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Axel $122 a night vs $206 on Expedia at Hotel Z, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $84 a night less (41%). Seen Oct 10.

Hotel Z

3-star hotel · 521 6th Ave, San Diego

Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Express check-in/check-out · Fire Extinguisher · All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) · Room service · Family room · Cable TV

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Axel's take

A limited-service 3-star boutique hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter

8.2/10

Comfortable beds and standout staff, but the current renovation makes this a conditional pick.

Hotel Z is a limited-service 3-star boutique hotel that gets the essentials right: comfortable beds, consistently praised cleanliness and a walkable Gaslamp location near Petco Park and the convention center. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff. We'd shortlist it for a car-free city break rather than a stay built around hotel facilities; beach cruisers and access to an off-site gym and pool are useful extras.

The big caveat is the extensive renovation into Stellen San Diego Gaslamp, with the hotel staying open ahead of an early-2027 debut. Confirm construction conditions before booking. Some rooms are compact, and street noise recurs across review sites. Breakfast isn't included, a nightly amenity fee applies, and valet parking costs extra. We'd skip it for a quiet retreat or if you want an on-site pool.

Best for

  • car-free Gaslamp weekends
  • Padres fans
  • convention attendees

Watch out for

  • major renovation while the hotel remains open
  • street noise and compact rooms
  • nightly amenity fee and paid valet
Location
Walkable to Gaslamp restaurants, Petco Park, the convention center and trolley stops.
Rooms
Beds earn strong praise; room sizes vary, with recurring street-noise complaints.
Cleanliness
Strong overall feedback across sites, including recent Expedia stays.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff remain a consistent strength in recent reviews.
Amenities
Bikes, coffee and cookies; gym and pool access is off-site and restricted to adults.
Fees and surprises
Nightly amenity fee, paid valet and pet fee; extensive renovation precedes an early-2027 rebrand.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com · hospitalitynet.org. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

Rates seen for Hotel Z

  • Axel
    $122 /night
    Expedia
    $206 /night

    $122 a night with Axel against $206 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $84 a night less (41%).

    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    $84/night less than Expedia (41%)

    Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10

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    $792 /night

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    Accessible Quadruple Gaslamp Junior Suite (2 full double beds) (child meal not included, handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $70/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Rate for Oct 14 to Oct 17, 2026 · 3 nights · 5 adults, 2 rooms · Seen Oct 9

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    Z Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Rate for Oct 17 to Oct 18, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8

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    Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Rate for Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9

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    $234 /night

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    Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    $179 /night

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    Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    $188 /night

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    Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    $205 /night

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    Double Gaslamp Junior Suite (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Rate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11

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    Double Gaslamp Junior Suite (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    $209 /night

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    Double Gaslamp Junior Suite (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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    Double Gaslamp Junior Suite (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Double Gaslamp Junior Suite (full double bed) (king size bed, extra beds not included) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Accessible Quadruple Gaslamp Junior Suite (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    $319 /night

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    $232 /night

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    $208 /night

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    Z Accessible Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Accessible Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z, QUEEN BED, ACCESSIBLE · non-refundable

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    Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Accessible Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Accessible Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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    Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in

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Axel $122 a night vs $206 on Expedia at Hotel Z, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $84 a night less (41%). Seen Oct 10.

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Axel's take: 8.2/10

Comfortable beds and standout staff, but the current renovation makes this a conditional pick. A limited-service 3-star boutique hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter, scored for what it is.

Hotel Z is a limited-service 3-star boutique hotel that gets the essentials right: comfortable beds, consistently praised cleanliness and a walkable Gaslamp location near Petco Park and the convention center. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff. We'd shortlist it for a car-free city break rather than a stay built around hotel facilities; beach cruisers and access to an off-site gym and pool are useful extras.

The big caveat is the extensive renovation into Stellen San Diego Gaslamp, with the hotel staying open ahead of an early-2027 debut. Confirm construction conditions before booking. Some rooms are compact, and street noise recurs across review sites. Breakfast isn't included, a nightly amenity fee applies, and valet parking costs extra. We'd skip it for a quiet retreat or if you want an on-site pool.

  • Best for: car-free Gaslamp weekends; Padres fans; convention attendees

  • Watch out for: major renovation while the hotel remains open; street noise and compact rooms; nightly amenity fee and paid valet

  • Location: Walkable to Gaslamp restaurants, Petco Park, the convention center and trolley stops.

  • Rooms: Beds earn strong praise; room sizes vary, with recurring street-noise complaints.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback across sites, including recent Expedia stays.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff remain a consistent strength in recent reviews.

  • Amenities: Bikes, coffee and cookies; gym and pool access is off-site and restricted to adults.

  • Fees and surprises: Nightly amenity fee, paid valet and pet fee; extensive renovation precedes an early-2027 rebrand.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Z, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com · hospitalitynet.org. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

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Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$122 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)$206 a night on Expedia$84 a night less (41%)Seen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 14 to Oct 17, 2026 · 3 nights · 5 adults, 2 rooms$792 a night · includes $70 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Accessible Quadruple Gaslamp Junior Suite (2 full double beds) (child meal not included, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Oct 17 to Oct 18, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$695 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 8Sign up free to book
Oct 20 to Oct 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$177 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 21 to Oct 23, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$143 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 7Sign up free to book
Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$185 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 7Sign up free to book
Oct 22 to Oct 23, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$144 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 22 to Oct 25, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$239 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 22 to Oct 26, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$214 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$182 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 8Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$234 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults$234 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$179 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$188 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$205 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Double Gaslamp Junior Suite (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$205 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Double Gaslamp Junior Suite (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$209 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Double Gaslamp Junior Suite (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$209 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Double Gaslamp Junior Suite (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 4 adults$209 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Double Gaslamp Junior Suite (full double bed) (king size bed, extra beds not included)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$692 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$694 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults$646 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Accessible Quadruple Gaslamp Junior Suite (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 7 to Nov 8, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$695 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z 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$329 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 7 to Nov 15, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult$335 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 8 to Nov 14, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$263 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 9 to Nov 14, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$259 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features 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$268 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 11 to Nov 15, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$296 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 7Sign up free to book
Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$319 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 7Sign up free to book
Nov 12 to Nov 16, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$296 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$364 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 16, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$319 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 14 to Nov 23, 2026 · 9 nights · 2 adults$260 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 15 to Nov 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$232 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 19 to Nov 22, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults$208 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$208 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 20 to Nov 30, 2026 · 10 nights · 4 adults$201 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Accessible Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 21 to Nov 27, 2026 · 6 nights · 3 adults$163 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Accessible Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 28, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$158 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$153 a night · refundable · Z, QUEEN BED, ACCESSIBLEnot seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$174 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 25 to Nov 29, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$194 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 27 to Dec 3, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$188 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Dec 10 to Dec 13, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$321 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features 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$365 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults$319 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 14 to Dec 18, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$233 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Communication Features Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$238 a night · non-refundable · Z, QUEEN BED, ACCESSIBLEnot seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Jan 9 to Jan 11, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult$238 a night · non-refundable · Z, QUEEN BED, ACCESSIBLEnot seenSeen Oct 8Sign up free to book
Jan 27 to Feb 4, 2027 · 8 nights · 1 adult$226 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Feb 7 to Feb 14, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults$255 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Accessible Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Feb 7 to Feb 14, 2027 · 7 nights · 3 adults$281 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Z Accessible Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Apr 4 to Apr 7, 2027 · 3 nights · 2 adults$273 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Z Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book

About Hotel Z

  • 3-star hotel
  • 521 6th Ave, San Diego
  • Amenities: Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Heating, Newspapers, Express check-in/check-out, Fire Extinguisher, All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private), Room service, Family room, Cable TV
  • City page: Hotels in San Diego

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