Little Italy San Diego, California
Renovated
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Social Local DesignOutside the door
Retro motel curio
A converted mid-century motel turned artsy crash pad, with open-air walkways and site-specific murals connecting you to Little Italy's energetic streetscape.
What it’s good at
Notable
Sunset happy hour drinks at GlassDoor, paired with outdoor Rooftop Cinema Club screenings.
Notable
Rotating site-specific murals and installations curated in partnership with San Diego's 1805 Gallery.
Listed
Mid-century retro furnishings with colorful hallway murals along open-air exterior walkways.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Little Italy's buzzing India Street restaurants sit right down the block, with Waterfront Park a nine-minute walk away toward the bay.
The rooms
Rooms keep things straightforward with tufted headboards and contemporary art, while select suites add private balconies overlooking San Diego Bay.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated rooftop spool with spa jets sits on the sun deck, looking out over downtown San Diego.
Gym and massage
RAMA Thai Massage provides traditional bodywork and massage treatments in a dedicated on-site wellness space.
Dogs stay too.
GlassDoor Restaurant & Bar
Colorful Moroccan lanterns hang across the fourth-floor cantina, which serves Mexican dishes and craft cocktails above the bay.
At the table
High stools line the Ripassi rooftop deck's counter, looking out over Little Italy and the harbor.
How it began
The property repurposed a mid-century motor lodge into a canvas for local artists, installing original murals across elevator shafts and exterior corridors.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.