Westin Gaslamp Quarter (was Westin Horton Plaza) San Diego, CA [Master Thread]
Feb 18, 2008, 10:33 pm
#106
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Medford, OR
Programs: UA1K/3MM, AA & DL 1MM, *wood Plat, Hertz Pres.
Posts: 588
Wow, I was just there and the hotel has some serious problems. Yes, the staff is nice and it seems to end there. Just blocks away are another Westin and the US Grant. The USG is so much nicer is so many ways.
The Horton Plaza is tired, in need to some revamp and when viewed next to the other *wood hotels in the area, is really off it's game. Pass on this place.
The Horton Plaza is tired, in need to some revamp and when viewed next to the other *wood hotels in the area, is really off it's game. Pass on this place.
Feb 19, 2008, 9:09 am
#107
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Central Pennsylvania
Programs: SPG/Marriott Lifetime Gold, Amtrak Guest Rewards, UA Silver
Posts: 536
Wow, I was just there and the hotel has some serious problems. Yes, the staff is nice and it seems to end there. Just blocks away are another Westin and the US Grant. The USG is so much nicer is so many ways.
The Horton Plaza is tired, in need to some revamp and when viewed next to the other *wood hotels in the area, is really off it's game. Pass on this place.
The Horton Plaza is tired, in need to some revamp and when viewed next to the other *wood hotels in the area, is really off it's game. Pass on this place.
Apr 8, 2008, 3:46 pm
#108
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: AA Plat, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 507
Name Change
Westin Horton Plaza San Diego has been renamed to
The Westin Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin...and=&links=all
The Westin Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin...and=&links=all
Jul 2, 2008, 1:25 pm
#110
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sacramento
Programs: UA 2MM/GS; SPG Lifetime Plat; MHC Lifetime; Tar Heel forever; and I "Dig the Pig" at Piggly Wiggly
Posts: 12,152
I have always had good (but nothing exemplary) service at this property. As a Plat, I was upgraded to balcony suite the last 2 weeks (once in 1201--small balcony with 2 chairs and side table-- and once to 1101--with big balcony, 2 chaise lounges, chairs and table). Friendly service. Clean rooms. Great location.
Not "great" but good enough to keep me coming back if the rates are good.
Not "great" but good enough to keep me coming back if the rates are good.
Jul 17, 2008, 12:39 am
#111
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: London; Bangkok; Las Vegas
Programs: AA Exec Plat; UA MM Gold; Marriott Lifetime Titanium; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 8,750
Just spent three nights there and will NEVER go back.
No suite upgrade (can't really complain since none were even available for sale).
My major complaint is that the walls are paper thin. The phone rang in the next room and I thought it was the phone in my room. I could clearly hear the couple in the room on that side talking to each other and didn't have to turn on my TV because I could hear theirs. The woman yelling at her kids on the other side at 06:30 was a delight.
No suite upgrade (can't really complain since none were even available for sale).
My major complaint is that the walls are paper thin. The phone rang in the next room and I thought it was the phone in my room. I could clearly hear the couple in the room on that side talking to each other and didn't have to turn on my TV because I could hear theirs. The woman yelling at her kids on the other side at 06:30 was a delight.
Jul 31, 2008, 5:06 pm
#112
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Alaska 100K - MM, defender of shoes on the carpeted bulkhead 4ever, AA LT PLT, Hyatt Glob, HH Dia
Posts: 7,457
So, thanks to this thread I'll do one night here and two nights at the W.
I need the stay, or else I would do all three nights at the W.
lala
I need the stay, or else I would do all three nights at the W.
lala
Aug 7, 2008, 3:26 pm
#113
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Alaska 100K - MM, defender of shoes on the carpeted bulkhead 4ever, AA LT PLT, Hyatt Glob, HH Dia
Posts: 7,457
One night here was enough. Upgraded to a deluxe room --no suites were for sale, so I didn't even ask.
The room smelled very very musty with a deep long time smell of smoking. It did have a nice view of the water and the windows opened which was a lovely feature.
I wouldn't stay there again, the shower was insipid and the service was just meh.
It was quiet which was also a nice plus.
lala
The room smelled very very musty with a deep long time smell of smoking. It did have a nice view of the water and the windows opened which was a lovely feature.
I wouldn't stay there again, the shower was insipid and the service was just meh.
It was quiet which was also a nice plus.
lala
Jul 17, 2009, 10:38 am
#115
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 452
I had a one night stay two weeks ago. Given an upgraded room on an SPG floor. Nothing too remarkable about the room. Check in was quick, but I think I hit a quiet moment as a large convention was just coming into town, and the hotel clearly was accommodating some of the 1000's of attendees. I was given a coupon for a discounted drink or a free appetizer, in the bar. It was refreshing to have a room that had an empty mini refrigerator, for storing a few items. It was a quick and cheap ($12) taxi from the hotel to the airport. The Westin down the street does have a free airport shuttle, but for some reason the Gaslamp does not.
Jan 20, 2010, 12:22 pm
#116
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Los Angeles, California
Programs: All of them.... mostly United and Starwood
Posts: 160
How does this compare to the Westin down the street?
Does anyone have any experience with this hotel recently as well as the one down the street?
This location seems better, but doesn't sound like a great hotel, especially for upgrades for Plats.
Any comments?
I'm struggling to find a lot of recent stuff on either of these two hotels on this board....
This location seems better, but doesn't sound like a great hotel, especially for upgrades for Plats.
Any comments?
I'm struggling to find a lot of recent stuff on either of these two hotels on this board....
Mar 25, 2010, 10:04 pm
#117
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,816
Any updates on this property? Doesn't seem like there has been anything posted in about nine months!
When comparing this property to the other Westin, I am mainly concerned with gym, quietness inside the room, suite upgrades, and any other observations.
Thank you very much.
When comparing this property to the other Westin, I am mainly concerned with gym, quietness inside the room, suite upgrades, and any other observations.
Thank you very much.
Jan 7, 2011, 3:37 pm
#119
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 1,297
I stayed here last Summer. The room itself is very average westin room that is due for renovation. No separate shower/tub. The service is somewhat mediocre (think of Westin South Coast Plaza/Westin Long Beach level). No Suite upgrade even they show there's availability online. No breakfast coupon for plats either. Long waits for elevators can be a problem in the morning. The only thing I like about this property is in fact it is adjacent to Horton Plaza, thats all.
If you care about free breakfast n club lounge access. I would much prefer Sheraton Suites. In my case, the service was much nicer. If you want to have decent view of San Diego Harbor, then go for Westin San Diego.
If you care about free breakfast n club lounge access. I would much prefer Sheraton Suites. In my case, the service was much nicer. If you want to have decent view of San Diego Harbor, then go for Westin San Diego.
Jan 7, 2011, 10:20 pm
#120
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Programs: Military Space-A, UA Plat, AS MVP Gold 75K, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,248
There is also the US Grant. Haven't seen the rooms, but the physical presence of the common areas is nice and the restaurant is very good.