Urban Boutique Hotel- Little Italy, Downtown San Diego

Hotels
8.6 (2489 reviews)
1654 Columbia Street , San Diego , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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 2489 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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Julian • solo_traveller • de
10
Would come there again (and bring my family along!)!
Pros:

The location of this hotel is unbeatable, right next to all restaurants in Little Italy. The vibe of the staff is easy and relaxed, and helpful and kind all time! Room clean and comfortable, and definitely very good value for money!

Cons:

The breakfast was a bit simple, with the little croissants, mozarella sticks, yoghurt and apples. It could have had some veggies like tomatoes, cucumbers or carrots, and some cut cheese or ham. Still liked it, just an idea for the future!

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Allan • couple • us
9
Great value, location and great food places in abundance
Pros:

Location was fantastic. One block from Hop On, Hop Off and in the middle of Little Italy with some of the best food in San Diego. Quaint Hotel old but well maintained and clean.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Olivier • couple • fr
9
Parfait
Pros:

L'emplacement

Cons:

Les chambres avec lits queen size sont mieux orientées que celles avec les King

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Sinem deniz • couple • tr
8
Pros:

Konum olarak çok güzeldi, çalışanları çok yardımcı oldu

Cons:

Odaları havasız ve rutubetli kokuyordu camlarda iki bina arasına baktığı için camları açma şansınız yok eğer kalıcaksanız caddeye bakan odaları tercih edebilir misiniz ben tekrardan geldiğimde öndeki odaları tercih ederim

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Ilia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Will • couple • us
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

todo ubicación y limpieza

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
M
Miller • solo_traveller • mx
9
Pros:

La ubicación fue lo mejor 😍

Cons:

Me desagrado que el el servicio de limpieza no fuera todos los dias ya que debía de preocuparme por dejar la cama hecha antes de salir y son vacaciones y que el sistema de ventilacion del baño era excesivamente ruidoso y si entrabamos al baño por la noche el ruido nos despertaba,fuera de eso todo muy bien

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Marcel • couple • at
8
Parken super, Lage perfekt! Zimmer eher klein aber ausreichend. Frühstück sehr überschaubar.
Pros:

Die Lage ist perfekt. Die Parkgarge welche mit Aufpreis zu verfügung steht ist auch super.

Cons:

Relativ laut. Frühstück sehr mau

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • at
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
M
Maíra • couple • br
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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SammyMcg • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good location
Pros:

Good location, right in the heart of Little Italy. Rooms were a good size, bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Breakfast was very basic, some dry croissants a yoghurt, cheese string, apple or orange, juice cartons. Rooms could do with a spruce up, decor very tired looking.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Jules • couple • us
2
Believe there are better options for the price point
Pros:

The location is great. Right next to Little Italy. Staff very friendly

Cons:

Rooms very antiquated. Bed uncomfortable. Room very small. Bed seemed smaller than a queen. Room next to ally. Loud voices all night. Did not sleep at all. Considered moving to another location for night two but hotel was going to charge 160 dollars for cancellation.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Rosa • couple • us
8
Staff was great, friendly and location was next to everything.
Pros:

Location, it was very convenient.

Cons:

The rooms on the first floor definitely need an upgrade. The paint was peeling and chipping. The bathroom door cant close right because its damaged in the corner

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
O
Offer • solo_traveller • il
7
Pros:

Practical location, great staff

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • gb
7
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Alexis • couple • us
7
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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agustina • couple • ar
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Lone • solo_traveller • dk
8
Top beliggenhed
Pros:

Beliggenheden kunne ikke være bedre.

Cons:

Morgenmaden var virkelig ikke særlig god. Kaffen var så tynd man ikke rigtigt kunne kalde det kaffe.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee