Name: Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
Address: 530 Broadway, San Diego, CA
Telephone: (888) 420-1676
Rating: 4

Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort in the Heart of Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown

Why Concert-goers love it

24-hour room service

12:00 PM check-out

Who this Hotel is great for

Groups of friends looking to explore the Gaslamp before and after the concert

Solo travelers checking off a bucket-list artist

Couples turning a concert into a romantic weekend

Fans who want a quiet, comfortable space to recharge post-show

Budget-conscious music lovers who still want quality and location

Food and Drink Options

THE LOBBY restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Starbucks espresso bar on-site for your pre-show caffeine fix

24-hour snack shop and room service for those late-night cravings

Breakfast options available even after a slow start in the morning

Nightlife Options

Located in the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego’s hub for bars, lounges, and live music

Walk to post-show hangouts or catch a drink at local favorites just around the corner

Chill hotel atmosphere if you’re more into low-key recovery than afterparties

What People Say

Guests love the central location—just minutes from everything downtown

Highly rated for its clean rooms and helpful staff

The historic building adds unique character without losing modern convenience

Reviewers appreciate the quiet rooms despite the lively neighborhood

Areas for Improvement

Valet-only parking can add to the cost—budget accordingly

Some rooms have limited natural light due to the historic structure

On-site dining is solid but a bit pricey—luckily, great local options are nearby

The Bottom Line

location, comfort, and post-show convenience

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score:

Very Good (4.5 out of 5)

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In town for a performance at the House of Blues which was next door! My niece was performing and the ability to walk out the door and into the venue was priceless. Hotel was superb.

Liked: Location was great. Valet service necessary and available at 2am. All personnel helpful.

Had a very nice one night stay; would definitely return to this hotel; it's in a perfect location and didn't lack any commodity.

Liked: Clean; comfortable; quiet; location.
Disliked: No onsite parking; $40/day valet.

Good

Liked: Hotel is situated in the City center, an impressive arhitectural building . Good taste.
Disliked: Four stars hotel needs Swedish breakfast. Also facilities for more Europeana and different electrical connections

Exceptional

Right in the middle of...

Liked: Building - historical restored feature is nice.
Disliked: A bit old smell.

Very good

We would stay at another...

Liked: The property itself is beautiful. The historic beauty is wonderful.
Disliked: The neighborhood was not welcoming. Felt it was unsafe to walk to restaurants at night. Part of the reason we stayed in the area was to see the “Gas Light” area.

Great location, clean and comfortable...

Liked: Breakfast was incredible. Location was great. Hotel renovated beautifully. Staff were also super helpful with any questions and requests.

Very good

No atmosphere, warmth, cold reception.

Liked: Converted bank that resembles something out of the film ‘Brutalist.’ Where the US army stay .
Disliked: Lack of atmosphere, welcome , the severity, the location surrounded by drug homeless people. Open the bedroom door and your greeted by the toilet by a large window with a roller blind. Old-fashioned elevators with no scientific coming or going. Abrupt reception staff. Awful breakfast in empty feeling eating area