The 500 West is located in a national registered historic landmark building, in the heart of downtown San Diego adjacent to the San Diego Bay. It is just steps from Little Italy, the historic Gaslamp entertainment district, Horton Plaza shopping, Seaport Village, and the cruise ship terminal. The San Diego Convention Center is a short 5-10 minute walk from the hotels front door. The 500 West is an urban, European-style hotel with 260 contemporary guestrooms, fitness center, and cafe. It is an ideal location for the independent savvy traveler and long term guests. A recently completed multi-million dollar renovation has restored many of the beautiful features of this 1924 landmark building. As guests walk through the doors they are greeted with a sense of synergy and the feeling they have found a true inner city retreat. When its time to retire, guests will find themselves in rooms with sleek, modern furniture that combine European style and affordability. Each 500 West guest room is tastefully furnished with flat-screen TV, writing desks, and imported platform beds with pillow-top mattresses and custom linens. The individual, shared bathroom is fitted with complimentary toiletries. A stay at 500 West will refresh the budget-minded world traveler.