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Reviews of La Pensione Hotel 3 stars

606 West Date Street, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

#99 of 255 hotels in San Diego

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Review score

Based on 920 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    7.0
    Location can’t be beat but need a sleeping pill to get through a night due to all the noise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had a mildew smell and not much sound proofing so we could hear our neighbors and people walking down the hall slamming doors at all hours of the night. Also there’s huge gaps under the hotel room door and I saw a cockroach enter someone’s room through it so maybe some investment can be done to address that and how noisy it is

    Location is excellent and staff was friendly

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Adorable and quaint.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    7.0
    Too pricey considering the services provided
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    I understand that cleaning a room every day is unnecessary but it would be nice to at least have the trash taken out once every 2-3 days. I was there for 6 nights and no room service was provided. Also, please bear in mind that the market takes place twice a week. I was waken up at 6 AM by the sellers setting up their stands. Wi-fi was problematic at times.

    The bed was comfortable and the staff was friendly. Free coffee and tea available. Trolley station is 5 minutes away from the hotel.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a problem with cockroaches in our first room, but they promptly changed it into a better one so all ok!!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    7.0
    Little Italy is a great location with a hop on hop off trolley stop nearby.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    First hotel I have stayed at with plastic drinking cups in lieu of china. No tea/coffee making facilities nor toaster that are standard items anywhere else. No clothes storage or hanging spaces mean you live out of your luggage.

    Little Italy location great - mid way between airport & cruise terminal. Hotel location on the corner of the Main Street with 25+ restaurants immediately available. Luckily our stay co-incited with a Festival plus Farmers Market.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    8.0
    Good location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are restrictions how big your car can be to park in their garage, which was never explained before we got there. There was street parking and a garage near by, but it would have been nice to know beforehand.

    The location can’t be beat! The beds were comfortable and the staff friendly.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2025

    8.0
    Cute room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was tiny, no maid service, no place to have coffee, no coffee pot, microwave and we wanted to have lunch in our room and relax after walking but there was no place to have a seat for the two of us, one had to sit on the bed.

    Loved little Italy, great food, great people, street fair, pood parking, close to ships, Balboa Park, old town and beach

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    7.0
    Very handy for Little Italy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    High street/sidewalk noise in room. Small TV, no microwave, no coffee maker, only partially effective blackout curtain, dead pillows.

    Couldn't be better location for Little Italy! Nice staff. Very good condition facilities & premises.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking. Hotel lot was full and we spent 20 min driving around to find parking and paying $50

    Great location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    8.0
    Good location in little Italy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic room

    Good location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    8.0
    Great location, has a lot of attractions and activities to do around the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and style of hotel

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    9.0
    Unique, easy to get to and lots of restaurants to choose from.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    That they didn't off coffee or breakfast pastries. There is a coffee shop Cafe Italia in the same complex.

    I liked the location. Just in the middle of Little Italy, San Diego and walking distance to the harbor. and very close to the airport. I like the quaintness of the hotel. Very nice sitting area to enjoy a cup of coffee from the coffee shop

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

    8.0
    La Pen-See-Yawn-eh?
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking in that garage with those tiny, limited spaces, was uniquely difficult, causing immense anxiety and frustration; not conducive for a relaxing getaway.

    Location and outdoor seating area right outside the lobby near the cool, yummy cafe.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked a kettle / tea or bowl in room but it was overall great value for money.

    Great location, comfy beds, great shower, quiet even though Little Italy is a popping place and right near the airport. Very convenient to blue and green trolley line. Staff was very cheerful and friendly. Room was small but exactly what I needed. Room includes small fridge but not any utensils other than disposable cups (no kettle etc). Coffee and tea is downstairs not in room.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    8.0
    Great place to escape conference crowds
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a little tired and frayed around the edges - but aren’t we all?

    It’s tucked away in Little Italy, away from the bland big hotels. The smell of jasmine permeates. Excellent restaurants and coffee are nearby. It’s really close to the tram/trolley for getting about the city. The Farmers’ Market is great.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nice view from my room.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic in the middle of Little Italy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room but adequate

    Convenient and friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    To be fair, the hotel has recently been sold. The plan now is to close down in September, I think, for a year+ and completely renovate. As such, there were few pluses. No housekeeping was a surprise. Everything was a bit worn. If driving, parking might be difficult, but check.

    Location is great, Little Italy was outside our window. The staff was wonderful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Access to door for room was across from elevator and in an uncovered area. I paid over $20 more for my room than my friend we booked same day.

    Room had great water and city view. Bed and linens comfortable. Small frog was nice to have. The Hotel was next to the street with the farmers market. Available parking space underground for $35

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    8.0
    Conveniently located. Little Italy seems to have a worn appearance.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was as expected strong bleach smell in the bathroom.

    Coffee shop connected to the hotel. Underground parking.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    7.0
    Loved San Diego, friendly people. A very clean, chill city!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a little small but we only needed to sleep so if you’re not planning on being in your room all day it’s fine.

    The location and the staff were great.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    8.0
    Very comfortable Saff where very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Did not have a kettle in the room

    It was very close to everything Very clean

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    8.0
    Clean and what we expected of what we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor lights flickered, assume electrical issue otherwise everything was ok

    Clean and simple of what we needed

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    8.0
    Would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was small but I’m aware that’s how it is in older hotels. Some noise from apartment? Next door but did not keep me awake.

    Bed very comfortable. Nice bathroom. Wake up call on Time. Coffe shop and attached atrium so lovely.

    Stayed in April 2025

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