Hotel is nice but old (historic) but not up kept. The lobby and restaurant downstairs were remodeled nicely with a nautical theme but that’s about it. The elevator is old school, with the steel cage that you have to pull back to go in and only one was working this weekend so we opted for stairs. The rooms are small, noise insulation is minimal - you can hear the loud music/voices from the Gaslamp district, when people shower, and the hum of the motor from the mini fridge is annoying too. Service at the front desk was slow. When we first got there we were ignored for a good 5 minutes - so we’re just standing around awkwardly until one of the three front desk people (who were “busy” typing away in the empty lobby) looked up. Overall not impressed with the hotel. Only good thing was right next door to the American Comedy Co (came to town for a show).

The elevator system is hard to deal with

The staff was very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the brief conversation with a staff member’s about the history of the building. I will be staying here again on my next visit to San Diego.

The elevator system is hard to deal with

This is a charming historic hotel. With original elevator's dating to 1913. It was very clean, the restaurant was good, the staff was excellent. My only complaint is the window air conditioning unit. It was noisy when cycling on and off. I was in town for business and had early morning meetings, which is not fun when you don't sleep well.

This is a charming historic hotel. With original elevator's dating to 1913. It was very clean, the restaurant was good, the staff was excellent. My only complaint is the window air conditioning unit. It was noisy when cycling on and off. I was in town for business and had early morning meetings, which is not fun when you don't sleep well.

Loved the super charming, historic Pali Hotel!!. Decorated beautifully with no small detail left overlooked, it transcended me into a much earlier era. I will definitely be back for the hotel and diner. I look forward to the rooftop as I did not experience this time around.

Loved the super charming, historic Pali Hotel!!. Decorated beautifully with no small detail left overlooked, it transcended me into a much earlier era. I will definitely be back for the hotel and diner. I look forward to the rooftop as I did not experience this time around.

Rude staff - didn’t help with luggage (they shared they would put my luggage in my room for me), I could hear music and the bass from outside of my room and was told I would get a new room but didn’t - I probably would have been more comfortable in a holiday inn :(

Rude staff - didn’t help with luggage (they shared they would put my luggage in my room for me), I could hear music and the bass from outside of my room and was told I would get a new room but didn’t - I probably would have been more comfortable in a holiday inn :(

The good: Beautiful hotel, great decor, comfortable bedding, great food. The Bad: parking fee of $60 a night as a hotel guest is a rip off and the restaurant staff was beyond unfriendly, they looked so annoyed every time someone walked in the door, took forever to acknowledge us, the female worker would completely ignore us whenever we tried to get her attention. Took our order and never made our drinks. Elevator gate is very heavy, they need someone to help guest get in when they have luggage

The good: Beautiful hotel, great decor, comfortable bedding, great food. The Bad: parking fee of $60 a night as a hotel guest is a rip off and the restaurant staff was beyond unfriendly, they looked so annoyed every time someone walked in the door, took forever to acknowledge us, the female worker would completely ignore us whenever we tried to get her attention. Took our order and never made our drinks. Elevator gate is very heavy, they need someone to help guest get in when they have luggage

An “historic” building so quirky rooms that are not for business travelers or for anyone that likes quiet or daylight. AC units very noisy and don’t get room very cool. Saw three rooms and all face interior air shafts. So stuffy. No desks and one little garbage can is bathroom for a suite and a one bedroom, which was odd.

An “historic” building so quirky rooms that are not for business travelers or for anyone that likes quiet or daylight. AC units very noisy and don’t get room very cool. Saw three rooms and all face interior air shafts. So stuffy. No desks and one little garbage can is bathroom for a suite and a one bedroom, which was odd.

We only stayed for 1 night, but very much enjoyed our time at the hotel. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The Saint James bar and restaurant is fabulous!

We only stayed for 1 night, but very much enjoyed our time at the hotel. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The Saint James bar and restaurant is fabulous!

Amazing hotel. Great staff, very kind and friendly. Clean rooms. Rooftop bar with amazing views.

Amazing hotel. Great staff, very kind and friendly. Clean rooms. Rooftop bar with amazing views.

One elevator was not working which was a nuissance. Room refridgerator was fully stocked with items for purchase, but we had items we needed to put in there so that was also a pain. Would be nice if the bar was open later and if you could spend time on the roof when the bar is closed. All the patio furniture gets covered and we were told we couldnt stay. I just didn't understand that. Otherwise it was a good place to stay.

One elevator was not working which was a nuissance. Room refridgerator was fully stocked with items for purchase, but we had items we needed to put in there so that was also a pain. Would be nice if the bar was open later and if you could spend time on the roof when the bar is closed. All the patio furniture gets covered and we were told we couldnt stay. I just didn't understand that. Otherwise it was a good place to stay.

Great vibe!We were in town for a concert at Petco Park. Easy walk to the stadium. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Great location. Easy access to the rest of the area. Definitely would stay here again.

Great vibe!We were in town for a concert at Petco Park. Easy walk to the stadium. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Great location. Easy access to the rest of the area. Definitely would stay here again.

I will say the rooms were quite small, but the location could not be better if you want to stay in the gaslamp district. This is the place to be at a reasonable rate.

I will say the rooms were quite small, but the location could not be better if you want to stay in the gaslamp district. This is the place to be at a reasonable rate.

Cute hotel. A/C didn’t work.

Cute hotel. A/C didn’t work.

Great hotel! The location is great and right near all the restaurants and nightlife. Enjoyed the uniqueness and history of the property. Rooms are a bit on the small side but very clean and nicely decorated. Loved their bath products.Enjoyed the rooftop bar and restaurant. Service was great. I would stay again and recommend.

Great hotel! The location is great and right near all the restaurants and nightlife. Enjoyed the uniqueness and history of the property. Rooms are a bit on the small side but very clean and nicely decorated. Loved their bath products.Enjoyed the rooftop bar and restaurant. Service was great. I would stay again and recommend.

Noisy outside. One elevator broken. Other elevator slow and then power went out when I was in it. Nice staff. Small room. Clean. Room service was prompt. Might go back.

Noisy outside. One elevator broken. Other elevator slow and then power went out when I was in it. Nice staff. Small room. Clean. Room service was prompt. Might go back.

Hotel is very clean, but the rooms are very, very small. I was also hot all night, the AC didn't seem to cool the tiny room at all

Hotel is very clean, but the rooms are very, very small. I was also hot all night, the AC didn't seem to cool the tiny room at all