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The Westgate Hotel

1055 Second Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA, 92101
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About us

The Westgate Hotel is San Diego’s most elegant hotel landmark, where French elegance and warm San Diego friendliness set the scene for treasured memories and unique experiences. Located on the edge of San Diego’s Gaslamp district, guest rooms are appointed with luxury bed linens, European furnishings, luxe marble bathrooms and bright step-out balconies. Our rooms afford a range of stunning views across the San Diego skyline, bay and historic greenery of Balboa Park. Minutes away from the Convention Center, whether for a board meeting or for a reception, The Westgate Hotel offers an incomparable setting and the highest level of features to make this a most pleasant stay and successful planning experience. The Westgate rooftop pool offers a serene environment of calm and relaxation. During your stay, guests will experience an exclusive outdoor space featuring a heated pool, hot tub and 1/10th mile running track. Unwind while indulging with one of our cocktails or dining selections. To further enhance the guest experience, the hotel offers a luxury, state-of-the-art, four-story fitness and wellness center featuring the finest cardio, exercise and strength extension equipment. This amenity also includes AquaVie Spa, with five lavish treatment rooms for relaxation and rejuvenation including body therapy, massage, skin care, waxing and nails care with a lounge area featuring spa water and tea. This urban oasis will offer the ultimate health and wellness experience to your group during any conference..

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built1970
Renovated2018
Total meeting space14,150 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms222
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
-TripAdvisor 'Green Partner' for Green Initiatives -Four star Mobil rating -'Top 500' Business Hotels, Travel + Leisure -Winner of Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence -Executive Chef Fabrice Hardel '10 Best Chefs in San Diego' -Voted 'Best Piano Bar' in San Diego -Opentable.com Diners' Choice Award -Top 5% Venues in the US, Martha Stewart Network

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 8, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
14,150 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,550 sq. ft.
Space (private)
13,470 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
1,700 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
1,930 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
10,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
150
Seating capacity
450

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
2,550 sq. ft.
32 x 70 sq. ft.
14 ft.
250
66
240
250
250
150
-
140
60
1,000 sq. ft.
21 x 47 sq. ft.
9 ft.
120
35
100
120
120
72
40
80
48
950 sq. ft.
28 x 34 sq. ft.
12 ft.
100
-
100
75
-
72
28
70
40
600 sq. ft.
15 x 35 sq. ft.
9 ft.
50
-
50
50
50
30
-
35
34
600 sq. ft.
15 x 35 sq. ft.
9 ft.
50
30
50
50
50
30
30
35
34
600 sq. ft.
15 x 35 sq. ft.
9 ft.
50
30
50
50
50
30
30
35
34
600 sq. ft.
15 x 35 sq. ft.
9 ft.
50
28
50
50
50
30
30
35
34
400 sq. ft.
18 x 22 sq. ft.
12 ft.
50
24
50
50
40
24
20
35
30
500 sq. ft.
20 x 25 sq. ft.
12 ft.
40
-
18
40
-
18
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
222
Single (1 bed)
159
Single (1 bed) rate
$249.00 - $499.00
Double (2 beds)
55
Double (2 beds) rate
$269.00 - $519.00
Suites
8
Occupancy rate
15.95%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 2.3 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $55.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Hotel Events
Hotel Events
Recreation
From Sunday Brunch and Afternoon Tea, to live music in the Plaza Bar and relaxing outdoor Yoga and Mimosas, let us invite you to relax, rejuvenate and escape inside the cherished surroundings of our elegant property. Our welcoming staff will help you enjoy everything the Westgate Hotel has to offer.
1055 Second Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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AquaVie Fitness + Wellness Club
AquaVie Fitness + Wellness Club
Recreation
0 mins
Treat yourself inside our luxury spa, hit our modern fitness club equipped with over 200 machines, dive into our rooftop pool and hot tub, try our outdoor running track, or join one of our compelling group exercise classes. The choice is yours. From impeccable beauty services designed to relax and rejuvenate, to fitness classes from top-tier instructors that will help ignite your inner athlete, AquaVie empowers you to cherish a life well lived.
234 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
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Gaslamp Quarter
Gaslamp Quarter
Nightlife
2 blks
With San Diego’s historic heart on our doorstep, The Westgate Hotel becomes the ideal sanctuary from which to explore. From shopping hotspots, to must-try bars and restaurants, our knowledgeable concierges are ready to help you make the most of your stay.
Beaches
Beaches
Recreation
7 mi
From surfing and sea kayaking, wakeboarding to jet skiing, dinner cruises to coastal walks and picnic spots, no matter how active or relaxed you want your beach time to be, we are here to help. We can advise you on where to find romantic coves, wide sandy beaches, surfing spots and kid-friendly beachside parks. San Diego’s many beaches are ready to be explored.
USS Midway Museum
USS Midway Museum
Museum
Imagine experiencing life at sea aboard one of America’s longest-serving aircraft carriers. Visitors to the USS Midway Museum enter a floating city at sea and walk in the footsteps of 225,000 Midway sailors who served our country and upheld the American ideals of strength, freedom and peace. The USS Midway Museum is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family. Guests can spend the day exploring more than 60 exhibits with a collection of 29 restored aircraft. The self-guided audio tour, narrated by Midway sailors, brings the carrier's history to life. Those who dare can "take to the sky" aboard one of two flight simulators.
Golf
Golf
Recreation
Balboa Park Golf Club Coronado Bay Golf Club Mission Bay Golf Club *All within 15 minute drive Thanks to our generous climate and coastal location, there is little wonder that San Diego has become a popular destination for golf. Better yet, with world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course situated just north of downtown in the coastal community of La Jolla, a visit to San Diego gives you the ideal chance to play a PGA tour stop course. Our concierge is happy to help you book you a tee time there, or at another course. Visit Sandiegogolf.com for more options.
Balboa Park
Balboa Park
Recreation
Picture-perfect, lush and filled with historic museums and galleries, Balboa Park, host of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition and 1935 California-Pacific International Exposition, isn’t just minutes from our property, it is also visible from many of our deluxe rooms. For directions, or ideas on how to get the most from your visit, our concierge is ready and waiting to help.
Little Italy
Little Italy
Nightlife
4 mins
Just north of The Westgate Hotel lies Little Italy, a historic Italian community neighborhood and authentic taste of Italy just blocks from your room. Pavement cafés overlooking the boat-dotted bay, authentic pizzerias, upscale Italian restaurants and gelato stands are all guaranteed to transport you on a day trip to Europe. Why not try Little Italy’s Saturday morning farmers’ market? Or, ask our concierge about the neighborhood’s vibrant calendar of art walks and community events.
1668 Columbia Street
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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San Diego Civic Theatre
Theater
2 mins
The 2,967 - seat theatre is the region's largest and most diverse performing arts venue for world-class entertainment. They are the home for local opera, ballet and touring Broadway productions.
Museums at Balboa Park West
Museums at Balboa Park West
Museum
4 mi
Just minutes from the hotel are San Diego's museums: Centro Cultural de la Raza Marston House Mingei International Museum Museum of Photographic Arts Reuben H Fleet Science Center San Diego Air & Space Museum San Diego Art Institute (SDAI) San Diego Automotive Museum San Diego Hall of Champions San Diego History Center San Diego Model Railroad Museum San Diego Museum of Man San Diego Natural History Museum The San Diego Museum of Art Timken Museum of Art Veterans Museum & Memorial Center WorldBeat Center
Seaport Village
Seaport Village
Shopping
On your next trip to San Diego you can be assured of two things: the weather will be amazing and you'll discover lots to do at Seaport Village. Come explore 50-plus diverse shops, 17 unique eateries and outdoor entertainment. Seaport Village is where the magic of the sea comes to life
Harbor Cruises
Harbor Cruises
Recreation
Walk from the Westgate to Horblower Cruises, and enjoy a brunch cruise, dinner cruise, or whale watching tour!
Fashion Valley Mall
Shopping
Take a short trolley ride to SoCal's finest shopping experiences, with Gucci, Cartier, Tiffany & Co, and more to explore at the open-air Fashion Valley mall.
Petco Park Home of the San Diego Padres
Petco Park Home of the San Diego Padres
Recreation
8 blks
"The world's best ballpark in America's finest city" Offering stunning views of San Diego Bay and the San Diego skyline. Petco Park is the ultimate setting for an unforgettable event
Old Town
Recreation
Enjoy San Diego's BEST authentic Mexican in 'Old Town' Great Shopping Opportunities too!
Coronado Island
Coronado Island
Recreation
Walk toward the sunset and a short ferry ride across the bay to San Diego's iconic Coronado Island for shopping and restaurants.
Sea World
Sea World
Recreation
12 mins
Situated in San Diego’s Mission Bay, SeaWorld San Diego’s outdoor aquarium and theme park offers roller coasters, interactive animal exhibits, parades and educational entertainment for the family. Our concierge can help you plan the best time for your visit.
500 SeaWorld Drive
San Diego, CA, US 92109
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San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Park
3 mi
World famous for its extensive size, beautiful Balboa Park setting and must-see pandas, the San Diego Zoo is located just minutes from the Westgate Hotel. Alternatively, a drive inland will bring you to the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, where you can board a safari train and see the zoo’s conservation efforts in effect as rhino, elephants and many other endangered animals roam a stunning savannah space.
2920 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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"…a contemporary version of such elegant buildings as the Ritz’s of Paris, Madrid and London, the Grand in Rome, the Amstel in Amsterdam and the Imperial in Vienna." – Esquire magazine

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The Westgate Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Westgate Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does The Westgate Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Westgate Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Westgate Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at The Westgate Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does The Westgate Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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