Urban Boutique Hotel- Little Italy, Downtown San Diego

Hotels
8.6 (2622 reviews)
1654 Columbia Street , San Diego , US
+1 619-232-3400

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Paid
Children 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

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 2622 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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Otilia • couple • us
9
Wonderful location, friendly and welcoming staff, and a special thank-you to Manny for making us feel at home and recomm
Pros:

The location was wonderful, and the staff was incredibly friendly and hospitable, making us feel right at home. Manny at the front desk was especially welcoming and helpful, offering us complimentary coffee vouchers at a local bakery, great recommendations on places to eat. His warm hospitality made our stay even more enjoyable!

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
7
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Antonio • couple • it
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Thompson • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Located right by the fountain in Little Italy. The staff is great! Comfortable bed.

Cons:

Room is a bit small but typical of a European hotel.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Alejoser • family_with_children • co
9
Pros:

La ubicacion, los empleados hombres super amables, la mujer si super desatenta y antipatica.

Cons:

La mujer que atendía, bastante desatenta y poco amistosa

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Riku • family_with_children • fi
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Janelle • couple • us
7
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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YAVUZ • solo_traveller • tr
8
Pros:

Konumu

Cons:

Oda küçük kahvaltı zayıf sokak sesi ile buzdolabı sesi yarış yapıyor

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Diego • family_with_children • it
9
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • us
8
Great staff and location. Comfortable bed and shower
Pros:

Perfectly located in San Diego Little Italy

Cons:

Room was a bit tight. Bathroom door would catch the entry door if not closed completely. Perhaps flip the bathroom door to open in.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Jack • solo_traveller • gb
9
Loved it
Pros:

Great location. Really clean. Staff very friendly and the room was comfortable.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Neida • couple • us
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Melike • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Janice • couple • gb
8
Good value for money worked for a
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff and comfy bed

Cons:

Parking was quite a way away. Breakfast finished by 9. 30 so missed out.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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sibeles karina • family_with_children • mx
9
MUY CONFORTABLE
Pros:

EN GENERAL TODO

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • nz
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Xavier Ramiro • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Excellent location in the middle of everything in Little Italy. Very friendly, accommodating staff.
They have added a continental breakfast since the last time I was there. Two thumbs up! 👍 👍

Cons:

Small room, but comfortable.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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XINYUE • solo_traveller • jp
10
超出想象的不错 房间很大也很整洁
Pros:

地理位置离意大利街和火车站都非常近

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • de
5
Für zwei Nächte okay.
Pros:

Lage 10/10

Cons:

Seeeehr kleines Frühstück. Es gibt keinen Frühstücksraum.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee