Great for marathon runners!
If you're looking for luxury or romance or great views, skip Hotel Occidental. If you just want cleanliness, great service, a downtown location, and unbeatable prices, this hotel is perfect. We stayed here the night before the RNR marathon -- it's within walking distance of both the gaslamp district and the start line. The staff is super helpful and went out of their way to fulfill special breakfast requests. Bikes are available to guests free of charge, the rooms come with little kitchenettes, and the shared showers were cleaned after every use. The hotel is also on a handy bus route for folks without a car. As a young couple on a budget, we would absolutely stay here on our next visit to SD!