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.

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

Location is close to boardwalk, close to railway trolley, plenty of restaurants to choose from in Little Italy. Gas Lamp district just a short ride away. Room was nice, a little on the small side. Beds were comfortable.

When we were indoors, We had a bad TV that kept shutting off every 10 minutes or so, we were already settled and didn't want to bother changing rooms. Also, didn't like the shower, no sliding door, had to actually step in to get to the faucet and the shower head was directly over you so you got a cold shower before you got a warm shower. Shower pan was kind of rough on the feet too.

Hotel location is what you are paying for since it's in Little Italy. The trolley is 2 blocks from the hotel so you can go anywhere easily. Dining is abundant with some amazing food within steps of the hotel.

The rooms are quite small. They need to make sure the rooms are checked before guests arrive. Our room was missing tissues, iron and ironing board and a light was out over the sink which makes it hard to apply makeup. Requested foam pillows and I think it's about time for the hotel to purchase new ones. Some of the worst pillows we have slept on.

Love, love, love the location! If you want to be right in the heart of San Diego’s Little Italy with amazing restaurants just steps away, this is your spot. The staff was so friendly and made everything easy; they even checked our bags for us while we waited for our room so we could hit the town. The hotel itself is inexpensive, super clean, and has everything you need for a comfy stay. The bed was cozy, the AC was blissful (thank you to San Diego sunshine!), and it all just felt easy. Perfect place to stay if you want to eat your way through Little Italy without breaking the bank. Would absolutely stay again!

The bed was very comfortable, everything was very clean, and the location was excellent! The weekend we were there there was an art walk and the usual weekend market a couple blocks away. The location within little Italy was very central, we walked to everything.

The bathroom lacked counters and hooks. The carpets were dark so it made the place look dingy. It’s unfortunate because everything was very clean and they looked fairly new. However, bad carpet colour will not keep me away. This was a great hotel and I’d stay there again.

This is a perfect location from which to explore San Diego, whether it's walking, by bus, or Lyft. Yet the important stuff is still nearby: food, pharmacy, farmers market, breweries. Staff is very friendly.

There are signs the hotel is still recovering from COVID. Our A/C unit was weaker than expected and probably needed replacement or maintenance. Our reading lights cut out within two minutes of being turned on. I suspect when there's available cash ownership will do a deeper dive.

Right across from one of the best brunch places ever: Morning Glory. Great location, incredibly helpful staff (when does a front-desk guy see you entering the lobby after a few drinks at 11pm at night, hop up from his chair, and hit the elevator button so you can go straight up to your room?? Amazing!). All kinds of great Italian people, cafes, and eateries in the area. Fun little speakeasy bar around the corner, False Idol. Nice overnight parking spot just a 7-minute walk away for just $12.50 (we used the Spothero app). Really enjoyed the stay. Thanks to LA PENSIONE!

Room was a bit tight with a smaller TV, but overall clean and comfortable and good value for money. Homeless guy was laying down in front of the entrance and offering us a few choice words around 7pm dinner time, but he was gone when we returned around 11pm later on ...

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.

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

The staff at La Pensione Hotel was superb; friendly, professional, nothing is too much trouble. The attached cafe was perfect for breakfast, as the hotel doesn't offer any options. The room (facing the street) was small, but functional and airy. Everything was extremely clean. Surprisingly, for a hotel in the middle of Little Italy, it was very quiet at night.

The lighting in the shower/toilet area could have been better. It was very dark; maybe a higher wattage overhead?

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

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.