In the historic Gaslamp Quarter, this elegant hotel is across the street from Petco Park, home of the Padres baseball team, and 2.4 miles from the zoo and museums at sprawling Balboa Park.
Upscale rooms offer Wi-Fi (fee), iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs with premium channels, plus desks and coffeemakers; some provide bay views. Suites add sitting areas. Upgraded rooms and suites include access to a lounge with free continental breakfast and evening appetizers.
Dining options include a casual restaurant serving Californian cuisine, a relaxed lounge, and a rooftop bar. There’s also a fitness room, along with 5 meeting rooms and a business center.