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San Diego Downtown Lodge

San Diego Downtown Lodge
San Diego Downtown Lodge – San Diego, CA
San Diego Downtown Lodge – San Diego, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About San Diego Downtown Lodge

Conveniently located 1.2 mi walk from the San Diego Convention Center, this centrally located hotel offers free guest parking along with free WiFi in every room. The spacious, modernly decorated air-conditioned guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, a desk and a private bathroom. Fresh towels and linens are also provided at Downtown San Diego Lodge. This pet-friendly hotel offers a 24-hour front desk as well as fax and photocopying services. Safety deposit boxes are available. Downtown San Diego Lodge is within 2 mi of Balboa Park, which features such attractions as the Old Globe Theater, the San Diego Natural History Museum and the San Diego Zoo. San Diego International Airport is 10 minutes' drive away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3.1 / 5
Good 1013 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Did not have room service during my stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Doors wouldn’t open, mold and blood on towels, ants and spiders on bed and floor, staff used master key to open my room while I was still in bed, they opened it without knocking

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I would not recommend it it unsanitary and looks nothing like the photos

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Passable

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    had to change rooms because the shower head water was exploding into the ceiling room didn’t look clean or smell clean felt disgusting just the air family of ants live in each room you stay coming from the shower just overall was super cheap but definitely not worth the only 20 min walk to petco the rooms just aren’t how they seem to appear needs to be bought and fixed up

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    saw vagabonds near by but not on property overall room was clean host were nice 4.5 stars

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Bathroom walls have black mold room and bathroom had spiders webs and parking sucks have double parked and had move my vehicle twice

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The staff was amazing, and we had a great stay

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Just stay somewhere else

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Front desk staff was friendly and helpful. It was dirty, the towels, curtains, and sheets were all dirty and stained. The door seal was broken and was not secured properly. The location is not safe at all and was sketchy on the premises as well.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I paid over $1200 over Comic Con weekend for this "lodge/motel". The bathroom was disgusting! Towels felt like sandpaper.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Dirtiest and grosses place I've ever stayed in. AVOID

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This hotel misses the basic hygiene standards, they told me they are remodeling and I hope that they improve in the future because the location is great but the furniture is very old and wasted and unfortunately we saw several cockroaches and bugs. The beds are very soft and uncomfortable. I hate to do bad reviews but I feel a duty to be honest and avoid the nightmare we had in our stay

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was very clean. Staff was helpful. We moved rooms 3 times due to some internet issues but the staff was very attentive and accommodated all requests promptly. Parking is limited. There is a self pay lot next door but luckily we were able to find something on-site. Decided to stay here last minute, clean, quiet and fairly inexpensive and relatively close to downtown nightlife. Have stayed here before and would stay here again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Staff at front desk were very friendly On a busy street , difficult for parking. WiFi was spotty

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It was just okay. I only stayed for a night

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Restroom water faucet on the shower not working properly, water are very slow. The toilet is broken. Rest room needs some update. Place is dusty and room are dusty and not clean. The bedding to old and need to replace.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Most HORRIFIC hotel ever!! DO NOT STAY HERE! It is not safe!! Doors don't lock properly, people shouting all hours of the night, people pounding on doors all night, someone tried to open our door at night. Homeless people in the parking lot. The pics are not current and very deceiving! No cancellation or refunds on purpose because no one would stay here! The other "patrons" we saw looked like they were one step away from homeless themselves. Front desk employees were horrible. Laughed when we complained. Called us racist and came around the desk and threatened us when we asked for them to cancel the rest of the stay and refund the rest of the nights. Called 911, they told us to call a diff number. That guy rattled off another number so fast we couldn't get it and then hung up without another word. Tried to call it back and it just goes to voicemail so police were no help. We checked in about 10:30pm or we would have left immediately. Decided to try one night since it was nearly midnight our time and had no other place to go and relying on public transit. It was horrible. Ended up propping the chair against the door and hiding under the blankets with a pillow over my head praying no one could get in. Slept maybe 90 mins the whole night out of pure exhaustion. Pics on hotels.com are not current or real even. I will upload real photos if I can. RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN REGARDLESS OF HOW MUCH MONEY YOU LOSE!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    proximity to the downtown is great. we were able to walk to everything. parking was very limited on site unless you paid next door. beds were very comfy. we really only needed a place to sleep after about 6 hours since we out all day and night at events. Served great for that purpose

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Passable

Frequently asked questions about San Diego Downtown Lodge

Does San Diego Downtown Lodge have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, San Diego Downtown Lodge offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does San Diego Downtown Lodge offer parking?
Yes, San Diego Downtown Lodge offers free parking on-site.
Does San Diego Downtown Lodge have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. San Diego Downtown Lodge offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does San Diego Downtown Lodge have a fitness center?
San Diego Downtown Lodge does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is San Diego Downtown Lodge located, and how walkable is the area?
San Diego Downtown Lodge is located at 1345 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101. With a Walk Score of 98, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near San Diego Downtown Lodge
  • 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup 0.5 mi
  • Petco Park 0.8 mi
  • San Diego Comic-Con International 1.0 mi
  • San Diego Convention Center 1.0 mi
  • San Diego Zoo 1.2 mi
  • USS Midway 1.2 mi
  • San Diego Airport 2.2 mi

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