Just came back from my weekend stay here. Inexpensive, nice, friendly staff and great location. We often had our window open to enjoy the air and it wasn't noisy.
We would definitely stay here again. I think a microwave would have been nice to go along with the fridge. Otherwise a great bargain.

Let's just get the biggest negative of the weekend out of the way first because it was such a small blip in an otherwise perfect experience. The biggest negative I experienced all weekend was that I could not get wireless. I was told to hook into the Cafe's wireless but the signal was too weak. The front desk gave me the password, which I think they assumed I already had, but it didn't work, even after a second call down to confirm that I had it right. But, you know, they would have solved it if I had pursued it (I had my iPhone so I didn't) because they were just nice like that.

Okay. Phew. Glad that's over. Now let's move on to the really good things about this hotel.

This was the perfect choice for a quick weekend getaway to catch the Pacific Standard Time shows at the MCASDs. I reserved an "Argento Single". Too small. No place to even hang clothes. I ran back down to the front desk, asking for a bigger room. For a slight price increase, Room 320 is a larger (I didn't say LARGE) corner room with a balcony overlooking the hub of Little Italy. A place to hang clothes, a desk, mini-fridge and windows on two sides. Perfect...for one person (or two who really like each other). I did see, through an open door, a much bigger room so they do exist. But Room 320 was perfect for me.
The room was very clean, chic decor (recently redone), comfy bed. It's not a luxury hotel. The amenities were few; shampoo (no conditioner), soap (no lotion), a hairdryer. I didn't see a clock in my room but who wants a clock when you are on vacation?
Beyond the room, the hotel is charming. Great front desk staff, helpful housekeeping, a mascot terrier, low-key attitude and peaceful. The four or five-block Little Italy Farmer's Market on Saturday is right outside the hotel and the great band that was set up on the corner opposite my room made a nice Saturday even more enjoyable. Somehow attached to the hotel is Cafe Italia which is where my mornings began (also great sandwiches for lunch).
The street is loaded with restaurants and bars (this is where central location of your hotel might come in handy), a couple of nearby convenience stores plus walking distance to many other points of interest. All that right outside the door of this wonderful little hotel. If I were to do it all over, I would again chose to stay at La Pensione.

When we are lucky enough for a weekend getaway, this is the place we go! We LOVE the location, the rooms are always clean, the staff is always helpful. The rooms are small but no big deal, parking is always a hassle but no biggie. It sure is a treat to visit La Pensione, what makes it even more special is the Farmers Market. I love the coffee nearby and all the restaurants as well. We dont stay anywhere else in San Diego!

Le Pension is a great value in a perfect location. Smack in the middle of Little Italy, it's walking distance to everything. Rooms are very European (small and sparse, but liveable). Beds were a smidge hard, but that too is a European standard. Lobby is pretty cool with a chic fire. Loved the water feature in the courtyard.

By the time we checked in at 7 pm, underground parking was full. Street parking is hard to come by, so we had to find a pay lot...another $5 until 6 am....$10 more if you stay later.

Our room opened to the courtyard where there was a large dinner party. Kinda loud, but we were just changing clothes to go back out, so it was ok. By the time we got back (around midnight), it was quiet.

Overall, it was a nice stay in Little Italy.