Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter {US-CA}
Aug 8, 2017, 7:12 am
#122
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,703
Aug 9, 2017, 11:29 am
#123
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Orange County and oftentimes London
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy, HH Diamond, AA EXP, VS Gold, BAEC Silver, Global Entry, UK RT
Posts: 539
Have a stay tomorrow night booked for my birthday. Pre-upgraded to a suite. Looking forward to a fab time in San Diego. 
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Aug 9, 2017, 11:49 am
#124
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,703
Aug 9, 2017, 11:55 am
#125
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Orange County and oftentimes London
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy, HH Diamond, AA EXP, VS Gold, BAEC Silver, Global Entry, UK RT
Posts: 539
Sep 1, 2018, 11:00 am
#128
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: DTW/MBS
Programs: UA 1K, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Formerly Starbucks Gold
Posts: 3,525
I’m not usually one to complain, but the breakfast buffet situation really irks me.
as a diamond member, I get breakfast, but only partial access.
no scrambled eggs, bacon, or tater tots. that costs $10 to upgrade to.
instead you get access to muffins, fruit, toast, and juice, and something resembling pancakes.
is this the trend of Hilton’s? I expect better from higher end properties.
as a diamond member, I get breakfast, but only partial access.
no scrambled eggs, bacon, or tater tots. that costs $10 to upgrade to.
instead you get access to muffins, fruit, toast, and juice, and something resembling pancakes.
is this the trend of Hilton’s? I expect better from higher end properties.
Last edited by BThumme; Sep 1, 2018 at 11:05 am
Sep 7, 2018, 11:10 pm
#129
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Prague, CZ, Europe
Programs: Hilton Lifetime Diamond, BA Gold
Posts: 234
The same at "The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hiltton Hotel" in Hungtington, CA two years ago, or at Hilton Financial District San Francisco.
Seems to be just the US thing, it's always a full brekkie in Europe for DIA.
Seems to be just the US thing, it's always a full brekkie in Europe for DIA.
Mar 15, 2021, 12:05 am
#130
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,795
Pretty stale thread, but wanted to make a quick post from a 2 night stay this weekend. I booked for 31k points/nt and upgraded to a "premium view" room overlooking the convention center and as much of the water as I could see. Was nice to have a balcony and was on the top floor, though the room itself was pretty textbook Hilton and nothing all that special. Services were pretty limited as the restaurant isn't open (indoor dining isn't allowed yet) so no breakfast was provided for diamond/gold. I was told I could buy pre-made, refrigerated breakfast burritos and continental breakfast boxes from the marketplace 
There is a $25/nt resort fee (as usual, waived due to booking with points) which includes $25/nt in food and beverage credit, and a bunch of "benefits" that are already free as an elite. I had the breakfast burrito ($15) on the second morning and it wasn't very good, to be honest. Seems like the main selling point of the hotel is the location, which is fantastic. Easy walking distance from nearly everything we wanted to do, and a large number of blocks in Gaslamp are closed to cars during covid to allow restaurants outdoor dining space and space for people to mill about. I'd probably consider staying here again if and when normal amenities return. My friends staying at a nearby Marriott property had a room service credit for breakfast, by comparison.
View from my room:
There is a $25/nt resort fee (as usual, waived due to booking with points) which includes $25/nt in food and beverage credit, and a bunch of "benefits" that are already free as an elite. I had the breakfast burrito ($15) on the second morning and it wasn't very good, to be honest. Seems like the main selling point of the hotel is the location, which is fantastic. Easy walking distance from nearly everything we wanted to do, and a large number of blocks in Gaslamp are closed to cars during covid to allow restaurants outdoor dining space and space for people to mill about. I'd probably consider staying here again if and when normal amenities return. My friends staying at a nearby Marriott property had a room service credit for breakfast, by comparison.View from my room:
Jul 10, 2021, 2:16 pm
#132
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: SoCal; DO-RAGS: Old Gold tagged, PIP, LatPass 1/2, AA 4MM, HH LT Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LT Plat, Omni
Posts: 9,180
About two weeks ago.
The restaurant is was only open a few days a week due to “inability to get staff”. Understandable, yet inexcusable. My stay just predated the food credit so I don’t know if it’s stackable with the $25 resort fee credit for Diamonds, although my folio wasn’t credited the $25 so I had to call to resolve. I think the resort fee includes a bike rental.
Valet only parking at $50 per day was efficient.
This is perfectly adequate hotel nicely situated near the convention center, Midway, Petco and entertainment district. If the price point is good go for it, but I wouldn’t pay a premium.
The restaurant is was only open a few days a week due to “inability to get staff”. Understandable, yet inexcusable. My stay just predated the food credit so I don’t know if it’s stackable with the $25 resort fee credit for Diamonds, although my folio wasn’t credited the $25 so I had to call to resolve. I think the resort fee includes a bike rental.
Valet only parking at $50 per day was efficient.
This is perfectly adequate hotel nicely situated near the convention center, Midway, Petco and entertainment district. If the price point is good go for it, but I wouldn’t pay a premium.
Aug 2, 2021, 11:22 am
#133
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, HH DIA, Hertz PC, GE + Pre✓, Amazon Super Special Prime
Posts: 1,008
Just finished a 2 night stay over the weekend @ this property.
We arrived late evening on Friday, and much to my surprise the valet was full up - even for hotel guests. Apparently they sold too many spots to people parking for the Padre's game Friday evening. Valet was helpful tho, pointed me to 2 lots within a 5 minute walk to the hotel and he guaranteed me a spot for Saturday morning when my parking at the other lot expired. Fair enough, and he was true to his word. And looking back at the bill, I don't think I got charged for Saturday's parking fee so I guess it was a Win-Win. Also, they do honor in-out privileges
To the hotel... very standard Hilton affair.
Rooms were clean, but in the 5-ish year old range showing a little age. We booked a basic king room, got the upgrade to a king premium room (assigned about 24 hours before arrival) which ended up being the corner room on the top floor, looking out on the gas lamp quarter and 4th Ave. Also had a little view of the convention center and the aft-half of whatever carrier was docked over in Coronado.
Diamond status was recognized at breakfast. Complimentary plate for Diamond members was the 2 egg breakfast + OJ and Coffee. Food was good and turn around on ordering was pretty quick.
For 2 people + tax, the "value" they wrote on the ticket was $53. So we saved $100 on breakfast for the weekend, I think that represents a good perk for Diamonds
The location was nice, right in the heart of downtown and was walking distance to some cool bars and restaurants.
Plenty of those scooter things laying around if you wanted to go a bit farther. 5th Ave is still limited to pedestrian traffic only and vendors have booths all along it.
Would stay again, but only if the rate was reasonable.
Cash rate was $350/nt for our stay, for which we used points and got a pretty good value out of them.
Hilton Bayfront looked to have a better view of the bay (higher floors, closer to water), so I might check them out next time.
We arrived late evening on Friday, and much to my surprise the valet was full up - even for hotel guests. Apparently they sold too many spots to people parking for the Padre's game Friday evening. Valet was helpful tho, pointed me to 2 lots within a 5 minute walk to the hotel and he guaranteed me a spot for Saturday morning when my parking at the other lot expired. Fair enough, and he was true to his word. And looking back at the bill, I don't think I got charged for Saturday's parking fee so I guess it was a Win-Win. Also, they do honor in-out privileges
To the hotel... very standard Hilton affair.
Rooms were clean, but in the 5-ish year old range showing a little age. We booked a basic king room, got the upgrade to a king premium room (assigned about 24 hours before arrival) which ended up being the corner room on the top floor, looking out on the gas lamp quarter and 4th Ave. Also had a little view of the convention center and the aft-half of whatever carrier was docked over in Coronado.
Diamond status was recognized at breakfast. Complimentary plate for Diamond members was the 2 egg breakfast + OJ and Coffee. Food was good and turn around on ordering was pretty quick.
For 2 people + tax, the "value" they wrote on the ticket was $53. So we saved $100 on breakfast for the weekend, I think that represents a good perk for Diamonds
The location was nice, right in the heart of downtown and was walking distance to some cool bars and restaurants.
Plenty of those scooter things laying around if you wanted to go a bit farther. 5th Ave is still limited to pedestrian traffic only and vendors have booths all along it.
Would stay again, but only if the rate was reasonable.
Cash rate was $350/nt for our stay, for which we used points and got a pretty good value out of them.
Hilton Bayfront looked to have a better view of the bay (higher floors, closer to water), so I might check them out next time.
Sep 25, 2021, 9:09 am
#134
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Norway, Maine
Programs: United Silver and HH Diamond
Posts: 1,474
Thinking of staying here for 5 nights to sightsee. I would probably use points. However, the reviews on TA aren't great and that worries me. What do you folks think? I am Diamond.
Sep 25, 2021, 10:30 am
#135
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, HH DIA, Hertz PC, GE + Pre✓, Amazon Super Special Prime
Posts: 1,008
With Diamond, and on a reasonable points-cost stay, it is a good property. Walking distance to a lot of sights, bars, restaurants, etc. Uber ride for the rest.
Parking seems pricey, especially for 5 nights, IF you have a car to park. But that would be my only negative thing to say.
Let me know if you have other questions.