In Sept. 09' my sister and I spent 5days at the Hotel Occidental in San Diego. It was a great experience. Staff was friendly and competent and helpful. Room was spare but attractive, comfortable and clean. If one is in reasonably good shape, hotel is within walking distance of the Gas Lamp District and Balboa Park. A tasty complimentary breakfast... more

The staff was helpful and check-in simple. The room was basic yet better than expected. It faced a tiny 'courtyard' had a small kitchenette area and an attached bathroom area with toilet. It was on the first floor. My friend had a 2nd floor room which faced the freeway that I didn't think was as nice as mine. They were... more

I have stayed at places like this before, and thought they were fine--this one is just a little too cheerless for me. The tiny cubicle of a room, the airplane flight path directly overhead, the street noise and light that the miniblind just could not deal with, the lack of anywhere to eat right around the hotel, no bathtubs (showers... more

Location is perfect for easy access to downtown nightlife. The rooms are clean and quiet with a few small amenities that make it a comfortable stay. more

Well, my sister needed to go to San Diego for her job and I tagged along for fun. Being a thorough kind of person I researched all possible hotels beforehand on the internet, and I picked this one. And I wasn't wrong! It's in a very good location, close to downtown and even better: close to Balboa Park. The hotel... more

This hotel is great! I was by myself and wanted an affordable safe place to stay in a good location and this was definitely it. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet stayed open late and the free bikes were a tremendous plus. I highly recommend this hotel! more

I have stayed at the Hotel Occidental for 3 weeks and can't recommend it enough. I NEVER write reviews but my experience at this hotel surpasses all others and therefore I wanted to spread the word. The main reason for this is the staff. They are exceptionally friendly, helpful and go out of their way to accommodate guests. No request... more

First of all I want to thank Lisa and her amazing staff for making our friends and family feel so at home. My husband and I recommended our guests to stay at this hotel. Not only was the price unbeatable but the location was perfect as our wedding was in Balboa Park and no one had a car. So with... more

...with a risk of making this hotel even more popular, on balance, taking into account location, value, experience, comfort, cleanliness,friendliness of staff, this hotel score high in all and overall i felt a good choice. Good location near park and downtown. I have stayed at many hotels and this one is a real treasure for the price conscious. I plan... more