Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

I rarely complain about hotel experiences, but I feel people should be aware of serious safety issues at this property.
After midnight of our first night at this hotel, someone was aggressively knocking on doors and shouting names in the middle of the night for hours. It was frightening. We of course tried to call the staff, but there were no staff members available after midnight — they leave at 12 — which meant there was absolutely no one on site to help. We felt stuck and helpless, with no support from the hotel, and ultimately had to call the police ourselves.
This isn’t just about comfort or noise — it’s about safety. A hotel’s first and foremost responsibility is to provide a secure environment for its guests, and this place failed to do so.
Tomorrow morning we naturally just packed and checked out and moved to a better hotel (we booked this for three nights). Adding to the frustration, management only refunded the nights we didn’t stay, but not the nightmare night we endured. I think it’s obviously unreasonable to expect guests to pay for a night like that. But they didn't seem to care.
Also, be aware: you should not expect a normal hotel or even an inn experience here. This is essentially a low-grade room rental, and I totally failed to notice that when booking.
If safety, service, or basic hotel standards matter to you, I cannot recommend staying here.

Overall, the experience lives up to my expectations and hospitality needs. The staff are courteous and attentive, with the check-in/out process being smooth and efficient. My room was clean, well-appointed, and comfortable. The location was convenient, offering easy access to a myriad of nearby independent or privately owned businesses.

Room was clean, beds were super comfy but it got warm in the room. Couldn’t figure out how to turn AC on. There was noise from the nearby freeway but they provided earplugs.

This is an efficient place to stay if youre traveling for work or planning to spend a fun day out. Decent location, walkable and convenient

This was not what we were expecting. We paid for two nights but decided to find a different place to stay.

The rooms are tiny but clean and very comfortable. It was in a noisy location but manageable .

It’s very small, very basic, but all you need. If you’re picky/bougie don’t stay here.

My room was not sparkly clean, there was hair in the shower and a used contact lens on the floor near the bed (gross). The “closet” had three plastic hangers, the bathroom is a small closet. The mini fridge worked well, as did the window a/c unit. There was no view, the window shades covered all and there was no point in opening them to look at a building.

Sure, the bed was comfy, but not anything special, it just wasn’t a bad bed. Four pillows. I did appreciate the vanity mirror with a built in light. The door barely locked, a bit scary for a single woman traveler such as myself but there was no issue. There is a shared kitchen, it looked clean but I didn’t use it. This is basically a deluxe hostel, and you get what you pay for.
I also liked that the people at the front desk were all friendly, and they held my luggage for me after checking out.

Clean room and friendly staff

Very comfy bed. East side of hotel is truly noisy from freeway but didn’t really bother us.

Rooms are very clean and very small, the price was right. A/C would not go below 74 at night. Otherwise a decent place to stay

I highly encourage anyone to come here. Very nice location. I had so many things near by.

Honestly very clean rooms, the staff was wonderful and helpful

Perfect location

Super easy check in/out and the bed was extremely comfortable

Safe and sound

This place is amazing. It has laundry so you can wash your clothes but you have to bring your own detergent. There is a change machine in the laundry room as well. The parking was great just make sure you pay ahead for parking cause the do fill up and run outta spots. The front desk was helpful and amazing. Can’t wait to stay here next time.

Made exploring Hillcrest/San Diego SO convenient

Room was clean and bed was comfortable. There was a tiny closet, but no hangers to hang your clothes. We had a large table/counter which I appreciated. The room had a view to the freeway. we had to play with the AC to get the temperature just right and the fan from the AC muffled the noise from the freeway. We were able to catch a bus across the street from the hotel that took us to old town for just $2.50 per person. The hotel is in a nice location with shopping and restaurants close by

I loved this place for our trip but our AC stopped working and it was during the hottest day! They didn’t switch us rooms but only gave us a fan. Up to that point everything was good.

Great place to stay real close to airport and convention center. I would stay here again