Facilities

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Very spacious rooms
Clean and comfortable accommodations
Great location near key attractions
Responsive host and friendly staff
Cons:
Limited amenities
Mixed opinions on pricing
Suggested improvement in food variety

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Guests praised the cleanliness, describing the rooms as very clean and well-maintained.
Service
8.3
Most guests appreciated the service quality, mentioning the responsive host and overall friendly staff.
Location
9
The hotel's proximity to major attractions like the Gas Lamp, Convention Center, and ballpark was highly praised by guests.
Room Quality
8.5
Guests found the rooms very spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Amenities
7.5
While most guests were satisfied with the amenities, some mentioned the absence of certain services like a spa.
Value for Money
7
Opinions varied on the pricing, with some feeling it was fair for the location, while others thought it could be better.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Guests generally enjoyed the breakfast and restaurant offerings, though a few suggested more variety.
Overall Experience
8.5
The majority of guests had a positive experience and would recommend the hotel to others, highlighting comfort and convenience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-11-29 17:25

Property Description

Experience the charm of The Historic Penn Hotel, your gateway to the vibrant heart of San Diego!

Comfortable Accommodations
Unwind in one of our 20 spacious, air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a full kitchen featuring a refrigerator and oven, providing you with the comforts of home.

Unmatched Connectivity
Stay effortlessly connected with our complimentary wireless internet access, perfect for both leisure and business travelers. We've added conveniences such as microwaves and ironing boards to enhance your stay.

Prime Location
Nestled just a short walk from iconic attractions like Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center, you'll find the best of the city right at your doorstep. Explore local gems and vibrant nightlife with ease.

Book your stay at The Historic Penn Hotel now and immerse yourself in the energy of San Diego!

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 22 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 8.3
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
T
Troy
10
Historic Penn Hotel - comfortable and spacious!
Pros:

Very spacious, clean, and comfortable. Very close to everything in the gas lamp and a short walk to the Convention Center and the ballpark. The host was very responsive.

2025-06-18 • via Nuitee
A
Azeem
4
Pros:

Smell on the entrance due to larger garbage bins.

Room was not the one shown in pictures while I was booking.

Vents in the room are connected with other rooms and my room was smelling full of weed all the time. It is particularly coming from the vent in bathroom.

2025-05-08 • via Nuitee
B
Brad
8
Pros:

We had to book something quickly and found this spot. We didn’t realize it wasn’t a traditional hotel with a lobby and staff to greet you. It was a bit confusing how and where to go. The room was nice. Recently renovated and it was nicely done. Ours was a quick trip but the area around the hotel seems lively.

2025-04-16 • via Nuitee
H
Heather
6
Pros:

This property is not a hotel really. It is an apartment building on top of a very popular taco stand. The entrance is next to the garbage cans for the taco stand and because activity --it's probably more safe than it feels because the taco stand has security.
That being said, the unit itself was fine. It's an older building with an elevator that is truly old school with gates and swinging doors. Age shows throughout but the unit was clean and spacious; bedding was less than desired--pretty cheap linens. During busy & expensive convention season, this worked. The gaslamp district is popping and you can walk to the big Hyatt or Marriott no problem.

2025-04-10 • via Nuitee
M
Marko
2
Dissappointment
Pros:

Did not get the doors locked, either front door to street or my room door!?

2025-04-09 • via Nuitee
D
Diana • partner
10
Pros:

Very spacious and walking distance to local bars

2025-04-07 • via Nuitee
C
Craig • partner
10
Pros:

Really nice apartment. Great location in downtown, lots of space & nicely decorated etc. The master bed was very comfortable so we both slept well.

2025-03-11 • via Nuitee
N
Nicholas
2
Pros:

I didn’t even have the opportunity to stay here because the check in was entirely online and I received minimal information that made it difficult to check in and was also not issued a refund despite.

2025-03-03 • via Nuitee
A
Arthur
6
Pros:

It wasn’t the nicest place so I’ll be fair it is an older building that was somewhat renovated more like lipstick on a pig!! Because there is no staff on site it just seems like a party hotel…. A bunch of disrespectful loud people that thought it was okay to rage and blast music like they’re parents weren’t home!!!!!

the blinds were tore up a hole in the wall needlessl to say I would not be returning nor would I recommend to anyone I know.
It was kinda clean but because it was such an old building it just had a funny stench and the floors were kinda sticky like too much cleaner. This is exactly what it looks like when you don’t have proper maid service!

2025-03-02 • via Nuitee
R
Ryan
10
Pros:

No complaints at all.

2025-03-01 • via Nuitee
K
Kristen
8
Great location in Gaslamp District!
Pros:

It is in a great part of San Diego! I was very confused about it being a hotel and then when I arrived, it clearly was not. Everything was done by email/messenger which was fine. It was very clean inside. It would be great for multiple people. Overall it was a good place to stay for the purpose for which I was there.

2025-02-09 • via Nuitee
R
Raúl • family
8
Pros:

The property do not have people attending, you do everythig by messages, you have places to eat arround that you can reach walking. The room is very nice, clean and comfortable

2025-02-06 • via Nuitee
G
Garrett
2
Pros:

Horrible

2025-02-04 • via Nuitee
I
Ivy
10
Pros:

Nice and clean. Good location.

2025-01-31 • via Nuitee
H
Heather • partner
2
Pros:

The sofa looked like someone vomited on it several times over many years. And it looked like someone tried to beat the door down.

2025-01-31 • via Nuitee
D
Danae Roxana
2
Pros:

NUNCA ME LLEGO CORREO CON LAS INSTRUCCIONES PARA ENTRAR AL "HOTEL" YA QUE EL NOMBRE DICE HOTEL PERO EN REALIDAD ES AIR BNB.
NUNCA ENTRAMOS AL EDIFICIO Y TUVE QUE PAGAR OTRO CUARTO

2025-01-28 • via Nuitee
Y
Yvette
6
Pros:

Not the safest spot no parking elevators don’t work

2025-01-17 • via Nuitee
R
Ryan
10
Pros:

excellent customer service

2025-01-17 • via Nuitee
L
luz • family
10
Pros:

It was right at the heart of downtown where everything is happening. No need to drive. Everything was walking distance. The place itself was great and clean.

2025-01-13 • via Nuitee
S
Sam
2
Pros:

Came down to San Diego because my building lost power during the los angeles fires. This property works like an air bnb so there is no front desk. I got a link to a website to check in that didnt work. And when I called the hotel's number no one ever answered or returned my calls. I had to get another hotel and wasn't able to get a refund.

2025-01-10 • via Nuitee