Urban Boutique Hotel- Little Italy, Downtown San Diego

Hotels
8.6 (2290 reviews)
1654 Columbia Street , San Diego , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Small rooms
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.48
Cleaning issues mentioned in reviews; not consistent with high expectations.
Service
8.85
Friendly staff noted in multiple reviews, but one instance of rude behavior.
Location
9.19
Great location praised in numerous reviews.
Room Quality
8.14
Some rooms were reported as small or noisy.
Amenities
8.57
Basic amenities mentioned; some complaints about breakfast selection.
Value for Money
8.63
Value generally considered good relative to location.
Food and Beverage
8.18
Breakfast choices criticized; needs improvement.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall experience is positive despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 05:58

Property Description

Chic Urban Boutique Hotel in Little Italy

Luxurious Rooms with Modern Amenities
Discover our stylish rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, coffee machine, and laptop safe. Relax in private bathrooms with complimentary towels and bath/shower facilities.

Convenient Location near Major Attractions
Explore the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter just 2.0 km away, or visit SeaWorld and the Convention Center nearby. With the airport only 3 km from the hotel, your travel convenience is assured.

Exceptional Service and 24-Hour Reception
Experience top-notch service with our welcoming 24-hour reception. Our dedicated staff is here to ensure your stay at Urban Boutique Hotel is comfortable and memorable.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Urban Boutique Hotel in San Diego's lively Little Italy!

Important information:

When booking 9 or more rooms, please contact the property directly for additional information regarding payment and cancelation policies for groupsGuests 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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 25 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2290 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.48
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.14
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 8.18
Overall Experience: 8.75
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LoveTheBlues family_with_children us
9
Great location!
Pros:

I love the location! This boutique is near wonderful restaurants, bakeries, a place yo get a drink and the Saturday Little Italy street market.

Cons:

The hotel rooms are cozy and no place to place clothing in a chest of drawers because there are none. It's as big as a small bedroom

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Julie couple us
8
Pros:

Great location. There were several restaurants and bars very near, as well as an Italian grocery. It was an easy walk to the waterfront. The desk staff were very personable and helpful. They held our luggage for us before and after our stay. The room was small but had everything we needed to be comfortable.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Sherry solo_traveller us
8
pleasant
Pros:

Staff was very helpful and pleasant

Cons:

It was a little noisy in my room but not enough to really bother me.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Hans extended_group de
8
Alles in Allem ein gutes sauberes Hotel, ideal gelegen mit freundlichen Mitarbeitern.
Pros:

Freundliches Personal und sehr gute Lage.

Cons:

Parkplatz nicht direkt beim Hotel. Frühstück ist. verbesserungsbedürftig (wenig Platz vorhanden).

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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SFC1976 Solo travel Boston, Massachusetts
6
Maybe I was unlucky, but thankfully just one night.
Pros:

Booked based on the glowing reviews, but was sadly disappointed. Arrived late after a trans-con flight from the east coast. Room cleanliness was a big letdown. Bed sheets had small hairs and some marks - toilet was supposed 'sealed hygenic' but contained several strands of long hair. Some plastic bits on floor and chair that should have been dealt with by housekeeping. It was late, I was tired and I just couldn't be bothered to make a fuss. Continental breakfast was OK I guess - grab a coffee and croissant (or yogurt) and go back to your room basically. I mentioned the room cleanliness to the front desk on checkout and got the standard apology - not much he could do at that point. To top it all off, I had some small bogus charges to my credit card after checking out. Property manager has ignored my emails seeking clarification.

2026-02-12 via Tripadvisor
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Hess solo_traveller us
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Siddharth solo_traveller in
1
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Amir couple il
6
Cons:

The location is excellent – right in the heart of Little Italy and within walking distance of many restaurants and attractions.

However, the rooms were very small and not as clean as we expected. The breakfast was quite minimal and is served in a narrow hallway near the reception area, which felt a bit uncomfortable.

Overall, while the location is great, we didn’t really connect with the hotel experience.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Hess family_with_children us
8
Comfortable and met my needs.
Pros:

Location and cleanliness

Cons:

N/a

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Dren family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Location is perfect.

Cons:

Could be more modern, it felt overall a bit outdated.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Jack solo_traveller us
8
Excellent Hotel Choice in Little Italy & Near Cruise Terminal
Pros:

Very helpful staff, breakfast near reception. Hotel right around corner from main Little Italy center/ cross streets and very many restaurants and bars choices with two blocks of hotel. Hotel also very close to the cruise port terminal- 10 minute ride.

Cons:

No recommended improvements or negatives.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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patty couple ca
9
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Paolo couple it
10
Pros:

Posizione centralissima per uscire a piedi. Hanno una convenzione con un parcheggio comodo e vicino.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Y1846ACvaleries Family
10
Perfect setup for a special weekend.
Pros:

Perfect location. Close to everything in Little Italy including Saturday farmers market. Friendly helpful staff. Nice continental breakfast.

2026-02-01 via Tripadvisor
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John solo_traveller de
6
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Caio couple ca
9
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Naga Raja Talpa Sayi family_with_children ca
10
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Mayra Vianey couple mx
10
Flowless
Pros:

Everything went well, location is just perfect. Hotel and room are clean, and it seems it has been renovated recently. Not noisy, right in the corner on main little italy square. We went out for few drinks at night, and it was what we were looking for, walking distance to "Bar hopping" in a safe area.

Cons:

Everything ok, just room is quite small, but perfect for 1 or 1 nights to crash in! Its not a complaint, just an observation.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Leann couple ca
8
Had a great stay and would stay again.
Pros:

Having a simple continental breakfast was helpful. The room was clean and spacious, and the bed was comfortable. The price the stay as good.

Cons:

The facilities were a bit dated.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
佾軒 solo_traveller tw
7
2026-01-25 via Nuitee