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William Penn Hotel

3.0 of 5
511 F Street, San Diego, CA 92101
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Ranked #14 of 37 San Diego B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Living room(6)
  • Full kitchen(6)
  • Great location(3)
  • Gas lamp district(3)
  • Convention center(3)
  • Very spacious(3)
  • Night club(3)
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TravelingCAFool
California
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011

We stayed here for 2 nights December 2010. We were attending a conference at the convention center. Location was nice. It is in the middle of the Gaslamp area with a Starbucks right under the hotel. Perfect to grab a cup before walking to the convention center only about 8 blocks away. It was a reasonable price. The room was... More

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LeticiaSD
Brussels, Belgium
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

I stayed with my parents for 10 days in the month of August. Location is incredible, in the heart of Gaslamp. The man that stays in the reception is very rude. We stayed in the room 403 and housekeeping is lousy, without attention to detail. Rooms are very dusty. I had to give a good clean myself before I felt... More

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ATLworldtravel
1 review
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Wife and I rented an apartment here for a weekend in June with another couple. It was a nice and very quaint converted hotel apartment. It was spacious, fully furnished with kitchen and very nice for and older place. With a full kitchen and living room we prepared food and drinks to have 3rd couple over before going out in... More

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JimG30
Scottsdale, Arizona
1 review
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

The hotel is in the heart of the gaslamp quarter and the room was nice (could have used a paint touchup), but over all nice. The only issue I had was around midnight we hear the door open and it's the guy from the front desk. When confronted all he could say was "I thought you had gone out for... More

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kidandrews
Foristell, Missouri
1 review
3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Pros: Close to good restaurants, convention center, spacious Cons: No one at the front desk most of the time--phone number left to call them, so bring your cell phone, key to get into lobby during evening hours (no one is there at all then & several homeless people lurking around the Starbucks next door scary for 2 women, dirty-toilet with... More

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I always thought I would do a positive review on this places due to multiple stays and my brother renting out a whole floor for his wedding but this last stay has put a BAD taste in my mouth! I will never stay at that so called hotel again! BEWARE!!!!!! This can not be a meeting place before heading out... More

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Jnico
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2011
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Good location, nice size rooms, good price, but very dirty. Did not want to walk on floor without shoes, walls we're filthy, toilet seat had not been cleaned at all. Had to go out and buy cleaning supplies to feel somewhat comfortable. More

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Mitch064NewYorkC
New York City, New York
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2011

I was there for 3 days and only saw a "hotel" employee when I checked in. This was like renting a 1-bdr condo apartment in the middle of the gaslamp district's most-hopping bars,, with no restaurant, bar, room service, maid's service or anyone monitoring the lobby. That was fine for me, since I was traveling alone and don't really worry... More

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walloc
Wall, New Jersey
Reviewer
3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2011

The location is central to everything in the gaslight. Suites are large with everything you need. could use some updating, carpets were all stained. It can be very loud on the weekend. There is an "open roof" night club next door that went until around 2AM and even with the windows closed it was quite loud. No one manning the... More

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Minamon
London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2011

Stayed 2 nights at the William Penn. Really central for seeing the city. The suite is amazing and has everything you need. Down sides are that the desk is rarely manned - we are not sure if we were lucky on arrival that someone was there to give us a key. At night time you are in the heart of... More

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