Urban Boutique Hotel- Little Italy, Downtown San Diego

Hotels
8.6 (2563 reviews)
1654 Columbia Street , San Diego , us
+1 619-232-3400

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 2563 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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Jamie • couple • gb
6
Value for money, budget stay and good location.
Pros:

Great Location. Large bed. Good aircon. Clean. Ice machine. Water fountain.

Cons:

Staff locked the doors at night. Waited outside for 15 mins at 3am until another guest came and knocked heavily on the doors. Another staff member stored their soda cans inside the ice machine. Small bathroom. Minimal towels that were a little stained. No late check out available even for a fee. We were told by night staff to ask the morning staff for a later check out and that it’s normally free. Found out the next morning they don’t do late check outs at all. They have a baggage storage but there’s no security other than the reception staff keeping an eye. No ticket/labelling system.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Bethany • family_with_children • us
10
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Mara • couple • ch
8
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Tobie • couple • us
7
Well-located but spare
Pros:

The location is superb. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean and had the basic amenities. Breakfast was decent: choices of yogurt, mozzarella sticks, hand fruit, fresh pastries and hot beverages. Ours was a very last-minute reservation and we were pleased to get a king bed. A/C worked well. I appreciated the room-darkening curtains.

Cons:

The room was small and spare. No decor on the walls. The tiny sink was inside the room rather than in the bathroom. There was one small mirror and no counter on which to put toiletries. One side of the bed had no reading lamp.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • couple • de
5
Für eins zwei Nächte okay.. aber wirklich komfortabel ist es nicht
Pros:

Die Lage der Unterkunft ist top. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Die Klimaanlage ist katastrophal. Die ist super laut, sodass man sie nachts nicht wirklich anlassen kann, wenn man ruhig schlafen möchte. Das Bett ist sehr durchgelegen und am knarzen. Das Frühstück wird auf dem Flur serviert. Eine Möglichkeit sich an einen Tisch zu setzen gibt es nicht. Wenn man nach 09:00 Uhr zum Frühstück kommt, gibt es nicht mehr wirklich viel zu holen. Allgemein besteht das Frühstück aus Croissants, Joghurt und cheese sticks. Aufstriche oÄ gibt es leider nicht.
Für den Preis hätte man auch andere Unterkünfte buchen können.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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20lisag • Solo travel • Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, East Anglia, England
8
Hotel is in a great location.
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel is in a great location. Room was clean. Coffee machine, fridge and hairdryer. Breakfast was just enough to start the day. Only stayed 1 night and it was quiet.

2026-07-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Aguon • couple • gu
10
GREAT LOCATION AND FOOD VENUES AROUND.
Pros:

PERFECT LOCATION. ROOM WAS OKAY IF YOUR THERE FOR WORK CONFERENCE. BREAKFAST COULD BE BETTER.

Cons:

PILLOWS WERE TOO THICK AND VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. THE AIRCON WAS TOO LOW AND NOT CIRCULATING AROUND THE ROOM TO KEEP IT COOL ENOUGH, COULD BE BETTER IT IT WAS PLACED HIGHER.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Yasunori • solo_traveller • jp
8
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RYOSUKE • solo_traveller • jp
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Mr and Mrs William • couple • us
10
Always a wonderful stay!
Pros:

Second time we stayed. Both times the staff has been over and above. The location is excellent.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Christoph • couple • ch
7
Würden wir erneut buchen
Pros:

Tolles Hotel mit super Lage.

Cons:

Parking

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Kaito • solo_traveller • jp
8
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Carlos • solo_traveller • co
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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antonio • couple • mx
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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ANGELICA FRANCO • family_with_children • mx
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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C • extended_group • gu
9
Would stay there again.
Pros:

Location is great. Many great restaraunts and bars within walking distance. Close to everything downtown.

Cons:

Parking in little italy sucks.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • solo_traveller • lt
9
Pros:

The location is perfect! Reception staff very nice and helpful.

Cons:

We wish the room had more light. Also, water faucet in a room (not in the bathroom) should be mentioned as liability.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Lan • solo_traveller • vn
9
Pros:

Great location with cafes and shops around.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan Freire • solo_traveller • br
9
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Joel • solo_traveller • us
8
It was a great area to stay in and the staff was friendly.
Pros:

The room had a microwave, refrigerator, and easily accessible AC. For the price and the area I thought it was worth it.

Cons:

The breakfast was a little bit underwhelming and the parking was $25. I thought it would be free. The door did not have the chain lock. It had the chain but not the end to lock the door with more security.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee