Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Hotel’s Dazzling Transformation

On June 29, 2023, Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter in Southern California completed a $22.5M million-dollar renovation project, leaving the space feeling fresh, pristine, and renewed. Spearheaded by Dallas-based waldrop+nichols studio, the Hilton Gaslamp’s facelift features a whimsical California casual look throughout the hotel. The 286 guest rooms, lofts, and suites highlight refreshing pops of color and gorgeous interior design upgrades.

Located at 401 K Street San Diego, California, 92101, the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is the top choice for anyone attending Comic-Con as it’s directly opposite the San Diego Convention Center. The hotel is three blocks from Petco Park and close to Broadway San Diego, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and other hot spots for travelers and locals to visit. You’re right in the heart of the Downtown San Diego Gaslamp Quarter and within walking distance of many popular eateries. The hotel is close to other neighborhoods such as Coronado and Little Italy that might be of interest to travelers.

Rooms and Amenities

At the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Hotel, you’ll find convenient amenities like connecting rooms, the Wild Hare Bar Garden on-site restaurant, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, a business center, meeting rooms, large HDTVs, mini refrigerators, bathrooms with Crabtree & Evelyn bath amenities, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, and more. Valet your car with the hotel valet and be sure to keep your ticket if you want to go in and out and for checking out. Hotel check-in begins at 4 pm and check-out by 11 am.

Hilton Gaslamp is a fantastic choice for a local staycation or travelers seeking a luxury getaway. You could spend your entire getaway on hotel property as you relax in your room, swim at the pool, or just hang out in the bright, open lobby. If you want to venture out, the Gaslamp Quarter provides food, restaurants, and entertainment. It’s especially lively at night with music and patrons eating outside at the local restaurants. 

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The hotel lobby has an abundance of chairs, couches, and seating including charging areas, so you can bring your laptop or phone to get some work done. They have a refillable water station in the lobby by the restroom if you bring a water bottle. No need to hire a pet sitter for your trip away from home. Bring your dog because the pet-friendly hotel even offers a dog menu for your pup.

Wild Hare Bar Garden

Get a taste of California cuisine at the on-site restaurant Wild Hare Bar Garden, where the meat and produce are locally sourced. Stop by for breakfast from 6:30 am to 11 am, lunch from 11 am to 2 pm, or dinner from 4 pm to 10 pm. They serve drinks until 11 pm Sunday through Thursday and until 12 am Friday and Saturday.

Thanks to Southern California’s divine temperatures, dine outside on the patio to enjoy the ambiance and great weather. There’s also plenty of space inside with tables and a bar area to hang out at.

The breakfast menu has options like omelets, avocado toast, pancakes, and steel-cut oats. The hearty Carne Asada Bowl made with grilled steak, scrambled eggs, Menonita cheese, roasted salsa, potatoes, and corn tortillas makes a filling and flavorful choice for breakfast. They serve La Colombe coffee, tea, juice, and other choices to fuel your morning.

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Lunch and dinner menus include salads, large plates, small plates, cocktails, wine, and beer. For the fungi fans out there, order the Pappardelle made with heirloom tomatoes, roasted mushrooms, wilted garlic kale, and Manchego cheese. Each mouthful has the perfect mushroom essence and deliciously decadent. Pair it with the Lucky Foot signature cocktail. It has Cutwater Mezcal, carrot juice, lime juice, and jalapeño. The carrot juice adds a pop of color and flavor that you don’t find in a lot of cocktails. 

The Wild Hare Bar Garden beverage menu has carefully crafted cocktails as well as a rotating list of local craft beers and selected wines. The cocktail names are all rabbit puns like I’m All Ears, Hop To It, and the What’s Up Doc? If you don’t want alcohol but still want a fun drink, most of the cocktails can be made alcohol-free.

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Don’t leave without ordering the Local Carrot Cake for dessert. It’s wonderfully spiced and incredibly scrumptious. The plating is beautiful and the portion is generous. It’s a true stand-out! Eat it at the Wild Hare Bar Garden or take it up to your room. 

Events

Host your next business or personal social event at Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Hotel. There’s no shortage of places to gather thanks to its eight meeting rooms with 9,000 square feet of space and the 7,500 square foot Starlight Terrace with fire pits and lounge seating. They host corporate events, weddings, anniversaries, and large receptions of up to 400 people. Find out more about events on their website.

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Rooms start at $259 per night. To make a reservation, check rooms and rates here.