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La Pensione Hotel

San Diego - CA · United States

606 West Date StreetView location

8.6/10Excellent1,835 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.4/108.4
Amenities7.8/107.8
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About La Pensione Hotel

Located in the heart of San Diego, La Pensione Hotel offers convenient access to Waterfront Park and the Port of San Diego, both within a 15-minute walk. This hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness center, and an inviting lobby fireplace.

Guests can enjoy a meal at Caffe Italia or a snack in the coffee shop. The 67 guestrooms feature refrigerators, LCD TVs with cable programming, and wired/wireless internet access. Each room also includes a desk, blackout drapes, and a bathroom with a shower and hairdryer.

Additional amenities include a business center, 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. The B Street Cruise Ship Terminal is 0. 7 miles away, and the San Diego Convention Center is 1. 3 miles from the hotel.

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A stay at La Pensione Hotel places you in the heart of San Diego, within a 10-minute walk of Waterfront Park and San Diego Bay. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Port of San Diego and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Balboa Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 67 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and blackout drapes/curtains.

Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until Anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Spoken Language

    English

    Italian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Waterfront Park 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
San Diego Bay 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Maritime Museum of San Diego 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Port of San Diego 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Balboa Park 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
San Diego Opera 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
San Diego Civic Theatre 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Navy Pier 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
USS Midway Museum 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Lyceum Theatre 1.5 km / 1 mi
Seaport Village 1.6 km / 1 mi
New Children's Museum 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
San Diego City College 2 km / 1.2 mi
San Diego Convention Center 2 km / 1.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Total number of rooms: 67
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Lift access
  • Café
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
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  • Spa treatments
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Fitness
Meal plans

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE CITY VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE CITY VIEWDBL.CV-DX

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    Room code: DBL.CV-DX

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    CITY VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.CV

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q

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    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2Q

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  • DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen BedsDOUBLE • Accessible-Two Queen Beds • 1 Bedroom • 36 m²DBL.H6-2Q
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    36 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
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    DOUBLE
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    Accessible-Two Queen Beds

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    Room code: DBL.H6-2Q

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    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • QUADRUPLE Accessible-Queen Size BedQUADRUPLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedQUA.H6-QN

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Room code: QUA.H6-QN

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  • DOUBLE CITY VIEW QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • CITY VIEW QUEEN BEDDBL.CV-QN

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    DOUBLE CITY VIEW QUEEN BED

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

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    Room code: DBL.CV-QN

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    DOUBLE WITH VIEWS

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: DBL.WV

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  • DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size BedDOUBLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedDBL.H6-QN

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    DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Room code: DBL.H6-QN

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    Room Accessible

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Accessible

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    Room code: ROO.H6

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about La Pensione Hotel

8.6
Excellent
1,835 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Amenities
7.8 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2026
Sahel
Friendly staff and amazing location
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
maria
great find and wonderful staff! Only bummer was the construction but is the best location in Little Italy IMO!! 10/10 and can't wait to come back after the remodel!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
David
Always Great
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Cristina
Perfect location of downtown san Diego
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2026
Andrew
Room was dated and there were stains on the floor and all over the bed sheets. Everything seemed like it was falling apart. Other than that, the location was amazing! Completely walkable and right in the heart of Little Italy! I know they’re closed for renovations now so hopefully when they reopen we can return and visit the updated property!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Mary
Great central location with variety of resturants.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Alfredo
Perfect stay for me I enjoy the location
Self
2/10
Poor
04 Jun 2026
Kyra
Bathroom was filthy, I bought sandals to use in the shower, and there was NO shower door or curtain. The lights in our room made loud electrical sounds all night. We had to park a few streets down. And 2 homeless people slept on the side walk RIGHT at the entrance which made it extremely uncomfortable and unsafe. The side walk smelled like straight piss and we saw rats everytime we went outside. I have never been so disgusted at a hotel until we stayed here. Never coming back.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Elaine
Great hotel and great location!
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2026
Louis
Everything was great, Prime location and all .., but, Parking can be an issues tho. Parking lot across the street can become expensive and you have to be extremely lucky if you find street parking. Plan ahead with the Farmers’ Market schedule as well since they close off the street(s) in front of the Hotel.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jun 2026
Markus
parking was terrible, was not notified that the parking structure was under construction and street parking was far and expensive
Partner
2/10
Poor
01 Jun 2026
Toni
The AC didn’t work and the room was dated and old. We found two roaches so left.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Jonathan
Parking structure was under renovation, which was unfortunate, but understandable. Stay was very nice and quiet despite the busy area.
Partner
2/10
Poor
31 May 2026
Sophia
We checked in and immediately checked out within the hour. The little blonde receptionist was rude and no helpful at all. We were under the impression that parking was an amenity here but the only parking available would be lots or street parking. All the lots the hotel suggested were full. The room is pathetic. It was so tight and crowded and was filthy;reeked of bleach. It was not worth the risk of staying one night.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 May 2026
Trenton
La Pensione Hotel has both pros and cons. Its biggest strength is the location — right in the heart of Little Italy and close to many great restaurants, shops, and attractions. It’s a very convenient base for exploring San Diego.

That said, the hotel itself feels dated, and the room layout was odd. Having the sink by the entrance instead of inside the bathroom was awkward.

The parking situation was also inconvenient. The hotel does not offer on-site parking, and the more affordable option they recommended looked sketchy and didn’t feel secure. We chose a nearby enclosed garage instead because it felt much safer, even though it cost $45 per night.

The biggest issue, however, was room comfort. The bed was uncomfortable, and the AC in room 219 was extremely loud — so loud that it made falling asleep difficult. The hotel should really address this, and future guests may want to avoid room 219 unless the AC has been fixed.

Overall, the excellent location was a major plus, but the dated room, inconvenient parking, uncomfortable bed, and very noisy AC made the stay just average.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2026
Tana-Michelle
Hotel was nice enough, great location, friendly staff. Our bathroom smelled liked sewer maybe once a day? There was no direction on receiving towels, getting our trash taken out. We had to ask for new towels several times but our room was never cleaned over 4 nights. Staffing may have been reduced since construction was ongoing so it may have been just a strange time for the hotel.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2026
Brian
The room and premises were clean. No major amenities but I knew that going in. Right in the middle of Little Italy with plenty of dining options within walking distance. The front desk staff had great recommendations! If you need a cheap room to lay your head down after exploring San Diego this is the spot!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 May 2026
Aaron
Price for 3 night stay was a great deal! Room was decent, bedding could use a bit more washing. My floor was pretty quiet through the night. Hotel location in little italy is a big plus as restaurants, petco park, gas lamp district, and seaport village are close by (10-15 min drive, 30 min walk).Hotel staff was very friendly. Off site parking, downloading spot hero is recommended.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
26 May 2026
Samantha
When I first arrived to the property I had a hard time finding parking. The hotel does not offer any parking on site. There is a nearby parking lot, but they did not have the 24hr option. I was very lucky to find free street parking nearby after a certain time, but it’s very hard to find! When I walked into the first room I was given, the toilet was not flushed. I contacted staff and asked if the room had been cleaned, they checked their system and offered to switch me rooms. Overall the bed was comfortable, location is near many food places, & I didn’t feel unsafe for a solo traveler.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Melinda
This place was modern, clean, and super close to all our favorite restaurants. Great stay!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Vianey
Great hotel to stay right on the heart of little Italy!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2026
Deborah
Awesome location. Walking distance to shops and food. No parking on site; paid parking available a block away; our room was a little noisy but we had a view of the Little Italy sign and the art event below. Overall a good experience.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
Tatyana
Great location.
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2026
RAMANA
In the heart of little Italy, great location, parking is tricky. Staff are helpful. I understand they are going to renovate soon. The room is decent.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 May 2026
KIM
Location was amazing. Rooms were not clean and things had to be fixed on my first day.
Self
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2026
Rebecca
Nice central location in Little Italy - so much is walkable, e.g. dining and farmer's market. Downside is having to pay for street parking (at least during construction). Nice rooms and helpful staff! We enjoyed our stay.
Family
4/10
Poor
22 May 2026
Stacy
The location is amazing, and the staff is really helpful and kind. The room grossed me out - I found a dried contact lense between the mattress and the edge of the bed. I also found a curdled juice under the bathroom sink when I bent over to grab my shoes off the floor. The AC unit did not work. It was set on 68 and our room was 75 degrees. They did offer to move us on the last night there, but it was our choice not to move at that point since we had one night left. They did provide unlimited bottles of water which was great at no cost. We also really appreciated that. It has a lot of potential.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
David
Great location, right in the middle of Little Italy and opposite a British Pub. 5 blocks from the Santa Fe Depot Rail stop. Also plenty of curbside parking nearby and Ace Parking Lots.

Walking distance to all the great restaurants of Little Italy.

Hotel is comfortable with an elevator. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Sad to hear it is closing down for reinnervation in June.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Kristie
Clean and quiet. Front desk was super helpful.
2/10
Poor
21 May 2026
Vanessa
The beds are very uncomfortable. The rooms are tiny and clean but could be cleaned better. One of the front desk girls is kinda rude but the younger one is nicer. The location is nice but you can hear a lot of noise at night
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Bryce
This is the perfect place, central to everything we found for walking! The staff are great at recommending places to go. Rooms were just right as we aren't in the hotel room for long anyways. The beds are very comfy and the pillows were too! Probably the most comfortable spot to sleep that we've stayed in America.
Partner
4/10
Poor
20 May 2026
Tim
No onsite parking. Had to park 5 blocks and pay plenty for it Door key cards malfunctioned 4 times in a 2 nights stay. Other than location I would not recommend it.
4/10
Poor
20 May 2026
Tristan
- The AC unit was incredibly old, it doesn’t cool down the room at all.
- The pictures on the website do not reflect the room at all. To say the room was tiny would be an understatement.
- There’s not house keeping so you have to go down to the lobby for clean towels.
- There’s not an ironing board or iron in the room which is also inconvenient.
- There’s constant construction which can be annoying in the early morning.
- No parking near the building so you have to walk.
- There is carpet in the room and it’s clearly old and not well kept, it had stains everywhere.

The only good thing I’ll say about the hotel is the location is very convenient.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
Munah
Staff was amazing. Room was nice for a solo trip. Right in the center of everything. Air conditioning was great, no daily housekeeping though
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Jose
Hotel has no parking have to find parking away from property. The hotel is great staff is very helpful great experience 👍
Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Cecilia
We absolutely loved the cute boutique hotel and location! The staff was friendly, the rooms were cute and clean and the hotel was perfectly located in Little Italy! Can’t wait to be back!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
lynda
This darling boutique hotel was in convenient location for catching Green Train (10 min) ride to Oetco Park. Safe neighborhood with amazing dining options.
Only negative was the shower. You had to reach in and get wet when turning on the water & rain head above was super weak flow.
Family
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2026
Curtis
Good location, reasonable price, room was clean but could have used a thorough cleaning.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2026
dan
No on site parking room is small
Great location
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2026
Robert
Clean room, great location. Nice view of city skyscrapers and San Diego Bay. A couple windows would not close tightly which let street noises in when trying to sleep.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2026
Jose
Parking was a problem and room was very small.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 May 2026
Matthew
No frills hotel in the bustling little Italy neighborhood. It's really easy to get around. Little Italy is loaded with restaurants, bars, and coffee shops and the area closes down before the neighboring gas lamp area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2026
Tung
Great staff.
Parking is amazing on the weekend.
Room is clean.
Air conditioning, personally, wasn't great. The room has window but it is fixed pane window. It was a little humid during the day because of the direct sun.

Great location for a weekend get away. We love Little Italy of San Diego. We didn't bother to drive anywhere for 3 days. Downstairs of the hotel, Caffe Italia serve authentic Sicilian espresso, it was so good we had to order it twice. Saturday, Little Italy host one of the best Farmer's Market on Date street. Landini's Pizzeria is one of the best pizza we ate in town and ILLANDO upstairs of Landini's serve one of the best Tortelloni al Brasato I have ever ate. Overall, it was one of the best 3 days weekend we have enjoyed in a while.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 May 2026
Tomasita
Had to park two blocks away.
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2026
Neil
Exceptional overnight stay! Wish we could have stayed longer! Will be back!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2026
Donald
We love getting away to Little Italy and staying here. You can't beat the location in Little Italy. Everything is clean, and staff friendly and helpful.
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2026
Janette
Room was very clean, smelled nice and bathroom was spotless. Every single employee we dealt with was very pleasant and helpful. The rooms are small but we knew that before we arrived. The hotel is located right at the Center of Little Italy. There are dozens of great places to eat within walking distance.Parking is tricky and can be pricey but we paid for Friday night through Sunday morning and then moved our car to a regular parking spot as Sunday through 8:00 am Monday is free. If you want to be where the action is , stay at La Pensione. The nearby Italian coffee shop was fabulous!!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 May 2026
Monica
The parking structure was under construction. No parking provided.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Stephanie
Parking was a bit tricky as the garage was under construction, but overall a great experience. Staff was great and location was perfect!
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2026
Arlene Lynne Bardon
No parking. Very hard room was ok could use an upgrade no maid need to stay somewhere else next time😵‍💫
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Berit
We had a great time! The staff was so friendly and Saturday morning we woke up to a farmer's market right outside the hotel :)
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 May 2026
Wesley
Make sure to call about renovation before booking/arriving!! Literally 7:30AM (!) sharp jack hammering the underground parking garage rattling the entire building. It is impossible to block the noise with noise cancelling/white noise/earplugs since the entire building is shaking violently. I tried everything.
You will not be able to avoid this no matter what you try. If you’re an early riser you’ll be fine. If you were looking forward to a beautiful and peaceful vacation where you can sleep in leisurely (like I was), Do Not Book.

Staff was indifferent to even rude about this taking place, making the whole situation even worst. They had the opportunity to make the best of a bad situation, but made it worst.

The good: location is perfect for walking and getting to airport. Lots to eat and entertain nearby.

I suspect the cheaper price retrospectively was due to property knowing it was being jack hammered at 7:30AM. If the price is 2-3x under normal conditions I would not think it is worth it for how small the room was, and for how little amenities are offered

Bed and pillows were super comfy. Some rooms face an inside wall, while others give beautiful bay views.

Be careful walking on side streets at night like to the 7-11 nearby, typical for any bigger city. Lots of homeless people nearby. Stick to main roads.

I feel deceived booking here, zero mention on website or upon check-in of reno. I never would have booked this had I known.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
Cora
Great location and really great staff. Close to the airport and in the middle of everything. However, if you are a light sleeper this hotel is on a late-night street with lots of music and people.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
Renee
Great location. Stylish boutique hotel. Friendly staff.
Partner
4/10
Poor
09 May 2026
Robin
We chose this hotel for the location. It’s in the heart of Little Italy, close to the trolley and an easy Uber ride to the Zoo. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is run down, the rooms are small, the bathroom was tiny, black and had poor lighting. We chose the largest room and paid for the 2 queen beds just for the extra room. This room had 2 doors to a balcony that doesn’t get more than a cursory sweeping once in a while. The plaza across the street is fully lit up all night long. Because of that the pathetic shades over the full length windows in the doors do not keep any of the light out. The shades hang about an inch away from the door and barely cover the glass. The TV was only 32” on a large wall and lost connection every 5 minutes making it useless. There is no coffee maker in the room but they do provide coffee and tea in the lobby. The hotel has no parking and parking in that area runs about $30-$50 for 4 hours. The best we found was about 6 blocks away near the freeway, no security, for $30 for 10 hrs. The hotel has a beautiful jasmine plant in front that smelled amazing. Unfortunately a homeless man took up residence right there every evening. The hotel was an experience, love Little Italy but would never stay there again.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 May 2026
Ikuko
The room was tiny with the basics and modern amenities.

We were put in room 202 directly across from the elevator. The sink was outside the bathroom. The one ceiling light over the sink was dim yellow light and off-center so it was difficult to see yourself clearly when getting ready. The mirror over the sink was the only mirror in the room… no full length mirror. So just hope for the best when you get dressed and leave.

The bathroom had no ventilation and there were water and rust marks on the cover where I imagine a dehumidifier/fan should have been. So just imagine when you do number 2 or shower the only way to ventilate the room is to leave the bathroom door open and open the one window otherwise the room smells it is damp from humidity.

Our bed was firm to hard and the pillows were small and provided no neck support even when stacked on top of each other. Sleep was painful and minimal.

Air conditioning is mounted on the wall next to the bed and blows directly on you. There’s no way to escape that unless you turn it off or sit at the foot of the bed, or go into the bathroom, or stand behind the entrance door which is next to the sink.

There is no guest parking so you park on the street where parking is limited.

At 174 a night (including tax) I guess we were paying for the neighborhood, as Little Italy is a quaint lovely area with great dining and charming people.

Hopefully the other rooms are better. It was our first time here so maybe just unlucky.
Partner
4/10
Poor
05 May 2026
Brittany
The location and building itself were great, and the room was clean. Unfortunately, the stay was overshadowed by everything else.

The staff was largely unhelpful, the WiFi never worked properly, and even the room phone didn’t work. The bed was also extremely soft and uncomfortable.

What really ruined the stay, though, was the construction. We understood there would be some noise, but this was far beyond normal construction inconvenience. The jackhammering was so loud and constant that the room literally shook during the day, making it impossible to relax or even stay in the room. It also continued past the posted hours, which made it even more frustrating.

I try to be understanding about things like this, but for the price of a hotel stay, this simply wasn’t reasonable.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2026
Michael
Great location, small but comfortable room, good coffee shop downstairs. TV was old, they don’t do daily cleaning unless you ask, windows were drafty but it’s not like it’s freezing. Close to public transit, no need for car/parking.
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2026
Elizabeth
Everything was great. The only slight issue was the noise outside due to construction but that’s out of the property’s control
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2026
Kasi
This hotel is situated very nicely on Little Italy. Lots of restaurants and bars to walk to. Also walking distance to the harbor is short as well. The staff were great, the room was exactly as advertised and very clean. Another great thing is there is an attached coffee shop with plenty to chose from.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Elif
The location is great, right at the heart of Little Italy. The room was clean enough. Staff was very kind and helpful.
There is no parking but we parked 7 mins walk away for free overnight, it was not a problem. Overall, great value.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Alejandro
Great location. Room was small but clean and well maintained building. Definitely would stay again.
Self
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2026
Cynthia
They have a parking garage…which they advised it was first come because it’s small but this last time it’s being renovated and there is no overnight parking close by…
Self
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2026
Erika
The room was nice, however needed a deep clean. Mattress was comfortable
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2026
Elena
AC works fine but it is not cooling
6/10
Pleasant
02 May 2026
Seanna
This is a fabulous location and the room was pretty big for an older hotel - no real ambiance but roomy & comfortable. There was some fairly significant construction going on during our stay, which meant the parking garage was closed – that would’ve been nice to know ahead of time because we probably wouldn’t have rented a car for our entire stay. The construction was also noisy the 1st morning & led to fire alarms going off early the next morning and the elevator being out of commission the day we checked out. In general, it didn’t seem like the staff was terribly concerned about any of these things and the service just wasn’t great. The property is a little worn but charming, and it really is a great location for exploring little Italy and super quick ride from the airport and easy access to the trolley for going downtown/to the ballpark or to old town to explore. Great option if you want to skip the rental car and just explore what is available to you within walking/trolley/lyft distance.. I probably would’ve rated a bit higher where it not for the construction and lack of communication/care from the staff.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2026
Kristopher
Staff were very friendly and the property was very unique. Great find.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
01 May 2026
Chris
I love you. I was good. Expedia and other companies should inform people that are renting places that will be under construction or maintenance. This should also be required by the owners of the building to communicate this with the sites or get penalized for not reporting it. This should be expected within a 24-hour oven issue at a hotel or other place of stay.
Place itself was fairly clean and the staff was excellent. Very accommodating towards the demolition and reconstruction of the garage underneath the hotel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
Emily
Amazing and the staff is so so so nice.
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2026
Paula
This is a will maintained efficiency hotel. It's clean and nicely decorated. The woman who checked me in was most helpful with parking. Sadly, they're taking out their basement parking and putting in a restaurant. I will stay again, as I live in Encinitas, attend wine dinners in Little Italy, and prefer paying for a night's stay versus taking home a late night ride service. The bed is comfortable, the water is hot, Alf there is Caffe Italia right downstairs connected by a patio.
Self
2/10
Poor
28 Apr 2026
Rose Hernandez-Lerma
The Hotel is undergoing renovations and the noise levels were extremely annoying. When we checked in, no one let us know that there was construction and that it would be loud. We were not able to get good rest. We ended up checking out early and not enjoy our stay. As a courtesy they should mentioned something during check in.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Apr 2026
Yazmine
No parking, clean room but toiletries wouldn’t get restocked, no cleaning throughout our stay there
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Apr 2026
Marcial
They're was no parking. You have to park in a parking lot at an extra fee.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2026
Joselynn
Street parking is busy
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2026
Michael
Great location in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. Smaller than average room, but I don’t require much space for just one night stay. If you would like bc a room with a balcony - request room 302.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2026
Jeena
Parking was tight for my Suv but we made it work somehow.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2026
Maaz
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms. Excellent location in Little Italy.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2026
Sandra
We've stayed here before. The rooms are small and it is dated but clean and the location is perfect in Little Italy. Team members are wonderful and the hotel feels safe. We recommend.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
ANNELIESE
Pro: Room was clean, space enough for single traveler or two, bathroom was nice. Good access to everything in walking distance in Little Italy and surroundings. The view from the room was also nice as I had partial view of the Little Italy signage. Hotel staff was accommodating, both on the phone and in-person.
Con: TV did not work and stated \"no signal\"
Self
6/10
Pleasant
20 Apr 2026
Arsine
Doesn’t have parking
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Monica
The property was central to everything that we needed for our trip
Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Apr 2026
Thomas
This place is a dump. Not at all like the photos. Coffee in the morning in their conference room is barest minimum effort and probably better not to even be offered given the cafes near by. Dingey and depressing. Great location, but that’s about all to recommend it.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Josephine
Staff friendly and professional
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
20 Apr 2026
Inna
Great location .But room was not cleaned in first day, because we did not aske about this. Its no coffee or water in a room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
William
Overall positive experience
Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Apr 2026
Samantha
i usually stay here for the location because its hard to beat, but this last stay i had was a rough one. the construction downstairs in the garage was terribly loud first thing in the morning lasting throughout the day. the room felt musty and the air conditioner is outdated and barely working. a closer look at certain areas of the room you can tell it is uncared for and unclean. the bed and pillows are lumpy and uncomfortable. its a shame. the price this time around as well was more than usual and to be charging me more while very disruptive construction is going on which is causing a parking problem where im having to pay ridiculous amounts at the spot across the street doesn't make any sense to me. if the up-charge is because they dont have people paying for the parking they usually offer, it’s outrageous and shameful.
6/10
Pleasant
18 Apr 2026
Sean
Front desk staff Lindsey and crew were excellent. Location is great if you plan to spend time in Little Italy. Parking is difficult.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
William
This is the best spot in San Diego's Little Italy.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Tanya
Super friendly helpful staff. Boutique hotel. Great location! Fluffy down bed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Rosalia
Clean, convenient great location and amazing staff! I will be back and book here again.
Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2026
Kayla
The staff were absolutely wonderful, so cheerful and kind. The location was the best part. It could use some updates and the wifi didn't work great but overall I'd recommend based on the staff and location
Self
2/10
Poor
14 Apr 2026
Molly
This hotel is not as advertised, small rooms, old deco and not very clean. AC not on when arrived and took forever to cool off. The pictures on site do not match rooms at all and hotel smells musty
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Patricia
Older property but very clean and comfortable. All our interactions with the associates were excellent.
6/10
Pleasant
12 Apr 2026
Sierra
Staff were very friendly, but room was run down. Light fixtures were broken. Hair on the bathroom floor that was very clearly not mine. I wanted to like it more- but it needs to be updated.
Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2026
Sheri
Perfect and safe area to lay your head at night and explore the city by foot during the day. Little Italy market on Wednesday and Saturday are nice.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2026
Jennifer
Was good for a one night stay. The light did not work in the bathroom but there was enough light from the room for my morning shower. I’m sure they realized when housekeeping came in and hopefully it is fixed for the next guests. Area around the hotel was very busy and pretty noisy at night, not the hotels fault but wanted others to be aware.
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Apr 2026
Michelle
It's located literally in the heart of Little Italy, but that also meant that at 7:00 in the morning a semi-truck pulled up across from our room with the engine idling for over an hour -- at decibels close to a helicopter circling overhead. Besides loud street noise and few amenities (for example, no carafe for boiling water for tea/coffee), we enjoyed our stay. And there is a café downstairs. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The beds were so comfortable (mattress on the harder side is our preference) with a variety of pillows to choose from. The room was super clean. It's bare bones but a good value and all you need.
8/10
Excellent
11 Apr 2026
Jan
Location, location, location. Great food nearby, walk the waterfront, and a Farmers market on Sat.

The front desk team are so welcoming and efficient. Gold stars.

8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2026
Anthony
Friendly front desk staff. Room clean but shows some wear. Minimal amenities. Would stay again.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Mamie
Staff were extremely helpful and very knowledgeable about different places to visit that were near our location.
Friends

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