The Westgate Hotel

Description:

• It may look like a 1970s office building from the outside, but the interior of the Westgate Hotel is positively Palace of Versailles. With its lush and lavish decor, which includes plenty of baroque furnishings, antiques, chandeliers, a sweeping grand staircase, and gorgeous floral displays, this is about as "old world" as San Diego gets. It's a hub of cultural and culinary activities, including afternoon teas, wine dinners, and special events. It has a great downtown location across the street from the Horton Plaza shopping center and the beginning of the Gaslamp Quarter. Behind the hotel is the San Diego Concourse, featuring convention spaces, the Civic Theatre, and the seat of city government. There's even a trolley stop right on the corner. The pricey and romantic Le Fontainebleau restaurant serves excellent modern French cuisine, while international foods including wine, cheese, and chocolates are available at the Gourmet Wine and Delicatessen. The cozy piano bar is a great spot for a nightcap.

  Facilities: 2 restaurants; 2 bars; fitness center; spa services; 24-hr. concierge; complimentary shuttle service to airport and nearby attractions; business center; gift shop; 24-hr. room service; babysitting service; complimentary shoeshine; laundry service; dry cleaning; complimentary morning coffee in lobby (4-7am); afternoon tea; non-smoking

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Travel + Leisure 500

•  Best Hotel 2008

CitySearch

•  Downtown Hotel 2007 – Audience Winner

Frommer's

•  Highly Recommended 2009
•  Highly Recommended 2010

Other features:

High tea available each afternoon; fine dining at La Fountainbleu; special theatre and opera rates.