La Pensione Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1770 reviews)
606 West Date Street , San Diego , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room size
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.28
Several reviews mentioned issues with room cleanliness and odors.
Service
9.25
Staff were consistently noted as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.79
Multiple reviews praised the perfect location in Little Italy and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
7.74
Reviews indicated rooms were small and sometimes stuffy.
Amenities
7.77
Amenities mentioned were limited; cafe was not well advertised.
Value for Money
8.23
Overall value was considered acceptable for the location.
Food and Beverage
7.28
No breakfast or coffee maker in the room, some dissatisfaction with offerings.
Overall Experience
8.25
Despite some negative aspects, guests enjoyed their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-27 23:41

Property Description

European Design Guest Rooms
Experience a touch of Europe in San Diego at La Pensione Hotel. The rooms feature vintage photography of San Diego landmarks, creating a unique and charming atmosphere. Enjoy modern amenities such as free WiFi, cable TV, and a refrigerator for your convenience.

On-Site Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at La Pensione Hotel with two dining options to choose from. Mr. Moto offers a delicious selection of pizzas and Italian dishes with a local, organic twist. Caffe Italia serves premium Lavazza coffee imported from Italy, along with a variety of salads and panini sandwiches made to order.

Convenient Location and Amenities
Located in vibrant Little Italy and just a short walk from the Maritime Museum, La Pensione Hotel offers a prime location for exploring San Diego. Relax in the courtyard, take advantage of the 24-hour reception, and enjoy easy access to transportation options like the Coaster Santa Fe Rail Station.

Book your stay at La Pensione Hotel for a delightful blend of European charm and modern comfort in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy district.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1770 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.79
Room Quality: 7.74
Amenities: 7.77
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 7.28
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Paula couple us
10
Charming hotel centrally located in Little Italy
Pros:

Great location and loved the inside courtyard area

Cons:

Garage entrance was hard to navigate

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Angela extended_group us
10
Perfect!
Pros:

Location right in Little Italy was so awesome and convenient

Cons:

Nothing! It was great!

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Ana couple us
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Luca solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

The staff was super nice. I asked for a room change and they immediately sorted it out. Also the Location is great in the heart of Little Italy!

Cons:

Every time I left the room, the card would stop working, and I had to go back to the front desk to have it reprogrammed just to get back in. I tried 3 different cards but all of them had the same issue

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
M
Marion couple us
10
Quaint boutique hotel centrally located for cruise passengers that is clean with a friendly staff!!
Pros:

Clean boutique hotel with character close to everything we needed.

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
H
heather couple us
5
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Sue couple us
10
Lovely and will book again.
Pros:

The hotel was perfectly located. Walking distance from the little Italy sign and shops and from the marina. The staff was friendly. We would be back again.

Cons:

The parking was a little tricky because we arrived on Saturday and the farmers market was taking place on the street in front of the hotel. But when we called the hotel the receptionist helped walked us through the entire ordeal and helped us till we found the parking entrance.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Tinajero couple us
10
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
C
Cheryl couple us
10
Sweet little hotel in the heart of Little Italy.
Pros:

Right in the heart of Little Italy! Walking distance to the bay and all of downtown San Diego. We had an incredible Italian dinner steps from the hotel, and enjoyed top notch coffee and baked goods from a local cafe attached to the hotel.

Cons:

The room was small, but it didn't effect our stay.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
W
William couple us
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple us
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
Susan couple us
10
Loved it had an amazing time!
Pros:

Great hotel! Great location! Walk to Seaport, Coronado Ferry, trolly stops, downtown

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
M
Marta solo_traveller it
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Krysti solo_traveller us
3
Pros:

Location was perfect

Cons:

Cleanliness and orderly checkin. I was checked into an already occupied room which also smelled of weed. After being checked into a new room, I noticed it still smelled funky.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
Jeanne solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Gabriela solo_traveller us
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
6
Basic but adequate for a short stay.
Pros:

It was easy to get to from the airport and the staff were really friendly & helpful.

Cons:

The room felt quite stuffy and the view from the window was a brick wall which made it dark & a bit like a prison cell!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
D
Donna couple us
10
Great hotel in a great location!
Pros:

It was in a great location. Right in the heart of Little Italy. Close uber ride to the airport. Room was clean. Bed was very comfortable. Room wasn’t huge, but we were only there to sleep. Would definitely recommend.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
A
adajar couple us
7
Pros:

Very convenient and its right in the middle of everything we can go to.

Cons:

The view from our room is really nice. But the AC isn’t cooling properly, also the hair dryer plug is broken.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
M
martha couple us
7
2026-01-15 via Nuitee