Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown/Airport Area

United States , San Diego - CA
San Diego, 1531 Pacific Highway
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100 reviews shown

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

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Dana

The only problems was that fridge had food in it from previous people staying there. And no where in writing when I was booking the hotel did they say there is a parking fee. A parking fee should be told to people in the advertising of the hotel so it’s not a surprise when checking in

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

HARPAL S

It was great staying there

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Holly

I would not recommend this hotel. Upon arrival the lobby smelled like cigarettes, staff was not very friendly. Once we got to our room, it also smelled of cigarettes, when traveling with kids this is just not ok. Our reservation was for 4 people, but our room was only set up 2. We did not have enough towels or pillows. Tried to go to the pool, to be told it was closed (should have been told that on arrival). They told us we could use a different hotels pool, but it was not heated, so we could not use it. The hotel is also right by the train tracks, train horns all night. As if it could not get worse, check out day arrived. Elevators were broken. We asked staff where the stairs were and THEY HAD NO CLUE! Us and other guest had to find them. Then carry all luggage, stroller and our kids down the stairs. The staff were useless and not helpful at all. We will not be back and would NOT RECOMMEND!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Jan

Great place to stay, off the beaten path so a bit more reasonable. They are currently undergoing some updates, so I am sure will be improved very soon. The property had everything I needed, great room, free breakfast that was fantastic! Pool and workout room (small, but had needed equipment). The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. The MTS trolley stop was only a block away, this was the best aspect of my trip as it was super easy to jump on the trolley to get to the convention center and many other locations in San Diego. For this reason alone, I would stay here for future conventions!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Sasha

Love the wonderful staff . Room was very clean . Was nice and quiet after a long day of travel, great location on navy pier and across the street from maritime museum and uss midway museum

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Dino

Historical character and charm. Close to the gaslamp district and walking distance to Petco Park

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Joey

The rooms was very clean and staff were very helpful and pleasant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Geneviève

Déjeuner correct, notre chambre était collé sur les rails des trains de ville donc bruyant même la nuit.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

MITSUYO

Safe location and thanks for free coffee and tea.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Patricia

Great stay at the Hampton Inn downtown San Diego. Location was ideal to simply park the car and walk to Little Italy, waterfront park, and Seaport Village. The room was clean and spacious. All staff we encountered were pleasant and helpful. The breakfast buffet had ample choices and the breakfast room was large enough to accommodate large groups comfortably. Would definitely stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Diana

We would of liked a hot tub tysm

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Ernest

Breakfast was good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Alexis

Clean room, spacious and if you are sensitive to noise just ask to be on the side of the hotel away from the train.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2026

Jacob

The room was clean with a comfortable bed, but when I arrived to check in they didn't have a room available for me despite my reservation. Also, I waited in a line for 30 minutes to check in and only one woman was working at the front desk. Here manager was in the back behind the front desk, but he did not help check people in which seemed odd to me.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2026

Steve

40.00 A day to park come on….. room was expensive enough.

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Kristie

They were great it was clean great location. Only thing is our window looked out to the back ally there was an old nasty couch and trash gross.

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Victoria

I really was impressed with all the upgrades of the entire hotel. New carpeting, newly furbed carpet and interior decorations and new revised bathroom.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Shana

The room was nice. Didn’t like being directly on the hwy, very noisy. Staff was very helpful. Buffet breakfast was crowded everyday! No chance to enjoy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Rich

Great location to many sights. Little Italy and great restaurants and shops. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2026

Robert

They have to finish the work on the elevator. Number three has been out of service for years. Lots of homeless people around the hotel.

Partner

2/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Karina

Hotel is right by train tracks and it had such unsettling feeling was not able to sleep all night, picture those scary motels in movies/shows that was this place. Looked and smelled old. Had faulty light censors that cause them to turn on at all hours of the night.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Gabriel

Overall good experience but there were some minor inconveniences and amenities that were lacking. After check-in, we went to our room, which had a do not enter sign. Apparently, some of the furniture had been washed and was drying. Front desk handled it and got us into a different room. Again just a minor inconvenience. Secondly the parking is awful. The spots are extremely small and space for turning is very limited. I have a medium size SUV and had the worst time fitting into most of the spots. There were also no EV chargers so if that’s something you’re interested in you won’t find it here . For $40 I expected more from the parking experience. Everything else was fine. The staff was friendly, the breakfast was decent and the location was great. I probably would stay here again, but I’m hesitant with the parking.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Nino Garrylin

Staffs are very friendly esp the fron desk.
I forgot his name but this young gentleman at the front desk is very accommodating and welcoming.😊.

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Rony

First time staying here. Loved the location. Staff were very friendly. And most important, the room was clean. Would definitely stay here again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Cheryl

It made me feel very much like being at home great breakfast in good location over all very nice stay

Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2026

Martha

We weren't aware of the $40 per night charge for parking our car. Also, the noise from our room which faced a side street was loud at night as Amtrack is a block away.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Martha

Room was clean, staff were very helpful with extending my stay. Breakfast was very good with several options to choose from. Parking was a bit expensive at $40 a night, and parking spaces were limited in size. With a gmc truck, had a difficult time finding adequate parking.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Akhileshkumar

Breakfast was ok, room was clean and spacious.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

DANIELLE

The room was clean.
The staff was pleasant and professional.
Breakfast was nice, hot, and fresh.
Parking was high, $40/day, but safe.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Jazmin

My kids loved it and the best thing was the view we had

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Alvy

Staff was great with info about trolly, property was clean and was close to where we were going which was the ball park and seaport village, pretty good breakfast. i would definitely recommend this hotel !

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Samantha

Everything was great, close to farmers market, beach, and gaslamp area

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Kishan

Location was great...Access to nearly everything

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

janice

Property was nice, going through some upgrades! Loved the area close to stuff to do! Staff was friendly and nice. Enjoyed being in walking distance to little Italy! Nice and clean would stay with them again .

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Megan

Little older hotel but rooms were really clean. Walking distance to the harbour.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Jessica

So close to the rental car center and port of San Diego you can almost touch it. Breakfast was not a available at the time we needed it which was kind of a bummer. Weekend travelers need to eat too. Otherwise it was great.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

07 May 2026

Joel

super noisy - from adjoining rooms
outdated
noisy from outside. near rail lines. airport
did not clean
our rooms. replenish coffee supplies.
super late checkin
i WILL NEVER stay in a Hampton Inn again
i may also NEVER use expedia again.

i’m sure no one will ever read this, act on it or get in touch with me .

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2026

Karyn

The staff was great. The breakfast was good but salty. The room: I am commenting on room 624 only.
The hvac system whistled as it started and ended. The shower faucet ran. This made the stay less than good.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Linda

We enjoyed our stay. Good breakfast with lots of choices. Trains quiet at night. Close to cruise port and walkway along the waterfront and Little Italy. Front desk very helpful with directions and accessing public transportation. A in room safe would have been handy. Thank you!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2026

Jason J

Parking rates are ridiculous for guests staying there

Family

2/10

Poor

02 May 2026

Michele

Parking was a disaster. Could not get my digital key to open the garage or get myself on the elevator. The elevator would not pick us up attempted the stairs could not get onto any floors called the front desk no one answered. Ended up running down into the garage 1 catching the elevator and riding it until it finally allowed us to stop on our floor. Horrible experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Cody

Rooms were clean, pool area was nice and clean, breakfast was great…elevators are undergoing maintenance, but with a little patience, that wasn’t an issue!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Santiago

The only thing I would improve is breakfast, it needs more variety of foods.
Other than that, for one night was a very nice stay!

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Jessica

Nice and close to waterfront attractions.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Evann

Staff friendly & helpful. Market had everything we needed for evening snacks.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Jose Rafael

Everything good

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

rosa

Breakfast is very good and good service

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Sean

Everything was was very clean and it good condition.
I would have liked to have glasses

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Randall

In general, the Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown was good. Ideal location, clean, nice breakfast buffet, and friendly staff. On the other side of the ledger, the fitness room is tiny and short on equipment variety, and one elevator was unavailable due to servicing.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Luz

Loved our stay ♥️

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2026

Bryan

The location is good, close to the marina and Little Italy. There are few amenities but the room was clean and comfortable. It you’re a light sleeper this is not for you, the main street in front is very loud and the back side sits right on the train tracks. The staff was hit or miss, friendly at check-in, but no staff at the desk for checkout for 10 minutes and when he arrived he was condescending and not friendly. The staff also made arrangements that they would not follow through one . Breakfast starts late so I wasn’t able to sample that before we had to leave for the airport. Overall, disappointing and would not stay there again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Madeline

Very enjoyable stay! The rooms were very clean. I would stay here again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Matthew

Very friendly staff. Location was amazing and the breakfast was great. We would definitely stay there again and we did right before we flew back home!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Fadi

Wonderful experience, safe , private and self parking, fresh food , clean place and wonderful smiling and supportive staff

Self

2/10

Poor

17 Apr 2026

Irene

We were here for 3 nights, never had housekeeping, asked for fresh towels, never received them. Bathroom not properly stocked, had to ask for TP. Train directly behind the hotel, felt like we were sleeping on the tracks. Would not stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

Daniela

Great location, needs some remodeling

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 Apr 2026

Cathryn

Pros: staff friendly and accomodating. breakfast was good. Right across the street from the water and several attractions are in walking distance.
Con: the reason I will not stay here again is it is incredibly noisy 24 hours a day. The train runs continuously and is next door, both the fire and police department are next door. Sirens are constant. Then there is horns blowing. I stay in NYC often and this place surpasses the noise level easily. Need thicker windows.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Suzanne

Very nice stay. Pull out couch was perfect bed for our 3 year old grandson. Great location.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Sean

Fantastic

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

James Michael

The location of the hotel is superb! Walking distance to the water front!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Kimberly

The property was very clean and the staff was helpful. For sure would stay there again. Only down fall was the elevators but looked like they were working on them.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Xochil

Everything was fantastic. Would come again and stay

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Jason

Great location

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Kenneth Andrew

Good stay in downtown San Diego with walking distance to many attractions. Friendly helpful staff. Terrific hot breakfast with lots of choices. Only draw backs were the loud train right behind hotel that ran all night and the $40 a day parking fee.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Nadia

This hotel is a great option for an affordable short stay. Location is great, opposite the water, and has a kids park opposite, close to restaurants and train. Breakfast was fine, waffles, eggs, toast, yogurt, cereals and some fruit options, coffee available throughout the day. My son loved the pool, was always a great way to end the day. And staff were super helpful and friendly. We would stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Cynthia

Nice place. Convenient to the Port

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

ANA

Loved it! Would come again!
Only downfall is parking not included so you have to pay is $40

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2026

Brenda

The toilet paper was stayed / dirty. The shampoo, conditioner and shower gel were not stocked. Towels were not stocked in the pool area

Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

Ramona

Parking very expensive. Staff okay, but not very helpful. Room okay and clean, lobby and elevator area needs cleaning and work. Overall okay, but I wouldn’t go back.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2026

Jennifer

Needs updating and elevators were inconvenient.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Maksim

Good

4/10

Poor

04 Apr 2026

Steve

Noisy!!!! All we heard all night was the train crossing bells. Non stop. Door on room wouldn’t close unless we lifted very hard on door handle. Would not recommend. Only good thing was the view.