Review of La Pensione Hotel 3*

La Pensione is a 3-star hotel that exceeds expectations. The hotel is like a modern travelers hotel in Europe. The layout is essentially a 4-floor square with a central courtyard. A few rooms face inwards, but most face out to different views of San Diego. The two best corner rooms have a full view of Little Italy, but some face the harbor or the airport. The cheapest rooms are small, but highly functional. Our room had a refrigerator, which we have not seen in some more expensive hotels in San Diego. We liked the marble type of tile in the bathroom, the windows that could be opened, and the comfortable bed. They entire hotel was clean. The courtyard was charming, with a fountain and tables with small fire pits in the middle. It was a relaxing place to snack on the free danish and coffee for breakfast from the cafe. There were also stylish modern chairs in the hallways on each floor. Some were outside, which were like sitting on balcony, which the rooms did not have. A travel company posted on Google Maps a picture of rooftop pool, which does not exist. This actually was a picture from another hotel in San Diego that is more expensive. La Pensione does not have a pool. It does have a limited parking garage that has a reasonable per night fee for guests. It does not have any other fees, like a resort fee. It is in the middle of Little Italy with great restaurants and bars and a few Italian groceries, so you have more selection of food places to walk than some resorts in the metro area. Also, the neighborhood feels safe, so my wife was happy to go out for a wslk by herself in the morning while locals were walking their dogs. Over-all, La Pensione is a great place to stay if you are looking for an affordable hotel in San Diego and do not need a pool, private balcony, a spacious room with a lounge chair, or a resort fee.