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500 West

1.5 of 5
500 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
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JamesEdinburghNapier
Edinburgh
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

Some disagreement on what this place actually is, so be aware before you go. First up, this is listed as a hotel and a hostel, it is a mix of the both. However, the hotel's own description as "the coolest boutique hotel in San Diego" is wrong. If you go in expecting a hotel, even a motel you will be... More

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DavidHendersonNV
Henderson, NV
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5 reviews
6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

I booked an event for January last September. Stayed there in October to check out, the valet wrecked my car. They finally agreed to pay the $150 to fix it (yes a mere $150 I was harassed) when I told I would pull the event if they did not take care of their problem. Five days before the event the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

This is cleary a hostel. When you search "San Diego hostels" in google, this comes up near the BOTTOM of the page. I've never stayed here, I don't work here, and have no benefit from writing this. I just can't stand ignorant travelers slandering businesses with their hyper-dramatic negative reviews. DO YOUR RESEARCH. If you eat at a steak house,... More

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MarkA285
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

I don't expect much when i am staying at a hotel for an out of town job (i am in construction) but this place was the worst! The rooms face the street and they have thin windows so there was a lot of street noise. we could hear the street sweeper and the trains. We put our bags in the... More

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gene-parmesan
Vancouver, Canada
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30 reviews
18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011
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We stayed one night at 500 West in order to be close to the Amtrak station for our early morning departure. In hindsight we probably wouldn't stay here again, despite the convenient location. This is a quasi-hostel/hotel, with small bunk bed rooms and shared bathrooms. The facility is huge, with several floors and lots of rooms. It has the feel... More

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kmshoo
San Diego, California, United States
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

This "hotel" is the biggest dump. I'm not sure how it's even considered a hotel because it's more like a homeless shelter inside the YMCA, where we encountered very shady people from the moment we entered the building. The lobby doesn't appear half bad, however, the staff was far from friendly or welcoming. The elevator is sketchy and looks like... More

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Ashley C
San Diego, California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
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I needed a hotel to stay in and I chose this hotel because it was the cheapest. It wasn't worth saving money and I rather have paid the extra $50 to stay somewhere else. It smells bad, the rooms are very small, and the shared bathrooms are dirty. I can't even move around in my room with my luggage. I... More

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Kristina062
Phoenix, Arizona
Senior Contributor
45 reviews
15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

It's a good place to stay if you in a tight budget. Good service for the price. They will fulfill all your requests; without a smile though. Be prepared for the shared bathroom somewhere in the hallway far from your room. Clean and somewhat comfortable beds; not so clean carpet, so get ready to stay with your shoes on all... More

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-CalD1983-
Liverpool, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011

As I've said in the title, the old adage "You get what you pay for" is true in this case... I have to say in my own experience that this hotel was worth what I paid for my stay there. It is true that is edges towards a hostel feel, but the rooms were clean and secure and the bathrooms... More

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garaba2
Madison, Wisconsin
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21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

The location is great, just two blocks from the train and metro station. The share bathroom were a nice surprise, very clean and individual (not like a gym). More

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