Name: Palihotel San Diego
Address: 830 6Th Avenue, San Diego, 92101, US

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2026

Sean

Nice old bldg,conveniently located...staff was courteous.
My only criticisms is the shower stall (no tub)was incredibly small and cramped,think cruise ship small. Also the A/C was inadequate in keeping the room cool.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Wayne

Amazing hotel, clean and pretty quiet. The elevator situation was not the greatest. Only 1 works, but otherwise enjoyed.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

David

Let me first warn you that the Gaslamp District is Loud on the weekends. This is a problem at ALL the hotels in the area. That being said, the staff at this hotel were very helpful in finding solutions. They provide noise machines and soft ear plugs for those of us that are light sleepers. Special shout out to Erica! She was the kindest and most helpful front desk receptionist I have ever met. The bar and restaurant on location were excellent as well. The rooms are on the small side, but were very nice. I love the old school charm this place has. Very Classy. The only real draw back is only one of two elevators is working. This can be a real inconvenience if you're in a hurry.

2/10

Poor

26 Jul 2026

Adolfo

The elevator is slow if your room is on the higher floors like 10th floor or if it is not working for repairs and if you been walking all day like comic-con, getting back to your room should be relieving to get back to not dreading. Took them a few days to repair AC. Had to open the bathroom window to cool off. The valet who parked my car when arrived was fiddling with it because it was on a radio station that I don't listen to. The only best thing about the place is the French Restaurant next door.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Dalton

Clean room, friendly staff, and good AC, Elevator is vintage/small only issue was only one running during my trip but I get it .

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Kanica

Valet did not help with luggage. Hair in the floor towel when it was unwrapped. 1 of 2 elevators were broken. No complimentary water in the room. Not worth it.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Greig

Great hotel with excellent staff in an amazing location.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Ezekiel

Elevator sucked, The world’s slowest and hot too. The room was small as heck.
It is in the middle of downtown and more down the street, talk about ghetto. Valet was 24/7 and convenient. Staff were awesome. But I probably won’t be coming back to this hotel.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Patrick

upstairs bar and patio was a nice touch and welcome respite from the day. The fellow running it was super nice and helpful. One elevator was been out of order for at least a month leading to LONG waits. Breakfast was good. Fair price. Good location. Wished the valet was more affordable. Oh, and we got the noise from Gaslamp well until 3AM. Now I know why ear plugs were included. That was the 2nd floor. Higher floors may not be so prone.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Juan Manuel

Great place to stay. Highly recommend, great location.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Tamara

I’m

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2026

Corina

Very cute place to stay. The front desk staff was kind, but wait staff at restaurant no so much. Maybe they had a bad day. They will charge you 70 a night for parking with Vallet. Public parking is available but pricy either way. Their roof top bar is amazing!

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

Jasmine

Elevator doors are heavy and it’s slow. Long waits. Room is so small. No room for stuff and moving around comfortably

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

John

Beautiful old restored building, with that said the elevator is also very old ( a restored antique) it could B an issue w some people. Staff was nice..

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Jose

Enjoyed our stay, would stay here again

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Natalie

Lovely stay and very helpful staff. Everything was great other than elevator is slow due to historical elevator.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2026

Ian

Aesthetically nice but overall, disappointed. Expensive for the poor experience. Outdated elevators with one out of service. The Queen room was small! Smaller than what was advertised when booking. Lastly, A/C was just terrible.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Destanee

Super cute and charming place. Staff was wonderful. The place is a littttle more dingy than the photos show but still a great place to stay!

Be aware that the elevators are more old school and tend to move pretty slow if the hotel is busy. When we were here one of the two was out the whole weekend so we had to climb to our room on the 8th floor a couple times 😅. Otherwise, service was great here! Still recommend!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Emily

It was such a cute hotel! I would stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Kyle

Atmosphere was fantastic, staff was very friendly and helpful, perfect location near downtown, everywhere is walkable or a 10 min drive. They have a rooftop bar that has an excellent view and a restaurant connected to the main lobby that is delicious. Highly recommend.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Joseph

Room was a little tight and elevator was very unique for 113 years old

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Charlotte

elevator broken takes forever

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Melanie

The hotel is very well decorated and feels really special. The bar at the roof is stunning and a great spot for a drink. We came for a weekend to see a show at the Chula Vista amphitheater and it worked very well for us. The staff had a little trouble giving suggestions about the area and there also was about a hour long check out process on Sunday morning between the line at the front desk and having to get the valet to bring the car around. There also was only one functioning elevator for all guests and staff, causing us to wait up to 15 minutes just to get to the lobby unless we wanted to carry all our bags up and down 11 flights of stairs (we we did end up doing!). The area the hotel is in is not family-friendly so if you have small kids and want to walk around, I would go elsewhere!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Brandon

Only one of two elevators were running. The working elevator was very slow and small. Waited up to 10 minutes every time we used it. The room was nice but very small. Pictures are not accurate for size. No space to even put luggage anywhere.

Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Jul 2026

Dinelle

I recently stayed at the Pali Hotel in San Diego, and while the front desk staff was friendly and check-in was smooth, my overall experience was disappointing due to several avoidable inconveniences.

The biggest issue was that only one elevator was working, and it was extremely small. This led to long wait times throughout the day and made getting to and from my room frustrating, especially during busier periods.

The room itself was also very small and uncomfortable. The layout felt cramped and made it difficult to move around, particularly for more than one person. In addition, there was no trash can in the room or restroom, which was an unexpected inconvenience and made even simple tasks more difficult.

I appreciated the courteous staff at check-in, but the combination of the small room, lack of a trash can, and the inconvenience of having only one very small working elevator significantly impacted my stay. I hope these issues are addressed for future guests.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Morgan

I love this place so much. The drinks and food at the Saint James Diner, plus the view from the rooftop, are the cherries on top.

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Kenneth

The property itself was beautiful, however some of the main amenities weren’t up to standard as the ac unit was making a very annoying noise throughout the entire night and none of the wall outlets were charging my phones

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Alona

Only one elevator was operational and it could take 10-15 min to get on.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2026

Louis

no access to water at night,

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Zaira

It was clean cute hotel, our TV didn't work. But its a nice place to Stay clise to Petco Sradium for games.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Justin

Was great, well maintained, well decorated, clean, and friendly staff

Self

4/10

Poor

09 Jul 2026

Danielle

I was really looking forward to our stay at the Pali Hotel, especially since I had planned it as a birthday surprise for my boyfriend. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing.

Before our arrival, I emailed the hotel asking if they could do something special for his birthday, but nothing was acknowledged or arranged. When we checked in, the front desk wasn’t particularly welcoming or helpful. Even said our room was not ready when it was 5:30PM way past check-in time at 3:00PM.

One of the elevators was out of service, which made getting around the hotel inconvenient. We had to walk down 7 flights of stairs to get to the lobby. We also found out only after arriving that the rooftop was closed for a private event. Had we known in advance, we may have planned our evening differently since the rooftop was one of the reasons we chose the hotel.

To make matters worse, the TV in our room didn’t work. We reported it, but no one came to fix it until we were already checking out, so we never got to use it during our stay. We also asked for a late checkout and were denied, despite all the issues we experienced.

Overall, the hotel has a great location and a lot of potential, but the lack of communication, poor service, and failure to address multiple problems made what should have been a special birthday celebration feel like a letdown.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Marianna

Beautiful and full of charm! I would’ve loved to know this location has a great night life that you can in fact hear from the 7th floor but once we fell asleep, I had the most restful night ever. So all is good!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Jeremiah

Love the candy.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Sharon

This hotel was super cute and a really neat location walkable to the bay. Staff was really helpful. The rooms were decorated so nice and the bed was really comfortable. There’s air-conditioning. The café was delicious and perfect for breakfast and the upstairs rooftop bar was fun. Highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

04 Jul 2026

Jacquelyn

From the moment we checked in I knew it wasn’t going to be the best of stays. Check in was at 3 but they said my room wouldn’t be ready for another 30 minutes which I understand due to the busy weekend. She allowed us to pre check in so that way we can just get our keys and go up to our room. So we left for almost an hour and came back and when trying to get our keys they gave my room to someone else but under my name. So we had to wait even longer. Nothing was given for the inconvenience. Along with the elevator being down we had to walk up 5 flights of stairs with all of our luggage and anytime we needed to go anywhere it was useless to even try and wait for the elevator because of how long it would take.

The hotel it self is cute inside but the runaround we got was not it at all.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Linda

Room was way too small. No space for suitcase or clothes. Outside entrance was dirty. Needed washing from fluids.

Pet

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Norman

It was a fine hotel. I’m pretty sure it’s a converted tenement, so it had an “old world luxury” feel. However, the elevator was broken.

The staff were super helpful and nice, told us some good spots to eat around the area.

The hotel is in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, so be prepared for street noise.

I’d go back, it was fine.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2026

Mayra

The hotel was clean and the staff friendly and helpful. My only issue was that they only had one functioning elevator and we were unable to enjoy the rooftop bar that night due to an event being held.
We had to request room service to get ice because there was no ice machine and the refrigerator was for their high priced merchandise, not for our personal items

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Tessie

Great small hotel right in the heart of the city.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2026

Julissa

Very unique hotel. Unfortunately the rooms were very small and the AC did not work in the room. Room would get very hot at times to the point where I was sweating getting ready. One of two elevators was not in service so there was always someone waiting for it.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Beatriz

Our stay at this unique hotel was overall pleasant thanks for the staff.
I wish i can give it a better rating since the rooms are very cozy, have full mini bar, snacks and espresso machine. The decor and ambiance were a plus.

The unfortunate negatives were that there was only one elevator working at the time ( mind you, the elevator is from 1913, VERY small and quite a hassle to open and close the door. Also, the toilet handle broke an hour into our stay, but being that we were late to the ball game and the hotel was at capacity we just worked around it (took the lid off and stuck our hands in the water tank to pull the chain anytime we needed to flush :(

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Kelli

The place is super cute . They have one working elevator right now which at check in is a pain in the butt . Otherwise everything was nice the staff was friendly

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Louise

Service: good.

Elevator: one of two out of service; charming idea but slow, difficult and dangerous. No way my 85-year old mother could go up/down independently!

No ice or half&half? Really? For over $300 a night? Nonsense!

Valet: good.

Fridge full of over-priced drinks and NO ROOM FOR LEFTOVERS: ridiculous!

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Ernesto

Room wasn’t ready at 3

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Nicole

This was very charming hotel. Glamorous and old world charm!! The room was small, but thoughtful! It had everything you needed. The rooftop bar was unbeatable! Gorgeous view!! Great vibe! I will be back!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Dorsey

I loved this hotel! Stayed here for sadly only one night. It’s so aesthetic the room was cute and clean. The staff was so friendly especially Maclain who was working the rooftop bar (it’s lovely!!). He made my experience so memorable he was the best! Close to little Italy and the airport.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Don

Very great experience, went down for NASCAR at Coronado at spent 3 nights, great experience, and beautiful property and city.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Priscilla

My AC didn't seem to function during my stay, however, it was still cool in my room. I didn't tell the front desk since I was still comfortable in my room. Overall stay was great! Went solo and there was plenty of space to get ready and unwind. Plus staff was helpful whenever I came across them when I was using the elevator since my hands were full. Saint James hit the spot for breakfast! Fridge was full of options and plenty of snacks to choose from too. Definitely would come back to stay for my next visit!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Marc

It was good

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

Yulie

very small rooms, slow elevator/only 1 working

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

Latress

I really like the location of this property. The rooms a bit small. The elevator takes forever (I know the history of the elevator) I think they should update the gates on the elevator as they are a bit dated and dangerous people were complaining about getting their fingers smashed. Other than those things the place is cute and vintage and staff was friendly and attentive to our needs.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Barrett

Really cool place! Nice vibe. I’d return.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Jennifer

Nice hotel, great location. Everyone was friendly. Housekeeping forgot our room, but we were able call the front desk for clean towels, and to empty the small garbage. The only downside is the elevator. Only one working, and it is over 100 years old, and has a door, and gate that you have to hold open to get on and off. Very difficult to navigate if you have your hands full. Rooftop is a beautiful place to get photos and relax with a drink. We didn’t eat at the St James so can’t comment. We used the Valet and had no issues. Our room was small but very nice. I would have liked the mini fridge empty so we could have used that, and have another garbage by the vanity. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Laura

Charming historic hotel with outstanding French restaurant.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Sharon

Very clean room and beautiful layout. Staff was friendly and helpful

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

ESMERALDA

Such a cute small and gorgeous hotel. It was walking distance to Petco Park and Gaslamp District.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Christopher

Beautifully appointed hotel. Charming + Cozy. Don’t miss the rooftop bar! Restaurant attached to the lobby was excellent.

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Vanessa

Clean room and mice staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Aakruti

Great front desk staff, but the elevators were really old-skool - you had to open a swinging door and then old open a spring loaded gate to get inside. The room itself was clean but it was old and in need of rennovation. The management did put effort into making the room feel welcoming. I particularly appreciated the dyptique bath products and the high-end toiletry kits.

Business

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

liubov

Nice rooms. The AC is a bit too loud

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Jessica

Super cute hotel! A quick walk to Petco park and lots of dining and bar options. Be wary of the elevator tho; vintage and cute but slow and gets stuck sometimes.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Michael

Great Location and decent room

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Shayla

This is an older hotel, restored with charming details, but may not be for everyone. The elevator is manual (I took the stairs) and no direct room service, but there’s a restaurant next door.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Tarrell

From the outside in the entire property is in pristine condition and the vintage vibes were incredible. the staff was polite and friendly, helping me with places to walk too around Gaslamp. I will definitely be coming back and will bring others with me!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Rueben

Great experience

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2026

Sandra

Honestly I love this hotel. The only thing I did not appreciate was the elevators. They are gorgeous and are the original elevators! Super cool to look at but very unpractical. The elevator does not alert you when it is at your floor so you have to be watching for it. Someone at the front desk mentioned something about the elevator gate closing fast but that was all. There really should be some extra tips when you check in on how to use them. I missed the elevator many times because I wasn’t aware that it was at my floor. Had I known I wasn’t going to be alerted I would have paid more attention. The other elevator was out of service so it just made the waiting time longer. If it weren’t for that I would have given 5 stars.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Kassandra

Beautiful hotel! Only downside is the slow elevator

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Amanda

First, I really liked the vibes of this hotel and the theming. The rooftop has great views and the bartender was super nice. Peach rings in the lobby were fun and location was overall good. That is sadly where the positive ends for me. The elevator, though very historic, is not practical. I pinched my fingers multiple times. I felt like I was going to get stuck continually and moving with two bags was a hard task. I was on the 8th floor so stairs weren’t a great option with two bags. One elevator is not functional as well. At check in, with three people at the desk only the male really seemed to acknowledge us. The younger girl didn’t make eye contact until the manager asked her to help. We arrived at 10am and rooms were assigned randomly for our group with most not being ready until 3. I understand that’s check in time but they almost were not ready even by then. The rooms are very very small. Almost claustrophobic. The AC was so loud and never really got cool. I didn’t sleep well for both nights I was there. I was also right by the elevator and the slamming of the elevator doors made me jump non stop. Historic, yes. Practical? Not really. I found myself wishing I was at the Moxy across the street.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

John

Clean room and helpful staff! Restaurant is also great

4/10

Poor

01 Jun 2026

Sarina

They only have one elevator and it only fits 3 people and it’s very old ! You have to wait about 10 minutes just to use the elevator to get to your room !

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Catarina

Really cut

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Lia

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel, very cute place great staff! Just something to note if you do have mobility issues the elevators are an original design, which is very cool, but not the easiest to use.

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2026

Harpreet

Rooftop was nice, cute lobby. Room was so so.

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Daniel

I was in awe as soon as I walked in. The staff was helpful. They conveniently provide valet. The roof top is a must visit.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Julyssa

It was perfect for the few days we were staying. clean and helpful staff!

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Vera

Not only was one elevator broken, the working elevator had throw up on the floor which no one bothered to clean for hours. AC in the room is VERY loud and barely cools. Loud noise from party people outside is clearly heard inside the rooms. Sink is outside of the bathroom with no counter space to put anything. Tiny room with barely any space to walk. There are plenty of nicer places to stay in San Diego! Only positive is the nice valet people and the staff at the downstairs restaurant.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Jeremy

hotel / stay was amazing ! staff & valet were great and always friendly and helpful , location in the heart of SD was amazing as well. Thank you Palihotel for the wonderful time !

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Jay

Price was the best deal I could find considering what was available in the area. It is conveniently localed to the Petco stadium, the train station, the troley and has fine dining all around including a great restaurant inside. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room is adequate and very clean. The only problem we had was with the elevator it was very slow and difficult to get into and out of. If you have luggage ask for help.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Jessica

This building is so cool and beautiful. The restaurant is delicious and the roof top views are stunning! To top all of that the entire staff is wonderful.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

ANDREA

Reality is.. You cannot help and not feel immediately excited when you step into a Pali Hotel.

Check-in was pleasant until I entered my room and was immediately met with a strong cigarette smoke smell. I called to confirm I was in a non-smoking room and was told the hotel is fully smoke-free. While I understand hotels can’t fully control guest behavior, I was disappointed I wasn’t proactively offered another room and instead had to repack everything and manage the difficult elevator bank situation alone with luggage.

Thankfully, a very kind building technician helped me through the room change, only for us to discover the new room’s AC and phone were not working. He spent about 30 minutes fixing both, which I appreciated, but by then I was exhausted, dealing with a headache and throat irritation from the smoke exposure due to my asthma, and just wanted to rest.

Unfortunately, the new room also had heavy street and nightclub noise until around 2am, making it difficult to sleep even with earplugs. The next morning, I requested a late checkout given all the issues from the night before, but was denied unless I paid an extra fee, which felt disappointing considering the circumstances.

I told the receptionist at check-in how much I loved Pali Hotels and how excited I was to stay here, so overall this experience was a real letdown.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

David

The Palihotel is in a great location in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is walkable to dozens of restaurants and entertainment establishments. Tacos El Gordo is right around the corner and it the best tacos in San Diego! You can walk to Seaside Village, Little Italy and Balboa Park. The location of the Palihotel is excellent and provides a 15 minute walk to the San Diego Convention Center. Loved the location!

More positives of staying at Palihotel was friendly front desk staff, charming lobby and staircase. It was like stepping back into time. My room was very clean with a comfortable bed and thankfully located on the second floor. Only one elevator worked during our time but taking the stairs was convenient. Really cool rooftop bar but we only went one time because we couldn't get an elevator. It was worth the walk up the 12 flights of stairs to get the view of San Diego!

Some negatives experiences about staying at the Palihotel for us was the fully stocked refrigerator of alcohol and other drinks left us zero room for any of our own drinks and food. Our shower gave us about 5 minutes of warm/hot water. Our room had no outside windows. We had two windows looking at an inner courtyard. Not a big deal but felt a little trapped.

Overall it was a good experience and I would consider staying again on a future trip to San Diego.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Irvin

Great location walkable atmosphere is incredible

Partner

2/10

Poor

22 May 2026

Johanna

As much as I wanted to like the hotel, its charm and character were overshadowed by the claustrophobic room and incredibly noisy AC at the head of the bed. Understandably, the hotel was a renovated historic building, but bc the room was small the noise of the AC unit was amplified. Sadly with the AC off, the room became unbearably stuffy (stay was in mid-May) so I can’t imagine how bad it could be during the summer heat.
Reaching out to the front desk for a room change brought their engineer in, who made their best attempt to fix the noise with styrofoam, but admittedly reported most units were about as noisy if not worse- devil that you know, and thankful I always pack earplugs.
While the aesthetics of the space were charming, the queen bed took up most of the room, with walking space just wide enough for one person, and a suitcase at the foot of the bed. No suitcase stand. And the closet was a rail over the tea station. Not to mention the window was a small single window, looking directly into neighboring rooms if the shutters weren’t closed.
Lastly, I phoned the night before checkout to request a late checkout. Bizarrely the front desk said that could only be arranged the following morning, completely defeating the attempt at making up some sleep.

Would not recommend this hotel if the gamble is for a queen room like Ithis.

Business

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Jaysen

Really nice decor and really clean and nice rooms. Only con is the air conditioning doesn’t work that well

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Joseph

Great Location

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Stephen

clean room, friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Daron

Charming historic hotel in the Gaslamp. Like taking a trip back in time. The hotel was originally called the Hotel St James and was built in 1918, its now been completed renovated but retained its vintage aura. There’s a French diner and high end cocktail bar connected to the lobby, which was a great place to start my night out. Check in was a breeze, I opted to pay at the hotel, they also put a $100 hold on your card for incidentals, which is pretty standard. (The funds were released the day after I checked out). Staff was super friendly.

The rooms are a bit small, but are very unique and have some very cool decor. The way the rooms are decorated makes it feel more like a cozy bedroom in a really cool historic house than a hotel. Bed was very comfy and the place is nice and quiet at night, I couldn’t hear anything through the walls or in the hallways.

There’s also an awesome rooftop lounge with a bar that’s exclusive to guests only, which I forgot to check out because I was busy exploring San Diego. However I’m sure I’ll be staying here again, so I’ll check it out next time. For the price, you really can’t beat the experience here. If you’re looking for something cool and unique, historic but trendy, but are also working with a “Motel 6” type budget, you can’t go wrong with this place.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Tina

Such a cute French themed place with a little cafe built in.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Ingrid

Clean room good location

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2026

Leigh

The air conditioner sounds like a motorcycle starting up, very hard to sleep with. The hotel is very cute, the area seems a little rough… a lot of police sirens and people screaming in the alley all night.

Self

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Heather

This hotel does not live up to the Palihouse brand. First, you have to request cleaning service. We requested it for the second day and they didn't provide it. On the third day it wasn't done until about 4pm. Secondly, the noise is crazy - street noise, clubs, sirens. There is zero soundproofing. In addition, only one of the very old elevators works. People take the stairs for efficiency and this results in continual fire doors slamming - every time that happens it literally sounds like someone kicked your door. Rooms are tiny and the bathroom sink is outside of the bathroom. It all feels very crammed. I would also expect a Pali hotel to be in a nice neighborhood, but the Gaslamp is extremely seedy (drug addicts on every corner). That's more on me for not doing my research though.
The decor is very charming and you can tell they are trying to preserve the history of the building - the rooftop is cute but drinks come pre-mixed. Overall, would not recommend staying here (or in the Gaslamp in general).

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Sovy

We enjoyed our stay

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Louis

The Palihotel is a quaint establishment set in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego that is well maintained with comfortable rooms.

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