Name: Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown/Airport Area
Address: 1531 Pacific Highway, San Diego, 92101, US

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Ma Cherryl Crisologo

Great price.

Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Aug 2026

Marcie

Location was perfect for our trip. Breakfast was not good.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

John

The breakfast was good and VERY popular. We got downstairs just before 7a each day, which turned out to be the sweet spot. It got busy after that. I didn’t know that Housekeeping only came every other day. Seems like they could do a better job of letting you know besides putting a small sticker on the bathroom mirror.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Marcy

It was a very short walk from the Amtrak train station. Also very close to the metro little Italy station. Hotel staff was very friendly. recommended some great restaurants close to the hotel. Rooms were very clean and breakfast was very good.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Mary

Due to a convention in town, our room wasn't available and we were booked in a room that was not ideal for us. However, the staff did their best to remedy the situation and it was appreciated. I only wish we'd been notified of the change when we still had a chance to go elsewhere. Really liked that the parking lot was gate-secured.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Dawn

Hotel was in a convenient location and was very close to restaurants in Little Italy. Great location to take the trolley! Breakfast was a challenge as it was very crowded and not enough seating.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

KIRTI

Good hotel.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2026

Monica

Great location!

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2026

Eduardo

El servicio, las instalaciones y la localización son excelentes. El desayuno no es muy bueno, pero está incluído y eso ayuda mucho. No estoy de acuerdo en que el estacionamiento se cobre por separado porque incrementa considerablemente el costo final de la estancia.

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2026

Emeritus

There was

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2026

Jennifer

There was no shuttle to the airport as indicated on the property profile website thru Expedia. The desk said it was a $15 flat fee for a cab, however, the driver said that was incorrect and charged us $25. The hotel elevators are really run down looking. The staff was nice and room was okay.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Marisela

Parking was ideal in a parking garage and free breakfast was included! My first stay here Pedro who worked here in 2022 was very helpful when our car did not want to start! Went above and beyond!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Rick and Katie

This was our second time staying and as the first it was a pleasant stay. Safe, clean and nice breakfast. Great location!!!

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

JOHNNY

The hotel is clean, and free parking lot but they do not have hair dryer and ice machine. If they have those items would be best.

2/10

Poor

26 Jul 2026

Lakia

Terrible experience! I booked two rooms for family coming in to town for my birthday weekend. I live in little Italy so I thought it would be a perfect location since it’s in a nice area. They ran out of room keys and told us to call some guy who was not a security guard or even present to let us in and out. The lobby area reeked of cigarettes and urine. One of the rooms had 4 extra locks on the door. It felt very seedy and unsafe.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Courtney

The pillows are very uncomfortable. Breakfast is more crowded than most places. Some broken windows throughout and the refrigerator in our room was not able to get very cool. Location is great, building is quiet

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Peter

good breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Maarten

Looks a bit weathered on the outside but indoors it’s pretty up to date. Location is convenient to walk the Embarcadero.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Arlene

Parking spaces are small

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

April

the staff was very helpful and the property was very clean and the parking garage had a gate to enter which made it very reassuring after coming back late from a concert and the pillows and bed were very comfortable and we loved the black out curtains.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

David

The place was clean and the staff was very helpful when we needed to check in a bit early and leave our luggage, they also had earplugs for my wife, which was fantastic. The pool was clean and pretty warm and my kid loved it.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Atsuko

The hotel was very clean and the staff were super nice.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Van

Everybody was really nice

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Cindy

The staff were great and the location was amazing for us

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Deborah Ann

The room was clean and comfortable. View was not as expected. Breakfast was great variety each morning.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

marc

Our experience overall was EXCELLENT! The staff was friendly and professional! The hotel was very clean and the breakfast was wonderful!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Jennifer

We loved our stay. The room and pool was clean, staff were friendly, and it was the perfect location for where we needed to be at a reasonable price.

The things that could have made our stay even better are a more comfortable mattress, complimentary water, kids being prevented from monopolizing the waffle makers, and extra toilet paper in the room; none of these things prevented us from giving a five-star rating, as the rest was great.

We did not have a vehicle this time, but were shocked to see guest parking was $40 per day; I’m sure this made some people unhappy. Something else to consider. The snacks were kind of pricey, too; just know people have options, so we bought at the local store…if reasonably priced, we would have bought at the hotel…just for your consideration.

Thank you for a great stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Laurie

The location is great in terms of being close to a great park and downtown. We definitely heard the train running all night, but other than that our experience was great!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

Sara

The main light in the entry doorway and overhead light in the bathroom come on automatically when you walk passed them. In the middle of the night when one is getting up to go to the bathroom these lights shine on and wake anyone in the room. Stupid, stupid idea!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Yuseiny Lopez

The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Location is perfect.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

Ryan

The location was good, staff were friendly but the hotel was a little dated.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Karina

Delicious breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Dan

Great location for going out.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Brandy

Our room overlooked the train tracks. It was very noisy. There was apparently also some issue with the light in the entryway of the room. I awoke in the middle of the night and the light had turned on by itself. I had to go turn it off. I only realized this is what happened because later in the morning when I was awake but not yet out of bed, it did it again on its own, and I witnessed it come on.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Carlos Juarez

Got caught off guard with the 200 deposit when checking in. Other than that, breakfast was delicious, staff was helpful, cleaning staff was courteous.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Brian

Staff was courteous and helpful. They were very helpful and patient continental breakfast was great cleaning staff was awesome.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Nicole

Had a great stay! The property was clean and so were the rooms. We had a king bed and couch and there was a lot of room. Breakfast was great and there were so many options, the kids loved it. Coffee is also available all day long.
Location was convenient and close to everything.
I read some negative reviews about train noise but we didn’t hear a thing and neither did our kids.

Also the shampoo/conditioner/body soap and lotion brand smelled AMAZING. I wish I could have taken it home!

Over all 5/5 and we’ll definitely be back!

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

12 Jul 2026

Victoria Cabrera

. SOLO QUE PERDIERON MI MALETA Y NADIE SE HIZO RESPONSABLE.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Ronald

N

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Sara

Other than the 3 ants we saw during our stay. We would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Payton

A

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Nurudeen

My experience was great.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Rachael

Excellent location - across the street from a park with a great playground, 1 block from the ships and San Diego harbor. Clean, renovated, and comfortable. Staff was extraordinarily helpful!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Beth

Friendly staff, clean room and great breakfast.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Michelle

Perfect and cheap

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Olga

La Habitación estaba muy bien, El desayuno estaba bastante bueno, El estacionamiento es muy pequeño y se llena muy rápido, hubo días que no alcanzabas estacionamiento

Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

Debra

Room was nice. Cleaning staff would come early when we were still in the room and then not come back when we told them we’d be leaving. Parking was overbooked even though you’d paid for it. Breakfast tables were not wiped clean before you ate.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Mark

Good location, close to restaurants, bars and shops. Very close to water and ships, nice pool. Close to trolly as well which was convenient but also a little loud.

Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Jul 2026

Farid

Parking was not okay

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Sonia

Room was clean and staff very friendly made the trip very comfortable

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Holly

The hotel was in an excellent location. the train wasn't a burden like the views I've read. Traffic was terrible, but that's Cali. Walked to little Italy to eat at fillipis for Lasagna, our favorite place. The $21.00 meatless Lasagna was tasteless and just warm, not the same, Olive Garden is better, never going back. Even the Midway was more pricey. Everything was good except the hotel parking, too small, dead ends at the top. No place to turn around if all the places are taken. A garage is in back across the Tracks, but pricey, I drove a 10 person rental Van. We went for the fireworks, that was a bust. Very disappointing, not the same spectacular event, everyone said, \"is that it\". not going back. Lobby Coffee was great! Breakfast was good, but they must do something with the Scrambled Eggs.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Mattie

Everything went great!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Deonna

This property is well maintained. The rooms are gorgeous , great quality towels and beds. I was grateful to have such a clean comfortable space to sleep in. The room was also larger than i imagined. Breakfast was well prepared and a variety of options. Parking is 40 a night but in a gated garage on premises.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Kerry

The room was clean and well stocked. There was always hot beverages available in the lobby. The location was closer to lots of things in the downtown area with a nice view of the harbor. On our check out morning the elevators weren’t working and the stairs don’t lead to the lobby or garage but outside so that was a hassle. Other than that we had a great stay.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

01 Jul 2026

Lucas

Pros:
-Location is good. Easy walk to the harbor.
-Room was clean

Cons:
-Power and WiFi went out upon check in, so Check in process took about an hour as everyone decided to check in at 4pm and staff was down to one computer.

-emergency power shut off for an hour in the late evening, so no power, AC, or elevators.

-noise was an unfortunate factor as we were on the side of the building closest to the train. The train was running all night and that’s all we could hear. And the floor above us the floor was creaking all night as people were walking above us.

-Parking and key card. Day 2 key card did not work to get into parking garage so I had to call for access, and that also meant the key card did not work for access into hotel from parking garage so we had to make a hike to through the garage to the check in area to get new cards.

This wouldn’t have been an issue if I was by myself, but I had my 2 young kids with me and it made our stay a little more stressful then need be as we do pay for these things.

Lastly, accommodations for something such as covered parking or at least a discount would be nice for the trouble and added stress.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Evelyn

The only thing I didn’t like was the parking once it’s full it’s full and was told that if we lost our parking, we would have to park elsewhere, but other than that, everything was great and the staff was wonderful I would stay here again

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

rene

En la recepcion me dejaron hacer el check in temprano, el cuarto limpio, muy comodo, el hotel muy bien, el desayuno estaba muy completo y rico.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

30 Jun 2026

Chris

The power kept shutting off and the air conditioner as well so it was really hot in our room. It was dark because of no lighting turning off and on. The tv would turn off and on. We notified the hotel and they said it was happening to the hotel and we asked for a discount because of the problem and they said to ask Expedia since we booked with you. Is there any way to get a discount for our stay?

Friends

2/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Brett

Elevators barely worked, room keys stopped working, cuz stuck in stairwell because of the eleventh and keys not working.

4/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Sandy

only one of the 3 elevators work.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Collene

Down to one elevator so slow big lines. Ended up going outside of the hotel and walking down to parking garage. Breakfast is not great eggs and breakfast meat cold. Good location very walkable and bed was comfy. A great weekend but to many other choices to go back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

jeff

Excellent location friendly staff . Excellent walking distance to the ocean and little Italy

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2026

Jean-Francois

Train noise 24/7 as it is right beside. Run-down hotel, overpriced and dirty.

Self

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2026

Maritza

Lobby vs other Hampton Inns not good, coffee & tea service end too early, room decor outdated, hallways & elevators need repairs & upgrades, breakfast area too cramped. For the price, I won’t stay there again..

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Robert

Good location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

jaime

Great hotel no complaints everything is good
Breakfast good actually they have a waffle maker A+ 😁😁

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Kim

Hotel was nice and quiet. The beds were very comfortable.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

David

Nearby by trains cause lots of noise in rooms. Walls are thin so rooms overall aren't very private. Elevators dont work great. Overall an ok hotel for a quick stay.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

CRYSTAL

We booked a king bed room. We got two queens instead. No adjustment in our fees. No accommodation tk get us the correct room. So, I paid for the expensive room and got a cheaper one.
Hair on bathroom counters.
A wad of long dark hair INSIDE the pillowcase.
Towels appeared to be stained with what I can only imagine was black mascara from a previous guest.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2026

Mia

Breakfast staff are prompt and helpful to provide a great breakfast.
Property is next to Metro train station. Can be noisy.

Family

2/10

Poor

18 Jun 2026

Patricia

The location is really the only best part of this hotel. The staff is amazing. Our room was full of ants we did get to change our room but the next room we had problems with the plumbing. It’s an old hotel that needs an upgrade. Our room had no usb charger ports. Our key card kept failing us we kept getting stuck in the garage which was annoying. The breakfast was okay one day they had pork patties, potato, and omelette premade no options with just regular eggs so that was a downfall for us as we don’t like bell Peppers in our omelette. I would rate this place a 3 just because the location was perfect. There’s a great park across the street for the kids. And walking distance to alot of stuff.

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2026

Chung

Breakfast was good. Parking is expensive! Downtown & Little Italy, City Hall and County Offices location excellent. No room safe; no bottled water unless you ask for some; no area info in room; no dresser drawers; no non-slip bathmat; room cleaning every other day. What you do get is a clean room and a comfortable bed.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Staci

The check in process was fast and thoroughly completed! My stay was hassle free and relaxing!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

18 Jun 2026

Alina

This hotel is very close to several train tracks that run throughout the night and is very noisy.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Samuel

-clean room, white-white bed sheets and towels
- staff are friendly and helpful
- breakfast is excellent
- parking is secure
- the only downside during our stay is that I can hear loudly the noise of people passing by, and the gym is making vibrations when in use!
- room lighting is not enough! It’s very dim!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Yazmin

Location is wonderful to visit Embarcadero area, tram station located just behind the hotel allows you to visit old downtown.
Breakfast has everything you want!
Staff was very friendly and resourceful, gave us coupons to restaurants, recommendations and travel tips.
Also a very short drive from
The airport and Coronado island.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2026

patsy

Could not find Parking, although I jpaid $40.00 for parking

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Daniel

Everything was solid. Held our bags for the day after we checked out as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

James

The room was clean. Property is close to food, etc. Staff was attentive and nice.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Hermie Gil

staff,clean room,breakfast

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Joyce

Good variety for breakfast.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Joel

The staff was amazing. I'm not gonna say just one name, from the person that received us to the person that checked us out on the last day. They were amazing. The cleaning staff, the cooking staff, the people that were out in the parking garage cleaning did an excellent job. Me and my family were so blessed that week To be honest, we didn't wanna leave.😉

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

LaSonya

Great location and clean environment

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Sylvia

The breakfast choices were great! Both hot and cold choices. Our room was big and had 2 queen size beds. The staff was super friendly! We did not have a car.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Samantha

It was a wonderful. Staff was very nice and breakfast was very good. The only minor thing was the train noise but everything else was great. 😊

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Benjamin

Good hotel, really good location in little Italy. Room was by the train station so a little noisy at times but all good.
Was offered a time share in the lobby and that was odd but overall good hotel!

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

Stephanie

This hotel was right in the middle of a large homeless demographic so the main doors do not open, you have to use a key card or buzz the front desk. Our view was of the train tracks for the trains that ran ALL NIGHT long and a persons homeless camp (couch and blanket). In one of the windows of the building next to us, there was a skeleton (like the ones used at Halloween)- needless to say we closed the blinds and never re-opened them. We only stayed one night because our flight was cancelled or I would've found another hotel. When we came down at 4am to check out for our early morning flight there was a security guard sitting in the dark. He must be on guard throughout the evening because of the homeless population. We waited in the building until our uber arrived. Would never stay here again. Did not feel safe, especially with kids.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Raquel

All good

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2026

Lisa

Hotel was just OK would I stay here again not sure. You had the train going by it was very loud. That would be the biggest reason why I would not stay here again.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Betty Ellen

Great location

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Margery

Very nice and helpful staff. Great Location for travelers. The Location is near airport and train station. Great area of downtown and Marina. Great place for families, Breakfast included. Would stay here again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

MELVIN

parking

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Rosemarie

The staff was very friendly. Interesting that the room didn't have a microwave. The breakfast was good. Lots of options.

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Michelle

Parking was tight. Paid a good price for the hotel not sure why the parking had to be so much.
The rooms didntnhave a safe. I thought most places have safes. We did feel safe in the room but didnt want to walk around with our important papers or things that could have been put in a safe.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jun 2026

Eric

Got stuck on the elevators look very old

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Judith

Staff was very friendly and helpful. We found the location to be great - walk to the water front and Little Italy. The tram/train bells were annoying, but that’s part of being downtown. Very close to the airport too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Elaine

Great location for heading to the port. So much to do around this area, close by places to eat and drink.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2026

Alberto

Too close to the train tracks didn’t expect the crossbars sounds would run late at night or too early in the morning. The location is in a good area walking distance to Little Italy. The hotel needs an update, parking charge is too high at $40 a night so you’ll lose your deposit spent a week out there breakfast was okay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

Robbie

We were pleasantly surprised by the value, our room had a spacious room with a king-sized bed, and the complimentary toiletries were top notch. Breakfast and fresh coffee downstairs made mornings easy, and the location couldn’t have been better. The trolley station was right behind the hotel, giving us quick access to downtown and Little Italy, perfect for our Padres game staycation. Free parking was a huge bonus, and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Overall, an excellent choice for comfort, convenience, and service.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2026

Kimberly Ann

Pros
- Staff were very friendly. Very helpful. Very professional.
- Continental breakfast was pretty good. More than the usual pastry and beverages. Had pretty diverse options. Well stocked.
- Undergoing a remodel so hotel looked newer and well kept.
- Location was prime. Close to the water and close to Little Italy. While we didn't have the opportunity to walk to the gaslamp district, we took an Uber and it took no more than ten minutes. Everything was pretty accessible.
Cons
- Location was also a con. It is literally near the train/metro and it ran late/often. Building was not soundproofed to minimize the sounds.
- Unfortunately for whatever reason, we found quite a bit of ants in the room, though it appeared clean.

Family_with_children