Urban Boutique Hotel- Little Italy, Downtown San Diego

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

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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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Greta • couple • it
7
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Alejandra • family_with_children • es
3
Horrible. No limpieza diaria. Desayuno horrible
Pros:

Solo la cama era grande, pagamos por ello.
Y la ubicación.
El resto bastante mal

Cons:

Olor a humedad en la habitación. Instalaciones viejas. Desayuno muy pobre (te dicen que es gratis como si fuese una cortesia pero estas pagando por ello.....)
Ducha vieja, se salia el agua. Cortina se tela, hay silla tipo geriatrico. El lavabo del baño es de metal tipo pila de cocina vieja con el desagüe oxidado.
lo peor: nos quedamos 2 noches y cuando llegamos no nos habian hecho la habitacion. Le preguntamos al de recepcion y nos dijo que debido al Covid (estamos en 2026) y por que hay poca agua en California) que podian hacerla 1 vez cada 2 dias. Esto no es de recibo y pagamos un hotel, no un hostel.
ESTAFADOS

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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vagelis56 • family_with_children • gr
7
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Dmitry • couple • at
3
Pros:

Nichts.

Cons:

Frühstück sehr klein, Betten nicht bequem, Tischlampe und Safe im Zimmer nicht funktioniert.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Piotr • couple • pl
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Ove • solo_traveller • au
7
Had a good time!
Pros:

Location was really good as was the value for the money.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Henk • solo_traveller • nl
8
positief
Pros:

Het hotel is gelegen in een leuke wijk (little Italy). De kamers zijn vrij klein maar schoon en bevatten alles wat je nodig hebt. Het ontbijt bestaat uit croissants, yoghurt, fruit, vruchtensap en koffie waardoor je de dag goed kan beginnen. Het personeel is vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Samengevat heeft het een zeer goede prijs/kwaliteit verhouding

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great location!

Cons:

I had a room right next to the wall of an other building. It wasn’t bad but I wish that had had been listed in the room description

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Ulrich • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Alles gut gepasst, Lage am Farmer's Market richtig gut

Cons:

Mein Zimmer war sehr klein, die Klimaanlage war schwach

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Roland • couple • de
1
Leider war nur die Lage gut,
Pros:

Die Lage

Cons:

Extrem kleines Zimmer, Mini Waschbecken, hat nicht mal einen Stern verdient dieses Hotel

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Franjo • family_with_children • at
8
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • au
6
Pleasant stay and good location. Hotel provided basic, safe accommodation on a budget.
Pros:

location was excellent. Room was basic but clean and functional.

Cons:

the air conditioning was old and very noisy.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Andy • solo_traveller • lv
6
Pros:

the only thing good about the hotel is actually the location which offers plenty of options for dining and not far from the ocean

Cons:

The hotel shows its age, with some outdated furnishings and decor. Breakast is hostel level and definitely not the hotel level which is heavily overpriced for what it provides.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Filippo • solo_traveller • ch
6
Pros:

Located in the heart of Little Italy, with an ideal position for a scenic walk along the bay.

Cons:

The AC was noisy, and the shower had an unpleasant smell!

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
First time in San Diego, would stay here again though next time .
Pros:

Great location in Little Italy

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • couple • it
8
Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo
Pros:

Vicina a tutto e staff disponibile

Cons:

Sconsiglio il letto alla francese se si è in due

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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ADITI • solo_traveller • in
10
It was a very memorable stay and I simply loved the warm hospitality of each staff member and housekeeping and maintenan
Pros:

It’s very cozy and comfortable and feels like home away from home

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Laurin • couple • de
6
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Marlborough • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee