Location. The Westin San Diego hotel’s angular, urban design stands out among the structures that comprise the San Diego, Calif., skyline. This property is located three blocks from Horton Plaza, while the Gaslamp Quarter is five blocks from the hotel. The Embarcadero’s restaurants and shops are positioned six blocks away.
Hotel Features. The 100 foot high atrium lobby is filled with light reflected from dangling glass prisms. Dining options include 400 West, a contemporary lobby level restaurant that specializes in California and Italian cuisine. Aroma Café serves morning coffee and pastries. The Bar hosts occasional live entertainment and serves cocktails. A business center houses three computer stations. Wireless Internet access is available for a fee throughout the hotel. A total of 22,000 square feet of function space accommodates events. The complimentary, 24 hour fitness center contains television mounted cardiovascular equipment, strength training machines and free weights. An outdoor heated pool, and indoor and outdoor spa tubs provide relaxing recreation. A spa area offers a steam room, a sauna and massage treatment rooms.

Guestrooms. The Westin San Diego offers 436 guestrooms distributed among 25 floors. Due to the hotel’s unusual design, the guestrooms display varying layouts and views. Westin Heavenly Beds consist of pillowtop mattresses, 300 thread count linens, down comforters and five down/feather pillows. Bathrooms include massage showerheads, curved shower rods, waffle weave bathrobes and Brazilian combed cotton bath towels. All accommodations contain minibars and coffeemakers stocked with Starbucks coffee. Laptop compatible in room safes are provided. Rooms include high speed wired and wireless Internet access for a fee, and flat panel televisions.

Expert Tip. The Westin San Diego is centrally located less than two miles from many of the city’s major attractions, including Seaport Village, Horton Plaza, the USS Midway and PETCO Park.