The Little Italy Hotel Downtown San Diego

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
$182
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

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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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Balcony)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 783 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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.

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 following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 9 2025 to September 8 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from May 14 2025 to September 8 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
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 70 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 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 70 per pet, per night
  • 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
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Hilton DoubleTree San Diego Downtown
San Diego Downtown DoubleTree
DoubleTree Hilton San Diego Downtown Hotel

The Little Italy Hotel Downtown San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1006 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Roger

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The description of the amenities for the hotel included an onsite restaurant, a gym and a pool. These affected my decision to book this hotel over othersI was considering in the area, so imagine my surprise when NONE of these were available and "under construction.". While it's nice that these mean improvements to the hotel which will benefit future occupants, it did nothing for me. The free breakfast was a nice gesture, although it consisted of carb-heavy options such as fruit, bagels, juice boxes and yogurt. No hot food such as eggs or breakfast meats. Better than nothing, but worth noting if this is a consideration when comparing hotels. Reasonably clean overall, although the frame around my bed was a little dusty. Clean, comfortable room regardless. Plenty of great eating spots a few blocks from the hotel, although the immediate surrounding area outside the hotel near the expressway had homeless tents and seemed a bit desolate after dark. overall, not a bad experience and the staff was exceptional, but absent the features I mentioned, there might be better options until the construction is finished.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jane

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was under renovation, so the pool, restaurant, and gym were not available. I specifically chose the hotel because it was supposed to have a pool. Also, the refrigerator in our room did not work, nor did the ice machines on many of the floors.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mini, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Terrible breakfast. Nickel and dime you for WiFi.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gio

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Julian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Went to San Diego for a padres game and the San Diego zoo. The hotel was perfectly placed but that’s about it. Great restaurant locations within walking distance, the hotel was unfortunately under construction and had zero amenities, the showers didn’t drain well nor look very clean. Construction workers began very loud tools at about 8am every morning. I know they will be better when renovations are done but I wish they advertised that they weren’t fully equipped before booking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Frienly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramon

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Breakfast was not good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heriberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location in Little Italy section of Downtown San Diego. Easy walking distance to Midway, tour boats, and the Farmers Market. Plenty of nearby bars and restaurants, all within walking distance. Hotel staff are helpful. Rooms good sized and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They are remodeling so it’s a work in process. Took a few hours to get a crib for out baby up to our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Idk what all the bad reviews were about besides the parking which isn’t all that bad just drive slow and careful me and my wife stayed here for 2 nights at the very top in a newly renovated very clean room great view and friendly staff we definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

María Josefina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
What we liked about this property was that we were given a room on a high floor with a gorgeous city view. The location was also very convenient because we were close to all of the restaurants in little Italy. What we did not like about this property was the parking lot. The entrance to the parking lot was so narrow and you could see skid marks on the walls from other cars that hit. There was also construction going on early in the morning which affected our rest. Thankfully the manager, Maryanne, was very understanding and was able to provide us our desired resolution. Probably would not stay here again until the construction is completed however we did love the location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

Regine

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

The newly renovated rooms were a delight. Great view. They
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

IRIS, PHOENIX

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is newly remodel; rooms are new and clean beds. The balcony view was nice. The only thing didn't like is that you are able to hear the other room people talking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager never called me, stuff just brover all experience will never stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

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

6/10 Okay

Petrone

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

10/10 Excellent

Geneva

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel the only bad oart is the parking structure, very very narrow entrance all around and no parking either day j was there. The front desk manager did remove the parking fee with no hassles what so ever. Thank you for the great experience! The view from my balconywas absolutely breathtaking!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Long Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiram

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025