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Hotel Zindel

San Diego - CA · United States

505 W Grape StView location

7.8/10Very good749 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/108.4
Service7.6/107.6
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition8.0/108.0
Amenities7.6/107.6
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About Hotel Zindel

Located in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), Hotel Zindel is within a 5-minute drive of Balboa Park and Port of San Diego. This hotel is 1. 7 mi (2. 7 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1. 9 mi (3. 1 km) from Petco Park.

Guests will find features like a virtual front desk. Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans.

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Located in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), Hotel Zindel is within a 5-minute drive of Balboa Park and Port of San Diego. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Petco Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Guests will find features like a virtual front desk.

Popular amenities

Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 AM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Resort fee: USD 28.37 per accommodation, per night
    The resort fee includes:
    • Additional inclusions
    • In-room coffee

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. \nGuests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Waterfront Park 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Balboa Park 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
San Diego Bay 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Maritime Museum of San Diego 1 km / 0.6 mi
San Diego Civic Theatre 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Port of San Diego 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal 1.6 km / 1 mi
Lyceum Theatre 1.6 km / 1 mi
Navy Pier 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
USS Midway Museum 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Seaport Village 2 km / 1.2 mi
San Diego City College 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Old Globe Theater 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
San Diego Convention Center 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
San Diego Museum of Art 2.3 km / 1.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 24
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  • Wi-fiExtra charge
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Room types

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN

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    SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.QN

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  • SUITE TWO BEDSSUITE • TWO BEDSSUI.2B

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    SUITE TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: SUI.2B

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.EY-FH

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: DBL.EY-FH

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • DOUBLE PREMIER QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • PREMIER QUEEN BEDDBL.PE-QN

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    DOUBLE PREMIER QUEEN BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    PREMIER QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.PE-QN

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hotel Zindel

7.8
Very good
749 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.4 /10
Service
7.6 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Amenities
7.6 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2026
Gary
I had a nice single queen room with it's own bathroom and it was delightful. The staff provided daily snacks (waters, energy drinks, chips, and trail mix). The location is nice and secured where only guess will have access to the property.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2026
Madison
It was an amazing stay and everybody there is so nice and accommodating!!
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jul 2026
Carlos
No front desk, all communication is via phone / text

Unfortunately I didn't read the fine print & my room DIDNT have a bathroom so I had to share with the whole floor until I upgraded to the suite!

I didn't realize they still made hotels like that smh

Perfect location to walk around the area
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Faith
We had a wonderful stay, the attendant up front was so friendly - my son really enjoyed talking with him. The hotel patio is lovely, the room was very comfortable. I would definitely stay again the next time I’m in San Diego - walking distance to great coffee shops, restaurants, and beautiful Little Italy. <3
P.S. Parking wasn’t that difficult to find even though the hotel doesn’t have a lot!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Michelle
Jeffrey was extremely excellent
Business Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2026
Jodi
The room was clean and the staff is very friendly. The parking is very easy to navigate.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Alejandro
Great location, good size bedroom and comfortable bed.
Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2026
Callie
The building was so full of character and charm! I had a problem with the code to open my door and the virtual concierge was able to help out over the phone to get me in. The bathroom sink was small and the hot water took a long time to start, but it worked fine all around. The water pressure also left a bit to be desired but we had a shower which was good! The biggest issue we had was parking. The street parking was absolutely packed when we tried to check in, and the lots nearby were very expensive. If there was on site parking it would make it a 5 star stay! All in all though it was a lovely stay and we enjoyed it!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Amya
Everything about my stay was amazing. My room was amazing. The location was amazing. I enjoyed every part of it and the staff was the best from the contactless checkout to helping me right away. If I had any issues in checking on me throughout my stay 10 out of 10. Definitely cannot wait to stay again!!!
Friends
2/10
Poor
06 Jul 2026
Jerry
No staff, no parking, no working safe, the front gate is permanently unlocked instead of requiring the code to get in like stated, codes for your room does not change so any past psychopathic guest can come into your room if they've stayed there before
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Jeremy L.
We booked the King Deluxe Room with restroom. Make sure you look at the room you book, as some rooms do not have attached restrooms and are communal. Hotel itself was cute, def a vibe. Room was clean, staff were present and friendly at the front, ac and water worked great. Parking is a doozy. Street only or paid lot parking can definitely be a hassle, but if you land a great spot, it's totally worth it.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
Vivian
Amazing!
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2026
Mayra
Nice hotel. Great location in the center of Little Italy. Beautifully renovated property with trendy decor. Very nice staff (Jeff was amazing) cool amenities like the pool table, firepits and the snacks during our stay. Unfortunately, very loud. Hotel sits next to the entrance of the freeway. Also very close to the airport so you could hear all the planes and the cars and sirens all night. We did get a couple of ear plugs during our stay which did come in handy. No parking on site but we were able to snatch free street parking across the street and we just walked everywhere. We enjoyed our stay but could imagine it could not be the best fit for everyone.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Osamu
ルームキーの証番号等がメールで送られてきて、とても便利でした。共有スペースもとてもリラックスできてよかったと感じた。ホテルの位置が良くて、歩きでもいろいろなところに行けたし、バスやトロリー使うと足をのばせて便利だと感じた。空港へのアクセスも近く、バスの利用ができるのでよかった。
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Lionel
Over a great stay for the price. In the middle of Little Italy. We enjoyed our time there even with a shared bathroom. It was never an issue. It’s an older remodeled property. Rooms and bathrooms were clean. The place is cute. We paid $122 a night over the weekend: plenty of food close by. If you want a nicer hotel this is not for you. If you want a low key well maintained boutique style place that surges its purpose at a reasonable price this is for you.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2026
Russell
Little weird with no staff on site, but cool spot, great location, clean room, and comfy bed. Would stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Irvin
This property or this in the hotel is really nice. I love the room. I love the white noise machine did get the job done and blocking the airplane. Sounds and trying to get sleep. It was convenient the area a little early with this hotel. Probably the code would probably be distributed a little early prior would be nice. Otherwise I think everything went OK. It’s a beautiful hotel. I’m no complaints. Thank you.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
Lisa
Super cute and very clean with great amenities, also amazing location.
2/10
Poor
12 Jun 2026
Mei
No shower in the room. Parking is difficult!
Partner
4/10
Poor
11 Jun 2026
Eve
Good communication and AC. Bad bed/sheets came off. Bad amenities. No luggage storage. No staff onsite am or pm. All needs a refresh. Doors need chain or deadbolt. Noisy locale but near little Italy and park. Sort of a low level motel 6. Not a lot of choice though in area especially for one night. Text staff very pleasant.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Patricia
I liked how fast the service was! The place was also clean and had a lot of amenities to offer!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Celina
Staff were great, constant communication and very helpful. Rooms were clean, easy check in and check out. Would definitely stay here again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2026
Ivan
Very clean room helpful staff parking is a nightmare but
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Sofia
This experience was awesome loved the location and amenties
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
21 May 2026
Giulietta
would not recommend staying here. maybe be a bit cheaper but there’s cheaper places that are much better. the area is pretty sketchy, lots of homeless and smells like urine, always cops around dealing with something. getting into the hotel is like 4 step process with zero staff to help. check in processes were sent late. the room itself smelled absolutely awful, and it was very worn down. the shower only has a half door so water gets everywhere, and there is no ventilation. not soundproof at all, you hear absolutely everything from the surrounding rooms, very loud street noise and people outside, and airplanes. good luck sleeping if you're a light sleeper at all. the no parking thing didn’t seem that bad until you actually need to find parking and everywhere in the area is either 2 hour max paid parking or far away and $40.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Amanda
Wonderful location
Super cute decor
Quite
Peaceful
Comfy
Self
6/10
Pleasant
10 May 2026
TJ
The hotel had some issues during my stay. The room smelled strongly like dogs, and there was no hot water. The staff did offer to help, which I appreciated, but unfortunately there wasn’t really anything to troubleshoot — the hot water simply didn’t work. The toilet paper holder was also falling off the wall.

That said, I did enjoy the amenities. Having a pool table available along with complimentary coffee and snacks was a nice touch and added to the experience.
2/10
Poor
10 May 2026
Ryan
No parking
Check in was a hustle “they were not answering the phone etc”
Stained towels & unwashed robes
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 May 2026
Jada
Room was nice and cute! However, no parking on site and was locked out of the property at 11PM because the passcode given wasn’t working.
Also had an issue with the passcode working for my room door. The code given didn’t work.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Fidel Jr Garibay
This hotel dose not have parking available. More for people that are traveling in Ubers. Bathroom are shared with other people. Bathroom are not in the room outside the room and all doors have codes.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
Lisa
Parking was a bit difficult to find. People were playing pool at 1:30 am. I went and asked if they could please not play because we were sleeping. I suggest a time schedule so they don’t play after 10 o’clock other than that everything was great.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
James
It was exactly what we needed
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Sonya
I had a lovely stay. The location is perfect and close to restaurants, the port, and transportation. I highly recommend!
4/10
Poor
23 Apr 2026
Zaky
Check in 4pm or pay 50 usd to go earlier.

We stay 3 nights . No cleaning during our stay

Room was noisy
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Matthew
Everything was good just wasn’t aware there was no bathrooms in the room or shower, but the community bathroom ended up working out perfectly. Definitely recommend just wish San deigo didn’t charge to park everywhere
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Apr 2026
ERNESTO VAZQUEZ
I gave Zindel Hotel in San Diego a 3 out of 5.
The staff was friendly and helpful. Jeff at the front desk was great and extremely helpful—he actually improved my overall impression from a 1 to a 3. The cleaning staff were also very friendly and nice.
The location is convenient, close to the airport and main tourist attractions (about a 5–10 minute drive). We used Uber. Little Italy nearby has a nice vibe.
The rooms were very clean, and guests had access to complimentary coconut water, regular bottled water, milk, yogurt, snacks, and hot beverages, all included at no extra cost.
However, there are several drawbacks. Some rooms share a bathroom, and my room, for example, had a wall very close to the window, which made it feel dark. The front desk was not always staffed—no one was there on Monday, and at times during other shifts as well. There is no early check-in unless you pay an additional fee.
There was also a strong urine smell around the building on the sidewalks. Additionally, the property is not accessible for people who cannot use stairs—there are no ramps or elevators.
Business Family
4/10
Poor
18 Apr 2026
Genevieve
My boyfriend and I chose this hotel for a birthday celebration as a young couple. The hotel stay was okay, nice location, right next to Little Italy and the airport. The room size was very small for the price. They had a hidden fee of $90 for 3 day stay, which we were unaware of. And no, it is not a deposit and you don't get the money back. They said it was the \"amenities/tax\" fee, which is ridiculous. The amenities they talk about was a pool table and outside fire pit. We couldn't even use the coffee machine because the cups were filled with dust and gross. The water pressure in the shower was weak. Air conditioning was great. Very minimal lights in the room. The front desk LADY was standoff-ish to us and was rude to us when we asked for housekeeping and clean towels. We did not receive room service that day and we kindly asked her to take our dirty towels, which she did not do. However, when we asked the gentleman the next day for housekeeping, he was accommodating and we came back to a clean room. We did feel safe, it's a great location. When we travel we usually don't pick a mainstream hotel and give the local hotels a try. However, for the price I would maybe choose somewhere else next time. The bathroom was extremely small and had no where to put our stuff. I would give this place a 2/5. But I do appreciate the gentleman that always checked on us. It was decent enough to survive but not as comfortable, compared to other places. It was okay!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Arelsi
They were so great to us
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2026
Jackie
The location was perfect, walking distance to Little Italy. Room was clean and staff was attentive. Recommend staying here.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Apr 2026
Mary Ellen
Didn't get code to access lobby. No response to an item I lost. Amenities cost $25 per day, but the coffee machine was broken all 4 days.
Self
2/10
Poor
04 Apr 2026
Alex
This is not a hotel—it’s an unstaffed, poorly managed apartment building being marketed as one.

There is no front desk, no onsite staff, and access to the property relies entirely on keypad entry with no real-time support. During my stay, I was locked in a stairwell and unable to exit, and no one responded when I reached out for help. That alone should disqualify this place from being listed as a hotel.

The “suites” are located down a dark, ground-level corridor that feels more like an alley than a hotel hallway, with direct access out to the street. I’ve included photos so others can see exactly what this looks like. It does not resemble a hotel environment and does not feel secure or properly managed.

There is also no onsite parking. The property is on a one-way street, and guests are directed to find street parking or park near the highway and walk. This is completely impractical, especially if you have luggage.

The experience is completely misrepresented. You are essentially on your own in a maze of locked doors with no assistance if something goes wrong.

It’s also extremely loud—they literally provide earplugs in the room, which tells you everything you need to know about the lack of sound insulation.

When I raised these issues as safety concerns, they were dismissed and I was told the reservation was non-refundable. This isn’t about preference—it’s about a property that is not safely or properly operated.

I would strongly caution anyone considering staying here.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2026
Jose
I love this hotel
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2026
Jeffrey
Great location adjacent to Little Italy, at a good price. Little pleasantries like muffins and hot chocolate always available and other snacks too. Shared bathroom very clean and accessible.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Paul
AC was quiet, the staff friendly and informative, towels soft and the location perfect. Walk to amazing food, the Embarcadero, and watch the sun set over the water from a rooftop bar. Walk to Balboa Park and the zoo. Hop the trolley or coaster for added adventure. Its all there.
Partner
2/10
Poor
27 Mar 2026
Leo
I stayed at Hotel Zindel (San Diego) March 25–26, and the experience did not match how this property is represented on Hotels.com.

From booking, I received messages from multiple phone numbers, creating confusion and concern. There is no true front desk—everything is handled by app/text, and there was no staff on-site during my stay.

The property itself felt unsafe and uncomfortable: a poorly lit entrance directly off a busy sidewalk, steep uneven steps, and constant street noise all night. There is also no parking.

I was required to accept a “daily amenity fee” during check-in, which listed amenities such as a lounge, coffee, snacks, and billiards. These amenities were not actually available—there is only a small entry area with minimal furniture. This fee is not justified.

Service was also lacking. I requested towels through multiple contacts, received conflicting responses, and was promised delivery within 30 minutes—nothing was ever delivered.

Security is another concern: rooms use basic combo locks with no deadbolt or privacy latch.

This property is advertised as a “hotel,” but it operates more like a budget Airbnb/hostel, which is not clearly disclosed. The listing photos (social setting, cocktails, amenities) are misleading.

Given the discrepancy between listing and reality, I recommend Hotels.com review this property and consider appropriate resolution.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
Sam
Staff was super nice, check in was easy. Room was nice and clean, only thing slightly less than desirable is shared bathroom was a bit dirty looking. Otherwise, great for price.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2026
Jamie
Booked this last minute without doing much research because I quickly needed a place to stay. I was pleasantly surprised.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Debora
I had an amazing experience staying at this cute boutique hotel. Perfect location! I definitely recommend ;)
Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Mar 2026
Genesis
The place is really nice , the front desk person is very kind all the time , he was very nice, the location was very close everything. I love this place with my niece .
Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
Hunter
Excellent stay !! Many restaurants and bars near by. The room was very spacious and clean, though it was in need of a good dusting but it was clean where it counted. The air conditioner was excellent and the bathrooms were nice with modern updates. The staff was amazing and very helpful and we loved the snacks and drinks available in the common area. The parking situation was not great but we made it work. We would definitely stay here again.
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
09 Mar 2026
Ashley
No actual on sight staff available AND you have to share bathrooms with other visitors. They also do not do refunds.
Partner
2/10
Poor
08 Mar 2026
Paul
Terrible
Partner
4/10
Poor
01 Mar 2026
DeLaney
None of the confirmation texts or emails ever went thro, I HAD to reach out multiple times to get my room registered etc. Wasnt aware it was a shared bathroom til after confirmation, room fan didnt work and no one brought a fan like i was told. Looked like the double booked a room and gave access to someones room, this play was just a mess and trying to find parking just wasnt worth any of it. Bare min was a working ac and a clean bed to sleep in at least
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2026
Maya
Room is good
Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2026
Gidget
Everything was wonderful, location-room-Except’ parking. After going around so many times and still not getting close. We had our puppies and luggage. There were pipes sticking out of side walk that my husband didn’t see and fell in the middle of the crosswalk. We weren’t able to use the key pad to get in and out the door closest to our room. Need to fix.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Jesus
I had a great stay! Jeff made my stay even better. He was pleasant, always had snacks, was super friendly. The day he was not there, it was noticeable. I will definitely come back to Zindel just because of Jeff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Randolphe
Room was super clean. Jeff was a great help checking-in and throughout our 2-day stay
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Lauren
We agreed we would stay here again. Jeff at the front desk was amazingly friendly we enjoyed chatting with him & we got recommendations from a born & raised local. The room was clean, not fans of the door-less glass shower panels. Glad we booked the King room with the private bathroom. (Just wished this room wasn't across from the shared bathroom)They give you optional ear plus but come the weekend we had noisy talking neighbors at 5am while sleeping, the walls are a bit thin.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
alexandra
Clean room and staff ! Just our tv screen wasn’t working
4/10
Poor
29 Jan 2026
Lulu
The issue about sharing bathrooms was not happy about it
Self
2/10
Poor
25 Jan 2026
Erica
Room wasn’t cleaned when mention they said I had to ask to get room cleaned asked for refills on body wash and shampoo didn’t get it until i asked again the body wash and shampoo seem sooo cheap had to use half to bottle to even get some suds request towels waited about 20 mins and nothing needed to ask again . Was told parking lot was going to be $21 for a full day that was a lie I paid $50! For 15 hours ! Don’t let them fool you with the parking ! Ended up paying $100 alone in parking . You could hear everyone’s doors opening and closing at all times of the day.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
22 Jan 2026
David
I could barely sleep it was so noisy. You hear every single footstep. My room was not clean. Funky smell
2/10
Poor
16 Jan 2026
Michael
I never stayed there depsite my paid reservation. Their registration form worked poorly and itbnade me not trust them. I went and paid elsewhere
6/10
Pleasant
14 Dec 2025
Roberto
Great clean room . Down fall. 2 restrooms that you share with other rooms. Bad in my case if the keypad battery gives out only 1 restroom at that point
6/10
Pleasant
11 Dec 2025
Tristen
The room was right near the front door and near the stairs, so my partner and I were woken up every time someone came in or out of the building. The door to our room does not quite fill out the frame, which does not help the sound, and it let in a lot of light from the hallway.

The walls are paper thin, and we could hear the couple in the room next to us fighting all night one night, which had us concerned for their safety and we didn't sleep well.

The room does not have great ventilation, so we came back to a very humid room every day if we forgot to run the AC after our showers. Also, while the shower is quite aesthetically pleasing, the lack of a full door meant water splashed everywhere outside of the shower.

The bed was quite comfortable, but the pillows were very stiff and the staff did not have softer pillows.

Overall, the stay was fine, but there were a lot of small inconveniences that amounted to some stress.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Dec 2025
jessica
Room was clean staff was nice, beds were cozy. However parking was a nightmare our car was side swiped sometime during the night while it was parked directly in front of the hotel. We had to move our car several times during the stay because we couldn’t find overnight parking. The room was located in the dark deep back end of an alley with zero natural light. All the windows were boarded up from the outside so w had no idea of the time of day or night. There wasn’t really anywhere to get fresh air or natural light to enjoy a drink. Overall stay was just ok. We wouldn’t stay there again.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
06 Dec 2025
Jose
The room was filthy ! The Ac didn’t work we have to leave early because the room was so hot . Terrible
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2025
Shannon
The best
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2025
Shannon
The best
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
Miguel
Everything
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2025
Ariana
I had an amazing stay at this hotel! From the moment I checked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming, professional, and attentive. The room was spotless, spacious, and beautifully maintained, with super comfortable bedding that made it easy to relax. The only con was that it was hard to find parking. The hotel does not provide parking.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2025
Jazihel
Everything was great and it’s a cute little place in de heart of little Italy, everything is super close
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Nov 2025
Paul
Did not receive registration link for self check in until I called. Room was not clean upon check in (bed not made, garbage in room, used towels on the floor) however, after calling a second time I was quickly upgraded to a bigger room at no charge. Customer service was friendly and efficient. Would stay again.
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Nov 2025
Leah
The room was tiny. No toilet or shower. Had to use a communal bathroom. There is not a person at thw front desk after 4pm. Thw codes to the room doors and the front door stopped working multiple times. You cant use the fireplace outside without hotel staff assistance and there isn't anyone there after 4pm. The walls are super thin as well. Great location, decent pricing and cute place but you're basically on your own.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2025
Jun
The room type
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2025
Lee
Great hotel and staff and location !!! In Little Italy , walkable to the harbor area !!! A little different not having a bathroom in our room, but easily adjusted to that !
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2025
luciana
The places is really pretty! The staff is so nice too! The only think id say it’s that in the morning the codes and people coming in or out from the hotel are loud! Wañls are not that thick but other than that it is nice place!!
8/10
Excellent
07 Nov 2025
Madeleine
The room, bathroom, and common areas were clean and very nice. Staff was friendly throughout our stay. We were unaware about the communal bathroom situation, which was a disappointment. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Oct 2025
Victor
This was a great hotel but woulda wished each room had its own bathroom. Other wise, excellent location is near little Italy.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2025
Jane
Great value for money. Very good location. Jeff, the concierge was wonderful
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Susan
Very classy establishment. As I told a friend, a little romantic. Nice decor, great location, very safe and secure. Check in and getting codes not as easy as promised, but the service when contacted was exceptional.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Oct 2025
Lisa
The front desk gentleman was very nice and gave me a bottle
Of wine when i said I was going to walk to get one. Also offered me two glasses.
The hotel was nice and room clean but the noise was too much and no parking was terrible. But I did enjoy the cute front patio.
Business
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2025
Alma
Everything was great except the receptionist when we checked out, she was a bit rude and unfriendly.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Oct 2025
John
Parking was a Huge deal i had to park on a side street and it was a 10 min walk to the hotel. Pay parking in the area is $12.50 an Hr. NO long term parking
The check in may be great for the younger people who do everything on their phone, but for me it was a pain in the butt after a day of flying.
NOW that being said once i got in I loved the room. the staff was great had a wonderful undersatnding attitude and was understanding of the above mentioned. She had great suggestion for \"things to do / see\" in the arae.
The ocean front is fun Maritime Museum / Midway / Food everything was Great.
I would stay again !!
Business_and_leisure Self
4/10
Poor
09 Oct 2025
Amiah
there were no outlets in the bathroom, no wash cloths, I saw 2 mice on the patio, the recommended parking does not allow over night parking, my ceiling fan/light did not work, and my sheets and towels had blond hair all over them (I'm brunette) I won't be staying here again or recommending it to anyone.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
05 Oct 2025
Robert

Setting Expectations

The booking process was simple. However, he called back two times to change our reservation date and never received confirmation email.
That left us, unsure if it was processed correctly, we had to call back and still have not received confirmation
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Oct 2025
Christopher
Clean and comfy room. Very quiet. Its like an upscale Hostel. Just need staff or to talk with someone right away. You'd have to text, and they take a some time to reply. Also there weren't any face rags. Not everyone don't use face towels. My main concern was. Check in was 4pm check-out is 10am. Thats 2hrs taking away.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Honey
Thank you for being Welcoming, and ease of communication to check-in. The room was great and loved the interior design of the room, the coffee machine was a lovely touch, but ran out of creamer.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
Andrea
The hotel itself is very nice. Some rooms have shared bathrooms while others have their own bathrooms. I stayed in the 2 bedroom which had 2 full private baths. The entrance for the room is a little strange since it’s in the side of the hotel almost feels like a small walkway/alleyway. It was all self check in and remote, but the number they say to reach out in is very quick to respond to any questions. Now to the room itself, right when you enter there is a small doorway then to the right is the first room which has a twin bed and bath. Everything was clean and they provided shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Plus towels. Another factor to note is only the town room has a door. The room with the king bed does not have a door at all except in the bathroom. Also the living room which has a couch and tv is in the larger room. Also the mini fridge is in there. Since it’s on the bottom floor you can hear all the noise from the floor above. It’s not too bad but you can definitely hear it. The room doesn’t let any natural light in so you don’t really know what time it is or how the weather is outside. I didn’t mind it cause to sleep it definitely helped having it completely dark in there. The stay was nice , not your typical hotel but still enjoyed it. Also the walk to all the shops & food is only a couple mins since it’s right by little Italy. Also for Parking there is none but I used spot hero ( it’s an app) and found parking nearby for fairly cheap in a parking garage.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Diana
Everything was great, I really enjoyed the place. The only issue is that the restroom is outside the room if you are ok with that you’ll have a lovely stay. They even give some coffee fruit and oats to start the day. Beautiful ‼️
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2025
Larry
Nice place and you could walk to most places of interest
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
22 Sep 2025
Marwa
This accommodation is not a hotel. It is a hostel. The price seems good for San Diego at first, but they surprise you with a $25 a day surcharge for \"amenities\" (a coffee machine and cheap packaged breakfast items). With how much you end up paying, you might as well book a nicer hotel. The rooms were very very small. There is only one bathroom for an entire floor, so you have to share it with many rooms. One of the bathrooms was out of order for 2 days, so guests were made to shower upstairs. There was no privacy in the bathroom, as the windows were left open. The staff were friendly and helpful though.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2025
andrea
The customer service was a 10!!!!
6/10
Pleasant
16 Sep 2025
Abraham
Limited towels and cheap ones too. Noisy, especially in the weekends. Check out is at 10am rather than 11am. Honestly, stay away
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Kapil
Excellent customer service. They delivered fresh towels when I asked at midnight. This was a totally unexpected service. Bravo!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Kenyatta
Nice and clean hotel
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
02 Sep 2025
Alexandria
It has a nice look inside and out. The surrounding area is really nice and little Italy is so cool. The biggest downside is in the shared bathroom, the shower was not draining. The water was up to my ankles. So then I question even though the bathroom looks clean, why was this not fixed or was it not noticed. Luckily, another bathroom down the hall was a lot better. Ample coffee around too but I'm unsure how often they change the water in it.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Gregory
Was able to walk to all restaurants and bars
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
29 Aug 2025
Christofer
Property was awesome for a hostile. They kept the bathrooms clean, and the property itself is in really good shape and updated. Only complaint is that room service didn’t come into our room once to clean up. Also, we didn’t know it was a hostel. It turned out being OK but you have a shared bathroom with everybody.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Aug 2025
Liliana
Great location with restaurants a short walk away. Personal AI concierge, very helpful and responsive. There is no human present at the property. The property felt very secured with double and triple code required entrances.
The decor is contemporary and of good taste.
The only disappointment for me was the level of FLOORS cleaninness … in spite of all the positives the floors scream of needing serious attention. The fountain at the entrance is nice and yet sitting in that area I just kept looking at the dirty corners and floor stains. The shared bathroom also has floors that should be throughly scrubbed and bleached.
Leisure Self

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Hotel Zindel
505 W Grape St, San Diego, United States

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