Loved the location and how close this was to Little Italy! Everything else was good, but that was great! Would have preferred a closer parking lot, but at least it was only $25/night, which was reasonable compared to other places we looked at.
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Urban Boutique Hotel
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Overview
Urban Boutique Hotel is a unique hotel experience located in San Diego's Little Italy district. This hotel offers a stylish and contemporary look and feel with its ultramodern design. In all, there are 55 rooms in the Urban Boutique, which has been highly acclaimed over the years. It has been awarded TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence and TravelMyth's Top 30 3-Star Hotels InSand Diego.
There are three different room styles in the Urban Boutique - A king, a queen, and an ADA accessible full bed. All of the rooms come with amenities like bathroom spa items, flat screen TV, free wireless internet and an in-room coffee and tea maker. Urban Boutique is also an art space where guests can see the work of local artist Joshua Helland.
Urban Boutique is a proudly independent hotel. Since it is not part of a national hotel chain, it is able to offer a special, personalized experience for each and every guest. The independent hotel also has more personality and charm than chains, making it a favorite for travelers who want a special experience.
Urban Boutique is surrounded by some of San Diego's best shopping, entertainment, and, best of all, dining. Since the hotel is located in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood, guests don't have to go far to try some authentic Italian cuisine. There are several locally-owned restaurants, all within walking distance. If guests aren't in the mood for pasta, they are still in San Diego, which hs some of the best freshly caught seafood anywhere.
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Amenities at Urban Boutique Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Business centre
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
- Airport shuttle
- Internet
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Trash cans
- Conditioner
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled Access
- Roll-in shower
- Elevator
- Shower chair
- Adapted bath
- Allergy-free room
- No smoking
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
Services and conveniences
- ATM on-site
- Business centre
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Safety deposit box
- Tour desk
- Express check-out
- 24hr front desk
Bathroom
- Raised toilet
- Shower
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
General
- Window
- Quiet street view
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Telephone
- Storage available
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Dining
- Microwave
- Tea/coffee maker
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Airport shuttle
- Private parking
Bedroom
- Clothes rack
- Wardrobe or closet
Workspace
- Laptop safe
- Desk
Laundry
- Iron and ironing board
Things to do
- Bicycle rental
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Guests appreciated the friendly and accommodating staff, as well as the hotel's convenient location near attractions and restaurants. However, several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness and maintenance, including dirty towels and broken furniture. Overall, the hotel offers good value for a budget stay, but improvements in cleanliness and room conditions are needed.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) That it was in the heart of Little Italy
Cons (-) The bed needs to be replaced, every movement created a noise. The fan in the restroom also needs to be replaced, it was really loud.
Pros (+) Friendly staff, good location for downtown SD access
Cons (-) Hotel is an old building, and it shows its age. Rooms are tiny, floors are uneven, pipes are exposed, walls are dented and dirty. TV only has a few channels and the remote only half worked (had to turn it on manually). Mattresses are rock hard. For over $100/night, this is mediocre.
Pros (+) I liked how friendly and helpful the staff was! Always willing to help & answer any questions, & attentive! Always asked if I was ok or if we needed housekeeping!
Cons (-) The bathroom wasn’t as clean as we wished & definitely needs fixing, falling apart. Also, the room had a weird smell to it, seemed like it was the covers on the bed.
Pros (+) -The room was cute and small -The bed was comfy -Bathroom area had bright light to do makeup properly -Breakfast was decent -Toiletries and amenities provided, fridge and microwave in the room made it easy to keep leftovers -Hairdryer (call the front desk) -Great neighborhood, close to harbor (10 minute walk), I felt safe as a single woman traveling alone, 5 minute drive/20 minute walk to downtown
Cons (-) -There was construction going on directly outside my window... I opened my window and there was literally a man on scaffolding looking back at me. I know that is short term-- but was quite alarming when it happened!
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Pros (+) The hotel was located close to Little Italy, Downtown and the bay. There were free rides offered by the city that would take you anywhere downtown for free Fri, Sat and Sun. There were also pedicabs for a fee $15-25 per person. The hotel itself was clean and easy to get to. The room was unique is size, but was not small. The hotel rooms are not your typical style since the building is older. They ...
Cons (-) The parking situation wasn't ideal for larger vehicles. There were still renovations being completed while the hotel was open. The free breakfast needed a couple of more options.
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Pros (+) Close to Little Italy. Cute little quiet rooms with refrigerators & ours had a view of the ocean in the distance, 3rd floor. Walking distance to restaurants & nice neighborhood. Less than $100 and close to many things.
Cons (-) Delt with meters for limited parking but hotel had parking for $20. Also, one towel was dirty hung up and continental breakfast was small.
Pros (+) Courtesy of staff. Close location to town. Very quiet at night to sleep
Pros (+) The location is amazing, the staff are beyond amazing. My only gripe with the place was the cleanliness around the windows which appeared to have black mold. This place is perfect if you don't mind a small room.
Pros (+) Right around the corner from little Italy. Great food there. Short walk to the waterfront. Everything was a short drive away. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. The continental breakfast was just enough and presented nicely. Nice little clean BOUTIQUE hotel. It's right in the name. So it is not like a typical chain hotel. We would definitely stay again!
Location
1654 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA 92101
What's nearby
- San Diego Air and Space Museum1.4 km
- Gaslamp Quarter1.4 km
- San Diego Zoo1.8 km
- San Diego Convention Center1.9 km
- PETCO Park1.9 km
- Marine Corps Recruit Depot3.5 km
- Naval Training Center San Diego4.4 km
- Old Town San Diego State Historic Park4.6 km
- Shelter Island5.7 km
- University of San Diego5.8 km
- SeaWorld San Diego7.2 km
- Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery8.1 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Essential information about Urban Boutique Hotel
Low season | March |
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High season | April |
Average price (weeknight) | C$ 255 |
Average price (weekend night) | C$ 407 |
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Value for money | 7.9 |
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Distance to downtown | 1.3 km |
Nearest Airport | San Diego |
Distance to airport | 3.0 km |
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