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Axel's lowest rate seen for The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel: $184 a night all in, Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026. Seen Oct 13.

#4 of 9 hotels in Embarcadero & Waterfront by Axel's takeEmbarcadero & Waterfront is #3 of 10 places to stay in San Diego

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The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4-star hotel · Marriott Hotels · 500 W Broadway, San Diego

Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Security guard · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Television in lobby · Terrace · Fire Extinguisher · Reception desk · Room service · Accessibility features

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a historic 4-star boutique hotel in downtown San Diego

8.3/10

Historic character and welcoming staff, with compact rooms and a pool opening to verify.

The Guild is a historic 4-star boutique hotel in a converted Armed Services YMCA, and a strong pick for a downtown stay without a car. Santa Fe Depot is close by, with the waterfront and Little Italy within walking reach. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, cleanliness and distinctive design. The courtyard and cocktail bar give it more personality than a standard business hotel.

The main compromise is space: smaller rooms and limited storage recur in reviews, alongside street-noise complaints. Valet parking is expensive. Following the 2026 renovations, the hotel's pool page still advertises an October 2026 opening rather than confirming access; check before planning a swim-focused stay. We'd choose it for a short city break, but skip the smallest rooms for longer stays or substantial luggage.

Best for

  • car-free downtown breaks
  • couples who like boutique hotels
  • train travelers

Watch out for

  • compact rooms and limited storage
  • street noise in some rooms
  • pool opening not yet confirmed
Location
Close to Santa Fe Depot, Little Italy and the waterfront; not a beachfront hotel.
Rooms
Stylish and comfortable, but entry-level rooms can feel tight; noise sensitivity warrants a room-location request.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across guest feedback, particularly on Expedia.
Service
Front-desk warmth and helpfulness earn repeated praise across review sites.
Amenities
Courtyard, dining, cocktail bar and 24-hour gym; confirm whether the new pool is operating.
Fees and surprises
Valet parking and pet stays cost extra; independent self-parking is available next door.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · timesofsandiego.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

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    $192 /night

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    $215 /night

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    $206 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $8/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    $206 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $10/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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  • Axel
    $213 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable · includes $7/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Rate for Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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    $288 /night

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  • Axel
    $253 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $13/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    $367 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable · includes $25/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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    $263 /night

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    $186 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $6/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Rate for Nov 14 to Nov 23, 2026 · 9 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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    $229 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable · includes $25/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    $201 /night

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    $201 /night

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    $319 /night

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    $275 /night

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    Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable · includes $8/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    $221 /night

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    $196 /night

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    $184 /night

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    COZY, QUEEN BED, ACCESSIBLE · non-refundable

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    Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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    $189 /night

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    $205 /night

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    $194 /night

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    $252 /night

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    $236 /night

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    $257 /night

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    $255 /night

    $255 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $17/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    $292 /night

    $292 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $25/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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    $255 /night

    $255 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $17/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    $246 /night

    $246 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $13/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    $385 /night

    $385 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Rate for Dec 20 to Jan 2, 2027 · 13 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 13

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    $388 /night

    $388 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable · includes $5/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Rate for Dec 22 to Jan 2, 2027 · 11 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 13

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    $401 /night

    $401 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Rate for Dec 22 to Jan 3, 2027 · 12 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 13

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    $396 /night

    $396 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Rate for Dec 22 to Jan 4, 2027 · 13 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 13

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    $385 /night

    $385 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable · includes $5/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Rate for Dec 23 to Jan 2, 2027 · 10 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 13

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    $398 /night

    $398 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Rate for Dec 23 to Jan 4, 2027 · 12 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 13

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Axel's lowest rate seen for The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel: $184 a night all in, Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026. Seen Oct 13.

#4 of 9 hotels in Embarcadero & Waterfront by Axel's take. Embarcadero & Waterfront is #3 of 10 places to stay in San Diego. The best hotels in Embarcadero & Waterfront, ranked · Where to stay in San Diego

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Axel's take: 8.3/10

Historic character and welcoming staff, with compact rooms and a pool opening to verify. a historic 4-star boutique hotel in downtown San Diego, scored for what it is.

The Guild is a historic 4-star boutique hotel in a converted Armed Services YMCA, and a strong pick for a downtown stay without a car. Santa Fe Depot is close by, with the waterfront and Little Italy within walking reach. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, cleanliness and distinctive design. The courtyard and cocktail bar give it more personality than a standard business hotel.

The main compromise is space: smaller rooms and limited storage recur in reviews, alongside street-noise complaints. Valet parking is expensive. Following the 2026 renovations, the hotel's pool page still advertises an October 2026 opening rather than confirming access; check before planning a swim-focused stay. We'd choose it for a short city break, but skip the smallest rooms for longer stays or substantial luggage.

  • Best for: car-free downtown breaks; couples who like boutique hotels; train travelers

  • Watch out for: compact rooms and limited storage; street noise in some rooms; pool opening not yet confirmed

  • Location: Close to Santa Fe Depot, Little Italy and the waterfront; not a beachfront hotel.

  • Rooms: Stylish and comfortable, but entry-level rooms can feel tight; noise sensitivity warrants a room-location request.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across guest feedback, particularly on Expedia.

  • Service: Front-desk warmth and helpfulness earn repeated praise across review sites.

  • Amenities: Courtyard, dining, cocktail bar and 24-hour gym; confirm whether the new pool is operating.

  • Fees and surprises: Valet parking and pet stays cost extra; independent self-parking is available next door.

Axel's opinion of The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · timesofsandiego.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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StayAxel ratePublic rateDifferenceSeenBook
Oct 20 to Oct 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$192 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 21 to Oct 25, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$204 a night · includes $13 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 22 to Oct 23, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$285 a night · includes $50 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 22 to Oct 25, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$209 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Oct 22 to Oct 26, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$215 a night · includes $13 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$216 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults$215 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$184 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$187 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$204 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$204 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$216 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$216 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 4 adults$352 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$255 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$267 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Nov 1, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$296 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Nov 2, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$301 a night · includes $13 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$395 a night · includes $25 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 30 to Nov 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$339 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 31 to Nov 8, 2026 · 8 nights · 2 adults$253 a night · includes $6 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$381 a night · includes $25 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$305 a night · includes $25 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$287 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults$368 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 7 to Nov 8, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$366 a night · includes $50 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Nov 7 to Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$210 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 7 to Nov 15, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult$215 a night · includes $6 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 8 to Nov 14, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$206 a night · includes $8 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 9 to Nov 14, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$206 a night · includes $10 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$213 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$288 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 12 to Nov 16, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$253 a night · includes $13 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$367 a night · includes $25 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 16, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$263 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 14 to Nov 23, 2026 · 9 nights · 2 adults$186 a night · includes $6 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 15 to Nov 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$229 a night · includes $25 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 19 to Nov 22, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults$201 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$201 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 20 to Nov 30, 2026 · 10 nights · 4 adults$319 a night · refundable · Room, 2 Queen Bedsnot seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 21 to Nov 27, 2026 · 6 nights · 3 adults$275 a night · includes $8 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$221 a night · includes $25 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 28, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$196 a night · includes $13 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$184 a night · non-refundable · COZY, QUEEN BED, ACCESSIBLEnot seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$189 a night · includes $8 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 25 to Nov 29, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$205 a night · includes $13 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 27 to Dec 3, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$194 a night · includes $8 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$252 a night · includes $25 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 1 to Dec 4, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$236 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 5 to Dec 8, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$257 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 10 to Dec 13, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$255 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$292 a night · includes $25 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults$255 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 14 to Dec 18, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$246 a night · includes $13 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Dec 20 to Jan 2, 2027 · 13 nights · 4 adults$385 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 22 to Jan 2, 2027 · 11 nights · 4 adults$388 a night · includes $5 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 22 to Jan 3, 2027 · 12 nights · 4 adults$401 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 22 to Jan 4, 2027 · 13 nights · 4 adults$396 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 23 to Jan 2, 2027 · 10 nights · 4 adults$385 a night · includes $5 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 23 to Jan 4, 2027 · 12 nights · 4 adults$398 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book

About The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

  • 4-star hotel
  • Marriott Hotels
  • 500 W Broadway, San Diego
  • Amenities: Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Security guard, Gift shop, Express check-in/check-out, Garden, Television in lobby, Terrace, Fire Extinguisher, Reception desk, Room service, Accessibility features
  • City page: Hotels in San Diego

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