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Urban Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Reception
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Hallway
The Urban Boutique Hotel in San Diego's Little Italy offers a retreat with complimentary in-room WiFi, an outdoor picnic area, and concierge services to help navigate local attractions like Waterfront Park.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Traditional Room, 1 Double Bed, Pets Allowed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Allowed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Allowed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighborhood in San Diego, Urban Boutique Hotel is near the airport and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Waterfront Park, while USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium.
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1654 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 4 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 11 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pappalecco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Frost Me Cafe & Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ironside Fish & Oyster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Landini's Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Urban Boutique Hotel

Hotel near B Street Cruise Ship Terminal
Close to Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum, Urban Boutique Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a 24-hour business center, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 56 individually furnished rooms offer perks such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 22.14 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Offsite parking fee: USD 25 per night (0.2 mi away)
  • Pet fee: USD 22.14 per pet, per day
  • 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 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Urban Boutique Hotel
Urban Boutique Hotel San Diego
Urban Boutique San Diego
Urban Boutique
Urban Boutique Hotel Hotel
Urban Boutique Hotel San Diego
Urban Boutique Hotel Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 22.14 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Urban Boutique Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Urban Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Urban Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Urban Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Waterfront Park, Port of San Diego, and San Diego Bay. USS Midway Museum and San Diego Convention Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). County Center - Little Italy Station is only a 4-minute walk and America Plaza Trolley Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Urban Boutique Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 712 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1268 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel in great location within walking distance to all that Little Italy has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Carolina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here and the staff were really nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to downtown square, dining, shops, farmer's market, touring pier and maritime museums. Friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shenmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service and staff were excellent. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, very kind employees, it's located at a great spot, easy to find, close to the trolley station and it's at a very good walking distance from cool places in downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice basic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in Little Italy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good location, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vedant Ulhas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & Close To My Places Downtown 💯✅️. Excellent Staff & I'm Hearing Some Complaints About Parking- I Did Get Lucky & Park In Front. Parking Is About A Block Away (No Big Deal😃). Great Place And Had A Fantastic Stay🙌🤩😭👍💯.
1 Concert Event Attended Within Walking Distance.
1 Concert Event Attended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and very close to train station and to public transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place just having to pay for parking each day isn’t that great and the included breakfast is coffee and some pastries.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room and cozy bed! Mazie at the front desk was super awesome! Easy check-in! Parking not great...older builing and room..but we were very pleasef! We will be back! Thank you, Mazie!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is quite convenient and the staff was extremely helpful. However I thought the room was smaller than expected and the chair in the room was mediocre at best.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of Little Italy, very close to the Petco Stadium, perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the stay. Nice staff. Great location. Planning our next trip back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right next to Little Italy, there are many restaurants around, it's close to everything, the room is clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs are super friendly and the location is perfect in the downtown areas and easy to walk around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Neil Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small room, comfortable bed and pleasant hotel staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Little italy has a lot of great food options. The public transit is close and you can get to most of san diego with ease.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our honeymoon!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to many restaurants. Room was small but modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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