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About the Hotel

1654 Columbia Street, San Diego, California, United States
Great
8.1
8.4
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4.5
3.9
/5

Boutique hotel in San Diego's Little Italy, steps from the Saturday farmers market and trolley station

Amenities & Services

A 24-hour front desk and concierge service are available for guests. Express check-in/check-out and luggage storage help maximize time in the city. A shared lounge/TV area offers a place to relax, while the tour desk provides information on local attractions.

Rooms & Comfort

Each air-conditioned room includes a cable TV, a coffee machine, and a laptop safe. Allergy-free rooms are available for guests with sensitivities. The hotel also provides facilities for disabled guests, including accessible parking.

Location & Neighborhood

The hotel is located in Little Italy, 1.6 km from the San Diego Convention Center and 2.0 km from the Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego International Airport is 3 km away. Nearby attractions include the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and Embarcadero Waterfront Park.

Pet-Friendly Policy

Pets are allowed with a small additional fee. The hotel offers pet-friendly accommodations with a dedicated room type. Guests can enjoy the nearby piazza and farmers market with their pets.

Business & Events

A spacious event venue with modern technology is available for meetings. The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk and express check-in/check-out for business travelers. On-site private parking (off-site garage, $25 per night) is offered for guests with vehicles.

Highlights

Location: Little Italy, 1.6 km from Convention Center

Rooms: allergy-free rooms, facilities for disabled guests

Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, tour desk

Pet Policy: pets allowed for small fee

Parking: off-site garage at $25 per night

Breakfast: free continental breakfast with pastries & coffee

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Urban Boutique Hotel- Little Italy, Downtown San Diego offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Pet friendly room 1 king bed
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Pet friendly room 1 full bed
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Superior Queen Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Queen Room
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments
Facilities: Very good
7.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Services

  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Urban Boutique Hotel- Little Italy, Downtown San Diego Location

1654 Columbia Street, San Diego, California, United States
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1654 Columbia Street, San Diego, California, United States
Nearby
Monument
Little Italy
200 ft
Museum
San Diego Firehouse Museum
1900 ft
Square
Piazza Basilone
1100 ft
Church
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
1900 ft
Market
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
1900 ft
Park
Amici Park
1900 ft
Restaurants
Pappalecco
600 ft
1602 State Street
Napizza
500 ft
1702 India St Ca
Not Not Tacos
300 ft
550 W Date St Suite B
Salt and Straw
500 ft
1670 India St
Lofty Coffee Little Italy
300 ft
444 W Cedar St
Landini's Pizzeria
800 ft
1827 India St Little Italy
Heartsleeves Coffee
1000 ft
621 W Fir St
Influx Cafe Little Italy
1100 ft
750 West Fir Street
Kebab Shop Little Italy
1300 ft
303 W Beech St
Getting around
City Centre
San Diego12 min  ·  3300 ft
Airports
San Diego International (SAN)6 min  ·  2.2 mi
El Cajon (CJN)39 min  ·  16.0 mi
Train
Coaster Santa Fe Station9 min  ·  2300 ft
Santa Fe Depot10 min  ·  2700 ft
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby at USD 25 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
A continental breakfast is served and charges are applicable. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
54
Former name
Hotel Contessa

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 1208 verified reviews
8.1/10
Great
79%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.1/10
Comfort
8.1/10
Facilities
7.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.2/10
Location
9.4/10
Staff
9.0/10
Value for money
7.8/10
Guest reviews
based on 1715 reviews
8.1/10
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