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The Davis Downtown San Diego

San Diego - CA · United States

765 10Th AvenueView location

8.0/10Excellent626 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service8.2/108.2
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition8.4/108.4
Amenities7.4/107.4
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About The Davis Downtown San Diego

Located in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), Sonder at The Baker is within a 10-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego City College. This hotel is 1 mi (1. 6 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1. 3 mi (2. 1 km) from Seaport Village.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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With a stay at The Davis Downtown San Diego in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Port of San Diego and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Balboa Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests will find features like a virtual front desk.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators No front desk Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions LGBTQIA+ friendly Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 1 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets cannot be left unattended

Cleaning and safety

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

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. \nGuests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
    • Property Registration Number 17570
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

San Diego City College 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Petco Park 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Nova SD 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
House of Blues San Diego 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Lyceum Theatre 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
San Diego Civic Theatre 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
San Diego Opera 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
San Diego Convention Center 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Balboa Park 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
New Children's Museum 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Seaport Village 1.7 km / 1 mi
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Navy Pier 2 km / 1.3 mi
Port of San Diego 2 km / 1.3 mi
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal 2.1 km / 1.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 22
  • hotel
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBL.DX-QN

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    DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-QN

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 27 m²DBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    27 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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    • Wi-fi

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

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    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2Q

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Davis Downtown San Diego

8.0
Excellent
626 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
8.2 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Amenities
7.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2026
Joshua
Super clean room to crash at - loved the cleanliness and the shower. Noisy at night and a bit smelly outside (downtown SD though). Hotel was great!
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2026
caesar
Na
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2026
Omar
Although is a place without lobby staff, fortunately, Eugene was there to provide assistance since I was assigned a room that was not available. Everything went smooth and even got an upgrade thanks to Eugene's help.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Danette
Amazing A/c . Clean comfy bed. Easy access and smooth check in.
Friends
4/10
Poor
20 Jul 2026
Andy
The room was so small that I had to spread my stuff on the floor because there were no drawers or shelves. There was no coffee maker or microwave in the room. There was a nice coffee maker and microwave in the lobby, but I saw bugs crawling around on them numerous times. The bed sheets had someone else’s hair on them when I arrived. Then I found another bug in the bathroom that looked like a bedbug, which caused a moment of panic. After a little research with Google Lens, I discovered it was maybe a eucalyptus tortoise beetle instead, and since it was the only one, I decided not to get too reactive about it. The staff was very responsive via text messaging. It certainly was not a good value for the price paid, and I would not consider staying there again.
Self
4/10
Poor
17 Jul 2026
TIANYU
Terrible 😞
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
francisco
The hotel was nice and organized but the sheets were dirty in our room.
Partner
2/10
Poor
14 Jul 2026
theereal
Don’t come here unless you want to get threatened with a $500 noise complaint fine caused by their own appliances. Room is more cramped then you see online, not every room has a fridge, very secured and quiet place but confusing check in process once you get there( another stranger had the same problem), staff aren’t all helpful and will just tell you what they need to.
Partner
4/10
Poor
11 Jul 2026
Esperanza
This place was less than ideal. From the neighborhood being filled with homeless and smelling like pee to the rooms themselves being the size of a shoebox. We were extremely disappointed. The nearby parking is expensive and not safe due to the homeless encampments. There was a small roach by the coffee area and our room ran out of hot water. The hotel staff was a 24/7 hotline that would text infrequently which was not helpful. Our rooms tv also did not work during our stay and were unable to get the issue resolved. This place has aesthetics but stops short of everything else and I would save my money if I were you.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
cindy
I loved how easy the booking and checkin process was! And it was super convenient for a concert at the petco literally found a great spot in front of hotel and was only an 8min walk to the stadium would definitely book again ‘
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jul 2026
Scott
Very loud neighborhood at night, plus pipes are loud. If you really need your rest, I would look elsewhere.
Partner
4/10
Poor
02 Jul 2026
David
while the staff were very helpful, their hands were tied because of the state of disrepair of the facilities. Granted it was an old building, but the air conditioner only had 2 settings, on or off. The tv was a technical nightmare, with very little instructions on how to navigate, with very low volume, I tried everything to try to raise the volume with no luck, no big deal, I wasn't there to watch tv, but it's nice to leave it on while you're out so people think you are still in there. No clothes closet, no place to put your clothes, we had to work out of our suitcases on the floor because there were no tables or chairs, only one luggage rack, which we used in the bathroom because there were no shelves or countertops, even with plenty of available wallspace for such.
Partner
2/10
Poor
28 Jun 2026
Carlos
The plumbing is old and makes noises constantly. Could barely sleep because of it.
Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2026
Elan
Boutique, clean and cozy; I would've had a 5 star experience but unfortunately ran into an instance where the code for my room didn't work. Little hiccups happen I wouldn't have made much of it if it were just quickly resolved, but due to the incompetence of one employee, we were stuck sitting on the floor outside of the room over 15 minutes on hold wsitinf for him to help until I gave up. I called back pretty upset and spoke to a different rep who immediately manually unlocked the room to let me in so we didn't have to wait until she created a new code we could use. I would stay with them again and one poor employee does not represent the whole experience.
Business
2/10
Poor
26 Jun 2026
Andrew William
If you plan on getting sleep, don't book this hotel. The plumbing sounds like a huge ship horn leaving port! This happened throughout the night, for the 3 nights I was there. Every time anyone uses water (shower/toilet/tap) this incredibly loud 'horn' goes off!! I took a video of this and sent it to the hotel customer service. The most they would offer is $100.00 refund. I was exhausted every day as I did not get a good nights sleep for 3 nights!
The hotel is more like a B&B - no staff, access building and room with door codes.
On a positive note, the decor is very nice and the hotel is clean.
Self
2/10
Poor
26 Jun 2026
Shahar
The room is very noisy and the white noose machine was broken and they didn’t fix or replace it during my stay.
There is no stuff on premises, so nothing get fixed, and it showed in the poor condition of everything.
Not recommended.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Tatsuo
I was delighted that the shower water was really hot.
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2026
Alex
A convenient location in the Downtown area. Love that it was dog-friendly
Pet
8/10
Excellent
18 Jun 2026
KIARA
Very nice space with all the essentials. The other guests were also nice. My only observation is that the building’s plumbing system could be really noisy at times.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jun 2026
Isabel
If you are solely looking for a place to sleep at night, this Kasa is will do. Unfortunately we did encounter blonde hairs on the mirror (neither of us are blonde ha), and a massive cockroach in the hallway as well as some small stains on the sheets. The roof top had a good view, but was not very clean. Nevertheless, the room had its own a/c unit and we appreciated the luggage storage.

Very close to Petco Park. Rooftop access, but no working fire pits so bring a sweatshirt and a blanket at night.
Partner
2/10
Poor
03 Jun 2026
Hakob
So much homeless
Partner
4/10
Poor
29 May 2026
Coline
Very noisy!
Friends
4/10
Poor
29 May 2026
Mehak
The air conditioner had a bad smell. There was so much construction noise. The staff kept
2/10
Poor
26 May 2026
Shawn
This place is a disaster. No parking and no parking advice other than a flyer at the front desk. The location is on a urine-soaked corner, and once you figure out how to pay to park on a street where there is no parking from 3am-6am during the week for street sweepers, you then can try to use a secret code to get in the front door. Once you figure that out, you come inside and nobody is there to greet you. My ROOM KEY didnt work. While someone tried to fix the door, i needed to shower and leave . . . while he was there. I had to move my car to a standard parking lot for another flat fee BUT that only would apply until 3:45am and expire so I would have to move the car that night again. I went to my event and came back at 9:00pm and (1) the room code still did not work, and (2) once I was given another special room code, (2) the TV wouldnt work. I called the general \"650\" number that they give you and a woman told me to unplug the TV and reset it . . . but that didnt work. NOTHING WORKED INCLUDING THE ROOM KEY AND I STILL NEEDED TO MOVE MY CAR AND THEN HOPE TO GET BACK INTO MY ROOM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. This was an absolute disaster and I wound up going to. my car and leaving for another hotel. This almost ruined my visit to San Diego and was shameful. I respectfully request a full refund.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
26 May 2026
Lucille
The online check-in process was clear and easy to navigate. When we arrived, the room was hot and humid, despite the air conditioning unit seemingly running on the coolest setting. We had to get to a dinner reservation, so we left and anticipated the room would cool down. When we arrived back after dinner (4ish hours later) our room was still significantly humid and much hotter than the community areas. We went up to the rooftop to check out the fire pits but none were working. We were uncomfortably hot in our room all night. Glad to only have had one night to stay!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2026
James
Very affordable and convenient. No staff makes it cheaper.
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2026
Amanda
Overall it was a good hotel. My room was on the first floor at the corner of two streets. The local baseball team was is in the middle of a series so it was frequently loud between 10pm and 1am at night with people on the street. I didn’t mind but it did wake me up a few times. I did have to kill two friends (cockroaches) while I stayed there. I am not from the area so I am not sure if this is a hazard of staying in an older building. I would consider staying again but would request a different room.
Self
2/10
Poor
10 May 2026
Elizabeth
The properties pipes made a constant loud noise!! It happened anytime someone used the water which was all the time! We couldn’t sleep from the noise it was a never ending sound! If you stay downstairs you’ll hear the people in the alley. Rooms are very small as well ;( overall place 5/10 location isnt bad.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2026
Sarah
Overall, really enjoyed our stay. We were on the second floor and for the most part, was very quiet. Was in a good location-close to fun bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. The only issues we had were the room got very hot despite there being a window AC unit and the rooftop fire pits did not work.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 May 2026
Betzaida
The room had the stains on the nightstand, but other than that, it was pretty clean the one thing that really threw me off is that the entrance to the room was on the outside that should’ve been description. I guess when you book a room, it made me feel a little uneasy as I was traveling alone a little bit. Also, it took forever to get the access code to enter the building once you scan the QR code to access it. It’s not instantly that you get. I had to call customer service and then I got it but when I got there, there was a homeless guy outside so that didn’t feel so safe, especially when it took forever to do the check-in part. It’s a cute little place.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
07 May 2026
Luna
Luckily, my stay was quick. The room looked and felt clean. We were having issues with our toilet which was running nonstop. We tried toggling the handle, and when we contacted the front desk, they said they would send someone to look at our toilet since it would only flush once every hour. We were afraid of using our toilet and tried to stay out as long as possible and leave as early as possible so we can use outside toilets. I asked to be moved, and no one would answer that request. The person never showed up and they let me know they would not be able to fix this issue durring my stay. Which is fine but why not move us into a different room. They gave us a refund that was much less then a night stay but I was so fed up with them that I could not fight anymore. If you luck out and not have any toilet issues this location is fine. Parking is a hassle and there is a lot of homeless people. I wont be booking again but for the right person this can be a good space. Please be aware this is a no staff hotel and you have to deal with someone over text ONLY.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
06 May 2026
Victoria
Good for a short stay if you just need a place to sleep. The room could have been cleaner—there were visible stains on the bedding and leftover items from a previous guest, which made it feel like housekeeping wasn’t thorough. It was also quite noisy, not just from the location but from inside the building, with frequent door slamming and noticeable noise from plumbing and upstairs activity.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
04 May 2026
Nathalie
Great location but we could hear street noise like the property wasnt ensonorated We heard someone opening a can of “pop” from our room and really need some curtains or something for darkness. The barn door wasn’t closing properly so very embarrassing since was traveling with unrelated people.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2026
Ted
This pplace has no staff, but we able to get into the hotel with no problems. The only thing I would say that was a little bad about the plpace is there is no amenities except for free coffee. So if you want like snacks and soft drinks for example you will need to bring all of that. But the place was really clean, the bed was super comfortable to sleep in, and the bathroom shower was great. Perfect pleace if you are just going to be in town for a night or maybe two. The room doesn't have a closet so a long trip with a lot of stuff maybe hard.
Partner
2/10
Poor
04 May 2026
Kellett
Our recent stay at Hotel Davis in San Diego was by far the worst hotel experience we have ever had. The room was extremely dirty, with grime on everything from the bathroom fixtures to the only lamp provided. There was no desk—just a small cocktail table and a single chair. When we reached out to Hotels.com for support, they were completely unhelpful. Unable to stay at Hotel Davis, we were forced to move to another property owned by the Kasa corporation. This cost us an additional $744.13 for two nights, on top of the $405.95 we had already paid for three unused nights at Hotel Davis—which was never refunded. To make matters worse, Kasa inexplicably charged us $30 on April 4th, 2026, even though we did not arrive in San Diego until April 24th. For just two nights with Kasa, we were charged a staggering $1,180.08. We will never use Hotels.com again, and strongly warn others to avoid Kasa due to their dishonest and untrustworthy practices.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Apr 2026
Judy
Room tiny, bed comfortable, no elevator, no ice, no microwave, good linens and towers, good shower. Wi-fi good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2026
Kevin
Loved this place. Great location, clear communication and it was very nice. Fun to stay right downtown. Walking distance to the Gaslamp District, Petco, etc. I hight recommend!
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2026
Marixa
Just the noises outside
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2026
Gilberto
Somewhat, not the best
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2026
Patricia
I would never have stayed there if I knew that I had to check in online, give my personal information, credit card information, photos of my dace and drivers license. I was extremely tired and it took about 45 minutes otherwise I couldn't go to my room.
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2026
Liberty
Small room but location is near gaslamp district. For the price, it was fine.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Jose Omar
Nice place
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2026
Christopher
This property was a great find. The location was ideal, especially if you like to walk the neighborhoods. It's a no thrills property, which was perfect for me
The room was spacious and well appointed. The cookies and canned water were a welcome touch.
The daytime concierge on site was super nice and charming and professional. I had casually mentioned that the barn door on my bathroom was jammed, but that it wasn't a big deal. The next day the barn door magically worked.

Definitely take advantage of the roofdeck.

I'll definitely come back if I'm in San Diego.
Self
2/10
Poor
09 Apr 2026
Rashmi
There was no staff on property. Room was very small and liquid soap had fungus growin in bottle. Horrible place though safety was good.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Felicity Marie
Amazing location downtown with easy walking to shops and restaurants. Very clean room with amazing staff, the amenities on the rooftop weren’t working but the staff said they should be up soon.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2026
Narine
Clean room. Old school and unique
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
AMRITA
The stay was great! I requested early check in and they kept the request. The location was great!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Stephanie
This place is a hidden little gem. The one major thing that I know people mention is that it is not quiet. You are right next to the street and hear EVERYTHING. if you are a light sleeper, this is not the place for you. If you sleep like the dead and nothing could wake you, congrats you found a perfect place to stay! This is in walking distance of Petco park and downtown San Diego, about a 10 min ride to the Zoo, Balboa park or the airport. The location is amazing! It is an older building with cute charm and character. If you need to talk to personal, well this isn't the spot for you. Everything is done via text and email. There is no staff there to check you in, you do it all with a code that is sent to you. So if you're like me and the less people you interact with the better...once again you'll love this place. They even have a little coffee/tea bar in the lobby for you. Oh and that noise issue...they give you ear plugs in your room as well to help you with that. So once again if you're looking for a charming stay in the heart of downtown. Look no further...but don't forget the ear plugs.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2026
Lorenzo
No on site parking
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Anthony
it was the perfect room for what I needed, a place near petco park, my own bathroom, easy check in and out, a downtown balcony and an area where I can refill my water bottle. can’t be upset with a downtown area being loud at night but besides that they do provide ear plugs.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2026
Maliyah
It was a nice cheap stay for a weekend trip. Parking can be a little tricky but other than that I really enjoyed my stay and the beautiful, comfortable design of the room.
Partner
2/10
Poor
28 Feb 2026
Brian
ID verification is so sketchy. Has you use an ID check in, plus facial recognition check in. This is extremely disturbing and couldn’t cancel my stay and get a refund. Would not trust this company or even the third party company ever.
4/10
Poor
28 Feb 2026
Daniel
The room was very loud, which I am used to, but when someone wants to stay four nights and you give them the room right on the street corner on the first floor, I feel like the management doesn't care if you have a good stay or not. I could have been on the second floor off the main street or towards the back. I brought this up and there was no offer to change rooms. The room sounded as if water was constantly running, they say they came in and checked, but the sound persisted throughout the stay.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2026
Rachel
I stayed three nights for a conference. It was quiet, clean, and comfortable. Liked the modern updates. Was able to stash my bag there early. They had good communication and the self check in was easy. Close to a few grocery stores and walking distance to the waterfront where the conference was. Would recommend!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
Shauna
We had a great stay at the Davis. Everything was easy and smooth, they responded immediately to my questions through the texting feature. We appreciated the ability to easily store our luggage in the onsite lockers as we arrived early and left later.
Everything was clean and suitable for our needs, though it would have been nice to have a mini fridge in our room for personal use.
Our room sink did drip a bit, and on our last day, it was making a squealing noise, even when turned off, so you may want to look into that.

It was a great rate in a convenient location to downtown places.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Feb 2026
Jonathan
Bathroom door is a barn door that doesn’t work right for privacy. Loud street noise. No parking. The street has sweepers and finding spots is difficult.
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
16 Feb 2026
Hekela
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6/10
Pleasant
13 Feb 2026
Alexander
I got this place on a good Black Friday deal and paid about half of what it could have cost… if I had I would have been highly displeased.

The room is quite small, and as others said, there’s no front desk. More than once, I had people loitering on the front steps with no choice but to let them in when I went through the locked door. If you’re walking like I was to take the trolley or buses, the neighborhood changes block by block. One may have a tower with people taking dogs out, and the next may have people on drugs yelling or camping on the sidewalk. That’s a city issue, I know.

The building is also only two floors from what I could tell, so it’s a bit loud during rush hours. They provided ear plugs, eye masks, and a white noise machine, which were useful.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
07 Feb 2026
Tamara
Things were good with the room, but there was a steep staircase with no elevator. My husband is 73 and found it difficult.
Business_and_leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
04 Feb 2026
Krista
No hot water two mornings in a row, an ac so loud is shakes the room, very small, very overpriced.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2026
Jonah
One of the nicest ive stayed at, very classy, 10/10
4/10
Poor
01 Feb 2026
Victoria
The room felt neglected, sheets were dirty. The place is old and it’s by a noisy street. I did not get any sleep. I left to a different hotel the next day.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jan 2026
Nick
Listen if you havent spent time in a bottom floor apartment in the city youll hate this place.
Its definitely a good place to stay for the price, it by no means is quite, its a renovated office, home or apartment turned into a botuqie hotel. So youll hear everything at all times.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2026
Calvin
Heater was not working.
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jan 2026
Sheri
There were two shampoo bottles instead of body wash. Also they should have more shelves or luggage stand for four people party.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Jan 2026
Cristina
The hotel is a landmark in San Diego. The rooms are well-appointed and charming. The bathroom was my favorite with the old-timey sink withthe chain plug and the unique shower.
It's definitely different checking into a hotel with no staff on-site, but check-in was smooth.
My main issue, hence the 4 stars, is that our room was upstairs and there's no elevator. I have a knee injury so going up and down the stairs was a bit of a challenge, especially with our suitcases.

The halls do echo so there was that worry when we came in late.

The lobby area is super cute and cozy.

I would stay here again but would request a first-floor room.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Dec 2025
Chad
Rooftop terrace was great.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Josef
Easy to access, good location
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Dec 2025
Robert
It was a good stay once I got the door access down.
Leisure
2/10
Poor
14 Dec 2025
Jennifer
The room did not me expectations. It was ground floor and all night long all you could hear was bums yelling at each other street noise, sirens, and fights. It was a terrible area when we reached out to the hotel to talk to them about the issues they said they were aware and provided us earplugs and sleep masks to make our stay more comfortable. I’m not sure about you, but I can’t sleep with your plugs in they hurt and if I’m paying to stay in a place, it should be comfortable and quiet. The hotel refused to work with us when we told them we were not gonna stay for the five nights we would pay for the one and be gone since we didn’t get any sleep. They refused to work with us at all. They charged us for the entire five nights stay even though they were able to rebook the room to someone else.
2/10
Poor
11 Dec 2025
Raul
I don’t believe this hotel has enough security in terms of the code to enter the building and the code to enter my hotel room were the same. I had someone enter my room and steal some clothes and items from my luggage. I wouldn’t recommend any hotel that doesn’t offers ample security.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
05 Dec 2025
Eric
There was a homeless woman in one of the rooms, and then later in front of the door step. It was also not clean. Had difficult time getting compensated (and in the dead, did not get compensated at all).
6/10
Pleasant
30 Nov 2025
Brett
If you just need a bed and bathroom, this is a great spot. The room and bathroom has minimal shelfing. There is no ice machine on site. The rooftop lounge fire places didn't work- perhaps its only seasonal. No staff on site, which is not a big deal, however, 1st day I reported a broken conditioner bottle and it took over a day to replace. For the price, its a good place to stay and has a good location. If it had an ice machine on site, i would have given 4 stars
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Nov 2025
Gabriel
Not bad for an affordable stay in San Diego. The room we had on the second floor was pretty small but we just needed a place to sleep so that was fine. There were some stains on the bedding that kinda grossed us out, and the fitted sheet didn’t really fit on the mattress at all; the second we got in bed it just snapped off and we struggled to get it back on. No matter how hard we tried, it would come off very quickly, which was pretty annoying. The walls are super thin and you can hear other people in their rooms and all the noise from the busy street outside. The mini fridge was nice and there were cans of water and cookies waiting for us when we entered the room for the first time. The bathroom door was… interesting. I’m not sure why there wasn’t just a normal door, it was a sliding door on a track but it kept getting stuck and took a ton of effort to slide open and shut. The door is also too small for the doorframe, so there is a pretty significant gap on the sides even when the door is shut, so don’t expect bathroom privacy if you’re with someone else. There’s also no shower door, it’s a walk in shower but you are forced to stand in the same place the whole time so water doesn’t spray all over the bathroom. Check in and check out was pretty easy and the luggage storage was very helpful. This is a nice place if you just need an affordable place to sleep on a San Diego vacation but don’t expect anything but the bare minimum.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2025
Kayla
Yes, air conditioner was fine! It was a little cold though.
Self
4/10
Poor
24 Nov 2025
Grey
I never leave reviews, but I’d be doing others an injustice if I didn’t. I wish someone had warned me before I booked. There were several major issues. 1.The room was not as advertised. The photos online made it look spacious, but Room 104 was genuinely the size of a closet. With two people, it was extremely cramped & we couldn’t even open both suitcases at once, and the layout made the whole stay uncomfortable. 2.The sliding bathroom door was broken for the entire first day. Even though they responded to my messages, they didn’t offer to move us, and no matter how close you are with someone, you still want bathroom privacy. The bed directly faces the bathroom, so it was awkward and unacceptable, especially for the price. It wasn’t fixed until the next day, and only after I repeatedly followed up with calls. They also only provided one toilet paper roll for a week. 3.The AC barely worked. It would turn on for a second and shut off, and the room stayed HOT. This also took a full day to fix, which was incredibly frustrating. 4.Parking was a nightmare. We drove around for30+ minutes searching, street parking was scarce, garages were either full or extremely expensive, and one recommended option didn’t feel safe. 5.No mini fridge; tough issue bc we were there for a week & needed1. Overall, nothing was communicated clearly, and we paid a lot of money to be uncomfortable. I hate leaving a negative review, but if this helps someone avoid the same experience, it’s worth being honest.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
16 Nov 2025
Angelle
Initial room was very loud (day and night), lacked privacy (could see inside room from street), bright, and smelled musty/moldy.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2025
Keith
Checking in was very easy and had no issues. Location was great and loved our stay. Will definitely be back again.
6/10
Pleasant
11 Nov 2025
William J.
Room very small, and very noisy street day and night, we will never stay again no matter the price.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Dana
everything was perfect! Loved the self check in too
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
26 Oct 2025
Mark
I had a pretty serious issue with my stay here.
The team that communicated with me was very helpful & professional. My problems were all resolved and I left happy at the end of the day
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2025
Eric
Very clean, great location, only complaint was lack of mini fridge
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
Brian
There is an option to leave luggage until 6pm after check out. Would be nice if there was an option to have a drop luggage before the 4pm check in.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2025
Kaleb
This hotel was perfect for what we needed on our stay. The price for a king bed and AC was hard to beat and the aesthetics were superb. We especially liked the entrance lobby and the shower in our room. If you’re on the first floor you can hear upstairs neighbors a little. The rooftop was cool but none of the fire places appeared to be working and there wasn’t clearly posted instructions anywhere. All in all, I plan on staying here again when I visit San Diego.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2025
David
Walking distance to Gaslamp. Rooms were pretty small but had everything you needed !
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2025
Danika
Great value! Loved the easy check-in process and the decor. Location close to restaurants/bars, and Petco park. Only issue we had in our room was the A/C not blowing cold air and was very loud but they provided ear plugs. On our check-out day the A/C finally started to feel like it was working. Cleanliness was good but cleaners missed a questionable food stain. Overall charming hotel but slightly missed a few marks.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Sep 2025
Roya
Quit place but the floors were very dirty!
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2025
Stacy
Excellent renovated property w Goo Service considering all online...
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2025
Valerie
Very clean except for hair in the shower drain. Because there was no staff I wasn’t worried about my things being taken. Much cheaper than other hotels. I would definitely do this again. It was like staying at a friend’s spare room. Only thing I missed was an ice machine, but the water cooler/coffee maker was right outside my door!
Business
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2025
Danielle

Very convenient for Gas Lamp Quarter & convention

The location was good; about a 15 minute walk from the convention center. The room was very clean and the area was quiet overall. I spent some time on the rooftop lounge which was done nicely. I think the only thing I would have personally preferred would be having someone at the front desk. Not that the virtual front desk was bad at all; it was perfectly fine and convenient when you want to be an introvert. All of my questions were answered right away by the virtual front desk. I think I just like the idea of having someone there. I have no complaints, honestly, and would stay here again.
Business
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2025
Katelyn
Very walkable to a lot of downtown and multiple bus/trolley stops. Sometimes gets a little loud; room does not get dark. Suggestion: please put up curtains on top of the blinds, the blinds do not block out the light from outside.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Selene
Nice boutique hotel. Cute and chick. Industrial and historic design. Great location, near gaslamp and petco park
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2025
Michael
It was a great and peaceful stay!
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jul 2025
Alessandro
It was fine aside from the strange smell
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
19 Jul 2025
Julie
Terrible experience checking in. No information emailed prior to arrival. I did the pre verification on line several months ago before change of ownership. We couldn’t get in to the property, online kept saying reservation could not be found. No staff available to ask, tel no provided said not taking calls. After 3 hours on phone to Expedia we finally got into the room
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
17 Jul 2025
Brennon
Walked in to filthy unclean room. Took while to get thru for help. Assistance was able to get refund only after multiple phone calls and requests.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2025
Frank
Nice room
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2025
Stacy
Everything was great!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2025
Katharine

Good stay in downtown San Diego

Nice little boutique hotel. 10 minute walk to Gaslamp District. The room was very clean & the bed was comfortable. There is no one at the front desk, so all communication is via text but it was run very well; any questions or concerns were answered almost immediately.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Denise
Very pretty, very clean
Leisure Family_with_children

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The Davis Downtown San Diego
765 10Th Avenue, San Diego, United States

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