Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego

United States , San Diego - CA
SAN DIEGO, 521 6Th Avenue
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Ashley

Great staff, rooms were nice, great location, overall 9/10

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Hanna

Super friendly stuff,

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Trever

Great place

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Vicki

The staff were excellent! Rooms were roomy and it was nice for them to give us a welcome drink upon check in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Viviana

Great location and hotel

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Torin

Awesome location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Monica

I loved this hotel in gas lamp plus they gave us a. Complementary free alcoholic beverage upon our arrival !

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Ashraf

Nice cozy hotel in a very good location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Hailey

This place is awesome. Central location in the heart of downtown. Minutes from the Padres stadium, Gaslamp quarter, little Italy, etc.
Check in was seamless and I was offered a complimentary glass of wine! The room was spacious, clean, and quiet. They also offer complimentary bike rentals, which made exploring the city much easier. Parking is kind of a nightmare downtown in general, but it’s easy to find a deck nearby that lets you park overnight. Overall, great experience!

Self

2/10

Poor

08 Jun 2026

Alfa

Could not find parking to be able to stay at hotel

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Alexander

good

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Nancy

loved the decor, great location

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

melisa

Staff is great, rooms are pretty decent and location is great if your wanting to be in the gaslamp! But, while booking i find it quite deceptive as they do not have a pool or gym like it states when booking. I for sure wouldn't have booked if I had known that. But, overall it was a good stay. Walls are very thin as it's an old building.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

E Michael

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Richard

Simple, clean, all you need

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Mina

great experience!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

James

Room was Clean! Staff was extremely friendly and helpful! Room had amazing air condition! Everything at the hotel was superb!

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Mychelle

The room was clean. The staff was friendly but not super helpful. The whole place was pretty cramped. The bed was comfortable. There was no parking anywhere near the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Robert

We were very impressed with Hotel Z. The room was very clean and the staff helpful. Public parking (overnight) is only a few minutes walk from the hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Kirsty

Centrally located to restaurants and other attractions. We had a great stay

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Nicole

A great stay overall! Room was nice and clean . Not huge , but right size. They give a complimentary drink. Staff was approachable and friendly

Self

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2026

Julia

Everyone was super nice but what’s with the amenities fee? For the 3 bikes in the lobby that I saw nobody touch in the 5 days I was there… way too expensive for what this place is. Otherwise cute and nice. Came and cleaned the room one time in the 4 days… not super great.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Mike

Staff was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Ivette

N/a

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Cesar

Definitely no problem with cleanliness, room is not that small, trust me larger than any European standard and well designed. A/C units definitely need to be changed. Sound ok until the compressor starts and with summer time nearing will be hard to take. The staff especially Cynthia is very helpful and the strong point of the hotel. Very responsive to expedia messaging a generally not so useful tool with other hotels. The disappointing part is the lack of communication as it seems. Rooms services every other day (not informed at check-in) even towels are not changed so imagine after a full day out to come to this. More surprising is the fact that I asked for a late check-out which was granted but was surprised to have someone knock on the door and come in way before check out time despite the do not disturb sign being placed at the door! The place has potential but a lot of things are left hanging so, will wait for the refurbishment to happen before coming back!

Self

2/10

Poor

26 May 2026

Vincent

Very disappointing experience. I booked the “King Junior Suite - Gaslamp Quarter View” specifically because it was advertised as offering a “front-row view of San Diego’s iconic Gaslamp Quarter.” In reality, the view was just a tight courtyard/alley with no meaningful view of the Gaslamp at all. Advertising this as a luxurious Gaslamp view feels very misleading.

I tried working directly with the hotel to resolve the issue, but they refused to take any action or offer any accommodation. I also spent considerable time working with Expedia, but the hotel still declined to help.

The room itself was also not in great condition. It had an unpleasant smell; the carpet was stained and frayed to the point where exposed carpet tacking poked our feet as we came out of the restroom. The shower and accessories were calcified and not full of product. There were pigeons nesting outside the window, leaving a large amount of feces and making annoying noises early in the morning.

The staff were also not very welcoming and often seemed unwilling to be there. During check-in, I asked for a gym pass and was told I had to come back later, even though I was going to the gym right after check-in, which was located 1/2 mile away.

Overall, this stay did not match what was advertised or expected, and the customer service only added to the frustration.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Jeane

Rooom was clean. The staff are very helpful. Parking is hard to find specialy on weekends and there are games, Air conditioning is good too

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

michael

Hotel was ok. The room was small and king bed took up all the space. Only a foot from wall to bed. Parking was terrible!!!!! They told me about parking garage next to too hotel and hot there was closed!
Had to park somewhere else and got a tkt!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Alfred

Great place! Perfect to go to for Padres game. The staff was very helpful and friendly.

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Tara

The room was very small and basic, and the walls were thin. I could hear street noise and other guests. We liked the bikes, but within 30 min had a flat tire. I feel like tire pressure should’ve been checked before giving them to us. The location is their biggest selling point. Honestly, I don’t think I’d stay here again. The cons outweighed the pros for me.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Paula

Good location and value. Parking was a bit of a challenge, everything else excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Rafael

Very nice room and clean

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2026

judy

I had booked this hotel primarily for it being dog friendly and offering dog amenities like food and water bowls and a bed however since there is a new owner they don’t really offer anything. It is a pretty basic hotel with Lil to no amenities however, I will say that the king size bed I slept in, was very clean and comfortable.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Marcela

Friendly staff both ladies were very helpful with all my questions. They also provided my room request which was to be on a quieter location rather than facing the street noise. Amenities were also available all the time; coffee, water and cookies :), plus Keurig coffee maker on the room.
My only 2 comments, the bed was very soft for my comfort and the AC was from 2000s maybe, it worked fine, did its purpose of cooling the room, but was very noisy when turned on. Great location near top restaurants. Walking distance from bus and metro as well.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Jolee

The hotel was in a great location but we had to park down the road the road at a public parking lot. The walls were thin and heard the whole city partying all night. When we first got there, they asked if we wanted a complimentary beverage from there fridge but then they charged us for them as an amenities fee of $26(which included the use of some beach cruiser bikes) that we didn’t even ride). All in all, great location if your going to the ball game but would t recommend for a family with kids.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Eric

Interesting decor, loved the use of the bikes. Friendly staff, great area for food and entertainment, walking distance to the civic center

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Robert

Clean, comfortable, safe, and a great location. Our room was spacious, but what was really nice was a spacious bathroom. You should know that with the great location comes street noise at night.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Kimberly

Nice room. Clean, affordable and centrally located. Parking was a bit of a pain but that’s a downtown issue, not the hotel’s fault.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

David

I loved starting here the hotel and staff were awesome they let you use bikes for free and give you a complementary drink and water. Very well located a lot of restaurants around

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Samantha

Such a great location and value for the well presented rooms. I miss the pineapple theme, but the staff are still friendly and overall it’s a great stay. Will definitely be back!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

william

Great for solo travelers. Beware does not have a gym

Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2026

Britney

Dirty tissues stuffed inside right side table.

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Ariana

Clean room close to everything

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Matthew

Nice location, staff, overall experience

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Petra

Perfect location if you’re attending an event at Petco Park or just want to explore SD downtown. Free bikes are provided to cruise around. Free water in room, coffee machine with plenty of coffee and creamer and you get two alcoholic beverages upon check in. Plus late check out was offered without hesitation. Fabulous service. This will be our go to hotel going forward!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Sandra

No airport shuttle or breakfast. Free cookies and beverage upon check-in. Very cute hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Onaney

We got lucky finding parking across the street; however, the hotel provided with discounted parking ticket for $15 dollar less than a block away. The property was extremely clean and steps way for 5th Ave and Gaslamp.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Paul

The hotel was great, though we were bummed out there was no robes anymore

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 May 2026

Daniel

The room was small and dated. There was no parking on site. The AC would make the room very cold but when it went off the room got really warm. I wouldn’t stay at this hotel in the future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Jacqueline

Exceptional staff, and the location is fantastic. They put a lot of care into this hotel.
The bed was very comfortable, and everything clean.
There was no fridge in the room I had, but they had a fridge downstairs and you recieved a complimentary reusable water bottle with water and a free drink of your choice from the downstairs fridge.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Sandy

Clean room. Great location

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Troy L

Enjoy this day nice clean room really wished I would’ve had a microwave or refrigerator in my room, especially since I was traveling on my anniversary couldn’t bring back leftovers to my room because it would go bad so that was a little bit of an inconvenience other than that the state was great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Mikaela

The whole staff was sweet! And they were able to check me in sooner. :)

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Michelle

Parking was in a nearby pay lot. Overnight was $25 on a Saturday. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The Air Conditioning was cold. The shower was hot with great pressure. The room was quiet. The room was dark at night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Syvel Ann

Very accessible!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

DARRELL

We had no vehicle, AC was very good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Bertina

all good

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Sara

The staff was very friendly! The room was clean and functional. Great value in a great location.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

CATHERINE MARY

Great location
Great bed
Shower is good
Storage in room is good
Bicycles are brilliant - really made the stay
Lovely friendly staff
Only thing would be nice is a mirror in the bedroom, so that hairdrying amd make up application doesnt have to monopolise the bathroom! And 2 hooks in the bathroom.to hang up towels.

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Apr 2026

Josemaria

This place was terrible, when I arrived at night have to wait in line for check In the person in charge seems new o had no idea about how to do the check in becouse couldnt find the reservation o told me that I didnt have one. When i finally went to my room, was smelly with and old and loud A/C the bathroom was very poor clean and even, the soap smell like vinegar and couldnt be used, probably never replace and expire.

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

boban

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Jennifer

Clean room, comfy bed, great price, friendly staff, convenient location. Would recommend.

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Marni

No Pool

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Clinton

Seriously, the best beds and linens I’ve ever experienced at a hotel—runs laps around many Ritz locations I’ve stayed in. The amenities are few but a great place to stay to get great rest before a conference in San Diego.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Jayda

Friendly staff, clean room, very quiet! Enjoyed our stay!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Joni

Very new and clean. Close to Balboa Theatre and great restaurants. Choice of free drinks and cookies on arrival. Aluminum refillable water bottle in room was very nice. Option to use bicycles for free around city was also an excellent bonus. Staff was friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Yulisa

Clean room

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Sarah

It was great from check in to check out!

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Alexis

Great location!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Mar 2026

Justin

There was no parking on site and it was difficult to find parking nearby. The hostess charged me for the wrong amount but did correct it when I came back down to ask about it. Overall staff was nice but for the price there wasn’t a lot of amenities.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Gregory

Parking is an issue. There isn't any.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Sierra

The room was spotless and had so many thoughtful amenities. The robes were soft and cozy, two separate blankets so one doesn't have to be shared, there were even little creamers in the refrigerator! The staff was friendly and welcoming as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Susan

Hotel was very clean, cute, great location, good price, felt safe, had good a/c. I would stay again and recommend to others.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Lisa

Close to a variety of things to do and eat!
I did miss not having fridge or microwave

Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2026

Samantha

Everything was great about the stay except the TV did not work and the internet was down the first night.

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

Kimberly

The hotel had some nice features and the bed was comfortable. I don't think the daily Amenities fee was worth it. Just seemed to be an extra fee without a commensurate benefit. The room was not visually appealing - very motel vibe - and there was no view out of the window except a brick wall. But the stay was comfortable and I appreciated the water station.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Rachel

This was right in the middle of a lot of food, places and different shops. It was honestly a great hotel for a little weekend getaway.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Matthew

Hotel was fantastic overall. Highly recommend - and great location!

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

GARY

Good location, clean. There is no on-site gym which I should have checked before booking.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Cesar

Great room ac and yes shops very close and convenient

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Brook

Super friendly staff, fun and practice amenities, perfect location. Highly recommend the property.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Megan

Great place to stay. Good location. Parking wasn’t terrible but it is separated from the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Rebecca

Great spot near everything, quiet, friendly!

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2026

Marian

Staff was great. This particular hotel very outdated as compared to Seattle and San Francisco.
Small lobby no bar that was disappearing.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Alexei

Casting from my phone to the TV didn’t work. Otherwise, everything was fine. Nice bathrobes.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Mar 2026

Laura

I was quite upset by the small print “amenities fee” I had to pay upon arrival. This $115 covered a bottle of water in my room, a few cups for the coffee maker, and internet. These are standard hotel expectations, not extra. I still could have forgiven if they would have let me opt out of these “amenities” and not pay the fee. Which they would not.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Kimberlee

Very convenient, clean, and staff is super nice!

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2026

Catherine

The location was perfect for my travels. The room was small and clean. The staff was wonderful. There is no gym, pool or restaurants at the hotel, but there are plenty of food options around.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Eric

The AC kept the room cool and worked very well! Bath robes were an amazing touch!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Jillian

Stayed while attending a conference. Clean and staff were super nice and helpful. Loved the water refill station. There is definitely a lot of street noise, but I travel with a small white noise machine that easily drowned it out. I would stay in one of these hotels again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Randall

The staff was great, very friendly, and the hotel was awesome. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Perfect spot in the heart of the Gaslamp district. I would and will stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Louie

Great place

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

Michael

Great location, great staff, excellent price for quality. Street side has a nice skyline veiw but there is a loud nightclub across the street, interior courtyard facing rooms are likely more quiet.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Luis

Todo excelente

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Jessica

Great staff. Clean clean clean. Safe

10/10

Exceptional