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The Little Italy Hotel Downtown San Diego

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom (View) | Living area
Exterior
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
1646 Front St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Urban, View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View (Balcony) | City view

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View (Balcony)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View | Balcony view

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (View) | Balcony view

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (View)

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Urban, View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (View) | Balcony view

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (View) | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior

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The price is AU$317
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

San Diego

In the heart of San Diego, The Little Italy Hotel Downtown San Diego is within a 5-minute drive of San Diego Convention Center and Seaport Village. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Petco Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Balboa Park.

What's nearby

  • Seaport Village - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Petco Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 8 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 13 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Extraordinary Desserts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Craft & Commerce - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Little Italy Hotel Downtown San Diego

Hotel with a restaurant, near Seaport Village
The Little Italy Hotel Downtown San Diego offers 334 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 334 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
At The Little Italy Hotel Downtown San Diego, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 18 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 18 and younger eat free breakfast.
The Little Italy Hotel Downtown San Diego has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast to-go available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 22 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Living plant wall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 14 2025 to July 18 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 18 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

DoubleTree Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown
DoubleTree Hilton San Diego Downtown
DoubleTree San Diego Downtown
Hilton DoubleTree San Diego Downtown
San Diego Downtown DoubleTree
DoubleTree Hilton San Diego Downtown Hotel

The Little Italy Hotel Downtown San Diego Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tenzin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Worst Marriott ever

I so disappointed everything was under construction ie no restaurant pool or Gym. This was not disclosed to us. They ofered10 percent off at a couple ofrestaast that did not cover the uber there. Ice machine broken on the 7 floors I tried asked for room service to deliver no room service I had to go to front desk and wait in line for ice. Should have given a discount on room if no services available
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jenna

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this place for my birthday trip. Thy had a pool and hot tub and a bar but everything was closed for construction the whole time we were there. They didn’t let us know this before we booked. The staff wasn’t helpful at all. The bed was uncomfortable and the pillows sucked. Our shower drain kept clogging. Our last night there, someone was knocking on our balcony window door. It was creepy. We will not be staying here ever again. Lots of bums around that hotel too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alfredo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I arrived at the location and the pool and gym were both closed. We went to San Diego to enjoy the sun and be by the pool and we got the total opposite of that. We just literally stayed inside the hotel and did nothing it was pointless.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Erica

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First off, I booked the executive suite. When I checked in Friday night and was given the keys. We make our way up the elevators with all of our family luggage’s that was heavy & we managed to lug around in our stroller but immediately upon walking in I realize that they didn’t put us in the room I booked. I called and had to wait 15-20 minutes for them to resolve and us to go all the way back down with our luggage. Once I got there the man just gave me my new key and didn’t even apologize for their error. Felt like they were either being deceitful by giving me a basic king room when I booked an executive suite, or whoever checked me in was incompetent. Also there was no body was in the bathrooms. The sinks were dirty. The rooms are outdated and the TVs do not let you sign to Netflix or anything. So I recommend bringing a fire stick or anything. Best part of the hotel was how close it was to everything in San Diego and how easy to was to access. Other than that they need some serious work on upgrading the hotel & learning to apologize when they mess up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Aimee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Worst place to stay, elevators weren't working, pool and all hotel amenities closed. I had paid for two separate rooms with king size bed prior to my stay, once I arrived and started checking in they said they had no more rooms with king size beds. How? If I paid and reserved online weeks prior to my stay. AC isn’t strong or barely even works rooms get really stuffy. Had to leave the slide door open of the balcony to get fresh cold air. In One of the rooms I had booked plumbing was terrible. Tub will fill up while showering and water wouldn’t go down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The night crew were especially awesome and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant last minute stay after flight was canceled. Walkable to everything in the Little Italy area. Currently being remodeled but was accessible and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No pool available

The picture of the pool and spa and outside deck were the deciding factor to book this hotel when we arrived we were told all of those amenities were being remodeled and not available for use. Otherwise the property was very nice and close to amazing food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Renovations were never communicated and the noise was a bit upsetting. Staff seemed nice, so nothing wrong there. I’m sure it will be better after the Marriot transition is finished, but for my stay it was average at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Property badly needs a refresh. Poor location: close to highway; constant traffic noise. Staff pleasant. Overpriced for level of services and facilities available
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property was ok, it was being renoved, so no gym or pool. Location was amazing, they didnt need a restaurant at the hotel because its surrounded by awesome restaurants. We were their on Satday and spent the morning at the farmers market going on right around the corner. Pillows onthe bed were flat, but we called and they immediately brought us up nice plump ones. Staff was friendly. I was not told about parking fee, but they do charge 40 a day. Needs the remodel, but was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rosebel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is not the best for big cars
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, some outlets in room didn’t work though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to everything! Only downside is the construction going & elevators took forever
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and was available if you needed. The building seems old but well kept and clean. The location is really great since you can walk to anywhere in Little Italy. There is an amazing view as well. Only thing I didn’t like was that when I showered, the water would get all over the floor outside of the tub. The shower curtain isn’t made of material that holds the water within the tub area. It wasn’t a big issue though, and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025