La Pensione Hotel

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

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Exterior
Front of property
Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast area
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | View from room
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

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(279 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
  • ‪Craft & Commerce - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪King and Queen Cantina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬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

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 67 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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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

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)

STAR_OUTLINE

Special features

Dining

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

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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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Restaurant
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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. (55 reviews)
  • The property staff efficiently arranged airport transportation, getting guests to the airport quickly. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great vibe and great location!!
Melony, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a pleasant stay.
Jesus, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Superb value for money

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Marcelyn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unbelievable location to everything

Location was too notch
Kari, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

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

8/10 Very good

LI Rocks!

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

10/10 Exceptional

Breathe of fresh air

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 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great little boutique hotel in a great location.
Jennifer or Refugio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Derril, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel!!
George, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Go La Pen!

My go to simple boutique hotel in SD for convenience when visiting.
Kirk, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, in the middle of little Italy. Hotel is clean, staff is very friendly and helpful.
Eryn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is excellent
Terence, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and staff
Pavlos, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a perfect location in Little Italy. Great staff
Anastasia, 3-night trip