500 West Hotel - Reviews

Great Location, Would stay... – Posted 23 Mar 2011

Good

At first I was a little appalled when I saw our room, cause the pictures in the internet definitely showed nicer and bigger rooms. But actually it... more on Travelocity

500 West Hotel... – Posted 21 Mar 2011

Good

I found the hotel to be walking distance to many of the attractions found in San Diego.If you needed to take a cab to the convention center it ran... more on Travelocity

Never Again!... – Posted 20 Mar 2011

Horrible

I was lax in checking reviews before staying here and paid the price. The place is shabby and run down. The "desk" in my room had one leg partly broken off. The room smelled, both of whatever it sm

Great Location & Value for... – Posted 7 Mar 2011

Good

Even though room was small with a shared bathroom (right across the hall), it worked out perfectly for me!I was able to walk (with my luggage!) from... more on Travelocity

Be careful this is not a... – Posted 13 Dec 2010

Horrible

Be careful this is not a hotel, it is a hostel, and there is a 50.00 deposit when you arrive I did not read that on here and 2nd if you put it on a... more on MYTravelGuide

For a solo female traveler,... – Posted 6 Nov 2010

Okay

For a solo female traveler, this was not a relaxing experience. However, the price and location are probably unbeatable for San Diego. The room was... more on MYTravelGuide

Bed Bugs.... – Posted 30 Aug 2010

Mediocre

When we checked in the girl at the front desk was very friendly and everything seemed clean. On our way to our room we noticed everything was quite... more on Travelocity

My Stay... – Posted 14 Jul 2010

Horrible

I think I would pay nomore than $* a night for this place. I don't mind having the bathrooms and showers down the hall. However, it was very noisy... more on Travelocity

checked in and out within an... – Posted 14 Jul 2010

Horrible

No air conditioning.The rooms are litterally 8 x 10 if that.... more on Travelocity

perfect choice... – Posted 12 Jul 2010

Good

Stayed here in June 2010.Loved this quirky place!Great location for city fun.Room, bathrooms were stark but clean.If you think of your room as just a ... more on Travelocity

bad!... – Posted 1 Apr 2010

Mediocre

This hotel is awful!!Dont stay there,,,their bathroom is shared,,only 8 of them each floor and very dirty.I wear my slipper during I had shower,,and... more on Travelocity

No better bargain... – Posted 4 Mar 2010

Good

Two of us spent 3 nights at 500 west.Great experience.Room is small but sufficient. Clean and the bed is comfortable.We slept with the windows... more on Travelocity

Lived up to other reviews... – Posted 28 Feb 2010

Good

Staff was friendly and helpful. Good food in cafe. Shared baths mostly kept clean. Liked windows that opened, even train sounds.... more on Travelocity

A fine budget option... – Posted 21 Feb 2010

Good

This is a converted YMCA which is a bare bones facility.My room was clean, spare and perfect for me on this trip.The shared bathrooms were always... more on Travelocity

Bed Bugs... – Posted 11 Feb 2010

Mediocre

After one night I was covered in bed bug bites.My girlfriend however had no marks and was only slightly itchy.So if you are sensitive to them and... more on Travelocity

500 West Broadway... – Posted 16 Oct 2009

Good

500 West Broadway is a unique budget opportunity for San Diego bound travelers. Though restrooms are down the hall, rooms are very clean and so are... more on Travelocity

Great Value, Great Location!... – Posted 27 May 2009

Good

Really more of a youth hostel, this hotel has small, high ceilinged, sparsly-furnished rooms, with only the bare necessities.8 or so bathrooms per... more on Travelocity

Well located... – Posted 6 Mar 2009

Good

This hotel used to be a YMCA that they converted into an hostel type. It is right in the heart of downtown, very easy access to everything, the... more on Travelocity

Single woman... – Posted 10 Dec 2008

Good

I was very impressed with the hotel. It is not for someone looking for luxury. All I want is a bed and a shower.The beds are pillow top design, very... more on Travelocity

Acceptable Economy... – Posted 2 Nov 2008

Okay

This is an historic YMCA building converted to a hotel.That means that the rooms are downtown NYC small and there are unisex shared bathrooms (like... more on Travelocity

Great Value... – Posted 23 Oct 2008

Excellent

We arrived not really knowing what to except. The buliding was impressive and we spent some time examining the beautiful arches and pictures in the... more on Travelocity

Super Price For Super... – Posted 23 Sep 2008

Excellent

Great deals; Very nice single accomandation; Clean facilities; Nice Historical Hotel at theHeart of SanDiego Downtown. Not too far from anything... more on Travelocity

Good location... – Posted 8 Sep 2008

Good

It was in the center of the city. It was easy to access to sightseeing spots, public transportation, and shopping area. It was safe and not expensive.... more on Travelocity

Front lobby was beautiful... – Posted 3 Sep 2008

Mediocre

Front lobby was beautiful.Ugly hot room; very noisy near trains; dirty bathrooms. NA. ... more on MYTravelGuide

The fire escapes.It smelled... – Posted 3 Sep 2008

Mediocre

The fire escapes.It smelled bad, the carpet was filthy. It's nasty. I am not exaggerating. I was so embarrassed to have taken my girlfriend there for ... more on MYTravelGuide

Location.Everything else.... – Posted 29 Aug 2008

Horrible

Location.Everything else. This was a hostel like place. We did not stay. We stayed at the Holiday Inn. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Good deal for a quick night's ... – Posted 21 Aug 2008

Good

My best friend and I just wanted to stay somewhere within walking distance of the gaslamp district for one night after a day at the zoo which is... more on Travelocity

It was well worth the price,... – Posted 18 Aug 2008

Excellent

It was well worth the price, especially traveling on a budget.The smell in the bathrooms. They could do some type of air freshener. Also no paper... more on MYTravelGuide

The location.The hotel was... – Posted 17 Aug 2008

Horrible

The location.The hotel was more of a hostel paying at a hotel price. I will not recommend this place. When I arrived I was surprise to find the place ... more on MYTravelGuide

The location was excellent... – Posted 5 Aug 2008

Good

The location was excellent.Shared bathrooms. Great location with easy access to public transport and most attractions. The shared bathroom situation... more on MYTravelGuide

If anything, somewhat the... – Posted 9 Jul 2008

Horrible

If anything, somewhat the location.Was not aware there were no bathrooms in the room, just for the floor. Would never go back to this hotel, nor... more on MYTravelGuide

Pretty good deal... – Posted 19 Jun 2008

Good

I was a little apprehensive about the hotel after reading the reviews but this hotel was a lot better than I expected. The location was great. The... more on Travelocity

Location.Everything else. The ... – Posted 15 May 2008

Mediocre

Location.Everything else. The room was tiny (about 14x12 feet). The full bed (no room for a queen) took up most of the floor space. Community baths... more on MYTravelGuide