Stellen San Diego Gaslamp
Stellen San Diego Gaslamp to Open in First Quarter 2027, Introducing a New Boutique Hospitality Experience to the City’s Downtown
Stellen San Diego Gaslamp, a new boutique lifestyle hotel inspired by the character and evolving identity of downtown San Diego, will debut in the city's historic Gaslamp Quarter in early 2027. The property, located just blocks from the San Diego Convention Center, Petco Park, and the waterfront, is set to become a welcoming gathering place for travelers and locals, blending thoughtful design, genuine hospitality, and a strong sense of connection to the surrounding neighborhood.
The project will transform the existing Hotel Z, located at 521 Sixth Ave., into a new urban hospitality experience designed to reflect the culture of the city’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. Through an extensive renovation and repositioning, Stellen San Diego Gaslamp, owned by Portland, Oregon-based Stoa Lodging, and managed by Evolution Hospitality, will introduce a San Diego-inspired lifestyle brand, elevated design and locally driven programming designed to create a more meaningful and place-driven guest experience. Hotel Z will continue to operate during the transformation.
Stellen San Diego, designed by San Diego-based architecture firm Delawie, will feature 100 redesigned guestrooms, enhanced public spaces, and new amenities intended to offer a grounded presence within one of the city’s most active districts. The exterior will feature a bright, contemporary façade accented with natural materials and landscaping designed to enhance the highly trafficked block and create a more cohesive relationship between the hotel and surrounding streetscape. Inside, public spaces will embrace a modern residential aesthetic, blending warm natural materials, botanical accents, communal spaces, and comfortable lounge seating to create an inviting environment and natural pullback from the rhythm of the city. A locally driven food and beverage concept will serve as a destination for both guests and locals, reinforcing the property's role as a neighborhood social hub.
Stellen San Diego Gaslamp will join the Marriott Bonvoy family, Series by Marriott. Designed for travelers seeking comfort and local charm, all properties within the collection participate in the Marriott Bonvoy® loyalty program while maintaining a distinct sense of place.
The transformation reflects Stoa Lodging's long-term investment in San Diego's hospitality market and its belief in the continued strength of the Gaslamp Quarter as one of Southern California's most dynamic urban destinations.
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