Name: Urban Boutique Hotel
Address: 1654 Columbia Street, San Diego, 92101, US

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2026

Theresa

We were warmly welcomed by Vince who was friendly and most helpful. We did not partake in the breakfast but I could see that there was a selection of beverages, fruits, pastries and other items. The room, although small, was clean. The only downside was that the ac was loud so we just turned it off at bedtime.
We also like the hotel location. Everywhere we wanted to go was within easy walking distance.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Adrianna

The staff was so pleasant and helpful. Parking was easy and conveniently located. The Little Italy location was amazing. We will definitely stay again

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2026

Devin

Not a bad stay at this hotel, it was okay. I chalk it up to a solid 3 star hotel stay.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Maryann

It’s always great, just had an issue with the tv , maintenance had to come in and fix it. And show me how to turn on my ac but it’s always a fun time and great little breakfast!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

JORGE

Perfect location in little Italy and steps away from the framers market. Staff is very friendly. Rooms can be a little small, but definitely recommend and very fairly priced.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

Michael

Small rooms but in a great location. Loves the area.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Lincoln

Amazing location and price!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Carolyn

The staff was friendly. The location was ideal. The small refrigerator in the room was exactly what we needed. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was an added bonus for us.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2026

Lisa

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was good. Room was clean. Breakfast was just enough to start the day, tea or coffee, juice, pastries, fruit and yogurt.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Brenda

Very helpful front desk staff
Nice room, just very tiny
Everything else very good
Liked continental breakfast

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Barry

The rooms were small, but very clean. Continental breakfast was fine. The best part about the hotel. Is it location walking distance to just about everything in downtown and a little Italy we really enjoyed our stay

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

Azza

The property needs a lot of upgrades and maintenance.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Jerald

Excellent location. Within walking distance of Little Italy and navy pier. More seating for the continental breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

brandon pierce

Nice room in the middle of everything

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Jennifer

staff was very friendly and nice! arrived to a nicely cleaned room and left with no issues, thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Gregory

It was a nice place. Great location.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Selise

Great for a short stay downtown. Appreciated the nearby free parking!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

David

The location was the best. The room was real good but what made it amazing was the staff. Very very good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Suzie

It was great for the price! There’s rooms are relatively small and nothing fancy, but my sheets were clean and it was good for what I needed! Central location in Little Italy.

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Stephen

Excellent front desk staff customer service! 😀👍

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Octavio

Perfect location in the heart of Little Italy! Great staff!

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Russell

great central location. Staff very attentive.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

JESSICA

We lived our stay and how close it was to all the restaurants

4/10

Poor

09 Jul 2026

Stiven

This isn’t a place I would ever book again or recommend to anyone. Poor quality across the board. You can’t even close your blinds

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Tatiana

I really liked the hotel! The staff is always happy to help you with any requests. Great location! The market opens near the hotel twice a week. Excellent transport accessibility.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Linda

The staff was excellent and the hotel is super clean. The location is the best feature! Just a short to restaurants and shops. Our rooms was small but had everything we needed.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2026

Greg

Good location. Good price. Pretty unexceptional.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Michael

Clean room and shower. TV and air conditioner worked well and great location.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Quiana

Manny was great thank you

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Quiana

Amazing service Manny was great and ensured we had the best stay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Merylin

The staff was friendly and the room was okay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

Robin

I didn't like my room. I felt I was mislead in what I was expecting to get. Especially for the price the room was to small to even move around in, the bathroom. And no where to sit down. Not comfortable at all. We were supposed to stay 4 days and 3 nights
We thought we were going to check in on Friday. But instead we checked in on Saturday the day of my event. And checked out Sunday. And didn't stay til Monday. I was ready to go.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2026

Sargis

The room was extremely small.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Donna

Fast check-in, friendly and kind staff, super clean room with everything in working order. The 'breakfast' is really a very minimal, at best, continental breakfast, but location is ideal and at very close proximity to many nice restaurants to eat at all hours. Parking's a few blocks away, but it's much cheaper than other public parking areas (but if your vehicle is wide, be ready, it's TIGHT). Would stay at again!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2026

Patrick

Staff were friendly and helpful, and the room was well cleaned, but the property is poorly maintained with low quality furnishings.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Darren

Nothing wrong, just pretty basic room which needs a refresh

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Abraham

Good location, you can walk to good restaurants and places to enjoy the place

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Joe

Beautiful hotel. In a great location. Bars, restaurants reachable just by crossing the street. My only negative commentary would be there is no air condition in the rooms.

Partner

4/10

Poor

30 May 2026

Marco

Pictures look better than actual facility . We were asked to leave the lobby for talking in the early morning due to rooms 10 feet from lobby.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Martin

This property was very well maintained very clean very safe. Excellent staff I would stay there again.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Birta

Place was cute from the outside and a great location but once you ever the building the whole vibe is outdated. When we checked in into our room the room was in okay condition as far as the looks of it. Bathroom floor had permanent stains on it and our pillows were dirty. I asked for new ones they were brought by staff quickly. The door handle from the outside was super loose and looked broken. The AC had a pee smell when it was blowing. Noticed it in our third night there(4nights stay) I just wished the owner/Manager would remodel and renovate for the price that I paid.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Maureen

Parking was offsite, however my room wasn't cleaned by the time I arrived so the staff comped my parking for my stay and got my room cleaned within 30 minutes. Overall a pleasant experience

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2026

Emily

Hey there, it's not like me to say anything negative about anyone's business, and I wouldn't be saying anything bad if the price hadn't been so high. It's a great location, great for walking around Little Italy, it was quiet and pretty clean, and the front desk staff was friendly and welcoming. I think because it was the Memorial Day weekend, they increased the price so much that it felt like I was getting ripped off. It was not a $350+/night accommodation. If it had been half that price, I would say it was worth it for a quick overnight before a morning flight out.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Timothy

Great location! Staff was friendly and extremely courteous (Macy was awesome) and hotel was very clean and updated.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Monica

The hotel has a great location, parking was annoying as the parking structure was closed and we could go in and we had to wait someone to open the door. Breakfast could have a little bit more options, the ac is a little noisy. I would not stay in this hotel again, but overall the location is very good.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

David

Clean, no nons

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2026

Jennifer

We had a pleasant stay at Urban Boutique Hotel. The location was definitely one of the highlights — very convenient for exploring San Diego and close to restaurants, shops, and attractions.

The hotel itself is more of a modest city hotel than the photos suggest. While everything was generally fine, parts of the property felt a little tired and could benefit from some redecoration and updating.

The continental breakfast was simple but appreciated, and the staff were friendly during our stay. One thing to note is that although parking was described as “included,” there was an additional charge of $25 per day.

Overall, it was a decent option for a short city stay, particularly if location is your main priority.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Steven

We did not have an ocean view at this hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Vern

Parhing was catch as catch can. It was basically street parking. I know that tye hotel has a parking lot 2 blocks away where parkiing is $25 a day. If I'm going to pay that much it needs to be much closer

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Grace

Facility was very clean, smelled clean and looked clean. Some stains on the curtains and a live spider were our only gripes. Breakfast could have been bigger but it did the trick.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Holly

Great location in the heart of Little Italy. Staff happily give recommendations for sights and food. Rooms are cozy and comfortable with a fridge and microwave for all your leftovers. Off site parking was easy to get to and close by. Will definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

CRAIG

Awesome location in Little Italy. Very friendly staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Karen

The staff is very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The continental breakfast includes pastries, yogurt, cheese, juice, and coffee/tea. We enjoyed eating breakfast at one of the hotel's tables on the sidewalk. The rooms are not fancy, but I found our room to be very clean and the bed very comfortable. Hotel location is great and felt safe, right in the center of Little Italy. The price makes this hotel a great deal!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Sharon

It was perfect for us. Staff was friendly and got us discount on tickets for zoo. Bed was fine and breakfast was good and had some protein choices. Would stay again when in area, great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Eric

Nice location in a very walkable part of San Diego

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Toni

Such a good location and good price. Lots of places to walk to and eat at. Facility was clean, and bed was comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Robert

The hotel was at a good location. Enjoyed the sights and restaurants in the area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Eugene

The air conditioning did not work but wasn’t a big problem. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Ronald

Very quiet and nice location. Parking can be an issue

Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2026

Ana A

Here’s a clean, balanced “okay” review you can use:

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My stay at Urban Boutique Hotel was overall decent. The staff were very nice, friendly, and helpful throughout my visit, which I really appreciated. The location is also a big plus—very convenient and easy to get around, but finding parking was challenging.

The room itself was a bit smaller than I expected, but the bed was comfortable and I did like the hardwood floors. However, there were a few cleanliness and maintenance issues that stood out. The bathroom hardware was visibly rusted and could definitely use replacing. I also noticed that the mugs by the coffee machine had lip smudges on them, which made me question how thoroughly the room was cleaned.

The complimentary breakfast was okay—there weren’t many options, but what they did offer tasted good.

Overall, it’s not a bad place to stay, but there are some details that need more attention to make the experience feel truly clean and comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Hector

Clean friendly staff and a great location

Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Apr 2026

Wendi

There is no parking at all, you have to hope there is a spot on the street free or pay for metered. Elevator sounded like it was going to break. Luckily our stay was only for one night due to convenience of being near the port but will never do it again not worth the money spent

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

john

Great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Dmitry

Location location location!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Jeff

Yes on the AC

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2026

Marko

all ok

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2026

Monika

Everything was serviceable. The location is the biggest selling point to this hotel.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2026

Adrianne

Location was great and staff was friendly as well as helpful. Property needs to be updated, and the breakfast options weren't good at all.

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

Laurence

Quick friendly check in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Kassandra

We needed somewhere to stay the day of the Padres/Giants game and most other hotels were way too expensive. Staff was friendly, room was clean. The swamp cooler ac unit did its job. Location is the highlight here. Parking was 25 a night and the lot was a few blocks away. Not a big deal. We came downstairs and there was a farmers market going on. If we’re ever looking for a budget friendly hotel option, we’d come back here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Christine

My family and I choose this Hotel every year! The staff are excellent, courteous and very helpful! The air conditioner works well too! The only disadvantage is the parking situation! It’s a first come first serve thing! It’s difficult to find parking around the hotel!
The Hotel does have a Parking Garage, however it’s about 3 blocks from the Hotel & the cost is around $30 a night! But, your vehicle is safe and watched by security 24/7!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

enoch

Great staff, killer location, overall good time.

2/10

Poor

27 Mar 2026

Dan

The pictures did not match the property. They wouldn’t let me see the room prior to check in. No parking anywhere. They were eager to take my credit card then charged me for one night. I made the reservations hours before and it was supposedly fully refundable.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Mar 2026

Alex

we had a room right next to an ally shared by the local cocktail club and they sure don’t care there is a hotel right next to them at 6am. room is nice if very basic, accommodating staff, cleaning surcharge confuses me because we got room service once at the start of the week then charged for the trash at the end because they never came back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Otha

Good staff, in the heart of Little Italy

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Paul

We enjoyed our stay in the Urban Boutique. Its location in Little Italy, in the heart of dowtown San Diego, is tough to beat and we appreciate how easy it was to get to our cruise ship. It was a short 15 minute walk downhill from the hotel's location. Our room with the Murphy bed we had in our room during our second stay, where our son was able to comfortably stay the night. The beds were well sized and the room was bigger to accommodate the second bed. We also enjoyed the breakfast -- simple but delicious pastries, yogurt, coffee and cheese sticks were served during our stay. There is a nice open, outdoor area right next door where I enjoyed my breakfast on Sunday morning

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Elizabeth

The staff is remarkable for their friendliness and help! The location of the hotel is fantastic! The rooms are

Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Jay

Rooms were certainly clean and comfortable. Good location in Little Italy if you expect to walk the venue. Parking in L-Italy is a challenge anywhere. You’ll need to walk 4 blocks to get to your vehicle unless you find other options. Decent value for the cost.

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

olga

Staff friendly , Vicento was very knowledgeable and helped us with all discount available tickets. So much appreciated.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Kameron

Amazing location, friendly and helpful staff. We loved that it is a pet friendly hotel, priced well and had parking for a good price as well. We will happily stay here again!

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

XU

Staff members were very accommodating. Convenient location. Free Breakfast is available for all guests

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

EDMOND

I was very well looked after.
The staff was excellent, we had trouble with the tv. I called the front desk, they came and upgraded us with no questions. they apologized for our inconvenienced.
I have stayed there 3 times now because of the service.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2026

Deborah

Friendly staff. Great location for no car rental.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Linda

Rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff are wonderful. Parking is relatively close and very secure.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Erick

Great area.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Lynn

No fuss nice staff excellent location. Would stay here again!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2026

Susan

The breakfast was a basket of apples, croissants, string cheese and yogurt. There is no onsite parking and street parking is EXTREMELY difficult. The staff was wonderful,though and the location was perfect!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2026

Alvin

dated remodel - pretty bland with some tacky construction work - very nice and helpful staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Benjamin

Wonderful front desk support and room served all of our needs. Highly recommend!

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2026

Sidney

If you are looking for an affordable place to stay in little italy, this is right in the middle of everything. however the hotel is just a little run down and the walls were so thin that we couldn’t get any sleep due to our neighbors TV blasting. Also check-in was at 3 pm but our room wasn’t ready til about 30 minutes later.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

William

Great location for a short stay

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Lynda

Great

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Brian

Don't stay on the first floor, very small rooms and dark. We were transferred to an upper floor room which was more spacious and lighter. The term 'boutique' classifies the hotel as being artful, perhaps eclectic, but distinctly different from your usual hotel. Our first room on the first floor was more 'boarding house' than 'boutique'. The room they switched us to met the definition of 'boutique'. Breakfast was surprisingly good. It was the bakery pastries; not factory made.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Mike

I love Urban Boutique. The staff was amazing.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Feb 2026

Cindy

If you only care about location, this is the hotel for you. The rooms are small, depressing, and devoid of personality or decor. They consist of four white walls, a bed, sink, shower, toilet and TV. Our room had a small window with a drab curtain that opened to a dark corridor facing the adjacent building’s grey wall. Even with the curtain open you couldn’t tell what time of day it was. The overhead lighting was blindingly bright and the bathroom light-switch came on with an obnoxiously loud fan that you couldn’t turn off. The hotel lobby is tiny and breakfast was served on a small shelf by the window with very limited seating. A large box of uncovered stale croissants was offered each morning. The hotel parking lot was a three block walk away.
The hotel is more affordable than most in the Little Italy area and the staff were amicable, but don’t expect to be impressed with the ambiance because there is none.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Feb 2026

Jasmine

Urban Boutique is in a very convenient location in Little Italy, close to many great coffee shops and restaurants. It’s a good option for a short stay if you mainly need a place to sleep and be near everything.

The hotel is outdated and feels more like an old college dorm and visible stains everywhere. You can hear people in nearby rooms and above you, so it isn’t very quiet. My room did not have soap and didn’t have enough towels. There is also no daily housekeeping during the stay.

Overall, it works for one or two nights because of the location, but I wouldn’t recommend it for a longer stay or if you’re looking for comfort and modern amenities. The staff is friendly.

2/10

Poor

23 Feb 2026

Alexis

Room cleanliness was gross, the hole room smelled damn trying to be covered with an air freshener. Rust everywhere in the bathroom. Couldn’t sleep because the sheets had a weird smell to them first thing I do in the morning ask if we could get new ones the cleaning lady told us to go ask the front desk then from desk refuses. Saying we barely checked in and service isn’t until check out even after I explained the issue?? Never again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

M

Reasonably clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Amy

The room was super clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. The staff were always really friendly and helpful with any questions we had. The only thing relatively annoying was our card keys seemed to get deactivated on a regular basis, but again, staff were very helpful. The location was phenomenal as well. Many fantastic things to do that are well within walking distance. We will definitely return!

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2026

Cisco

Staff was great.
The rooms were quite small, a bit too small but clean.
Nicely centralized in the area of Little Italy

Friends_and_family Friends