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

I stayed here for over a week and had a good experience. On the first day we were allowed early check-in, and the staff was beyond accomodating. Lisa at the front desk helped up with everything from directions to helping me with my luggage upstairs. The room was clean and the fridge & microwave are nice especially if you are... more

We stayed at the Occidental for one night at both the beginning and the end of our trip to California in November. On both occasions, the staff were extremely helpful (I still haven't thought of a name for the Giraffe!!), the rooms were very clean, the accomodation suited our needs (a bed for the night). Next time I'll book a... more

The rooms at the Hotel Occidental are very different. They are much more in the style of a dorm room than an actual U.S. hotel room. Positives: The hotel is very quiet. The hotel staff are very nice and try to be helpful. The room seem to be very clean. The cost is extremely reasonable and includes free wireless internet... more

I was expecting too much from this hotel given the reviews but let's face it, the hotel is really not that great. In particular, do not expect great and confortable rooms, they are very very small. Just expect small and clean hotel and you may be fine with it. To be honest, I did'nt like it. The lady at the... more

I really enjoyed my stay at the Occidental San Diego. The staff was very helpful (especially Eric) and gave me lots of hints about what to do and how to get there since I had to give up my car after a couple of days. There was also a young man that worked at night mostly that I never got... more