Courtyard San Diego Downtown Little Italy

United States , San Diego - CA
SAN DIEGO, 1646 Front Street
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100 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Yosi

Great hotel, the room was very clean

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Helen

We had an amazing stay
Maria and Charlene at the front desk was so helpful

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

klavdya

Everything was good

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Fernanda

The lobby is beautiful & the location is ideal!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Jose

From the moment I walked into the lobby and was greeted by their staff I felt what this place was all about. The lobby is beautiful and the room was very clean. I love the fact that people gather in the lobby and interact with one another even strangers. The only let down I could think of is their water pressure form the shower. Besides that I would definitely recommend this place First time in San Diego and I felt like I got the best experience imaginable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Robert

Clean room, nice staff, quiet and nice restaurant.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

MIALIEN

Last minute booking as the flight delays kept us a day longer, close to the airport (short uber/taxi ride away). Plenty of local places to walk to in the area. Hotel is an old Doubletree but Courtyard made the right upgrades to their hotel!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Dom

it was dope

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Andrea

Clean hotel, cool to watch planes land off the balcony. Not noisy, just fun! Easy walking distance to Little Italy. Staff was really great with recommendations for dinner.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Debbie

The location was wonderful! The rooms were spacious and very clean. Loved the balcony!
Staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely book this hotel again!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Taj

It was perfect. Clean and staff very friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Nestor

Great location to

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

Henry

Parking garage and spaces are extremely tight. Challenging to park. Room was modern, clean and nicely appointed. Small shower size and weak water pressure. Comfortable bed. Friendly helpful staff. Easy walking distance to Little Italy.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

sheenaika

The staff were very nice it was a smooth process to check in, they offered water which was nice. And the hotel is close to a lot of things perfect location. And the farmers market right next door on Saturday was amazing

Friends

2/10

Poor

12 Jun 2026

Zainab

I booked a one-night stay at this hotel to evaluate it before committing to a long-term work reservation of more than 20 days. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing.
During booking, I paid for breakfast. The next morning, I went to the dining area expecting a normal hotel breakfast. As I entered, a staff member stopped me and asked for an airline badge. I was confused and said I was a hotel guest and did not know what that meant. I was told I could not enter without it. The interaction felt embarrassing in front of other guests.
I went to the front desk and explained that I had already paid for breakfast. At first, they could not find it in the system and asked for my email confirmation. After I showed proof, they adjusted my reservation and said it was fixed.
When I returned to the dining area, another staff member again stopped me and asked about the airline badge. After repeating the situation, I was told I should sit down and order from a menu instead of using a buffet. This should have been explained clearly from the beginning and would have avoided confusion.
The food was acceptable, but the service was disorganized. Later, I also noticed a breakfast charge on my credit card even though I had already paid, which adds concern.
Overall, the lack of clear communication, repeated stopping at the entrance, and possible duplicate charge made this a disappointing stay. Since I was evaluating this hotel for a long work stay, I will not be booking it again.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2026

Farnaz

The staff were courteous, friendly, and helpful throughout my stay, and the room was clean and well-maintained. Unfortunately, there were a couple of issues that affected my experience. The windows were not properly soundproofed, so I could clearly hear traffic and other noise from the nearby freeway, making it difficult to relax and sleep. The toilet flush also needs repair, as it was not functioning properly.
While I appreciate the excellent service from the staff, the noise issue and maintenance problems were significant drawbacks.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Benjamin

Amazing stay really good view and great service

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Victoria

So clean and staff is kind

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2026

Bonnie

The property was beautiful, rooms were maintained and modern

We had an electrical issue with lights turning on independently. Bathroom door had a horrible squeak

The parking garage is a real challenge for mid to large sized cars. Exit ramp needs to be entered on a corner, which left a huge concern for getting out without damaging my car. (Honda Pilot)

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Ron

Our new favorite hotel when visiting Little Italy in San Diego. Parking is simple, with options including free street parking, paid public parking, or secured underground hotel parking for a fee. As soon as you walk in, the clean smell and friendly, helpful staff make you feel welcome! A special thank you to the front desk team, who are very welcoming, knowledgeable, and always supportive. Our room was spotless, cozy, and offered an incredible view. Plus, it's within walking distance of excellent high-end restaurants and attractions open day and night. The gym was already crowded by 8:00AM! We loved the vibe and everything about it. High five, Marriott!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Michael

Great location. Very clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Doris

Very cute hotel in little Italy and very conveniently located near the trolley, gaslamp, and all the great restaurants in little Italy, and you can take the trolley down to seaport village as well right near the hotel. The staff was polite and helpful and we had morning coffee and breakfast at the restaurant which was very comfortable and a great layout which makes you feel like you’re at home and not a hotel. Rooms were clean and had a view of the airport runway, partially marina, and the freeway which made it a little noisy but my son love seeing the planes land. You can get a quieter room on the other side of the hotel away from the freeway. One thing to note, and this has nothing to do with the hotel but the area around the hotel, is that there are many homeless people around

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Brian

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Viktor

Place was cozy and welcoming

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Blanca

Nice manage and easy to do contact and attend questions

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

Diana

Don’t take a pick up truck in the parking lot . It definitely a struggle to get out. They should have signs not for pick up trucks.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Gregory

Excellent location in the Little Italy neighborhood. Blocks from the waterfront. Very walkable to entire downtown areas. Staff were very professional and friendly. Room was neat and clean, bed was comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Siran

Beautiful hotel very clean and nice
The front desk was amazing and very helpful…. Overall it’s worth staying here close to everything

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Alisha

Great stay!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

wayne

Great staff, great location, electric vehicle chargers.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Bernadine

Great location

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Saundra

Great location in heart of Little Italy. The staff was above and beyond from the moment I checked in and day I departed. Fantastic hotel

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Lindsay

Walking distance to many attractions. Quiet space.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

stephen

Parking garage is really tight not to mention $45 a night. But really nowhere else to park close by. Other than that it was clean, cozy and very relaxing. Lots of restaurants within walking distance. Love it

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Elsie

Everything was good and clean

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

joe

All good

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Eric

Little Italy is our favorite part of San Diego. This hotel is close to it and the Embarcadero.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Julia

This place 100/100 Súper Limpio Me encantó lo Recomiendo, la Vista hermosa ! Mis niños la pasaron Súper cómodos !! Volveré pronto

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

PATRICE

The property and the room was very clean and well-maintained. The staff were very helpful. very close to the airport

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Kandara

Great place to stay. Highly recommended

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Pat

A few minor issues with the room upon check-in (a drip in the toilet tank, a loose handle on a closet door) were quickly handled. Front desk staff very friendly and accommodating. Will stay here again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Christina

Found hair on one towel in the bathroom which was not mine because I’m blonde but other than that it was good

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Shraina

Clean room! Very pet friendly. Despite being pet friendly, room and overall hotel was very clean

2/10

Poor

26 May 2026

Elvis

Hotel had music playing at night which you can hear from the room. I requested a high floor room and was given one of the lowest floor. Ask staff about the music and they were not very helpful. Would not recommend anyone to stay at Marriott as staff needs to be better.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Brianna

Thank you Lydelle at the front desk. He was so kind!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Hany

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Celeste

Great location. A couple minutes walk from little Italy, also right next to a dog park! Not much parking space, we paid for public parking across the street, which was cheaper than the hotel so we didn’t mind. The pool was the only thing that wasn’t all that, but everything else was great.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Robert

Two nights stay, staff didn't clean room at all. I tried calling front desk 7 times but they didn't answer once. Parking lot entrance to the elevator smelled like piss.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2026

Kourken

The room we had was on the freeway side and the noise can be heard inside the room with the windows completely shut day and night. Not a good thing for a light sleeper like me. Also the parking entrance and connectors from level to the next level is so narrow that I was very close to scraping the walls several times with a medium sized sedan.
On a positive note, the location is great.

Family

2/10

Poor

23 May 2026

Steven

Complete disrespect from staff as i was in conversation with the front desk agent when he completely disregarded my self and my GF to attend to there more important clientele/guests (airline pilots) literslly walked away from us mid conversation then procesded to call me 20 minutes later with almoat attitude. For marriott this is just unacceptable. 9 years in the industry and i have never treated any guest in this manner. Horrible stay. Breakfast was a joke as well. I basically had to talk to three employees to prove i paid for my Breakfast via expedia and showed them. Long story short i felt i stayed at a Travelodge inn. Room was clean 👌 Other then this. YOU HAVE TO BE PLATINUM MEMBER OR A PILOT FOR ANY REAL ATTENTUON OR RESPECT.

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Samia

Great location near Little Italy and downtown. Clean, big rooms.
One bedroom suits is especially big!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Scott

Convenet and close to where we wanted to be , enjoyed the pool deck

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Jose

Walking inside, it was super clean. Staff was amazing really polite, ….. but they didn’t get my correct room. I asked for one king size bed, but I’m not gonna complain. The room was clean. The only thing I did not like is the parking if I would’ve known I would’ve parked outside. It was really really difficult to go inside cause I drive a truck but everything else. Good job guys thank you.

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 May 2026

Tanya

Hotel is good but unfortunately the location is terrible!!!! The parking garage is enough to give anyone anxiety and claustrophobia there’s no parking there and as soon as you enter there’s no way out. So once you leave the trap and try and find street parking your only option is to pay across the street where there is at least 6 tents and then the 6.50 hourly rate is outrageous if you are staying over night. The hotel does nothing to try and be more accommodating with parking and other small needs definitely will never stay here.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Marie

Love it—nice and comfy.

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

John

Great location,

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Katina

Very clean, fresh room! Love the tv streaming ability. Great staff and service. Only issue was the tub/shower had a very slow drain. I was standing in water the whole time, using shampoo and conditioner that didn’t drain and made the tub very slippery.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

15 May 2026

Jorge

I forgot my Apple Watch in the room, called 10 minutes after to have the housekeeping recover it for me, and they said there was nothing in there, but trough my find my device, was still there.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Michael

Rooms are very nice, bed is excellent. Good location with a short walk to Little Italy. Parking is very tight for bigger SUV’s and trucks, use a small car to navigate better. It’s also 45/day for parking. The rate you see is not the final rate. Overall very nice hotel.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Reynaldo

Staff - perfect greeting and check in
Room - wonderful size and amenities. Well appointed . Only slight issue ? It’s on the freeway side so it was a bit louder than hoping .
Hotel - overall spacious and nicely decorated .
I would not hesitate to stay here again. Close to little Italy and Lofty Coffee.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Heladio

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Brian

Location of property was wonderful. Saturday farmers market starts at the end of the block uo from the hotel and there many restaurants and activities within walking distance

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Luci

This property was great came in town for an outpatient surgery right across the border. My appointment wasn’t until two pm, I booked a king room however it wasn’t ready when I arrived at noon so they allowed me to check into a double queen early. When I got in the room the woman from the front desk called to see if everything in her room was good okay. And the view was amazing

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

Lorri

Great stay, helpful staff. Requested a room change away from the freeway side after the first sleepless night- otherwise it was great!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Ashley

The windows/sliding doors to the outside are quite old so the highway and airport noise was so loud. Hard to listen to the tv and hard to fall asleep.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2026

Bernadette

The location is wonderful if your goal is to walk around little Italy. It is close to the zoo which is less than 2 miles away.
The hotel itself is old and our room showed it. Although it was clean there were lots of problems. The outlet in the bathroom was so loose it didn’t work. The patio door to the balcony didn’t shut all the way so traffic was very loud. Overall it was comfortable for the price but definitely needs some renovations

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Maria

This hotel was clean, close to downtown attractions. You are less than mile from Little Italy, restaurants and food shops. It’s pretty safe to walk in evenings. Anna at the front desk was amazing, she was friendly, and helpful when answering our questions. We walked to Gaslamp it was like a 25 minute walk. Ralphs is a grocery store that is about 15
mins walk. There is a restaurant onsite and bar we went out every night. The Harbor bay is within walking distance, and you need to check out Seaport shops as well.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Marilyn

Property was recently refreshed and upgraded. Great location in Little Italy, convenient and quiet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

monfiel

I recently stayed at the Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Little Italy and overall had a great experience. The location is easily the highlight—right in the heart of Little Italy, with amazing restaurants, coffee shops, and the waterfront all within walking distance. It’s perfect if you want to explore San Diego without needing to drive everywhere.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Sandra

Food choices were good but portion large easier to order sides instead of wasting food. No cash allowed

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Scherel

The breakfast was great and it was within walking distance of the cruise port even with luggage.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Tom

No breakfast was offered

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Eliseth

Loved it!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2026

carol

I had to wait almost 7 hrs for my room.Totally not acceptable.The elevators only work sometimes.It’s a great location and I liked the room.But they have serious problems!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Melissa

The hotel was perfect. Clean and in a great location. Only negative, I was charged to use the parking garage after I checked out. I had previously paid for parking through Expedia.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Jenee

We w

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Sergio

Good

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Lucia

Excelent customer service, personnal is so kind and speak spanish for better understanding and experience.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Michelle

We had a great stay at this hotel in San Diego! The property was very clean, which made our stay feel comfortable and relaxing from the moment we arrived. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with anything we needed.
One of the best parts of this hotel is its location—it’s just a short walk to Little Italy, which made it so easy to explore and enjoy all the amazing restaurant options nearby. We loved being able to step out and have so many great places to eat within minutes.
Another bonus was the accessible EV charging at the hotel—it was super convenient and made our trip even smoother.
Overall, a wonderful experience and we would definitely stay here again!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Fredesvinda

The room was clean and inviting. We enjoyed the view and the balcony. We had little interaction with the staff but they seemed very nice and efficient.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Iman

Newly renovated super clean and friendly staff

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Sukesh

Rooms were clean.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Gabriel

The staff are awesome very friendly and professional. Room was very clean. Parking was very secure and safe. Location is ideal for little Italy highly recommended this hotel.

Family

2/10

Poor

06 Apr 2026

Janelle

Disgusting property

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2026

Brian

I recently stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy. The location and property are great, but the check-in experience was extremely frustrating.

We arrived at 1:30 PM and found a crowded, disorganized lobby. The front desk took my number on a handwritten list that spanned multiple pages. When we returned at 3:30 PM, it was still chaotic and our room wasn’t ready. I was told 4:00 PM check-in is “not guaranteed,” which was surprising.

A staff member mentioned the hotel is “always oversold,” which explained the situation. Bags were stored everywhere, clearly beyond capacity. We were told we’d be notified when our room was ready—no call or message ever came, even after reaching out through Expedia.

When we returned later, we were initially told we didn’t have a room. Eventually, we were given the wrong room (two doubles instead of a king) with a promise to switch the next day. After following up again, we didn’t get our correct room until 5:00 PM the next day.

The staff seemed overwhelmed by a systemic issue. While the location is excellent, the overbooking model creates a poor experience. I’ll likely try another hotel next time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Elsie

Yes

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Marissabel

Very close to little Italy. Nice walking distance to popular areas.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Mohamad Rami

Clean room. Great neighbor hood

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

Anthony

The breakfast was good. The room was dated. The air conditioner was making noise every time it turned on and it woke up my family. Also, when it comes to getting towels or cleaning your room, it took longer than expected. Our our bed was never made or room was cleaned.

4/10

Poor

03 Apr 2026

Natalie

Staff was rude . Bar downstairs closed at 10. It was as New Year’s Eve and the bartender wouldn’t serve us at 10 pm after making us wait 5 mins for her to finish her personal conversation with some other customers .

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

01 Apr 2026

Arturo

Old and slow elevators. Old and no locking room sliding door.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

jessica

Great location, we had a great time.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2026

Jonathan

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2026

SYLVIA

I specifically chose this hotel for the heated pool as my daughter was excited to swim the pool was super cold. I got different answers from the staff some said oh they never heat it another stated it’s been hot so we don’t heat it super disappointing.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

31 Mar 2026

Isaac

First off, the check in took way longer than it should have. We arrived around 3:55 and had to wait until 4:20 to actually get our keys. We weren’t even offered anything complimentary for this ridiculous wait which made us late for the baseball game that evening. To top it off, the next day we had to check out and then the elevators stop working. We had to climb down 10 flights of stairs with all of our luggage. For some reason the staircase only starts at the 2nd floor so when you check out you have to wait in a long line to even get back to parking. Terrible stay and will never recommend this location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Brenda

Great experience with friendly staff. Rooms are spacious and modern looking. I would recommend

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

Jane

Loved the location, so close to everything in Little Italy by foot! Loved the pool area but wish they had either a bar or the option to get room service delivered. The rooms were nice and big bathrooms, very nice down pillows.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Christina

Great experience. Friendly staff and clean room!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Leon

Yes everything