San Diego International Airport (SAN): Approximate driving time is 10 minutes and distance is 3 miles.

Driving directions from San Diego International Airport: Turn left onto N Harbor Dr and head downtown. Turn left on 5th Av and then left on K St. Hotel is on the left.

Getting there: The cheapest way is by MTS bus #992 which leaves from all airport terminals and drops off on Broadway and 5th Av, 6 short blocks away. Fare is less than $5. Otherwise, taxi fare is $5–15; airport shuttles are $5–15 per person; Town Cars are $26–35; rental cars and limousines are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available online.

Getting around: This hotel is in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter so many shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, historic sites, and other tourist attractions are within a walkable radius of a few blocks. Guests can also hop on buses to access the wider transit system or take the trolley from the Gaslamp Trolley Station across the street. The trolley connects to the Coaster and Amtrak trains at Santa Fe Depot on Kettner Blvd. One-way bus, trolley, and Coaster (commuter rail) fares are less than $5. Water taxis travel around San Diego Bay, stopping at various points depending on passenger request; most one-way fares are $5–15; reservations preferred. Ferries cross between Broadway Pier and the Ferry Landing Marketplace on Coronado for less than $5 one-way. Fees subject to change without notice.

Lou & Mickey's - Dark and clubby steakhouse that also features excellent seafood and a raw bar. Outdoor seating overlooks bustling 5th Avenue, the gateway to the Gaslamp Quarter, and a friendly bar offers live music on weekends.

PJ's Cafe - Located on the 5th Avenue side of building. New Orleans-style cafe featuring specialty coffees, teas, sandwiches, and ice cream.

Amenity highlights: When it's time to relax, the hotel's 4,500-square-foot Artesia Day Spa offers massages and facials with European skin care products. Soft chaises surround the outdoor pool, which is flanked by a 24-hour fitness center. A business center is equipped with fax and copy machines, and computers with high-speed Internet access.

Insider tip: The San Diego trolley is a charming way to get around the city and stops 100 feet from the hotel's front door. It serves downtown, Old Town, Qualcomm Stadium and even Tijuana (a 40-minute trip from downtown). Horse-drawn carriages and pedicabs can be hailed on 5th Street, a half-block away.