Name: Ac Hotel By Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp
Address: 743 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, US

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

Kellie

Great hotel in a great location

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Tajhi

Best location

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Tasha

Clean room and great location. A little loud at night and I kept hearing a dog bark but other than that it was great!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Manuel

Every thing was good

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

Yadira

Overall stay was good, the only thing that was not the was cleaning of the room. There were marks on counters and bed as if someone was just there and was not cleaned after.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Pooja

We enjoyed our stay - thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Robin

I loved everything. I didn’t really like the breakfast choices. Breakfast was a charge per person. The amount of the cost to stay there should at least give free breakfast. All employees went above and beyond the call of duty to welcome you. The valet is expensive but it’s necessary as there is no where to park. The valet service was great.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Lynn

We absolutely loved this hotel! My daughter and I shared a room with two beds, and we were very comfortable.
The bathroom is modern and the shower was very easy to access comfortably.
The hotel staff was helpful and informative, as well as friendly.
There was breakfast available, but we wanted to wander around the neighborhood and find some coffee and pastries outside the hotel, which was very easy to do.
And the location couldn't be better - in the Gaslamp district and very close to Little Italy.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Lesly

Everything was perfect

Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Jacob

Very nice property overall. Pool was small and only 3 feet deep with water is my only complaint.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Zoe

Beautiful Hotel & Stay

Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Jul 2026

Samuel

The outside was extremely gross loud and full of crack heads wandering around. The windows were original from the early 1900’s and through out the night all I heard were homeless crack heads screaming till 4am then got woke up by construction and garbage trucks because my room was right above the loading dock. Absolutely terrible experience and will never come back. Thank for your attention to this matter.

Self

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2026

Eliza

Unfortunately, our stay at the AC Hotel Gaslamp San Diego was very disappointing, especially considering we paid approximately $500 per night.

When we arrived, it took nearly an hour to get checked into a room. During this time, the receptionist told us our room was not ready, yet we observed at least three other guests being checked into rooms ahead of us. This delay caused us to be late for the Dodgers vs. Padres game, which was one of the main reasons we traveled to San Diego. This trip was a gift for my boyfriend, so it was especially disappointing to have part of the experience negatively impacted.

We also were not given the room type we had reserved. Instead, we were placed in an accessible room without any explanation. Even beyond receiving the wrong room, the layout did not seem particularly functional or thoughtfully designed for accessibility.

The bed was also very uncomfortable, making it difficult to get a good night’s sleep.

Finally, I noticed an unexpected $32 charge on my account that I do not recognize. I would appreciate an explanation for this charge and a refund if it was applied in error.

Overall, this stay did not reflect the level of quality or service I expect from Marriott, especially at this price point. Between the long wait to check in, being assigned the wrong room, the uncom

Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Jul 2026

Jordan

TERRIBLE! IF YOU ENJOY YOUR SLEEP DON’T STAY HERE, CLUB MUSIC PLAYING ALL NIGHT UNTIL 2AM. I WAS TOLD I WAS ON THE “QUIET SIDE” OF THE HOTEL. CHECKED OUT THE NEXT DAY

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Justin

Comfortable bed and pillows. Great rooftop pool and bar space.

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Michele

We booked this hotel because we were going to a baseball game at 10 minute walk to game, everything was smooth, from the time we arrived to when we left, don’t have any complaints, the roof top pool was amazing

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Kathryn (Kessie)

Great room, kind/helpful staff, great location. The only issue was that we stayed on the busy street side and after the World Cup soccer game, the bars/restaurants on the street below the hotel were incredibly loud. The bass from the music next door made it hard to sleep

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Randy

Room was wonderfully clean but quite small. View outside our window was of a deteriorating brick wall with missing bricks and mortar and pigeons making homes there. Very dismal. Kept the drapes closed to improve the view.
Did not try the breakfast or bar.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Rebekah

Very clean. Great location.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Mario

Good place

4/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Dominique

Overall this hotel was mediocre at best. The female receptionist was not helpful or friendly. The valet service wasn’t transparent about where my vehicle was going to be parked. When walking around town I saw my car parked in a public lot that was not secured. We I brought it up to the valet staff they were defensive and not apologetic regarding my concerns. Room was not serviced daily as advertised and when it was brought to their attention they seemed dismissive and tried to blame us saying we probably had our do not disturb sign up.

Pros to the hotel are location to Petco Park. Roof top bar and pool were good. The staff working the roof top bar were friendly and attentive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Amy

In the heart of the night life. Great place to stay if you want to experience the bars and downtown vibe. Once in my room I could not hear any of the night life noise or hustle and bustle. Very close to Petco Park (ballpark) - walkable. Very close to the convention center - walkable. I would stay there again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Victor

Great place to stay, right on 5th Ave…heart of Gaslamp District. Rooms are very nice, comfortable and well appointed. Have stayed here numerous times! Definitely recommend this place when visiting the area!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

sue

The staff and bartender Dane and cocktail waitress were wonderful on the roof top

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

Diane

Tiny room but location is good

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Wendy

Look no further. This is the place to book. This hotel is walking distance to restaurants, clubs, bars. It's clean and staff was so helpful and pleasant. This trip was a girls trip so safety was important. We felt safe in and around the hotel. Would definitely recommend and will stay here again.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

gonzalo

Very nice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Jeffery

Great hotel with central location within walking distance of restaurants and entertainment. Easy transportation to Petco park, docks, museums of culture and a House of Palestine. Hotel has a bar, outdoor seating and rooftop city view.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Jon

Cool location, really friendly staff. Good spot for walking around.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Juan

💯

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Nessa

This is our favorite hotel to stay at. It is a fun location with lots to do in walking distance. The hotel is extremely clean and staff is friendly and helpful. The only downside is the room was very small, but it’s not too bad.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2026

Laura

I wasn’t aware this hotel didn’t provide parking, very inconvenient. And the valet service was $68 a day! I’ll never stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

Eric

Very small but beautiful room. Comfortable bed and well-lit bathroom (one pet-peeve of mine is when I can't do my makeup in the bathroom due to low lighting.) Great view off very small balcony (7th floor - not all floors had balconies). The air could not keep up and it was only May, so we were a little warm going to bed. The street below is very loud (even on a Thursday night), they did have a nose machine which helped a lot!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Carlee

The staff was very kind and helpful the entire stay & the hotel itself is very clean and new (minimal carpeted floors which I always look for). The only thing I could see being an issue for some travelers is it is in the heart of the Gaslamp district, so it can get a little loud during the weekends until last call. It was perfect for my little sister and I but is definitely something to consider when booking a place in Downtown SD :) That being said the location was fantastic! Close to so many good restaurants and bars & pretty close to the Padres stadium too!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Eric

AC Hotels consistently provide good value and the Gaslamp hotel lived up to expectations. The room was quiet and comfortable. Valet parking was efficient. Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of PetCo Park and other spots in the Gaslamp District. As with other California cities, the homeless problem in San Diego seems to be getting worse and makes walking around feel unsafe, as vagrancy is tolerated, if not incentivized. It was the only negative part of staying here, and not the hotel's fault -- rather, failed state and local leadership. San Diego's downtown otherwise has a lot of potential. I remember it being much cleaner when I was here years ago.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

Michelle

AC in our room doesnt work right away.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Brittany

There was not actually free breakfast. The area was so loud at night. Nice room but the price I paid should have awarded me more than a nice room.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Jessica

Great staff. Clean rooms. Over all great stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Jennifer

The room was very clean; the location is excellent.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Rita

Well central location in Gaslamp distric. Street very lively, lots of music and people. Hotel room very nice, you can hear all the noise all night…..not for quiet times.
Hotel pool small but heated , relaxing….

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

PHILOMENA

We had a great stay. The staff were super helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The valet parking was great.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Kristin

I loved the property and location. I would have liked to see the pool bar open during the day so we could have enjoyed that longer. Other than that, this hotel was amazing (super nice staff) and i would stay there again.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Lucas

Location was amazing!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Mariano

The hotel is very well located and it is a perfect balance between price and quality. We will definitely consider it for future stays in SD

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Daniel

Location was just perfect to all the nightlife in the area and the staff was very accommodating. Especially the fact that they allowed me to check in 1.5 hr early. Rooftop has great view of the city. Definitely will be back in the future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Lauren

Lovely staff

2/10

Poor

03 May 2026

Sabrina

The website made it look like it was a nice spacious hotel with a big patio but it was none of those things. The lighting inside the room was awful the room was very small for what we paid and it was awfully loud the whole time.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Julie

Didn’t know they offered breakfast

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Michelle

Nice hotel. Beautiful rooftop. Area is surrounded by him

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

John

Staff was very friendly and efficient, rooms were clean, beds comfortable. Great bar and pool on rooftop with great views. Overall location is excellent, a lot of restaurants and bars in area. Enjoyed the stay.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Wonder

Staff was great!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Paul

Very good

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Andrew

Good location in the center of the Gaslamp District. Couple of notes: 1) we specifically booked this hotel because of the rooftop pool and poolside bar but when we got there: a. The pool is only 3 ft deep so other than a dip pool you aren’t going to get laps in and b) th poolside bar is only open on the weekends currently. Additionally 2) the hotel is charging quite a markup of $60 a night parking fee. If you stay here and driving-in and are comfortable walking about 2 blocks Southeast from the hotel there is an Ace parking deck Park It At the Market that charges $21-26 a night. Much more affordable! Staff is very nice and room is clean sleek and modern but note number 3) they have a white noise machine and earplugs in the room for your convenience. Very nice and appreciated but that also tells me it must get loud on the weekends so if you are sensitive to that then may not be the best location (it is next door to a night club).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Vanvisa

Such a great spot to be had too much fun!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Ireland

Friendly and lively part of the city!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Enid

Beautiful hotel and staff in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Restaurants and nightlife in walking distance. Pool on the roof has great amenities. I will come back!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Karina

After reading reviews I was unsure about booking this hotel, my stay was amazing! The staff was very welcoming and provided everything I needed. The hotel is in the heart of gaslamp and every walking accessible to anything in mind. The pool and rooftop bar are both very nice add to relax. Overall a great stay recommended staying here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Nuela

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

celeste

Great hotel walking distance from all the clubs, bars, and restaurants.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2026

JASMIN

Great staff

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Michael

Great rooftop pool, top notch staff however it is noisy. Very fun area but if you are trying to sleep earlier in the evening, not your place

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2026

Stefanie

Very very loud area. Only makes sense if you go out and need a place to crash.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Michelle

Very nice! Comfy and great location!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2026

Patricia

It was very noisy outside but the hotel was fine

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Brenda

In the perfect location! Staff is super friendly and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2026

Deyci

Top notch rooms and bar is elegant.

Friends

4/10

Poor

09 Mar 2026

Elizabeth

The hotel was overpriced for the size of the room.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

April

Amazing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Gonzalo

Nice hotel great location

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Davida

Rooms were small but very clean! Host/Hostess were so hospitable and polite. Customer service was amazing! They decorated the room for us for my anniversary! We did have a balcony room and city view. So just a tip, if your’re looking to get some rest, don’t book it. It’s pretty loud on the weekends through the entire night because the room is directly above all the action. But overall, very nice experience! I’m prime location. I will definitely stay there again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Neptali

Perfecto.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Pablo

Good location in San Diego, walking distance to the bay, so many bars and restaurants around. Clean and modern. Recommend. Dont get valet parking, you will find parking garage close by for $15 per night or if you can get your car by 8am you can park free on the meter around (10p-8am)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Ruth

Amazing experience! Great staff!

2/10

Poor

17 Feb 2026

Damon

Never again!! The AC Hotel by Marriott is an older structure with modern décor. Our room was uncomfortably small. No closet, just a metal bar about 2.5 feet wide to hang clothes. Using the ironing board, there was barely room to stand between the desk, ironing board, and bed. No proper bathroom door; just a sliding frosted glass. Thermostat’s display changed when adjusted but heat and A/C didn’t seem to work until the day we left. TV remote and interface was klutzy. At one time, the TV quit. A service guy came, reset things, and suggested, “Don’t hit the main menu button.” Unfortunately, we got food poisoning elsewhere (not at this hotel) -- we could not leave our hotel room for 2 days & nights. I’ll spare the reader graphic descriptions of nasty stuff exiting both ends of a human body, but that’s when we discovered that the bathroom didn’t have a toilet brush or a vent fan! After 2 days, we were dehydrated. I remembered seeing Gatorade for sale at the reception desk. I called and asked if someone could bring us 2 Gatorades, which were literally within arm’s reach of the receptionist. “No, we don’t have room service at this hotel.” I didn’t ask for a cooked meal. I asked if any hotel employee could grab 2 bottles of Gatorade (next to their body) and place them outside our room’s door. “No, sir, we can’t do that.” I went downstairs, grabbed 2 Gatorades, and ignored the entirely hollow “Have a great day!” uttered as I walked away trying not to puke in the front lobby.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Dominique

Clean room!

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2026

Samer

Small tiny room
Great staff
Location is right in the center of downtown, so noise can be an issue

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Jammie

Clean, location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Rechell

definitely would stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Brenay

Loved this place would definitely stay here again

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2026

Sarah Beth

Room was great! Clean and comfortable. Staff was very attentive

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Luis

Clean rooms. Great location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Blaine John

Good hotel, nice and quiet (we had a room in the rear of the hotel). Easy to get transit all over the place from here and at a good price (bus and trains). Great beds and clean hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Austin

Great right next to everything

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Tatevik

Everything was amazing !!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Giancarlos

Front desk was great, both young ladies did a wonderful job of welcoming us

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Jorge Eduardo

Excellent place to stay, very clean, staff are very polite and accommodated

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Gary Bo James

GREAT location!!!!!! Staff were very customer friendly. Very walkable to many restaurants & bars!!

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

20 Jan 2026

michelle

Room was very small, view was horrible. Noise and bass all night. Not a pleasant stay.

Business_and_leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Jan 2026

Nicole

The worst part of this hotel is the heating system. We walked in the room and it was at 66 degrees. We turned on the heater and two hours later it was at 67 degrees. The front desk stated the heater takes a while to heat. At 0500 the temp in the room 70 degrees. I couldn’t sleep because it was so cold. We checked out and went to the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay! It’s always amazing!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Viviana

Nice staff! Clean and aesthetically cool, right in the heart of downtown

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jan 2026

Ranina

The mattress was horrible

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Edgar

Best hotel I’ve stayed in

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jan 2026

Elaine

Staff was very nice. The room was clean and the bathroom modern. We were on the second floor and they give you complimentary ear plugs and sound machine to drown out noise (from the street it’s assumed) but it wasn’t loud during the week. What was loud is the cleaners who were vacuuming right outside our door at 9 and the chairs were being moved around in the upstairs unit all night. Maybe it’s a banquet room or something. Parking is $65 per night - ouch! Would probably not stay again.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Victor

Great staff, comfortable, spacious room, very clean and updated.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Devontae Markese

Loved it!! We will be returning soon

4/10

Poor

05 Jan 2026

Ryan

We arrived late on New Year’s Eve and the front desk person was nowhere to be found. The front door was closed and secured as it was New Year’s Eve but we were stuck outside for nearly 30 minutes until she returned. When she did return she acted a little put out to doing her job. Not really what we wanted to deal with after spending a day traveling

Proximity to the loud night clubs was a surprise, as they are blasting music until 2am or so every night. The saving grace was a white noise machine, but it didn’t block enough out. Not the hotels fault.

The room was clean, and well appointed. Housekeeping was great. Proximity to a variety of restaurants, the trolley system were pluses for us.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2026

Sharmila

Clean

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2025

Christopher B

The hotel was nice. The rooms were clean. The gym was very nice. The only problem is if you get the city view room, then don't expect to get any sleep until after the night club across the street closes around 2:00am! Super loud. We actually had to switch rooms our last night there so we could get some sleep.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

Jazmin

The hotel's location is ideal for those seeking vibrant nightlife and downtown activities, making it convenient for my partner and me to explore the local bar scene without extensive walking. The abundance of nearby dining options is an added benefit. The hotel itself boasts a stylish, modern, and clean aesthetic, complemented by an exceptional staff that warmly greeted us each time we entered or exited the premises. The lobby features a cozy bar, perfect for unwinding, and there is a pleasant area to soak up some sun at the front of the building. While the rooms are somewhat compact, the balcony provided a delightful escape that overshadowed any concerns about size. However, it can be quite noisy, particularly on weekends, so those seeking tranquility should request a room at the back; the hotel thoughtfully provides earplugs as a nice touch. The bed was incredibly comfortable, the television was a generous size, and the refrigerator was useful for our beverages. The bathroom also offered excellent lighting. This hotel may not be suitable for families or those desiring a peaceful retreat, as it caters more to couples and solo travelers looking for an energetic experience in the Gaslamp Quarter. Overall, it was a solid choice for an exciting city stay, and I would certainly choose to return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

idalberto

Perfect location, lots of night life