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La Pensione Hotel vs Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
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.
La Pensione Hotel
Lonely Planet
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606 W. Date St., San Diego, CA 92101
From $155 /night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The recently renovated La Pensione has rooms with queen-size beds and private bathrooms, and is within walking distance to most Downtown attractions."
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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."
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Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
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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."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"The W San Diego is located downtown between the Gaslamp Quarter and the Little Italy district."
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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."
