General information: The 500 West Hotel is one of San Diego’s most recognized and beloved historical landmarks. From the moment you step into our historical landmark building adjacent to San Diego Bay, you realize this is no ordinary hotel. First, there’s our vibe. Very contemporary. Next, there’s our style and accommodations. Very European. Finally, there’s the most important feature of all. Location: The hotel is located adjacent to San Diego Bay. Area details: The hotel is nearby San Diego Zoo, Seaworld San Diego, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, and Cabrillo National Monument. Recreation: The hotel facilities include indoor basketball court and 100-metre running track, Steam room sauna and whirlpool spa, Treadmills, rowing machines and spin cycles with computerized performance monitoring, Yoga and stretching classes, Body sculpting machinery and free weights. Today, Johnson Hall is a 1,400 square foot Spanish Colonial Revival style open-air courtyard with ceramic tile floors that bask in the warm San Diego sunlight. Situated between the 500 West lobby and the southwest dining room at Grand Central Café, Johnson Hall offers the perfect venue for hosting any special event you can imagine: Movie wrap parties, Album releases, Vespa scooter shows, Antique auctions, Wedding receptions, Tattoo conventions. Rooms: Our 208 cozy and comfortable, thoroughly modern guest rooms feature big windows for invigorating breezes. Many rooms overlook downtown, 500 West’s Johnson Hall or San Diego’s stunning ocean harbor. In-room furnishings and amenities include: Cable TV, telephone, data port, dial up internet access. In true European style, there are as many as sixteen private shared bathrooms and unisex lavatories on every guest floor. Professional housekeepers maintain all bathroom facilities on a 24-hour schedule. Every private bath is well equipped for your comfort, safety and convenience; Basin and mirror, roommy tiled shower, moisturizing shampoo and body wash, additional face cloths, encloded WC with locking door.