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Reviews of Balboa Park Hotel in Downtown Little Italy This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

410 Elm Street, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States of America

#153 of 240 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 298 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: July 18, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Full Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I had an injury that required me to stay in room one day. They are updating rooms so a bit of construction noise (not at NIGHT), but I am sure this is not a common occurrence. It is nice they want to make there place up to date.

    Great staff and room was very clean.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2023

    8.0
    Nice & clean hotel as well as great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Full Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean & friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    9.0
    Had a good time with a reasonable price. Would go back and I definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Full Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are pretty small. No Air conditioning

    In a good location. In between lots of main points for you to visit around the area

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2023

    7.0
    Great choice for short stay at San Diego for alone visit or couple
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Full Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Unfortunately had to remind the staff few times to clean the room and change the sheets. The room had a ceiling fan, but not the air-conditioner.

    The staff was very helpful and nice. And the hotel itself was clean. The location is excellent, close to Balboa Park, and a walking range from downtown.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2023

    9.0
    Great location, very clean and very friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A touch small but it did the job.

    Great location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    the pillows were too flufy and i couldn't sleep. But it's a personal situation, not something that the hotel had to do

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2023

    8.0
    Agréable séjour
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location close to Balboa Park and Little italy. You can easily walk to the bay side or take the trolley to the old town bus station to go to the beaches (La Jolla, etc). Very welcoming and helpful reception staff !

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2023

    8.0
    Handy place to stay while in San Diego
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room is very, very small but had all I needed. No view. a bit noisy in the mornings.

    Staff were lovely. Clean, modern room. Great coffee shop opposite.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2023

    9.0
    Clean and quaint hotel, friendly and attentive staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    rooms are extremely tiny but they do the best they can with use of space!

    safe, clean, great staff, newly remodeled

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise specially in the late nigh due to weak sound isoltation.

    Simplicity with proffesional touch

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2023

    7.0
    Good for the price, close to downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No sink in the bathroom

    Stephanie and Brian were super and helpful

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Full Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was not so comfortable, plus walls are really subtle and we could ear any kind of noise coming from the next room. Our room did not correspond to the pictures. However, we were compensated with a reimbursement about it, so it was not a big deal and we are overall satisfied.

    Location was perfect, very close to downtown, and personnel was extremely nice, helpful and polite.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I wish there was an option to make the shower door private to have others access the restroom at the same time. I was unsatisfied that there were no outlets in the bathroom. It was surprising that our key card stopped working and we were locked out at night. Luckily, I had taken a photo of the emergency number in the front desk, which is was saved us because there was no one up front and no numbers posted to client view. A long mirror and A/C or fan would've be appreciated.

    I liked that there was an extra bed up in the ceiling, but hoped that this could have been properly communicated when booking the room as there was a bit of a cost difference between a similarly advertised room. I appreciated the tv, the dishes & utensils provided, mini-fridge, microwave, and shelves. I love the modernized look! Overall, I would return.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2023

    7.0
    great value for money if you know what you are getting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Full Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it can be loud if a plane starts or lands

    the details are well thought through, all the modern necessities and nothing more. the location is a double edged sword. in the middle of the airplanes arrival path but close to some nice attractions.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room is very small

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Full Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Somewhere to sit in the rooms would be nice. The entrance process is a bit clunky, especially with the front desk not always being manned.

    Great location by the park and walking distance to Little Italy. Rooms are very clean and functional. Great quality for the price

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Full Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, new looking furniture

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Full Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no mirror

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2023

    7.0
    Not bad for the money.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Full Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn't anyone on site to answer questions. The airplanes flying over before landing at the nearby airport were a bit of a distraction in the evening. We stripped the bed as asked and discovered on of the pillows had old, dried blood on it.

    Excellent location close to Balboa Park. Room was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2023

    8.0
    Very small location perfect for a single person to stay a day or two, however the sewer situation would make it hard to
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sewer system for the whole building was backed up and the previous people that were staying in our room left as soon as they noticed it.

    It felt like a secure location and the room was remodeled.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    6.0
    Adequate hotel in very good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our queen room was small and just adequate: bed, a chair, no manual AC control except for a ceiling fan, no sink in the bath/shower room, a sink but no soap or towel in kitchenette, the window faced a wall. the junior suite was more pleasant with a balcony, a full bed and a full Murphy bed, but some noise from landing planes was a bother.

    the location is their main positive. It's an easy walk to Balboa Park's museums, and well as within a mile to the Midway and Little Italy. kitchenette with fridge, Microwave, Keurig, a couple of plates. the bed was very comfortable. the room was very quiet facing away from the street.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    1.0
    False advertising and no resolution for complaints.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    False advertising. None of the rooms have air conditioning. We booked a room with a kitchenette but got a room without one. The hotel has not responded to our concerns.

    Location was fine. Walking distance to Gaslamp and little Italy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    1.0
    The craziest experience in my life
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I CALLED POLICE at middle of night!!! A stranger tried to enter my room a few times but the front desk closed at 6pm. the worst experience in my life. Next day, we asked to check their security camera since me and the police couldn’t find the criminal. But they don’t set up any security camera anywhere!!!! Such an unprofessional management and they premised to refund everything but they have never contacted me after that. We were supposed to stay there 3 nights but we left immediately after the worst accident. REFUND PLEASE!!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    3.0
    once off
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    very small room too much noise impossible to sleep

    location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Full Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We received our keys via a lockbox, the problem was that the room key didn’t work. We tried to contact the hotel but nobody replied and nobody was at the reception. So we had to pay for the stay but hat no chance to access our room.

    Stayed in April 2024

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