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La Pensione Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Port of San Diego

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La Pensione Hotel features a classic tower with a pointed roof and balcony, set amidst a lively street scene with outdoor seating areas.
Guests can enjoy a meal or socialize around the table in this public dining area, surrounded by shelves stocked with food and beverages, framed pictures, and a circular mirror.
Two beds with white linens and grey headboards, a comfortable seating area and a large window with a view of the outdoors.
Relax in this inviting space with two armchairs and a small table.
Relax in the hotel lobby's inviting seating area, surrounded by large windows offering a city view and a warm fireplace.
In the heart of San Diego, La Pensione Hotel offers a charming retreat. Unwind with a cup of coffee from Caffe Italia or work out at the 24-hour gym while staying connected with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests who appreciate its proximity to shopping and nearby Waterfront Park.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Laundry service
  • Elevator
The current price is $159
$181 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(288 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
606 West Date Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 29 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 36 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 43 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 10 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 4 min walk
  • America Plaza Trolley Station - 8 min walk
  • Courthouse Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • Kettner Exchange
  • ‪Craft & Commerce - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪King and Queen Cantina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬1 min walk

About this property

La Pensione Hotel

When you stay at La Pensione Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Port of San Diego and Waterfront Park. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout. Also, San Diego Bay and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: County Center - Little Italy Station is 4 minutes and America Plaza Trolley Station is 8 minutes.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 67 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Special features

Dining

Caffe Italia - Onsite café.
Mr. Moto - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does La Pensione Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, La Pensione Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at La Pensione Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Pensione Hotel?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at La Pensione Hotel and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near La Pensione Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Caffe Italia.

What's the area around La Pensione Hotel like?

La Pensione Hotel is in Downtown San Diego, a short 4-minute walk from County Center - Little Italy Station and 13 minutes' walk from Port of San Diego. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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La Pensione Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Boutique hotel

What guests liked

  • The property is located in the heart of Little Italy with plenty of great restaurants within walking distance. (56 reviews)
  • The property staff efficiently arranged airport transportation, getting guests to the airport quickly. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10

Awesome location within walking distance from a lot of fun locations
2-night trip

10/10

Great vibe and great location!!
2-night trip

8/10

It was a pleasant stay.
2-night trip

10/10

Location is perfect, decor is nice and staff are friendly! Parking is secure but a tad tight, and hard to come by for $35 a night.
3-night trip

10/10

Great location fantastic staff small room but designed well.
3-night trip

10/10

La Pensione was very clean, hotel staff were very helpful.
3-night trip

10/10

Beautiful balcony!
1-night trip

10/10

Great location!!! Everyone nice and helpful. Would definitely go back.
2-night trip

8/10

Central location Clean Friendly staff
2-night trip

10/10

Superb value for money, best possible location. Lack of breakfast a downer, but adjacent cafe has great brekfast offering.
7-night trip

8/10

Great location, good front desk help. Nice courtyard but seemed like bird droppings on chairs.
6-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

Location was too notch
3-night trip

8/10

Little Italy is a fun and welcoming district of SD.
4-night trip

10/10

Adorable little hotel in the heart of Little Italy. The staff was lovely, and so accommodating. A warm, very clean hotel, so cozy and quaint, loved it!!
1-night trip

10/10

Great location in a vibrant neighborhood. Rooms slightly small, but clean and serviceable. Helpful front desk staff!
1-night trip

10/10

Great location!! Bed comfortable and lots of great places to eat and drink a few minutes walk away!
2-night trip

10/10

Great stay close to everything
2-night trip

10/10

Loved this hotel!!
3-night trip

10/10

Always a nice stay right on India St in Lil Italy walk to it all. Been here 5x past three years always a nice stay. Parking garage will not fit your trucks and 4x4 Jeeps have to park up the street in ACE over night parking and walk back.
1-night trip

10/10

I have thought the location was perfect.
3-night trip

10/10

I had the loveliest room with a view of all that’s happening on India street, but also a great view of the water.
6-night trip

10/10

I always enjoy staying here. Centrally located in the heart of Little Italy. Walking distance to many great restaurants.
1-night trip

10/10

The staff were extremely helpful with restaurant suggestions.
3-night trip

10/10

we had an enjoyable stay at the property front desk staff was wonderful
3-night trip