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The Little Italy Hotel Downtown San Diego

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Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom (View) | Living area | 55-inch TV with cable channels
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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 drapes

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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

  • 355 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 355 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Urban, View)

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 356 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (View) | Living room | 55-inch TV with cable channels

Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

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

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

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

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Little Italy Hotel Downtown San Diego

4-star hotel in Downtown San Diego
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and gift shops/newsstands.
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.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This San Diego hotel also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available.

The Little Italy Hotel Downtown San Diego is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 22 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Living plant wall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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

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. 448 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close and walking distance to restaurants, bars, and the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
None of the amenities listed were available (pool, fitness center) because everything was under construction. This was not disclosed before we got to the property. I chose this place because a pool was advertised and we did not get a pool. Also, there was loud drilling starting at 9am for 2 of the 4 mornings we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shashank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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

10/10 Excellent

Humberto

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

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

4/10 Poor

Rosio

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in, room, and the stay overnight was not bad at all. Parking was definitely very inconvenient for us and a bit tragic. It was our first time stay and after we had paid $50.00 parking we didn’t know that finding parking in the building was going to be an issue. It was so compact very narrow and not enough space to get through to go up or down the floors to the point that our vehicle got almost stuck getting out and end up scratching our front bumper while trying to get out from one floor to to the other just to find parking. There was no one to guide us So our vehicle got damaged and once we finally received the help and was given a parking we went to the front desk to report the incident and of course I asked for a refund not charged for the parking because we were only staying one night but was told that they were not responsible for the parking. . So my husband and I went to our room and decided just to let things be and hope we can drive our vehicle out the building tomorrow morning and we did thank goodness. But parking is definitely not suitable and definitely not promised you’ll find one after paying $40.00. Staff were very nice and understanding I know it’s out of their control but I do hope since they were also in construction they can create a better experience for parking maybe keep track or hire someone who can guide the guest who paid for parking that way they don’t have any accidents scratching their vehicles against the walls
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

steve

Place was under renovation. Paid for a king bed room and I got a double bed for the whole weekend. Service was not the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all the good spots
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was under construction that made it horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only three levels of parking and very hard to find parking and getting out too. Our room the balcony sliding door closed but between the two doors cold air was coming in. Bathroom outlets did not work. Bed sheet was dirty and the little fridge did not keep our food cold had to throw turkey and ham away
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, and the staff super friendly, clean room and amazing view. The only thing I did not like is that the windows were not sound proof so we could literally hear the freeway all night. There was also construction going on on Sunday at 8 am…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with group
Elevators take forever
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Complicated

It was an okay stay. We ran into a few complications with poor directions to a gym. Their was a steet fair on saturday that made us have to access the feeeway off ramp to access the hotel parking garage that we weren't warned about by staff. The views were terrific but a neighbor was smoking on the belcony that flowed into our room forcing us to close our patio door. The carpet had a mild molding oder. Liitle things that add up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mireya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gene

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Marizah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be aware this hotel is currently under construction as of 3/22/25. There were no disclaimers made to me upon booking that certain parts of the hotel are closed, like the gym and pool. The parking structure is an absolute nightmare, it is extremely narrow, so if you have a huge pick up truck or SUV, don’t bother booking if parking is a necessity! There are 2 areas to enter the parking structure, and I noticed they closed the back entrance at random times during the day and when it got dark. This means the same area to enter becomes the same area to exit. I had to reverse out of the way to allow a car coming in to enter, which was so inconvenient and stressful in such a tight space. The plumbing was horrible, you can hear other rooms when they shower and the water barely got lukewarm after 10 mins of running it. I thought it was never going to get warm, I had to take a cold shower on my first night. However, I will say the staff at the front desk and housekeeping were so friendly, helpful and kind, the front desk even made complimentary offerings. Overall, if quality is not an important factor to you in booking a hotel, this one is convenient considering I was safe enough to sleep in it. Other than that, I suggest finding a better alternative that will be worth your money, time and your whole experience. Thanks for reading :)

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

Traveled 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
.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

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