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Hotel Occidental

410 Elm Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Business Center
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TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 53 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 40 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 39 reviews Service
    • 4.5 based on 39 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 40 reviews Cleanliness

Reviews of Hotel Occidental

( 1-10 of 53 )
3 of 5 stars
murrieta, ca
Oct 13, 2008

this hotel was an awesome find since i wanted to be near downtown and gaslamp but didnt want to pay $200-300 for the other hotels or stay at a motel 6. the lobby attendant was really nice and helpful. i tried not to having any expectations about the the room but i was still surprised to walk in and find... more

5 of 5 stars
Detroit, MI
Sep 28, 2008

The place isn't fancy, but it's very comfortable and the staff is fantastic. We had a big room with a refrigerator and microwave. It's very basic, white walls and plain gray carpet, but it was extremely clean and full of little extras that made it very comfortable. The bathroom setup is a little unusual, the actual bathroom only has a... more

5 of 5 stars
Rio de Janeiro
Sep 23, 2008

Hotel Occidental was a great surprise. Since my English Course put me there without asking, I was a little upset about not having a bathroom inside my room. But it wasn't a problem at all: I stayed there for a whole month and NEVER had to wait in line to use restroom or shower, and it was ALWAYS clean, anytime.... more

5 of 5 stars
Plymouth, UK
Sep 1, 2008

The hotel provides basic, but clean, modern and simple accommodation in a great location, a short bike ride or a medium walk from everything San Diego has to offer. The check-in staff were polite and friendly, helping us plan out what to do and where to go. Our room was small, but immaculately clean. It had an ensuite toilet, plus... more

5 of 5 stars
Montreal, Canada
Aug 24, 2008

I stayed at the Occidental Hotel for 4 nights in the beggining of August with my 7 year-old son. This hotel was just perfect for us. We walked to Balboa Park and downtown. The rooms are small, it's true, but we don't mind. It's new (IKEA designed), nice, comfortable and perfectly clean. We had a room with a toilet, a... more

5 of 5 stars
Tulsa, OK
Aug 21, 2008

On arriving in San Diego, I stopped by the Tourist Information Center, the lady had just taken a tour of the hotel a couple a week before. Even though I had never stayed in a European style hotel, she was so excited about it that I decided to at least check it out. I just fell in love with it... more

5 of 5 stars
Orange County, CA
May 5, 2008

Wonderful service and clean rooms. Rooms are small and simple but the location and value is GREAT!! We walked and biked to Balboa Park, Seaport Village, Harbor Island, and the Gaslamp District. Will be coming back! more

Apr 26, 2008

Excellent value for a clean stylish hotel. Yes the rooms are small and you have to share bathrooms, but for the money saved and the accomadations it present excellent value! Location is close enough to downtown San diego and you choose to walk or take a cab to the Gas Lamp for around $5.00. The Hotel offers front and back... more

4 of 5 stars
The Road
Mar 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed here for over a week and had a good experience. On the first day we were allowed early check-in, and the staff was beyond accomodating. Lisa at the front desk helped up with everything from directions to helping me with my luggage upstairs. The room was clean and the fridge & microwave are nice especially if you are... more

3 of 5 stars
Leuchars
Dec 18, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Occidental for one night at both the beginning and the end of our trip to California in November. On both occasions, the staff were extremely helpful (I still haven't thought of a name for the Giraffe!!), the rooms were very clean, the accomodation suited our needs (a bed for the night). Next time I'll book a... more

Reviews of Hotel Occidental

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Address: 410 Elm Street, San Diego, CA 92101