Expert reviews
“Hotel Z is a new addition to the Gaslamp Quarter, and has Keurig machines in every room, European-inspired dual duvets and bright yellow bikes that are free for guests.”
Shortlisted in New York Times’ 36 Hours in San Diego, California.
What guests liked
- Super comfortable
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This three-star hotel is situated on 521 6th Avenue in the lively and vibrant Downtown San Diego. The hotel offers the best of hospitality services as well as hospitality amenities. Hotel Z provides pet-friendly accommodation options which are fitted with modern facilities needed for a comfortable and convenient stay.
The hotel is located at a distance of 4 km away from the nearest airport, the San Diego International Airport.
Each room in the Staypineapple at Hotel features standard amenities such as flat-screen TV with cable channels and a comfy seating area which is useful after a long day. The rooms are also en-suite with a private bathroom that includes a shower, bathrobes and slippers. Free toiletries are also available to guests staying in the hotel.
The hotel offers stylish room options such as King Suite ADA, King Suite, Queen Suite, Deluxe Two Queen Room and Deluxe King Room. Other room options available in the hotel include Deluxe Queen Room, Queen Suite ADA, and Deluxe Two Queen ADA Room.
The hotel rooms feature elegant and warm colors.
The hotel provides other services, facilities, and amenities such as concierge services, luggage storage, 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle, daily maid service and room service.
The hotel provides a free bottle of water for guests when they enter the hotel and guests can also enjoy cycling activities. The hotel provides free bikes.
For the best stay in San Diego, choose the Staypineapple Hotel.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
15 December 2024
Very good
The room had a funny smell and was dark with one small window and no outlook. The chairs were uncomfortable.
14 December 2024
Stay here no hesitations
Staff were all SO friendly and provided true hospitality. All the little details were thought of including our dogs name on the welcome sign and doggy welcome package. Appreciate the complimentary check in drinks. Room was spotless. Felt safe and cared for. Thank you!
Loved it all
13 December 2024
Peacefully happy.
Great place and comfort! Omg the beds were amazing with puffy blankets I wish I had at home. And 1 min away from everything like restaurants and bars.
That i couldn't take there blankets home
10 December 2024
Very good
Staff, especially supervisor Cynthia was phenomenal. Extremely polite and kind. The Hotel is blessed to have staff like her.
Nothing ! It covers all basics.
5 December 2024
Very nice city hotel had good vibe
Very comfortable clean rooms beds cosy Tea coffee available but no breakfast was not a problem as loads of options nearby
Nothing
4 December 2024
Exceptional!
The place was amazing!!:) Looks just like in the pictures.. The staff were very nice and helpful, especially Cynthia and Lulu! Thank you very much!!! I extended my stay twice because of a flight cancelation, and was very happy to stay at the same place! The room was very lovely, it was equipped with everything I needed, especially the coffee machine ;-) The bed was so comfortable, and everything was just wonderful! The location was perfect for me, right in downtown, close to public transportation, restaurants and shops.
2 December 2024
Cute and affordable oasis with everything we need
Pineapple theme is so cute. The beds and robes are so comfy. The amenities are simple but great - pineapple shaped cookies, cookie brewed downstairs, games in the lobby, free water bottles. Location couldn’t be better, walking distance from shops and restaurants.
1 December 2024
Exceptional
Perfect location. Nicely appointed. Friendly staff. Will definitely stay again.
27 November 2024
Amazing place to stay. Beds were comfy and staff was friendly and helpful.
The bed was amazing. It was the most comfortable hotel I have ever slept in. The location was perfect for walking distance for all the things we did in the gas lamp area. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
23 November 2024
loved my stay
Friendly helpful staff , great location,very close to convention center, loved the hotel decor with the pineapple!
23 November 2024
Exceptional
Great amenities (welcome drink, coffee machine in the room, refillable water bottles, bikes), perfect location, very comfortable room. Able to check in early, much appreciated after a long flight.
Noise from the street at night at times, but not the hotel’s fault
21 November 2024
Great place for a weekend getaway or convention alternative
Great staff. Room was large and well appointed. Good location in gaslamp and close to convention center
No fitness center or relationship with any local club. No daily housekeeping
20 November 2024
Nice place, helpful staff
great place, great location. nice staff. Free coffee and cookies. clean rooms and quiet place. Many great resturants nearby.
Rooms are small and don’t have much amenities. No fridge or iron in the room.
7 November 2024
Fabulous
Very central! Loved the free reusable water bottle and the fact they had bikes for us to use included in our stay. Staff were friendly and helpful.
7 November 2024
Awesome; friendly staff. Great location in SD
I had a great view of the Gaslamp from my room
N/A
29 October 2024
Excellent location good hotel
The location is great!! The bed very comfortable and also the shower was very good.
Room a bit small. The airco a bit noisy. Too expensive !!
23 October 2024
Quirky fun property
This is a quirky but delightful property in the heart of the Gaslamp district. The little touches make it special. A special water bottle with a station in the lobby to refill (including sparkling water!) plus yellow robes and funky fun pillows. Cookies in lobby for afternoon coffee service. Area is central to many restaurants in San Diego (and a CVS).
Room a bit dark since window facing a wall! Could hear noises from people moving above us.
18 October 2024
Wonderfully delightful!
Extremely lovely themed hotel with a lot of attention to details that will delight you upon arrival. Bed was very comfortable, and I appreciated the two individual duvets! My only regret is that I didn't have a chance to stay longer to enjoy it all.
18 October 2024
firendly well located hotel
The staff at reception was caring and helpful, specially Cynthia and Lulu. I enjoyed the free bikes a lot, I used them twice a day to excersise and get rid of the jetlag. Location is wonderful. Comfotable bed, good shower and outstanding towells (as they brag). Plenty of USB sockets around the room.
The shower faucet was too complicated, flow and tempretarure could be controled independetly, but not really and I almost scolded myslef a couple times. The "pine USB station" in my room was not working too well.
16 October 2024
Decent option for near airport stay
all good
Nothing
13 October 2024
Good value gem in the middle of Gaslamp District
Fantastic position in the heart of Gaslamp District walking distance for Seaport area . Quirky extras a pineapple water bottle which was refilled in the lobby, unlimited tea and coffee pods for a smart machine in the room and free bike hire. We loved the two single duvets on a double bed it worked well, fridge and microwave in the room. They only service your room every 2 days but are happy to give you fresh towels everyday. The WiFi was strong and free. We didn't park but it did appear to have parking just behind the hotel. They gave us free drinks vouchers from the fridge behind reception and also printed our aircraft boarding passes willingly without charge . I would definitely book another Stay Pineapple in another location if offered. Generally most of the staff we encountered were professional and helpful.
This is a city centre location, don't expect any sort of view. The air con unit in our very pleasant and light room 318 was in a low position next to the bed which was not ideal as it was a low cold draft when on.
7 October 2024
it was good! staff was super helpful and welcoming (shoutout khush) and the beds were super comfy. loved the location an
loved the theme, free drink, beds, location
no parking :( you gotta pay for public
24 September 2024
Perfect hotel for a getaway with friends! -ITS NOT A SWINGER HOTEL!!!
The size of the room was great! The bedroom and the two separate comforters as not only comfy but super convenient! The hotel adds like the little cookies in the lobby was amazing, the location was perfect~!
There's two shower heads - one that is super high and one you can grab and use- the one that was higher, was dribbling out water. That's about it.
19 September 2024
Excellent stay
Staff is Amazing Lulu,Alan,Berna
17 September 2024
Exceptional
Very clean, cosy beds and super pet friendly
8 September 2024
Exceptional
Nice hotel, middle of the city which was great! Close to the Petco Park which was amazing! Staff was lovely
7 September 2024
For the price this hotel was a great value. I would definitely stay here again
The bed and bedding was great. The location was central to Gaslamp area and easy to walk to attractions and restaurants We loved the little touches like reusable water bottles and a bottle filler in the lobby. The cookies in the lobby were a nice treat
The rooms are a bit small for a family to share unless you have small children. No on site parking. If you are going to visit during a ball game or concert pre book your parking at a near by garage
1 September 2024
Co
Staff and cookies
Parking issues
30 August 2024
Exceptional
location was great. loved seeing all the pups in the hotel
20 August 2024
Brilliant hotel in an excellent location
Accessibility of chilled water and hot water, a free drink, so well appointed and excellent location. Lovely and quiet too!
17 August 2024
Great location for 8 night business stay. Excellent housekeeping.
Great location for SD Comicon Great Housekeeping! Very clean. Staff very friendly.
13 August 2024
Fabulous
Room was on back side of building thus fairly quiet given the location of the hotel in the gaslamp district. Bed was sumptuous.
We arrived at 4 pm but our room was not yet ready. We were offered another room so it all worked out. Also, the room needs an additional mirror. Perhaps one in the main part in addition to the one in the bathroom.
13 August 2024
Stay was ok
Clean convenient
No parking for vehicle
11 August 2024
Loved our stay for SDCC 2024 but…
Property was accommodating and was an awesome stay for july 2024
I tried prebooking for july 2025… why is the price per night 3 times as much…? $1300 a night is ridiculous, absolutely will not stay here if price gouging is regular thing at this property
10 August 2024
Very good
Rooms were very clean, comfortable and spacious. The pillows and mattress were great. Free drink during the stay was a nice touch. The location cannot be beat given it was a block away from the main drag of Gaslamp.
WiFi a tad slow but overall a really good hotel.
8 August 2024
Exceptional
Awesome staff, room and bed, love the robes. Will definitely come back!
5 August 2024
Great place to stay
Was a great central location, and the staff were warm and courteous. Small rooms but very clean and comfortable.
The view was less than desirable. Kept the shades down the whole time
3 August 2024
Very good
Most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in.
Location and room
2 August 2024
Decent place, just be weary for high-profile events like Comic-Con
The location was great! Within walking distance to the Convention Center (I was there for Comic-Con) and the trolley. Lots of places to eat nearby. The cleaning staff were cool!
The price of the hotel! I understand that prices were going to be an issue because it coincides with a special event, but good grief! The price of my stay was the equivalent of a down payment for a car.
31 July 2024
Fabulous
Cute little place! Loved the duvet and the pineapple 🍍 decor. The bikes were a plus, even though we were too tired to ride. The complimentary drinks are awesome. Nice staff too!
The only thing is that darn parking! Sheesh! But what can you do. It won't keep me from returning. 😊
27 July 2024
best location and a drink upon arrival!
Everything we had planned in the Gaslamp district was less than 4 blocks away from the hotel! Karaoke, bars, dinner, everything. Parking was a block away for $14. Free drink upon arrival is such an amazing touch.
We had to ask for all the linens, pillows, etc for out pull out couch. Would be nice for all of it to be there when we arrived
21 July 2024
Very good
I like how it’s clean inside the room.
It was the price really that really affect our stay
19 July 2024
Great location, friendly staff, super comfortable
Central Gaslamp District location, super comfy rooms and pineapple themed! What’s not to like. Amazing staff, good coffee and cookies, beds are amazing, rooms are super quiet.
N/a
16 July 2024
Fabulous
The location in down town San Diego. Bikes available for free.
There is no breakfast available at the hotel.
13 July 2024
Excellent location, friendly staff and clean facilities
Location and price were great
Could use a gym
11 July 2024
Sweet Stay for a Short Getaway
I wanted to have a little getaway trip to San Diego, and this hotel has really made my trip so much better. It's a bit of a walk from the Amtrak stop at Santa Fe Depot station, but it was very scenic. When I arrived, I was greeted with a smile, a complimentary drink voucher, and some tasty pineapple-shaped sugar cookies. The bed was very comfortable. I was alone, so I only needed one duvet cover, but it's great for couples who don't like to share blankets evenly 😂 There was a great selection of channels available on TV if you decide to stay in for awhile. There was complimentary coffee and tea in the room, along with a reusable water bottle that you can refill in the lobby. There is a microwave in the lobby. The desk and work chair was very comfortable, and the Wi-Fi was fast and reliable. There are an ample amount of outlets and usb ports in the room. Although I didn't have a city-facing room, there was still an ample amount of natural lighting, so I didn't worry too much about the view. I always appreciate hotels having hand soap. There was hand soap and and hand body lotion next to the sink, and shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the shower. The water pressure in the shower was great, and the towels were comfortable. There was an AC-Heater in the room, so you don't have to worry about the summer heat or the winter breeze. For any dog-owners, they have dog treats in the lobby, and can make a pup-cup for your dog. There's an elevator, and a ice machine on the third floor. If you are able to, I highly recommend using the available bikes to explore the city. The bikes alone are worth the resort fee. The hotel is very conveniently located in the heart of the Gaslamp quarter. It's a mere half-block away from the main street, so it's close enough to join the action, but far enough where you don't have to be woken up late at night.
If you plan to bring or store perishable food, I recommend bringing a small cooler or insulated bag to keep your food fresh, as there is no fridge in the room.
11 July 2024
Clean and Comfortable Stay in Downtown San Diego!
The location is perfect for walking around downtown at night for restaurants or bars. The room itself was incredibly comfortbale- best bed I have slept on at a hotel. Bathrobes and 2 comforters were provided which was more than appreciated. Everything was very clean. They also allow you access to bicycles, a water refill station and a complimentary drink when you arrive. Could not have asked for a better experience!
There was not parking available on site so we needed to reserve a parking spot with spot hero before arriving to the Downtown area. I would not recommend using spot hero in the future; we had to argue with a parking attendant to let us park in the garage we had pre-paid for.
10 July 2024
Fabulous
Clean, very nice staff
9 July 2024
🍍Fun hotel close to the Ballpark🍍
The property was fun with cookies and a water bar. I also liked how close it was to the baseball stadium. Lots of places to eat nearby.
There is no parking onsite. Had to parked at the nearby Park it on the Market. It could have been more convenient to be able to work out a deal with them or another lot to be able to go in and out and pay one daily price.
Hotel facilities
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Fax/photocopying
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Daily housekeeping
- - Pet bowls
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Activities
- - Cycling
- - Bicycle rental
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Visual aids: Braille
- - Visual aids: Tactile signs
- - Auditory guidance
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
Reception services
- - Invoice provided
26 December 2024
I’d happily stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting the city!
I stayed at Hotel Z, during my vacation, and it was fantastic! The location is perfect—just a 5-minute walk from the main attractions and surrounded by great restaurants. The room was spotless, the bed was incredibly comfortable with little company “Maya the husky” :)) The staff was very friendly and helpful! Overall, I highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay here again!