La Pensione Hotel
US$157
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for La Pensione Hotel
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US$157
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at La Pensione Hotel average US$134 in the cheapest month (January) and US$168 in the most expensive month (April), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$134 |
| February | US$158 |
| March | US$159 |
| April | US$168 |
| May | US$147 |
| October | US$157 |
| November | US$152 |
| December | US$144 |
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Most expensive: April (~US$168)
Cheapest: January (~US$134)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at Caffe Italia or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 67 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and blackout drapes/curtains.
Location
A stay at La Pensione Hotel places you in the heart of San Diego, within a 15-minute walk of Port of San Diego and Balboa Park. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Waterfront Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from B Street Cruise Ship Terminal.
What's nearby
Waterfront Park(0.3 Miles)
San Diego Bay(0.5 Miles)
Maritime Museum of San Diego(0.6 Miles)
Port of San Diego(0.7 Miles)
Balboa Park(0.7 Miles)
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal(0.7 Miles)
San Diego Civic Theatre(0.7 Miles)
Navy Pier(0.9 Miles)
USS Midway Museum(0.9 Miles)
Lyceum Theatre(1 Miles)
Seaport Village(1 Miles)
New Children's Museum(1.1 Miles)
San Diego City College(1.2 Miles)
San Diego Convention Center(1.3 Miles)
Petco Park(1.6 Miles)
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)(2.1 Miles)
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)(10.3 Miles)
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)(19.2 Miles)
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ)(22.5 Miles)
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)(33.9 Miles)
Free wi-fi
Elevator/Lift
Business centre
Safe-deposit box
Fitness facilities
Luggage storage
Location
606 West Date Street, Little Italy, San Diego, California, United States of America
Waterfront Park (0.3 Miles)
San Diego Bay (0.5 Miles)
Maritime Museum of San Diego (0.6 Miles)
Port of San Diego (0.7 Miles)
Balboa Park (0.7 Miles)
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal (0.7 Miles)
Room options
7
Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
8
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
6
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
5
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
5
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
Guest reviews of La Pensione Hotel
8.4
Very good
Based on 1,835 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
20%
Couple
57%
Family
8%
Group
7%
Solo
5%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
La Pensione Hotel draws guests for its central Little Italy location and walkability to restaurants, the waterfront, and transit, but reviews repeatedly note compact rooms, limited on site parking with a fee, and occasional street or AC noise.
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What guests think
La Pensione Hotel draws guests for its central Little Italy location and walkability to restaurants, the waterfront, and transit, but reviews repeatedly note compact rooms, limited on site parking with a fee, and occasional street or AC noise.
Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with several mentions of dusty or stained carpets, humidity or odors, and occasional maintenance or pest issues, while housekeeping is typically by request. Service is often friendly and accommodating, though a few guests reported rude or indifferent interactions and slow responses. Expect a practical base for exploring.
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Facilities
On site parking is very limited, tight, and paid, with spots first come first serve and larger vehicles often unable to fit. Facilities are simple, with a small gym and a shared courtyard with an attached cafe.
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Donald
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The rooms are TINY. Fine if you’re traveling alone but not enough for two or more. Room has a mini-fridge, but no microwave, so it’s kinda pointless. The rooms are mostly clean but the dressers could be replaced/updated. My room had spiders and termites, so keep an eye out. Also, the parking situation is unacceptable. $35 a DAY but no guaranteed parking in their extremely cramped underground lot. They warn you when you get there that your car needs to be compact, but every car down there was an SUV and it was impossible to move safely. The space is way too small to turn your car around if there are no spaces to park. You might literally have to back up and then back your way up the hill back onto the street. It’s that small! Shouldn’t even be allowed. Also they do NOTHING about the homeless people sleeping out the front of the building. Great location overall, but overpriced for the rooms/amenities
The rooms are TINY. Fine if you’re traveling alone but not enough for two or more. Room has a mini-fridge, but no microwave, so it’s kinda pointless. The rooms are mostly clean but the dressers could be replaced/updated. My room had spiders and termites, so keep an eye out. Also, the parking situation is unacceptable. $35 a DAY but no guaranteed parking in their extremely cramped underground lot. They warn you when you get there that your car needs to be compact, but every car down there was an SUV and it was impossible to move safely. The space is way too small to turn your car around if there are no spaces to park. You might literally have to back up and then back your way up the hill back onto the street. It’s that small! Shouldn’t even be allowed. Also they do NOTHING about the homeless people sleeping out the front of the building. Great location overall, but overpriced for the rooms/amenities
8
Michael
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Garage was difficult to park in with an oversized truck in there
Garage was difficult to park in with an oversized truck in there
10
Jeff
16 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is right in the middle of Little Italy. It's a small room, but it's clean and nice. You need to know now that the hotel's parking structure only fits Compact cars.
This hotel is right in the middle of Little Italy. It's a small room, but it's clean and nice. You need to know now that the hotel's parking structure only fits Compact cars.
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Ashlee
9 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Cute small hotel located in the middle of little Italy. Lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance and a farmers market right outside the front door on the weekend. Keep in mind if their parking lot gets full you’ll have to pay a little more and park across the street. Plus reception said their parking lot is small so no large vehicles would fit.
Cute small hotel located in the middle of little Italy. Lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance and a farmers market right outside the front door on the weekend. Keep in mind if their parking lot gets full you’ll have to pay a little more and park across the street. Plus reception said their parking lot is small so no large vehicles would fit.
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Peter
14 Apr 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The Pensione Hotel was a good value but with a few draw backs. The desk staff was friendly and helpful. The cleaning staff was excellent. The location was great right off the main shopping and eating street in Little Italy. Across the street from the plaza de famaglia which had outdoor markets on Saturday and Sunday. A short walk from the Maritime Museum and harbor attractions. There was an outdoor seating area which was shared with a cafe. Our room was small which we knew. The lighting was terrible. There was no way to shut off the lights on each side so one person could read without disturbing the other.There were few options to sit in the public areas and none in our room. The fitness room consisted of a treadmill a step machine and another cardio machine but no weights or resistance machines. Also there was no room to do floor exercises and there was no room for exercising in our private room. The AC unit was hard to balance and blew constantly. I would have liked to love it but i just didn’t.
The Pensione Hotel was a good value but with a few draw backs. The desk staff was friendly and helpful. The cleaning staff was excellent. The location was great right off the main shopping and eating street in Little Italy. Across the street from the plaza de famaglia which had outdoor markets on Saturday and Sunday. A short walk from the Maritime Museum and harbor attractions. There was an outdoor seating area which was shared with a cafe. Our room was small which we knew. The lighting was terrible. There was no way to shut off the lights on each side so one person could read without disturbing the other.There were few options to sit in the public areas and none in our room. The fitness room consisted of a treadmill a step machine and another cardio machine but no weights or resistance machines. Also there was no room to do floor exercises and there was no room for exercising in our private room. The AC unit was hard to balance and blew constantly. I would have liked to love it but i just didn’t.
8
Steven
10 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Amazing property! Convenient and in the heart of Little Italy. Perfect for dinner options, desserts, drinks and music. The only issue is the parking. It’s $35 a day and absolutely horrible. Limited with small spaces and just a mess. Do parking research beforehand or use a ride share option when in town.
Amazing property! Convenient and in the heart of Little Italy. Perfect for dinner options, desserts, drinks and music. The only issue is the parking. It’s $35 a day and absolutely horrible. Limited with small spaces and just a mess. Do parking research beforehand or use a ride share option when in town.
10
Anabel
25 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room and bed were a little small but for 2 nights, it was manageable. Everything was clean and modern. Staff were friendly and always helpful. So many places to walk too, coffee, brunch, dinner options and bars of course. Parking was a first come first serve and we got lucky to be able to get parking for 2 nights. But if we wouldn’t have, it definitely would’ve been a hassle, street parking is a mess. Would stay here again.
Room and bed were a little small but for 2 nights, it was manageable. Everything was clean and modern. Staff were friendly and always helpful. So many places to walk too, coffee, brunch, dinner options and bars of course. Parking was a first come first serve and we got lucky to be able to get parking for 2 nights. But if we wouldn’t have, it definitely would’ve been a hassle, street parking is a mess. Would stay here again.
8
Brenda
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location of this hotel is awesome! You are in the heart of Little Italy. One thing I did not like was that for the price of this hotel there is no parking. You need to find a meter parking on the street and carry your luggage to the hotel. Aside from the parking everything was good!
The location of this hotel is awesome! You are in the heart of Little Italy. One thing I did not like was that for the price of this hotel there is no parking. You need to find a meter parking on the street and carry your luggage to the hotel. Aside from the parking everything was good!
10
Tamika
3 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was fantastic, except the parking
Everything was fantastic, except the parking
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James
13 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
$35 a night for parking , was not something I had planned on- but that said, the parking garage was safe and easily accessible. The rooms are pretty small, unless you get the room with 2 queens, which is a good size, but 50 more per night. The area has tons of dining and nightlife options, all walkable from the hotel. The place is in pretty good shape, a little run down, but not bad. Staff are all excellent and accommodating. They have a farmer's market twice a week right in from of the entrance, but access to parking garage not affected. Overall we liked it and would stay there again.
$35 a night for parking , was not something I had planned on- but that said, the parking garage was safe and easily accessible. The rooms are pretty small, unless you get the room with 2 queens, which is a good size, but 50 more per night. The area has tons of dining and nightlife options, all walkable from the hotel. The place is in pretty good shape, a little run down, but not bad. Staff are all excellent and accommodating. They have a farmer's market twice a week right in from of the entrance, but access to parking garage not affected. Overall we liked it and would stay there again.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is mixed: many guests found rooms clean, but recurring reports cite dusty or stained carpets, humidity or odors, and occasional mold or pests. Housekeeping during stays is generally by request.
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10
Cesar
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean rooms
Clean rooms
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Bre
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Very dirty , room was filthy , dusty and crusty
Very dirty , room was filthy , dusty and crusty
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Donald
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The rooms are TINY. Fine if you’re traveling alone but not enough for two or more. Room has a mini-fridge, but no microwave, so it’s kinda pointless. The rooms are mostly clean but the dressers could be replaced/updated. My room had spiders and termites, so keep an eye out. Also, the parking situation is unacceptable. $35 a DAY but no guaranteed parking in their extremely cramped underground lot. They warn you when you get there that your car needs to be compact, but every car down there was an SUV and it was impossible to move safely. The space is way too small to turn your car around if there are no spaces to park. You might literally have to back up and then back your way up the hill back onto the street. It’s that small! Shouldn’t even be allowed. Also they do NOTHING about the homeless people sleeping out the front of the building. Great location overall, but overpriced for the rooms/amenities
The rooms are TINY. Fine if you’re traveling alone but not enough for two or more. Room has a mini-fridge, but no microwave, so it’s kinda pointless. The rooms are mostly clean but the dressers could be replaced/updated. My room had spiders and termites, so keep an eye out. Also, the parking situation is unacceptable. $35 a DAY but no guaranteed parking in their extremely cramped underground lot. They warn you when you get there that your car needs to be compact, but every car down there was an SUV and it was impossible to move safely. The space is way too small to turn your car around if there are no spaces to park. You might literally have to back up and then back your way up the hill back onto the street. It’s that small! Shouldn’t even be allowed. Also they do NOTHING about the homeless people sleeping out the front of the building. Great location overall, but overpriced for the rooms/amenities
8
Patricia
17 Apr 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Location was great; room was small but comfortable and quiet. Front staff was friendly and helpful. We liked that the housekeeping policy (no room cleaning except a "refresh" if requested) was clearly indicated, so we knew what to expect. Personally, we really like to have breakfast included at the hotel, so not having that was a minus for us, even though we were surrounded by restaurants.
Location was great; room was small but comfortable and quiet. Front staff was friendly and helpful. We liked that the housekeeping policy (no room cleaning except a "refresh" if requested) was clearly indicated, so we knew what to expect. Personally, we really like to have breakfast included at the hotel, so not having that was a minus for us, even though we were surrounded by restaurants.
10
Jabari
5 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel, amazing staff, excellent location in the heart of Little Italy. The rooms were gorgeous and we had one with a great view of the area. Just be aware this is a boutique hotel and they offer very limited parking in a tiny garage and they don't offer daily housekeeping.
Great hotel, amazing staff, excellent location in the heart of Little Italy. The rooms were gorgeous and we had one with a great view of the area. Just be aware this is a boutique hotel and they offer very limited parking in a tiny garage and they don't offer daily housekeeping.
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Andres
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I am not sure how this property got such high reviews. It's gotta be the location. After my stay this past weekend, I have to say, that was the only highlight of my stay, the location. Close to great dining options, walkable and we were pleasantly surprised with a farmers market on a Saturday that set up right in front of the hotel. Other than that, all bad. The rooms are smaller than what's pictured. Looks are deceiving. I know it's a boutique hotel but it felt like we were in a box. When we arrived in our room, there was no TV remote. We had to call the front desk to get a remote sent up and that took about 20 minutes. Mind you, this is a 4 floor boutique hotel. The rooms are in need of an upgrade. The carpets are dirty and the restrooms, although clean, were full of rust and water damage on the ceiling of the shower. Likely from years of steam. I also requested body wash since my wife and I ran out. It took them 30 minutes to get me the body wash. When they arrived to deliver it, the gentleman seemed annoyed and said he was sorry. That he was the only one working at the front desk and couldn't get to us any quicker. Overall, I had a poor experience during my stay. Little Italy is a fantastic location to stay in San Diego. But look for another hotel for your stay. The Pensione was a disappointment.
I am not sure how this property got such high reviews. It's gotta be the location. After my stay this past weekend, I have to say, that was the only highlight of my stay, the location. Close to great dining options, walkable and we were pleasantly surprised with a farmers market on a Saturday that set up right in front of the hotel. Other than that, all bad. The rooms are smaller than what's pictured. Looks are deceiving. I know it's a boutique hotel but it felt like we were in a box. When we arrived in our room, there was no TV remote. We had to call the front desk to get a remote sent up and that took about 20 minutes. Mind you, this is a 4 floor boutique hotel. The rooms are in need of an upgrade. The carpets are dirty and the restrooms, although clean, were full of rust and water damage on the ceiling of the shower. Likely from years of steam. I also requested body wash since my wife and I ran out. It took them 30 minutes to get me the body wash. When they arrived to deliver it, the gentleman seemed annoyed and said he was sorry. That he was the only one working at the front desk and couldn't get to us any quicker. Overall, I had a poor experience during my stay. Little Italy is a fantastic location to stay in San Diego. But look for another hotel for your stay. The Pensione was a disappointment.
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David
3 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was a little stand offish and offered very little in way of hospitality. But, one staffer did offer bottled water on the second night. The room was noisy at night from the street noise. The rooms don’t get cleaned unless you ask which we didn’t know, so we were there all weekend Friday to Sunday and never had the room cleaned. Location was centrally located and closed to everything.
Staff was a little stand offish and offered very little in way of hospitality. But, one staffer did offer bottled water on the second night. The room was noisy at night from the street noise. The rooms don’t get cleaned unless you ask which we didn’t know, so we were there all weekend Friday to Sunday and never had the room cleaned. Location was centrally located and closed to everything.
8
Kristen
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere when you walk in is very pretty. The rooms are small, but I didn’t mind. I did think the room cleanliness could be higher since there was dust in the corners of the room… but the bed and bathroom were very clean. The location is prime and walking distance from many amazing restaurants. Overall, a great stay!
The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere when you walk in is very pretty. The rooms are small, but I didn’t mind. I did think the room cleanliness could be higher since there was dust in the corners of the room… but the bed and bathroom were very clean. The location is prime and walking distance from many amazing restaurants. Overall, a great stay!
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Michelle
6 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
When we checked in, we were not informed that room cleaning must be requested. When we go to the room, it was small and the AC was not working properly. The staff was great and they moved us into another room on the same floor. The AC took all night to cool down the room. The carpet was dirty and there was a lot of dust on the AC unit. In the bathroom, there was mold on the ceiling and there was no AC in there. The morning of discharge (sat), there was a market on the street by the hotel. Starting at 5am, you can hear the tow track and by 8 am you can hear tons of people on the street. We couldn't relax and it was kinda upsetting.
When we checked in, we were not informed that room cleaning must be requested. When we go to the room, it was small and the AC was not working properly. The staff was great and they moved us into another room on the same floor. The AC took all night to cool down the room. The carpet was dirty and there was a lot of dust on the AC unit. In the bathroom, there was mold on the ceiling and there was no AC in there. The morning of discharge (sat), there was a market on the street by the hotel. Starting at 5am, you can hear the tow track and by 8 am you can hear tons of people on the street. We couldn't relax and it was kinda upsetting.
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Darla
30 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I was biten by bed bugs. It was loud wuth very little sleep. Room was musrt.
I was biten by bed bugs. It was loud wuth very little sleep. Room was musrt.
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Rooms
Rooms are compact with minimal storage; some feel dated, and several guests mention noisy or inconsistent AC and occasional street noise, though beds are usually comfortable and some rooms have city or bay views.
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Ellen
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This room was right on the main street of Little Italy with a lovely little balcony. I was worried that street noise on a Satuday nite would disrupt my sleep, but slept like a baby on wonderful mattresses. Location cannot be beat. No complaints.
This room was right on the main street of Little Italy with a lovely little balcony. I was worried that street noise on a Satuday nite would disrupt my sleep, but slept like a baby on wonderful mattresses. Location cannot be beat. No complaints.
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Toni
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and great property. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was a little noisy and the AC unit was a little noisy but overall great stay.
Great location and great property. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was a little noisy and the AC unit was a little noisy but overall great stay.
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Nancy
28 May 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
I had the loveliest room with a view of all that’s happening on India street, but also a great view of the water.
I had the loveliest room with a view of all that’s happening on India street, but also a great view of the water.
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Mindy
2 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and very walkable to a lot of food options and the train. Room seemed fairly clean but very small and a little stuffy. But overall a decent place to stay for a couple nights.
Great location and very walkable to a lot of food options and the train. Room seemed fairly clean but very small and a little stuffy. But overall a decent place to stay for a couple nights.
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Gracie
27 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed on the 4th floor. Quant. Stylish. Perfectly located. Beautiful views. The views make up for the $35 parking. So did the live music. When bed time came it was super quiet.
Stayed on the 4th floor. Quant. Stylish. Perfectly located. Beautiful views. The views make up for the $35 parking. So did the live music. When bed time came it was super quiet.
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Josh
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was great. Location was even better. Rooms are small
The hotel was great. Location was even better. Rooms are small
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Richard
15 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
They need to upgrade their air conditioning
They need to upgrade their air conditioning
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michelle
30 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fix the Experience in all the rooms as they are wildly different. Consider more light and noise mitigation. The Air-conditioning is ineffective and inefficient. One room cold and never was a level temp, the other one was an oven. Had to borrow the fan from the “office.”
Fix the Experience in all the rooms as they are wildly different. Consider more light and noise mitigation. The Air-conditioning is ineffective and inefficient. One room cold and never was a level temp, the other one was an oven. Had to borrow the fan from the “office.”
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Victoria
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The location was great for our needs because our son and new daughter in law live around the corner. But the rooms are very very small. The morning coffee was hard to get t, around the corner and up and down stairs. Why not just have the coffee in the lobby? Little Italy was great!! This place is about location, not comfortable.
The location was great for our needs because our son and new daughter in law live around the corner. But the rooms are very very small. The morning coffee was hard to get t, around the corner and up and down stairs. Why not just have the coffee in the lobby? Little Italy was great!! This place is about location, not comfortable.
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Elizabeth
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The location is amazing. The hotel itself is just ok. It is by far the smallest hotel room I have ever stayed in. There is literally no room for your suitcase. Our night lights above both night stands did not work. Our suitcase stand was broken (although no place to put it in the room). The food and restaurant locations around the hotel is the best. If you are looking for a room centrally located in Little Italy, stay here. You can't go wrong with the location.
The location is amazing. The hotel itself is just ok. It is by far the smallest hotel room I have ever stayed in. There is literally no room for your suitcase. Our night lights above both night stands did not work. Our suitcase stand was broken (although no place to put it in the room). The food and restaurant locations around the hotel is the best. If you are looking for a room centrally located in Little Italy, stay here. You can't go wrong with the location.
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Service
Service is generally friendly and accommodating at the front desk, with multiple positive mentions, but some guests experienced rude or indifferent interactions or slow responses.
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Jessica
24 Feb 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
I had an amazing stay. The staff was so nice! The room was very comfortable. The hotel was in walking distance from everything. I was celebrating my 40th birthday and my friends and staff came together to decorate my room. It was amazing. Thank you to the staff. I will stay here again the next time I come to San Diego.
I had an amazing stay. The staff was so nice! The room was very comfortable. The hotel was in walking distance from everything. I was celebrating my 40th birthday and my friends and staff came together to decorate my room. It was amazing. Thank you to the staff. I will stay here again the next time I come to San Diego.
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Isaias
5 Mar 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Terrific stay in little Italy area, great restaurants and bars. Excellent staff, very knowledgeable of area & recommendations. So friendly and welcoming, thank you Hannah, Brandon and Annelise! Highly recommend La Pensione Hotel to everyone.
Terrific stay in little Italy area, great restaurants and bars. Excellent staff, very knowledgeable of area & recommendations. So friendly and welcoming, thank you Hannah, Brandon and Annelise! Highly recommend La Pensione Hotel to everyone.
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Stephen
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent customer service! 😀
Excellent customer service! 😀
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Stephen
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and safe hotel in a great area surrounded by restaurants and a close walk to the water. Staff also went out of their way to help my elderly parents who were not staying at the hotel, but plans changed after getting off a cruise ship and needed a place to store luggage before their flight out. Staff also booked them a taxi to the airport. They were very professional and just great.
Clean and safe hotel in a great area surrounded by restaurants and a close walk to the water. Staff also went out of their way to help my elderly parents who were not staying at the hotel, but plans changed after getting off a cruise ship and needed a place to store luggage before their flight out. Staff also booked them a taxi to the airport. They were very professional and just great.
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Treanna
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Brandon was amazingly helpful.
Brandon was amazingly helpful.
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Michael
24 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The girls up front were friendly. It was fast check in.. close to everything. Will definitely be back again
The girls up front were friendly. It was fast check in.. close to everything. Will definitely be back again
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MIke
18 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff that checked us in was rude and uninterested in helping us. The room is small and the AC doesn’t work and humid in the room./ I don’t recommend this to anyone
The staff that checked us in was rude and uninterested in helping us. The room is small and the AC doesn’t work and humid in the room./ I don’t recommend this to anyone
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Allyson
31 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was great, late night staff courteous and helpful BUT the daytime front desk woman mostly engaged with was consistently HORRIBLE with customer service through my long weekend stay. She was all smiles with her colleagues (clearly having fun with them), but facial expression would turn to scowl as soon as a guest walked up. She also avoided engaging with customers as best she could, acted like she was bothered when she did need to engage. You have to wonder why some people would sign up for or be hired for such an important customer-facing position. Leave it to bad customer service to ruin an otherwise pleasant stay.
Room was great, late night staff courteous and helpful BUT the daytime front desk woman mostly engaged with was consistently HORRIBLE with customer service through my long weekend stay. She was all smiles with her colleagues (clearly having fun with them), but facial expression would turn to scowl as soon as a guest walked up. She also avoided engaging with customers as best she could, acted like she was bothered when she did need to engage. You have to wonder why some people would sign up for or be hired for such an important customer-facing position. Leave it to bad customer service to ruin an otherwise pleasant stay.
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DAVID
3 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Right in the heart of Little Italy. Close to everything. Cute property and nice staff
Right in the heart of Little Italy. Close to everything. Cute property and nice staff
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David
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location and friendly, helpful staff. Will definitely be sleeping here again.
Great location and friendly, helpful staff. Will definitely be sleeping here again.
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Location
Excellent Little Italy location that is very walkable to dining, markets, the waterfront, transit, and the cruise port. Some guests noted late night or early morning noise from nearby venues or street activity.
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Cecilia
7 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Late-night check-in service offered. Super nice front desk. I stayed one night as a woman by myself and felt really safe. It is smack dab in Little Italy, so extremely convenient. In terms of safety, it's full of people during the day until late at night, around 10-11 pm, where it gets pretty quiet. Even then, during the day, the noise doesn't wake you up in the morning. There are a couple of homeless people around, but nothing to worry about. Solid choice!
Late-night check-in service offered. Super nice front desk. I stayed one night as a woman by myself and felt really safe. It is smack dab in Little Italy, so extremely convenient. In terms of safety, it's full of people during the day until late at night, around 10-11 pm, where it gets pretty quiet. Even then, during the day, the noise doesn't wake you up in the morning. There are a couple of homeless people around, but nothing to worry about. Solid choice!
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Dr. Pedro
24 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location, location
Location, location
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Elizabeth
28 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is in the middle of little Italy with great access to Italian and other restaurants. It is very close to the trolley line for easy access to many ateas of San Diego. The staff members are friendly and helpful. The hotel is connected to an outside terrace and coffee shop with great coffee and helpful staff. We loved it!
The hotel is in the middle of little Italy with great access to Italian and other restaurants. It is very close to the trolley line for easy access to many ateas of San Diego. The staff members are friendly and helpful. The hotel is connected to an outside terrace and coffee shop with great coffee and helpful staff. We loved it!
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Julie
23 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is right in the heart of the action in Little Italy. Plenty of excellent food choices within a few steps of the front door.
The hotel is right in the heart of the action in Little Italy. Plenty of excellent food choices within a few steps of the front door.
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Nina
22 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
La Pensione was perfectly located in Little Italy. I loved the walk ability. We could even walk to the bay and relax by the water, buy souvenirs, or visit museums. The hotel was about 10 minutes by car from the airport, so instead of taking an Uber for $45, we caught the city bus from the airport to a place close to the hotel and walked about 10 minutes to the hotel. This was a great experience all by itself. The lobby was chic but our room (418), needed some updates. The view of Little Italy from the room was amazing. I did appreciate bathe number of big bath towels they initially provided knowing that housekeeping is only upon request. I would definitely stay here again.
La Pensione was perfectly located in Little Italy. I loved the walk ability. We could even walk to the bay and relax by the water, buy souvenirs, or visit museums. The hotel was about 10 minutes by car from the airport, so instead of taking an Uber for $45, we caught the city bus from the airport to a place close to the hotel and walked about 10 minutes to the hotel. This was a great experience all by itself. The lobby was chic but our room (418), needed some updates. The view of Little Italy from the room was amazing. I did appreciate bathe number of big bath towels they initially provided knowing that housekeeping is only upon request. I would definitely stay here again.
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Marilyn
9 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location
Great location
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Karen
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
In the heart of Little Italy, San Diego, love it!
In the heart of Little Italy, San Diego, love it!
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Gail
19 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
La Pensione Hotel is in the perfect location for enjoying Little Italy and San Diego. Everything you could need is within walking distance.
La Pensione Hotel is in the perfect location for enjoying Little Italy and San Diego. Everything you could need is within walking distance.
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Claudia
23 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location
Excellent location
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Marcelyn
12 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Loved the location! Walkable to waterfront and Balboa park (if you like to walk). Fabulous to wake up to the market on Saturday morning. Loved the vibe and restaurants of Little Italy.
Loved the location! Walkable to waterfront and Balboa park (if you like to walk). Fabulous to wake up to the market on Saturday morning. Loved the vibe and restaurants of Little Italy.
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Dining
Abundant dining options are steps away, and the attached coffee shop is convenient. The hotel does not serve breakfast and many rooms lack in room coffee.
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Rochelle
10 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is literally steps away fromthe Little Italy sign. Restaurants surround you. Amazing view of the bay as well. Rooms are small but the bed was very comfy. Lovely atrium and a coffee shop are downstairs.
The hotel is literally steps away fromthe Little Italy sign. Restaurants surround you. Amazing view of the bay as well. Rooms are small but the bed was very comfy. Lovely atrium and a coffee shop are downstairs.
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Joni
18 Jun 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Superb value for money, best possible location. Lack of breakfast a downer, but adjacent cafe has great brekfast offering.
Superb value for money, best possible location. Lack of breakfast a downer, but adjacent cafe has great brekfast offering.
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Jonathan
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quick and easy check in/out. Walkable distance to great dining and drinks.
Quick and easy check in/out. Walkable distance to great dining and drinks.
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Mike
29 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfect location and very friendly staff
Perfect location and very friendly staff
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Timothy
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lots of great food options walking distance from the hotel. Very safe area to walk at night.
Lots of great food options walking distance from the hotel. Very safe area to walk at night.
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Tracey
28 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Loved this hotel!!! Location is amazing and staff were super nice and helpful! The only thing that would have made the stay better would be to have a coffee maker in the room but they do have coffee available downstairs for guests. Would definitely stay here again.
Loved this hotel!!! Location is amazing and staff were super nice and helpful! The only thing that would have made the stay better would be to have a coffee maker in the room but they do have coffee available downstairs for guests. Would definitely stay here again.
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Marc
21 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Front desk staff was warm and inviting. Little Italy at the door step meant amazing food every night
Front desk staff was warm and inviting. Little Italy at the door step meant amazing food every night
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Ellen
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Right in middle of Little Italy with coffee shop in 1st floor
Right in middle of Little Italy with coffee shop in 1st floor
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Deborah S
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
great location and amenities. Close to food and fun.
great location and amenities. Close to food and fun.
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Kara
20 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Small room but very clean. Walking distance from zoo, balboa park, bay, midway, seaport village. Lots of restaurants. Feels safe. Entertainment right outside hotel. Farmers market on Wednesday and Saturdays. Lots to see. Only downfall, no coffee maker or microwave in room. It does have a mini fridge.
Small room but very clean. Walking distance from zoo, balboa park, bay, midway, seaport village. Lots of restaurants. Feels safe. Entertainment right outside hotel. Farmers market on Wednesday and Saturdays. Lots to see. Only downfall, no coffee maker or microwave in room. It does have a mini fridge.
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Emre
14 Mar 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Overall we liked the property and the surroundings. Our biggest issue was that either the sink was inside the bedroom or it was inside the restroom that left little room for the shower. The staff was very helpful and tried to make us comfortable.
Overall we liked the property and the surroundings. Our biggest issue was that either the sink was inside the bedroom or it was inside the restroom that left little room for the shower. The staff was very helpful and tried to make us comfortable.
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Suzanne
10 Mar 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
This property is located in the middle of Little Italy and surrounded by amazing restaurants. It is walking distance to USS Midway and the Maritime Museum, and the Old Town Trolley Tour stop. The rooms are very small but have comfortable beds and great showers. There is definitely a shortage of parking in the area so make sure you reserve parking ahead in the area ahead of time if you are driving. We had a great time here.
This property is located in the middle of Little Italy and surrounded by amazing restaurants. It is walking distance to USS Midway and the Maritime Museum, and the Old Town Trolley Tour stop. The rooms are very small but have comfortable beds and great showers. There is definitely a shortage of parking in the area so make sure you reserve parking ahead in the area ahead of time if you are driving. We had a great time here.
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Danielle
7 Mar 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
great location - on the corner of cute little italy. great farmers market shopping on the weekend and delicious restaurants out your front door!
great location - on the corner of cute little italy. great farmers market shopping on the weekend and delicious restaurants out your front door!
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Jason
5 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Right in the heart of Little Italy
Right in the heart of Little Italy
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Robert
5 Mar 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Had a nice homey feel
Had a nice homey feel
FAQs about La Pensione Hotel
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out time is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability may incur additional charges and should be requested at the front desk.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in the heart of San Diego, within a 15-minute walk of Port of San Diego and Balboa Park. It is 0.3 mi from Waterfront Park and 0.7 mi from B Street Cruise Ship Terminal.
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Elevator/Lift
Business centre
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Fitness facilities
Luggage storage
General
Assistive Listening Devices Available
Braille or Raised Signage
Coffee/Tea in Common Areas
Smoke-Free Property
Stair-Free Path to Entrance
Visual Alarms in Hallways
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Wheelchair Accessible Path of Travel
Elevator Access (Wheelchair Accessible)
Internet
Free wi-fi
Services
Business centre
Elevator/Lift
Safe-deposit box
Luggage storage
24-Hour Front Desk
Fireplace in Lobby
Tours/Ticket Assistance
Activities
Fitness facilities
Fitness Center (24-hour)
Outdoor Furniture