Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Waterfront Park
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and a meeting room are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
La Pensione Hotel offers 67 accommodations with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at La Pensione Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Waterfront Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
Free WiFi
Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a meeting room
On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the comfy beds and overall comfort
Within a 15-minute walk of Port of San Diego and Waterfront Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. A 24-hour fitness centre, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly La Pensione Hotel.
This 3-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.
Caffe Italia – On-site café.
Mr. Moto – On-site restaurant. Open daily.
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Caffe Italia
Mr. Moto
Things to do
24-hour gym
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Meeting room
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
More
1 building
4 floors
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 1 March 2026 to 31 January 2027 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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La Pensione Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Beautiful Hotel! Rooms are spacious, beds are wonderful! My only complaint is the parking. Its very limited. Small garage below the hotel is first come first serve with a charge of $35. If its full, your only choice is an outside pay lot. Its difficult. Beyond that, great location. We had a great time!
Room and bed were a little small but for 2 nights, it was manageable. Everything was clean and modern. Staff were friendly and always helpful. So many places to walk too, coffee, brunch, dinner options and bars of course. Parking was a first come first serve and we got lucky to be able to get parking for 2 nights. But if we wouldn’t have, it definitely would’ve been a hassle, street parking is a mess. Would stay here again.
This darling little hotel in the heart of Little Italy made me think I really was in Italy. The room was small, but efficient. The bathroom was updated with a nice stone tiled shower. The linens were soft and the pillows were comfortable. There is a sweet little outdoor courtyard adjacent to the lobby and the Italian coffee shop. This stay was a win.
Nancy
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Mathew
Travelled with partner
22 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing location and a nice hotel
Mathew
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maximiliano
21 May 2025
Maximiliano
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Anna
Travelled with family
21 May 2025
Excellent location. Walk outside anytime of day or night, it was lively and active. Restaurants and bars all close by. The farmers market on Sunday just outside the hotel was awesome. It was 6 blocks of unique items, awesome foods, and good strong coffees.
Staff at the hotel seemed a little stand offish. Not offering very much in the way of hospitality. I guess they just let the hotel speak for itself. There is no bottled water in the rooms. There is no housekeeping unless you ask for it. No amenities really, just a place to sleep, and shower. But, everything was clean and comfortable.
Pros: Front desk staff was very helpful, front of the hotel was charming with aromatic flowers , and bathroom was nice and updated.
Cons: Hotel parking was not conducive to SUVs, hotel room was much smaller than expected, and the fire alarm went off on our whole floor and the staff was unaware until we called the front desk.