The Keating

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Communal lounge/ TV room, Bed, TV and multimedia, Photo of the whole room, Seating area, Bedroom

Bed, Photo of the whole room, Bedroom, wardrobe

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(307 Ratings)

"Rooms were clean and modern just like the pictures showcased"

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8.0 / 10.0

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Hotel in Gaslamp Quarter, CA

3-Star Hotel

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About this hotel

Ideally located in the Downtown San Diego district of San Diego, The Keating is located a 18-minute walk from USS Midway Museum, 0.7 miles from San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and 1.2 miles from Maritime Museum of San Diego.

Amenities at The Keating

Free WiFi/internet

Air conditioning

Non-smoking

Heating

WiFi/Internet

Contactless check-in/out

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Gaslamp Quarter, CA

Nearby attractions

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

28.2 mi

Available Rooms

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Top rated by guests

8.0Excellent

(307 Ratings)

"Rooms were clean and modern just like the pictures showcased"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent(307 Ratings)

Hotel in Gaslamp Quarter, CA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Enhanced cleaningExtra health and hygiene measures to ensure your safety

Map of Gaslamp Quarter, CA

Nearby attractions

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

28.2 mi

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Air conditioning

Non-smoking

Heating

WiFi/Internet

Contactless check-in/out

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent(307 Ratings)

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7.0 / 10.0

Great location but a little outdated

Great location

It’s very outdated in my opinion

10.0 / 10.0

Fun boutique hotel in heart of action

Rooms were clean and modern just like the pictures showcased

Closest parking garage was $60 to park over night

3.0 / 10.0

Ideal for guests looking to be close to the nightlife

Comfortable bed, very central location, and a friendly, polite host

The furniture and appliances showed significant wear and tear. The sofas were dirty, and there was visible scale and rust on the faucets. The suite was very noisy, as it was located directly above a bar there was loud music, traffic noise, and people shouting late into the night

10.0 / 10.0

Friendly service

Basic place at good price. Excellent team, couldn't be more helpful. A credit to the Keating

Location a bit rough but very central and felt safe

10.0 / 10.0

Pleasantly surprised, would stay here again, great location, quirky place.

The room was spacious with big windows that let us see the nightlife. We were there for the lively atmosphere so we didn’t mind that the walls were paper thin. You could hear the bars and the upstairs neighbors very clearly but we didn’t mind for the purpose of our trip. There were staff on site for a couple of hours per day, and all of our interactions were great. The housekeeping staff was kind, the front desk staff was happy to help, and the security at night made me feel safe. We also stayed here because we are big Gordon Ramsey fans, so that was a plus. The tv had a Roku remote so you can log into your subscriptions, I am unsure if there was cable tv. The WiFi was fast and check in was super easy as it was interaction free.

I wouldn’t consider our room family friendly. I stayed with my husband so it was no issue, but the shower had no doors and it was adorned with a mirror on the ceiling. Personally I liked the shower but could see that it wouldn’t be appropriate for families. Only downside was that the bathroom only had a sliding door, leaving it with big gaps between the door and wall.

10.0 / 10.0

Great value

Central location, well priced, comfortable, excellent staff.

The location is a bit down at heel

10.0 / 10.0

Customer Service was great and accommodating. We also loved the room. Bed was comfortable. We loved it.

The properties location is great, in downtown, across street from the Taco el Gordo. We loved the location and being able to walk everywhere.

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10.0 / 10.0

Ideal location for exploring San Diego with helpful kind staff.

The location within the Gaslamp district was ideal for seeing all the sights in San Diego. Easy access via public transport to the airport and all major sights.

10.0 / 10.0

really pleasant!!

super friendly and helpful staff, great location!!

10.0 / 10.0

Great location. Would stay again.

Great value for a central location in the heart of Gaslamp District. It’s most of the attractions are walkable or reachable by trolleys/buses within short walks. I loved the hotel exterior and Italian decor interior and that it has a mini freezer/refrigerator for those who are there more than 24 hours. Hotel provides earplugs and despite the music jamming downstairs, I had no issues. It’s in central downtown so expect road noise and activities in early hours. Reception is open from 9:00-16:00. The staff is very friendly and a text away.

Unable to open the window shades so it feels a bit like being in a dungeon. With the music downstairs in the weekend, and the high ceiling, it helps a bit. If you’re holed up all day, then it can get to you. But who comes to San Diego and stays indoors.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent

The location is incredible and the rooms an amazing value. Would highly recommend, especially for the money.

8.0 / 10.0

good location, good price, dont forget your phone.

Great location as you are able to walk around the gas lamp district really easily. Price was also very agreeable. Room size was good and staff was friendly.

Only real issue is that the hotel is not staffed all the time and I could not find this information provided on any site, expedia actually lists as 24/7 fyi. Becomes an issue for a place that uses keyless locks and you lock your phone inside with no way to contact anyone onsite to get the code or let you in... I have never worked in or seen a hotel that uses home locks.

10.0 / 10.0

LOVED IT!

I love the building. That is why I took a look in the first place. The rooms are different in a very cool way. I just loved the vibe! Bed was comfy, pillows were comfy!

Only suggestion is to add lighting by the bed for reading. Maybe an easy spot to plug in devices.

10.0 / 10.0

Great value budget boutique hotel

Excellent location right in heart of gaslamp district--very comfortable bed and nice room. Fantastic big shower. Very good value. Excellent communication from the hotel

9.0 / 10.0

I had an amazing stay! The hotel staff was very kind and helpful with all my problems. Was also so kind and understandin

I got the superior suit, and I must say it was quite big and nice, I really enjoyed the stay. Location was super central to all the bars and restaurant, 15min walk to the convention center and just tacos el gordo just on the opposite street 🌮 Oscar was very kind and was very helpful with all my questions. I had a problem with booking .com changing my room to a smaller size, even though I booked the bigger one, but oscar was so kind to just change my room back to normal and even let us stay on a higher level. Thank you Oscar again for your kind help and understanding.

room cleaning was not everyday, but it wasn't a big deal. Either way I enjoyed my stay a lot.

10.0 / 10.0

The Keating Hotel

The architecture of the building. It represents the beauty of downtown san diego. I love the simple elegance of it.

The only thing I'd add would be a washer and dryer that guests could use.

10.0 / 10.0

The Keating Hotel

I absolutely love the old architecture of the building. Born and raised in San Diego i can really appreciate the beauty in my city.

I loved everything!

9.0 / 10.0

Incredible staff but small rooms

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful! They really went above and beyond to make the stay as wonderful as possible. The location of the hotel is really good and a 15minutes walking distance to the convention center.

The Junior Suites are very small (smaller than the pictures on booking) and the general smell of the hotel is a bit musty. No kitchen / microwave or utensils in the room, it's in a shared communal space. The toilet was very old.

4.0 / 10.0

great location, friendly staff, not clean space, very old and needs some renovation.

The staff were so friendly. Location is just perfect in the middle of the Gaslamp.

It is not like a regular hotel! lack of facial tissues, not clean, not any houskeeping services offered, the whole place had smells, not isolating windows, lots of noises.

10.0 / 10.0

Great property in a great location. The staff (Oscar) always provided whatever was asked and always witha smile. Thank y

The historic elements of the property are what we appreciated most as well as its location in the Gaslamp Quarter. The building itself has so many stories to tell through the many lives it has lived.

Although it didn’t bother me, any of the rooms with a view are super noisy at night on weekends because of all the entertainment outside. If you want a quiet room then request an interior one but don’t expect any kind of view.

9.0 / 10.0

My stay at the Keating

Great location, and I really like the loft setup of the rooms. The staff was also very friendly and helpful.

The hotel is in a location filled with places to eat, and the hotel room does not have a microwave in the room. Not being able to reheat and eat food I had leftover was the only bummer.

9.0 / 10.0

Very good

Great location, clean, no disturbances, quiet, very friendly and polite staff.

Internal rooms have a bit limited light but …

8.0 / 10.0

Goo value for money

Staff super nice and friendly

Smell of old building

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect location, clean, safe and comfortable

Great location surrounded by restaurants, bars and nightlife. Eclectic hip ambiance within a registered historic building. Very clean and very safe. Nice professional staff who care about your comfort. Bedding was excellent.

No coffee maker, but my room did have a tea kettle

3.0 / 10.0

The good thing about my stay was Oscar in the front door. He changed my room the second night because the first one wasn

Good location, very convenient to get to know historic places, try good restaurants and also experience the night life in San Diego.

The building is old and has a very particular smell between humidity and dirt. It doesn't look like there's a lot of maintenance work to keep everything in good conditions so you get the impression that your bedroom, the halls and everything else is just not taken care of. The walls are very thin on top of that and you hear everything going on at the bars downstairs.

10.0 / 10.0

I loved the prompt response of the front office to my requests

Fabulous mannerism, great courtesy and prompt response of the Keatings people to my suggestions over there

They could add a few basic amenities like a few ready mix tea sachets, tooth paste/brush and also see the possibility of working out to provide breakfast, of course at some cost

8.0 / 10.0

happy to find the room last minute, staff was great, but wouldn't be my first choice

location was great, easy walking distance to the convention center. staff was very friendly, prompt, knowledgeable and helpful. Room was available a little early and i was able to get settled in which was awesome.

the layout and design of the rooms are just not that comfortable. The (concrete?) floors are a bit strange and I could hear every step the room above me made. The shower is just out in the open and can be seen from the bed so sharing the room with anyone other than a partner would be super awkward. The bed appears to be a king size but you can feel the break in the middle from two mattresses or mattress pads so it is not a true king. The luggage storage doesn't have a person in charge so you can only leave your bags at your own risk as the storage room is just locked with a code.

9.0 / 10.0

Beautiful, unique hotel with incredible staff, centrally located.

Beautiful, unique hotel with incredible staff -- kind and helpful -- located centrally in the Gaslamp Quarter. A short walk to the Convention Center, surrounded by great places to eat. The hotel also offers almost half-price deals on the Horton Parking Garage, which is a lifesaver.

Fifth street is a loud nightmare, teeming with hostile drunks, 365 nights a year. Keating does its best to mitigate this with thick windows and a chill vibe, but it can only do so much.

8.0 / 10.0

I had a great stay and was very happy that TACOS EL GORDO was right across the street!

The location was excellent, smack dab in the middle of all the action

There was nothing I had an issue with

1.0 / 10.0

Don't stay here!

Nothing!

It's pretty bad!

9.0 / 10.0

Delightful and conveniently located

Breakfast options near the hotel were superb. Many good choices. When we checked in, we were asked if street noise would be a problem. When we said we wanted quiet, we were given a room in the upper back of the building. No noise at all. The staff at the front desk was friendly and very helpful. Gave good recommendations for places to eat and things to do.

The hotel is minimal and very comfortable. Another reviewer said it was quirky in a positive way; I completely agree.

5.0 / 10.0

C+

Good location. Clean.

Zero amenities. No real staff. More or less a studio air b$b but more expensive. Beyond small tv’s. Cheaply put together.

9.0 / 10.0

This place is great and affordable, but is not a 5 star resort with the bells and whistles.

It was very affordable and at the center of the nightlife and close to the convention center. The bed were very comfy.

It actually wasn’t bad but parking is an issue, they do have a parking structure that you can book through Spot Hero.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent

Everything

Everything was good

8.0 / 10.0

Great hotel for a great price

This hotel is quirky in the best possible way. It had modern-minimalist vibe. A very comfortable bed. Great price. Great location. Oscar was wonderful.

However, it does have some things worth mentioning, e.g. no shower door or maid service during our five day stay. no water cup?

10.0 / 10.0

Superb location. I'll stay again here next time in San Diego

The location is unbeatable if you want to hang around the Gaslamp Quarter, going to the Petco Park or the Convention Center. The rooms are comfortable, and the staff is extremely helpful and polite. The noise is a downside of it, but overall I would totally stay here again.

9.0 / 10.0

Thank you!

Location and staff, very accommodating and helpful!

Kinda old property, but maintained. Cannot open the window.

9.0 / 10.0

When location is a priority.

Comfortable bed, lots of storage, very clean, friendly staff, and good location near nightlife and Balboa Theatre.

Shower floor was very slippery when wet. Painted concrete floor in both shower and room was a bit Spartan for my tastes. Some throw rugs and artwork would help.

10.0 / 10.0

Keating was amazing!

This hotel was amazing. The concierge/hotel staff Alex and Oscar were absolutely phenomenal. They checked-in with me each morning to see if I needed anything. It was one of the best stays I've had. The price was more than competitive, I felt like it was a steal. I will absolutely 💯 be staying there again.

Parking which isn't their fault but their recommendations of spot hero was on point. Saved me $20 a night.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Keating. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Keating pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Keating?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, air conditioning, non-smoking, heating, and wifi/internet.

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The Keating

Hotel in Gaslamp Quarter, CA

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About this hotel

Amenities at The Keating

Map of Gaslamp Quarter, CA

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Available Rooms

Hotel in Gaslamp Quarter, CA

Reasons to book

Map of Gaslamp Quarter, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Keating pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Keating?

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