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A strong downtown base, with refreshed rooms and fees worth checking.
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Axel’s rating: 8.5/10 · a renovated 4-star downtown hotel beside the Convention Center
This renovated 4-star Hilton is a strong pick for conventions, Padres games and exploring the Gaslamp on foot. You're across from the Convention Center and a short walk from Petco Park, with plenty of restaurants nearby. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms and helpful staff. The Wild Hare bar and courtyard give it more personality than a standard business hotel.
The trade-offs are downtown noise and extra charges. Several Tripadvisor guests mention street or rail noise, so light sleepers should request a room away from those exposures. A mandatory destination charge and expensive valet parking weaken the value, especially if you won't use the included perks. We'd choose it for a convenient city stay, not a quiet retreat or a pool-centered vacation.
- Rooms
- Renovated in 2023; comfort earns praise, though outside noise affects some rooms.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across recent guest feedback, with strong cleanliness ratings.
- Service
- Helpful, friendly staff are among the most consistently praised features.
- Amenities
- Outdoor pool, fitness center and Wild Hare dining; better suited to city breaks than resort-style stays.
- Fees and surprises
- Mandatory destination charge includes Wi-Fi and selected perks; valet parking and pets carry additional charges.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com · s206.q4cdn.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
401 K St, San Diego
Excellent for the Convention Center, Petco Park, Gaslamp restaurants and nearby trolley stops.
Amenities and check-in
Outdoor pool, fitness center and Wild Hare dining; better suited to city breaks than resort-style stays.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Outdoor pool
- Activities for kids
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center (free)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: $25 per guest per stay; Children aged 0–17: free; Deposit: $125 per room per night; Pet deposit: $75 per guest per stay; Pets: $75 per room per stay
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Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter — San Diego, United States
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is a renovated 4-star downtown hotel beside the Convention Center in San Diego, United States.
Address: 401 K St, San Diego. Property ID: 1398429.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-diego/hilton-san-diego-gaslamp-quarter-1398429
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $684 | $888 on Booking.com | $204 less (23%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $1,977 USD
2026-11-11 to 2026-11-14 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.
November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-05 | $238 for 1 night · 2 nights $572 · up to 9 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $334 for 1 night · 2 nights $694 · up to 8 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $360 for 1 night · 2 nights $583 · up to 7 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $223 for 1 night · 2 nights $454 · up to 6 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $231 for 1 night · 2 nights $454 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $223 for 1 night · 2 nights $468 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $245 for 1 night · 2 nights $534 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $289 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,732 |
| 2026-11-13 | $1,443 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-14 | View stay prices |
| 2026-11-15 | $267 for 1 night · 2 nights $520 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $253 for 1 night · 2 nights $494 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $241 for 1 night · 2 nights $476 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $235 for 1 night · 2 nights $461 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $226 for 1 night · 2 nights $456 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $230 for 1 night · 2 nights $464 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $234 for 1 night · 2 nights $428 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $194 for 1 night · 2 nights $388 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $194 for 1 night · 2 nights $388 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $194 for 1 night · 2 nights $385 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $191 for 1 night · 2 nights $610 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $419 for 1 night · 2 nights $804 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $385 for 1 night · 2 nights $785 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $400 for 1 night · 2 nights $751 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $351 for 1 night · 2 nights $613 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $262 for 1 night · 2 nights $499 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $237 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,432 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $1,195 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,795 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $600 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,092 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $492 for 1 night · 2 nights $684 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 8.5/10
A strong downtown base, with refreshed rooms and fees worth checking. a renovated 4-star downtown hotel beside the Convention Center, scored for what it is.
This renovated 4-star Hilton is a strong pick for conventions, Padres games and exploring the Gaslamp on foot. You're across from the Convention Center and a short walk from Petco Park, with plenty of restaurants nearby. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms and helpful staff. The Wild Hare bar and courtyard give it more personality than a standard business hotel.
The trade-offs are downtown noise and extra charges. Several Tripadvisor guests mention street or rail noise, so light sleepers should request a room away from those exposures. A mandatory destination charge and expensive valet parking weaken the value, especially if you won't use the included perks. We'd choose it for a convenient city stay, not a quiet retreat or a pool-centered vacation.
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Best for: Convention Center attendees; Padres fans; Travelers exploring downtown on foot
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Watch out for: Street and rail noise in some rooms; Mandatory destination charge; Expensive valet-only hotel parking
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Location: Excellent for the Convention Center, Petco Park, Gaslamp restaurants and nearby trolley stops.
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Rooms: Renovated in 2023; comfort earns praise, though outside noise affects some rooms.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent guest feedback, with strong cleanliness ratings.
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Service: Helpful, friendly staff are among the most consistently praised features.
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Amenities: Outdoor pool, fitness center and Wild Hare dining; better suited to city breaks than resort-style stays.
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Fees and surprises: Mandatory destination charge includes Wi-Fi and selected perks; valet parking and pets carry additional charges.
Axel's opinion of Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com · s206.q4cdn.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Hilton Hotels
- 401 K St, San Diego
- Guest rating: 4.2/5 on Google from 2,456 reviews (location 4.9/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Gaslamp Quarter Station: 3 min walk · San Diego International Airport: 14 min by taxi · 5th Avenue Station: 16 min walk · Petco Park: 4 min walk · USS Midway Museum: 7 min by taxi · Maritime Museum of San Diego: 8 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: $25 per guest per stay; Children aged 0–17: free; Deposit: $125 per room per night; Pet deposit: $75 per guest per stay; Pets: $75 per room per stay
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Activities for kids, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Valet parking (extra charge), Local shuttle, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (extra charge), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in San Diego
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Accessible Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe room
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Deluxe Quadruple room
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Corner Accessible room
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Corner Accessible Quadruple room
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Corner Accessible Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Corner Accessible Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Premium View room
Premium View Quadruple room
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Premium View Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Premium View Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Loft Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge
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1 Bedroom Corner Accessible Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
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Vice Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Loft Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Loft Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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