Everything I've read about this hotel is spot on. It's impeccably clean, the staff is incredibly warm, it's excellent value for money, it's safe and homey, etc., etc. I stayed for 6 nights while attending a conference in the city. The Occidental is close to downtown, but it was several blocks, still, from my conference hotel. That wasn't a problem... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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