The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

$$$$||View on mapSan Diego, United States500 West Broadway, San Diego, California, United States, 92101|
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The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
500 West Broadway, San Diego, California, United States, 92101·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Location9.1
Staff9.0
Comfort8.8
Cleanliness8.6
Facilities8.3
Who stays here
Couples36%
Business20%
Families19%
Solo16%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Location9.1
Staff9.0
Comfort8.8
Cleanliness8.6
Facilities8.3
Who stays here
Couples36%
Business20%
Families19%
Solo16%

3-star Downtown San Diego Hotel in a 1913 YMCA Building with Original Basketball Court and Pool Event Spaces

Historic Event Spaces

The Guild Hotel San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is housed in a 1913 YMCA building, preserving the original basketball court and pool as event spaces for gatherings. The Grace Ballroom and Society Ballroom offer venues with high ceilings, elegant archways, and exposed brick walls. An outdoor urban oasis, Poppy, provides an additional option for events and gatherings.

Wellness and Fitness

The Guild Hotel offers access to the AquaVie Spa, which provides results-driven skin care and body treatments. The hotel includes a fitness center with strength and cardio equipment, plus yoga classes for daily routines. Guests can also book beauty services such as hair styling, haircuts, and facial treatments.

Activities and Entertainment

The Guild San Diego offers cooking classes, cycling, and walking tours for guests to explore the city. Evening entertainment includes live music performances and stand-up comedy. Guests can also join a tour or class about local culture during their stay.

Dining Experience

The hotel's restaurant serves American, Japanese, Mediterranean, sushi, and Asian cuisines for breakfast and dinner. Breakfast includes American, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections. The Guild Bar offers craft cocktails and a menu with locally-driven options.

Guest Services

The Guild Hotel San Diego Downtown offers 24/7 valet parking and a barber/beauty shop on site for convenience. The hotel provides daily housekeeping, laundry service, and dry cleaning. Guests have access to a minimarket on site, a coffee house, and a snack bar with wine and champagne.

  • History: Originally a 1913 YMCA building, repurposed with original basketball court and pool as event spaces
  • Location: Within 600 meters of the USS Midway Museum and 2 km from the San Diego Convention Center
  • Rooms: Air-conditioned with balconies, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms; family rooms and interconnected rooms available
  • Dining: On-site restaurant serving American, Japanese, Mediterranean, sushi, and Asian cuisines; breakfast includes American, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
  • Wellness: AquaVie Spa with results-driven skin care and body treatments; fitness center with strength and cardio equipment; yoga classes; hair and beauty services
  • Activities: Cooking classes, cycling, live music and stand-up comedy performances, walking tours, and tour or class about local culture
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible with visual aids (Braille and tactile signs); lowered bathroom sink, raised toilet, and toilet with grab rails
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 20.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
Spanish, Latvian
Building
Number of floors:8
Number of rooms:172
Former name
AAE Hostels San Diego
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Rooms and availability

Corner Loft Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Loft Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Cosy Queen Room Mobility or hearing accessible
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Internet
Parking

Handicap parking

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Coffee/Tea in lobby

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Spa and relaxation

Facial

Beauty treatment

Kitchen facilities

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Kayaking
  • Surfing
  • Scuba diving
  • Sailing
  • Jet skiing
  • Hiking
  • Mountain biking
  • Rock climbing
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis
  • Yoga class
  • Jogging track

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Coffee/Tea in lobby

Business

  • Business centre

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Facial
  • Beauty treatment

Room view

  • City view
  • Courtyard view
  • Street view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Bottled water
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobe
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Down/Feather pillows

Media

  • Cable/ Satellite television
  • Voice mail
  • Plug adaptor

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 36 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.6 km
✈️ Distance to airport 4.1 km
🧳 Nearest airport San Diego International, SAN

Location

500 West Broadway, San Diego, California, United States, 92101
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500 West Broadway, San Diego, California, United States, 92101
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Theatre
Spreckels Theatre
440 m
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art
200 m
Harbor Drive & G Street
U.S.S. San Diego Memorial
550 m
Restaurant
Luca
0 m
Restaurant
400 West
160 m
Restaurant
Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant
230 m
Restaurant
Kelvin
310 m
Restaurant
Carnivore Sandwhich
300 m
Restaurant
Aaharn by Koon Thai
380 m
Restaurant
Currant American Brasserie
360 m
Restaurant
Vistal Bar + Restaurant
520 m
Restaurant
Tender Greens
420 m
Restaurant
Kansas City Barbeque
650 m
Restaurant
Bayside Bar & Grill
550 m

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FAQ about The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel hotel?
You can always visit one of the highly rated landmarks, USS Midway Museum, placed 950 meters from The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel hotel. Another landmark that is worth your while is Westfield Horton Plaza located merely a 12-minute walk away.
What is the nearest airport to The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
San Diego International airport lies within 5 km of The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel and is reachable with a 5-minute drive.
Does the hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, at the hotel there are parking spaces provided nearby.
Does this perfect hotel provide any food & drink options?
Guests are welcome to enjoy dishes of African cuisine served in the à la carte restaurant The Guild Bar located at this perfect hotel.
Are there any dining facilities close to the perfect 4-star The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel hotel?
For an evening meal near the perfect 4-star The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel hotel, guests can go to Shino Sushi + Kappo restaurant placed a short walk from the property or Animae restaurant located 150 meters away).
Does the perfect 4-star The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the perfect 4-star The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the perfect 4-star The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel hotel?
Guests of the perfect 4-star The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel hotel can check in from 16:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
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At the perfect 4-star The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel hotel, guests can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express as well as other payment methods.
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The perfect 4-star The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides such room types as Standard Twin Room, Junior Suite, and Deluxe King Room.
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Specific suites at the hotel boast views of the sea and feature a 50-inch flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi and a personal safe for security reasons.
Does the perfect 4-star The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the perfect 4-star The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel there are wheelchair access, rooms with accessible facilities, and accessible bathrooms available for guests with special needs.
Does the hotel provide business facilities?
Yes, for business travellers the hotel provides a photocopier and a work desk.
Which facilities does the 4-star The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel provide?
The 4-star The Guild Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel includes such facilities as a lift and a vending machine, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service.
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