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Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph CollectionvsLa Pensione Hotel
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, Renaissance San Diego Downtown Hotel ranks significantly better than La Pensione. Renaissance San Diego Downtown Hotel scores 82 with approval from 10 sources including oyster.com, BlackBook and Fodor's.
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
421 West B Street, San Diego, CA 92101
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The W took San Diego by storm in 2003, delivering swanky nightlife beyond the Gaslamp Quarter." Full review
Fodor's "Come here for the trendy decor, upscale rooms, and central location between Gaslamp and Little Italy."
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Be sure to ask for an upper-floor room—the scantily clad crowd parties into the night.
Lonely Planet "Sexy and stylin’, the W fills the otherwise quiet gap between Downtown and Little Italy." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The W San Diego is located downtown between the Gaslamp Quarter and the Little Italy district." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Everyone wants to be part of the W’s hip weekend scene. It’s all about sleek design and “anytime, anywhere” service. The rooms are fun and have window seats."
Star Service "For guests who want to be part of the contemporary design scene yet still enjoy the creature comforts of a deluxe commercial hotel, this place will fit the bill. " Full review
Gayot "Inspiring, iconic, innovative and influential, the W San Diego offers a unique mix of cutting-edge design and a passion for fashion, music and entertainment."
BlackBook "Between Little Italy and the Gaslamp, a great location and the fun of the brand."
Zagat4.3
""Live rich, party rich" at this "luxury" Downtown "gem" that's "fab" and "modern", with rooms boasting "über-comfy" beds that make a stay "indulgent"."
Afar Magazine "The hotel prides itself on providing a versatile space where you can relax and recharge or go all out." Full review
La Pensione Hotel Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Gayot
National Geographic Frommer's
606 W. Date St., San Diego, CA 92101
From $155/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Lonely Planet "The recently renovated La Pensione has rooms with queen-size beds and private bathrooms, and is within walking distance to most Downtown attractions." Full review
DK Eyewitness "In the heart of Little Italy, rooms contain a queen bed, TV, and refrigerator. A coinoperated laundry is on the premises, as well as free parking. Great Italian restaurants are just outside."
Rough Guide "Good-value hotel within walking distance of the city centre."
Gayot "Guests looking for a stylish, moderately priced hotel within walking distance to downtownâs Gaslamp District, Harbor Island, the convention center and Little Italy will love La Pensione."
National Geographic "Unpretentious 75-room hotel has small, basic rooms (a few of which suffer from street noise) but the Little Italy location is ideal for shopping and dining, and is less than a mile from downtown." Full review
Frommer's "This modest courtyard hotel smack dab in bustling Little Italy offers an unbeatable value for travelers who are more interested in exploring than snoring" Full review
