B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
USS Midway Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
San Diego Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
Getting around
County Center - Little Italy Station - 4 min walk
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 10 min walk
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Jack in the Box - 5 min walk
Craft & Commerce - 4 min walk
Morning Glory - 1 min walk
Salt & Straw - 1 min walk
Fillipi's Pizza Grotto - 1 min walk
About this property
La Pensione Hotel
Hotel near Port of San Diego
Located close to Waterfront Park and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal, La Pensione Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a fireplace in the lobby, and a 24-hour gym. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Caffe Italia, the on-site café. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and outdoor furniture
Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry services
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 67 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
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 center
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
Elevator (36 inch 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 elevator
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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Pensione Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at La Pensione Hotel?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at La Pensione Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is La Pensione Hotel located?
Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Waterfront Park, Port of San Diego, and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. USS Midway Museum and Seaport Village are also within 1 mi (2 km). County Center - Little Italy Station is only a 4-minute walk and America Plaza Trolley Station is 8 minutes.
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La Pensione Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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You know what they say about LOCATION, this is the place to enjoy Little Italy and San Diego Harbor. Front desk staff is helpful with a friendly smile.
Would stay here again!
Shauna
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Anastasia
26 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a perfect location in Little Italy. Great staff
Pre-cruise overnight stay. Excellent location at the entrance of the Little Italy area. Plenty of restaurants/bars around. Close proximity to the cruise port (walkable). Great staff.
Jose
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Debora
13 March 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Great location and pretty lobby. Staff is okay and the rooms are very small.
Terrific stay in little Italy area, great restaurants and bars. Excellent staff, very knowledgeable of area & recommendations. So friendly and welcoming, thank you Hannah, Brandon and Annelise! Highly recommend La Pensione Hotel to everyone.