indoor basketball court, a 100-meter running track, sauna and whirlpool spa. Plus, there are yoga and stretching classes. And it’s all available to you at a special discount rate of just $5.00 per day.

Hotel Policies

  • Check-in Time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out Time: 12:00 PM
  • Parking: $15.00 per day
  • Pet Policy: No pets allowed
Events
Restaurant Week
January 11-16, 2009
Buick Invitational
February 2-8, 2009
Padres Baseball
April-September
San Diego Rock n' Roll Marathon
May 31, 2009
San Diego County Fair
mid June-early July 2009
Del Mar Racetrack
mid July-Labor Day 2009
San Diego Pride Festival
July 18 & 19, 2009
Chargers Football
September-January
Miramar Air Show
October 3-5, 2008
Haunted San Diego
October 1-31
December Nights
December 5-6 2008
Whale Watching
Winter 2008-09
Pacific Life Holiday Bowl
December 30, 2008
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