La Pensione Hotel

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

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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

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

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout curtains
  • Laundry service
  • Lift

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(362 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balboa Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 29 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 44 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 45 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 - 3 min walk
  • America Plaza Trolley Station - 9 min walk
  • Courthouse Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack Little Italy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frost Me Cafe & Bakery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

La Pensione Hotel

  • When you stay at La Pensione Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Waterfront Park and San Diego Bay. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout. Also, Port of San Diego and Balboa Park are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: County Center - Little Italy Station is 3 minutes and America Plaza Trolley Station is 9 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 67 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 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 at reception
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Step-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 curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Special features

Dining

Caffe Italia – On-site café.
Mr. Moto – On-site restaurant. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 June 2026 to 1 July 2027 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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LA PENSIONE HOTEL San Diego
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Frequently asked questions

Is La Pensione Hotel currently open?

This property is closed from 1 June 2026 to 1 July 2027 (dates subject to change).

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 that you 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 social distancing 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 on-site restaurant, Caffe Italia.

What's the area around La Pensione Hotel like?

La Pensione Hotel is in Downtown San Diego, a short 3-minute walk from County Center - Little Italy Station and 13 minutes' walk from Port of San Diego. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

La Pensione Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and great location!
Elaine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location. Would stay again
Everett, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location
Sara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, right in the middle of Little Italy and opposite a British Pub. 5 blocks from the Santa Fe Depot Rail stop. Also plenty of curbside parking nearby and Ace Parking Lots. Walking distance to all the great restaurants of Little Italy. Hotel is comfortable with an elevator. Staff were friendly and helpful. Sad to hear it is closing down for reinnervation in June.
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff friendly and professional
Josephine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a charming place! Great location in Little Italy. We cannot wait to stay here again. Our pre-teens also enjoyed it. The staff was awesome, too.
Joanna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. Smaller than average room, but I don’t require much space for just one night stay. If you would like bc a room with a balcony - request room 302.
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and staff
morgan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location in Little Italy
perry, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Jeri, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, helpful and friendly staff, great location to walk to restaurants.
Annette, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were great
Heather, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were incredible and the room was clean and comfortable!
Hannah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent location, top notch service and well priced hotel parking!
Monika, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The stay was pleasant thanks to the staff. Rooms were clean and well maintained.
Jose, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was really helpful and room was great.
Travis, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Location, location, location! The hotel is right in the center of Little Italy, which worked perfectly for our vacation.
Lara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

staff was very friendly and helpful. the rooms were clean just a bit humid.
Diego, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Jingying, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was amazing! Housekeeping, front desk, everyone was great! Perfect location.
Stacey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s a very solid hotel that gets the job done. Staff is easy going and helpful and it’s next to everything. Does it have all the frills in the world? No, but it’s really solid.
Brett, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location to walk to little Italy all the stores & restaurants.
Tene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pro: Room was clean, space enough for single traveler or two, bathroom was nice. Good access to everything in walking distance in Little Italy and surroundings. The view from the room was also nice as I had partial view of the Little Italy signage. Hotel staff was accommodating, both on the phone and in-person. Con: TV did not work and stated "no signal"
ANNELIESE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, centrally located, eclectic decor, rooms were very dark for sleeping, beds were very comfortable.
Todd, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute view of the little Italy
Amanda, 2-night trip