Urban Boutique Hotel

Cute boutique hotel that met our needs: clean, great proximity to eateries in Little Italy, free continental breakfast, & decent wifi. The front desk guys who checked us in and out were terrific; Extremely friendly and provided helpful tips on the area. Our room although on the smaller side had a comfy bed, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, A/​C, & 50″ flatscreen TV. They have nice patio seating out front to enjoy your coffee & people watch. If you like to walk a lot, the hotel is within walking distance to Balboa Park, Santa Fe train depot, & the Gas Lamp district. If you don’t like to walk Über rides are fast & cheap to those areas. We would definitely stay here again on our next visit to San Diego.
My only complaint is that they only cover the SuperShuttle ride from the airport (via voucher at Checkin) but not to the airport. But our quick Über ride only cost us $ 11 total.

Enjoyed this hotel last weekend and arrived in the middle of the Farmers Market which was a wonderful surprise. Great location for enjoying Little Italy and not far from all the other things to do in SD. Parked the car and walked the whole weekend. Rooms small but clean and the staff is very friendly. You do hear the plans landing and their is a Catholic Church across the street so early in the morning the bells toll!

Really great location and the price of the hotel can’t be beat. The room i booked was a basic room but very clean and comfortable. Note– the bed is firm which is good for me but maybe not for others. Friendly service and the folks allowed me to check in early. I will book again and highly recommend this hotel.

I wouldn’t recommend staying here. Rooms were extremely dorm-​like small. With a sink a couple inches away. At least the shower looked nice. The room appeared dirty upon arrival. I would have rather paid more to stay at a place way cleaner with more space. No one replenishes towels or amenities. This place felt like I was staying at an upper class jail cell. Your place of stay really makes a difference! If you’re looking for a comfortable/​clean place to stay don’t come here.

Don’t listen to the whiners saying their room was too small or every single detail wasn’t pristine and perfect. You’re in San Diego, what are you spending so much time at the hotel for?
This place has everything you need: the renovation looks great, the art on display is refreshingly edgy instead of mind-​numbingly staid, the TVs are plenty big (no HD, but again, IT’S SAN DIEGO SO GO OUTSIDE YOU NERDS), the bed was very comfortable, the location is perfect and even if it’s not you’re less than a five minute walk from the trolley, there’s FREE WiFi and a FREE shuttle to and from the airport (good luck finding both at this price anywhere else) … what more do you need? Just stay here already and enjoy San Diego. You’re welcome.

A lot of bang for not a lot of buck. If you look closely you can certainly tell it is of older construction, but the management has done a great job in adding some modern amenities and touches to the space. And the staff was always so friendly and helpful with whatever we needed. Shout out to housekeeping, they always kept us well stocked with towels and toiletries! While there are more upscale hotels out there, for this hotel’s pricepoint and all the extras that you get (location, service, breakfast, trendy space) I give it 4 stars. Now, if they also had a workout and weight room, I say 5 stars easy!
Furnishings and art are modern, and the room we stayed in (Queen on the 4^th floor room 411) was plenty of room for my husband and I. The bathroom amenities are modern. The room has a mini fridge and a microwave. There is space to hang clothes and a sitting area next to the bed. There is TV with cable and if you need a hair dryer, all you have to do is ask for one.
The breakfast was not a luxurious spread, but certainly enough for my husband and I to get a good start to our day. They have an assortment of mini muffins and croissants, breads with butter and jam, fresh fruit, and coffee cakes. They also have hot tea, coffee, and fruit infused water. Small seating in the breakfast area but you can also sit in the lobby or the patio in front of the hotel.
They have a computer room should you need to print anything while you are there, and free wifi in the building. They also have a doggie biscuit bowl in the lobby and fresh water for your furry friend right outside in their patio area.
My husband and I would stay here again. A great location (walking distance to great restaurants in Little Italy and $ 7 – 8 über to gaslamp), and once the piazza next door is finished will have an amazing view. We found the farmers market on Saturdays to be a lot of fun.
Did I mention we would stay here again?

I will start off with the good. The location is nice. A lot of nice restaurants to choose from within walking distance. The staff is very friendly and try to be helpful and understanding of issues that may arise. Even though my husband and I try to eat healthy, the complimentary breakfast was not to our liking (but there was a nice variety of choices). I was surprised to see that complimentary apple, orange and cranberry juices were available 24 hrs. I was very pleased with the free internet. Having a computer and printer available 24 hrs was also a plus.
Now for the not so good. It started off at check in, when we were told the hotel has a parking lot, that accommodates approximately 6 small cars for the additional price of 20.00 per day. The lot is not very secure, as on multiple occasions we came to find a homeless person sleeping inside the lot. The lot has no light at night. On Saturday, the neighborhood has a farmers market that takes up the entire block, for the entire day. The lot is closed on Saturday, unless you won’t be needing your car, which then you will be charged 20.00.
Next up, the rooms. OMG, the standard room which includes a full size bed is just that. Beware of room 103, It was so small that all we had was the full size bed. A chair to sit in was not included. No carpet. Painted cement floor. Window air conditioning that was so loud, my husband and I had to speak loudly in order to carry on a conversation. The room was so small, that I was getting panic attacks. If you are claustrophobic do not stay here. The standard room is not realistic for two people. My husband and I are small framed and it was not doable. I couldn’t take another night, of anxiety, so I spoke to the front desk and they moved us to another room that was better. Still extremely small, but not so claustrophobic and the air conditioning was quieter. The walls are very thin, so beware of the noise from inside the hotel as well as the outside. Ear plugs a must.
Lastly, I’m not sure what is up with the toilet paper and the shower gel. I felt that my consumption was being rationed. They don’t stock the room each day with supplies and
of course you have to ask for more, if you need it. Nothing is replenished. Oh, and only two washcloths and two towels per day.
Another thing, when we checked in, there was a paper on the wall that says, you will be charged 1.50 per day for use of the room safe. If you don’t use it, you need to tell them at check out or the charges will remain on your bill. ??? What else were we charged for that we don’t know about?
Bottom line is this; the room rates appear to be reasonably inexpensive, but after every charge is added and every inconvenience is noted, we could have stayed at a higher end hotel and walked away feeling pleased. We will not be returning to the Urban Boutique Hotel nor will we recommend to our friends.

Very overrated in my opinion. No parking whatsoever. Housekeeping needs improvement. You can do better unless you are on a very limited budget or really need to be one block form all the Little Italy restaurants. For us it was a disappointment — its a stand up breakfast room, very noisy old style air conditioner, and a five block walk to a nearest parking lot. Much better alternatives available within a four block radius.

Came to SD to celebrate my 26^th birthday and I ended staying one night at a 5 Star resort, which ended being not so 5stars … But my boyfriend and I were looking for a comfortable and nice hotel to spend one last night and was very pleased to find this little gem… Not only is the staff very friendly but they helped us quickly and gave us a mini tour… The manager even brought us a wine bottle! Now that was a nice touch! Very clean and comfy!!! Plus they have the good cable lol oh and free wifi! Can’t beat that!

Since I stayed here in January and really enjoyed my experience I wanted to bring my boyfriend.
We stayed last night and it wasn’t as good as last time.
The room was clean but there was some trash and a cigarette on the floor when we walked in the room. Just a small thing but it shouldn’t have been there.
There was also only a partial roll of toilet paper and no tissues in the box. We ran out of toilet paper this morning so I started to go down to ask for another roll but when I stepped out into the hall I saw a housekeeper with a closet full of rolls and asked for one. She nicely gave it to me but then a man appeared and rudely told me next time I have to go down and ask for a roll to be brought to me.
What? It was rude and actually really stupid. It rubbed me the wrong way. Rooms shouldn’t start you out with less than a roll of toilet paper for the weekend to begin with but to be told you need to jump through hoops to wipe your butt. Come on.
The room was almost $ 200/​night.
Won’t be doing this again. Sadly.

Soft Three. VERY soft three.
Good price and location. Room is small, but comfortable. Suited our needs for our short stay. It comes with a fridge/​freezer and microwave, which is a plus. The bed is rock hard (good for me and my boyfriend because we prefer that), but the pillows are pretty bad.
No blow dryer or bathtub. AC is a window unit so climate control was difficult. The TV/​cable box power up situation was always difficult, and we are very tech savvy. When riding up the elevator from the top floor you have to push the button, wait, then push it again. «Continental breakfast» included.
The rooms come with earplugs and a warning sign. No joke. It’s a «popular busy downtown area.» Meaning: outside your window is a huge construction pit and the church across the street has a large loud set of bells that remind you morning, noon, and night what time it is… For a solid ¹⁄₆ of the hour.
They brought us a «complimentary» bottle of wine which was pretty bottom shelf. Two buck chuck. Was neat and welcoming at the moment, wasn’t tasty.
Our first room was on the top floor (number 4). I would have preferred to have stayed up high. Higher and away from the street is always more peaceful, BUT the window was COVERED with forehead grease smudges. I was willing to let that slide, BUT the toilet had a giant ball of HUMAN HAIR in it!!! They relocated us. The second room’s comforter had black grease stains all over it. Ugh.
Over all: ok room, good location in Little Italy, good price. Made us meet our
quota to get to our free room.

Cute little Little Italy hotel that does indeed remind us of some of the smaller places you might encounter in Europe or Manhattan. Rooms are relatively small but well-​appointed, still we were able to enjoy a King bed room on the first floor that allowed us space to still use our baby’s pack-​n-​play, stash the stroller, and give our 12-​pound pup room to roam.
They serve an adequate complimentary continental breakfast and have coffee, juice, and fruit-​ified cold water available around the clock.
Right in the heart of Little Italy, so everything is walk-​convenient, including the SD City and County Admin building, the marina, and a cool park for the kiddies. They have really done a nice job around the hotel with public gathering spaces, walkways, and conveniences (doggy doo doo bags, trash cans, etc.)
The only issue we encountered was little fruit flies in our room and throughout the halls. I hope they deal with the source and eliminate those troublesome peskies.

Rooms are cozy and clean and a short walking distance to a ton of great restaurants.
Staff is friendly and helpful.
Nice big wall mounted TV.
Would gladly stay here again. :)
I like when you walk into the bathroom and there is just the slightest scent of bleach that makes you feel like the whole room is sterile.
The fridge/​freezer, AC, showers all work super.
Complimentary foam ear plugs.

I love this little hotel. It was clean and convenient. Im a hotel snob. A general rule of thumb: expensive luxury hotels tend to be cleaner then cheap old outdated hotels. I will pay an extra buck to lay my head down in a comfortable clean bed with spa like bathroom amenities etc.
Urban Boutique breaks the rules. I got a ridiculously good deal on this hotel. Far below a motel price. For that affordability you get a basic modern room. But everything is clean, the bed is comfy, the a/​c cd and the staff is friendly.
Yes the room is small. Dont sneak 3 people into this 2 sleeper room. There is no sofa, no extra floor space etc. Its just a big comfy bed, nightstands, modern lighting and a big screen TV with digital cable. My husband and I were so comfortable here we didnt want to leave. Its easy in and out of the hotel. You can find street parking or park in a nearby lot for $ 15−20/day with in/​out privelages. It was such a convenient hotel!
There are lots of dining options around the corner on Little Italy. The water is just a few blocks away as well. The location is relatively quiet, although there is some construction next door. We were on the construction side and didn’t have any problems, but they provide ear plugs in the room.
Theres complimentary breakfast. Fresh pastries, fresh fruit salad, coffee, juice, croissants etc. They have a juice/​ice tea fountain all day and cucumber water. So you dont have to run to the store if you forget water bottles.
Service was excellent.
I really fell in love with this little hotel. Hands down Ill stay here the next time my husband and I stay overnight in SD.

The room was extremely small for being a «mini suite» (I can’t imagine what the regular rooms looked like). It was all very underwhelming. The walls were also very thin, you could hear people talking and walking around as well as conversations word for word from people walking by outside the hotel. It was fine for us as we were only there for one night, but for $ 250 you can get a much, much nicer room in San Diego. Two stars because the front desk was very friendly.
FYI: Parking is $ 20/​day and the farmer’s market blocks the parking garage every Saturday. Find a street spot and Über everywhere.

We are staying overnight here. What I noticed is that the receptionists were very friendly and very helpful telling us where to park. When we find the room we first reserved was not to our expectations, they got us a better room right by the elevator and the stairs and the room is so much better.
They have a mini office and a small breakfast room. Hope they can expand the area in the near future to accomodate more people.
Oh, I forgot you will hear the church bell ring. Kinda like it on my experience because it remind me Italians are devout catholics and Filipinos too.
Since we are on the Second floor, we hear this thud sounds from the floor upstairs. Bothersome.
Anyway, service is great. When they find that my daughter will have her birthday, they have her a bouquet and a box of chocolates. Thank you for your warm hospitality!

This is the little hotel that my bf and I stayed at for the weekend. It’s definitely.comfortable. Would I stay again? Probably not.
There’s no parking for this place, so you either get lucky with street parking (with meters) or find a parking structure a couple of blocks down. Closest one is $ 17 for a day. They have their own, but it gets blocked by the Farmer’s Market the whole Saturday.
Staff was overall VERY friendly, no complaints about that. They have a complimentary breakfast every morning which consists of fruit, toast, pastries and such. When I went on Sunday. I took some blueberries and raspberries. As I was walking out to eat it. I noticed that there was MOLD on it! D: .I looked at the rest of the fruit that I picked up, and all of them were molded. I walked to the front desk and told the employee and he was shocked. They threw them out immediately. Hopefully nobody got sick.
Room wise.small. I felt like I was in Japan again, just with a bigger bed. Right when I got into the room, I immediately just collapsed on the bed and I was surprised at the stiffness of the bed. :/​Not the comfiest bed in the world. They also provide ear plugs because the AC could bother some people. That’s a first. lol
The sink is on the outside of the bathroom, and there’s hardly any room in the bathroom itself. The first night, I was trying to turn on the shower and it wasn’t turning on. I was twisting, turning, pulling. and I called my bf over. He was doing the same thing and yanking the knob.nothing. He called front desk and told the employee what was going on. The guy on the phone said he’ll be right up. He was literally at our room in like 1 minute (service!) and he simply pulled the knob outwards. –_​_​– That’s what my bf and I did and it didn’t turn on! BUT, I’m glad it was working. The shower was nice, though. Water temperatures worked well. If I turned it to hot, it immediately got hot and didn’t take long to adjust.
Don’t expect a pretty view. Generally just don’t expect much. For the most part we were out and about so it was bearable.

Two nights, too long! The rooms are tiiiiiiiiny, smaller than Manhattan tiny. The bed was similarly tiny, definitely not big enough for two full-​grown adults (full-​size, not even a queen). Also in the tiny room, a tiny sink right next to the bed. I mean inches.
A few other issues: the room was damp the entire time. This is San Diego and although we ran the AC the entire time, since you can’t open the window it was very humid. Not very inviting to walk on wet carpet and sleep in wet sheets! When we checked in at 8pm we went upstairs to look over the room and found a wet shower floor with bits of soap bar in it. And hair in the bed.
Paintings of half-​naked women on the walls, a room key that’s been used about 167 times, loud housekeepers and $ 158. No.

80 bucks a night in Little Italy!!! It’s true. Got it on Hotel Tonight not once, but twice. Even without the awesome app Urban Boutique is one of the most affordable rooms around the area.
Although the inside isn’t anything to write home about you can’t beat this place for the price. They also have free wifi, continental breakfast, allow pets, and have a super friendly staff.
Overall it’s no frills, but a comfy bed to lay your head and keep some money in your pocket to spend on San Diego food and beverage.

The hotel was very clean and nice. The staff was extremely friendly. The stay was reasonably priced. The proximity to the hotel to good food and things to do is great. My fiancé and I walked pretty much everywhere, and most of where we walked was in close proximity to the hotel. The Marina is within walking distance, and so are the plentiful restaurants in Little Italy that all have amazing food. The bed was very comfortable. Parking in the hotel lot was $ 20/​night, but there’s also street parking available as well. We liked that they had complimentary breakfast, but the area for eating it is very small. You have to compete for a table with all of the other hotel guests, or you can take your breakfast up to your room. My fiancé and I really enjoyed our stay here, and we will definitely stay here again if we come back to San Diego.
Also, contrary to the other reviews, our wifi worked perfectly the whole time.