Located in the heart of the historic Gaslamp Quarter, The Gaslamp Plaza Suites is an all suites property surrounded by shopping, theater, art galleries and more than 100 restaurants and night clubs. Built in 1913, this historic hotel was originally built as San Diegos first skyscraper featuring 11 stories of marble, brass, mosaic tile and Australian gumwood. The original architectural aspects are still evident including original marble on walls and stairways, coiffured ceilings, brass elevator doors and Australian gumwood carpentry around the etched glass windows and doors. All are preserved meticulously in keeping with the hotels status of being listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Hotel amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, concierge, business services, meeting room, laundry valet, and a rooftop terrace. The restaurant is currently closed and will open us as The Melting Pot in 2010. Enjoy soothing rhythms of jazz and beautiful wines by the glass at Syrah Wine Parlor.The Gaslamp Plaza Suites is approximately a half-mile away from the San Diego Convention Center, as well as Petco Park (home to the San Diego Padres), one mile from Seaport Village, 2 miles from the world famous San Diego Zoo, 8 miles from Sea World. Also close to other tourist attractions like Balboa Park, Coronado, San Diego Harbor, San Diego Cruise ship terminal, House of Blues, Civic Theatre, the newly remodeled Balboa Theater all within walking distance or a short bus or trolley ride away. Guest room amenities include pillow top mattresses, queen beds and sofa beds, mini-refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, dinner and silverware, cable TV with HBO & Showtime, alarm clock, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, telephone with voicemail, wireless internet access (fee). This is a non-smoking property. Parking is available for 28 per day and is subject to change.