About Old Town Western Inn
The Western Inn offers all of the conveniences of a modern inn but with the old-fashioned charm of Old Town San Diego.
All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, HBO service and coffee maker. Deluxe rooms also feature a microwave and refrigerator.
The Western Inn offers a business center, as well as laundry facilities for guests' use.
There are plenty of nearby dining options including Sushi Tadokoro, Harney Sushi, Pizza Bella, El Agave and Berta's Latin American Restaurant. Old Town also offers several old-fashioned saloons at which to stop and grab a drink.
The hotel is right inside San Diego's historic Old Town, offering guests a glimpse of what San Diego looked like at the end of the 19th Century. Numerous other attractions including SeaWorld, Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter, the airport and downtown San Diego are all less than ten minutes away.
Positive Reviews
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Convenient Location
The hotel is right near San Diego's historic Old Town, offering guests the opportunity to easily explore the area's museums, shops and restaurants on foot. The hotel is no more than ten minutes from other popular area attractions including SeaWorld, Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo, as well as the airport. The closest trolley station is also within walking distance.
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Friendly and Helpful
The hotel staff are very attentive and respond quickly to address most guests' questions and concerns. The staff will also be happy to help you with directions, attraction tickets and area information.
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Free Wi-Fi
The Western Inn offers free Wi-Fi to guests, and most report that the connection is reliable.
Negative Reviews
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In Need of Some Refurbishment
Many guests agree that the hotel has definitely seen better days. Guests complain that the carpets are dirty and torn in some places and the beds can be worn-out and uncomfortable. There were also some general maintenance issues such as broken door handles, cracked tiles and outdated furnishings.
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Housekeeping is Not Always Great
Some visitors had issues with the quality of the hotel's housekeeping. Guests reported that their rooms were dirty upon check-in, while some found the refrigerator and microwave hadn't been cleaned or still had food inside. Multiple guests also complained that items like coffee and towels were not replenished daily, or that the housekeeping staff arrived too late in the afternoon to service the room.
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Breakfast and Amenities are Underwhelming
The hotel is lacking many of the amenities common at contemporary hotels such as a pool or a fitness center. In addition, several guests noted that the breakfast provided by the hotel was very limited and the food was not of great quality.