2. Having been a resident of San Diego for over 12 years, and having recently moved away, I have enjoyed a great many trips to the historic Gaslamp Quarter for casual dates, romantic dates, nights out with friends, and even stayed a night or two in a few of the highest end hotels (Ivy, Hard Rock, San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina, etc); however, not a single one of them even holds a candle to the warm and comfy experience at Courtyard Downtown.