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Reviews of Uptown Inn - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

819 University Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, CA 92103, United States

#84 of 221 vacation rentals in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 129 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: September 19, 2025

    8.0
    I enjoyed it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small parking spot and no full body mirror in my room

    Clean and comfy perf for solo trips or couples

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2025

    7.0
    Spartan but efficient
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Space in room was extremely tight. No facial tissue provided. Bed was soft and old. No light in shower without turning on a very loud fan. Door to toilet and shower greatly oversized making movement within the room difficult

    It was a good location for my visit. It had a secure garage

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful, quaint, central to downtown San Diego, but their private parking lot is tighter than a ticks rear end.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking lot was very tight. If there’s a full house and you don’t drive a fiat or mini cooper you will 99% have a bad time trying to park.

    It was a quaint little complex in the heart of Hillcrest. It’s central to EVERYTHING in downtown San Diego.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    8.0
    Amazing stay. Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stay in my room was great, it was all I needed and I would stay here again in a heartbeat but In order to improve, perhaps a deep clean of the kitchen and laundry room

    The room was well appointed, clean and well designed, the floors were wooden, headboard wooden, easy to clean. AC worked well and parking was relatively cheap

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable but small room in Hillcrest
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was sort of expecting a studio. It was actually just a fairly small room with a small fridge no microwave. There was a kitchen on the floor for the use of all the rooms which was handy. The location was good for Hillcrest. There was a Trader Joe’s and supermarket nearby so you could buy food. The room was comfortable enough for one person. There was a nice Nespresso machine in the kitchen, but it only seemed to work part of the time. I think there was an issue with the outlet one negative thing is the whole floors were noticeably dirty. I think it was because of the construction going on downstairs

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    9.0
    Walkable location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Little bit smaller rooms, but acceptable!

    The location was impeccable! Perfect for SD Pride festivities.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    price

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Studio East - Freeway Noise
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t know how to get new towels

    Staff were so kind and they answered all our questions

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    7.0
    Great area but could use improvements
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Property itself seems a little run down and our room floor was not completely clean with hair and dirt. Key card had an issue, but luckily the front desk resolved it quickly. I can see this being an issue though due to it being a limited-service hotel because if we weren’t back before the desk closed we wouldn’t be able to get back into our room. The shower floor is also smooth with no mat or texture so it was extremely slippery. Communication with the front desk and cleaning staff needs to be improved as well.

    Property was in a good area with a lot of food options, bars, and a grocery store.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    7.0
    Good for a quick solo trip. It had everything I needed but could benefit from a few more updates.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room had a weird kind of musty smell and while everything in the room was fairly clean and updated, the building was old and a bit dingy and it feels like in a couple years once the beds have been slept in more things won’t feel as nice. The door to my room also needed a good tug when I left to fully close/lock. It also felt a bit humid in my room. While I had control of the AC which was very nice, it felt like it needed a dehumidifier to feel totally clean. Also the rooms are TINY. I knew they would be but I was surprised at truly just how small it was in person. Fine for my purposes but something to keep in mind.

    Everything was new and generally clean. It was just the basics but that’s all you need. The TV allowed you to log into your streaming accounts and then automatically logged you out upon check out. There were dishes and a mini fridge and the bathroom was updated and clean. The pillows were so comfy I took a picture of the tag so I can buy my own. Lots of plugs including outlets with built in usb and usbc ports. Staff was friendly. Parking was easy and felt secure. Vending machines and drinking water in the lobby.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    9.0
    Very convenient location with good amenities but highway side rooms are quite noisy (this was disclosed).
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio East - Freeway Noise
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Booked the freeway noise hotel. They were correct that it is loud, but they provided earplugs. Seems worth it to pay a bit more to be away from freeway side. If they update the AC, there may be possibility for quieter rooms. Also, no shelf in the shower was a bit awkward because you had to put shampoo and soap bottles on the floor which is not ideal.

    The staff was nice and super accommodating, the room was very clean, everything seemed updated. Felt safe due to gate. Hotel offered mechanism to book parking which was convenient and felt very secure. Lots of great food options within a 3 minute walk like a ramen spot, Better Buzz coffee, and a Whole Foods.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fire alarm went off in the middle of the night (2am), no communication from staff on whether we needed to evacuate or not so guests were standing in the hallway trying to decide what to do, no message acknowledging what happened or apologizing for the inconvenience

    Great location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 3 nights

    great price for location - central to everything! bathroom and room was just a tad small - but perfect and easy for a weekend if youre into being out exploring and just having no frills (but clean/convenient) place to come back. parking was easy/safe.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2025

    8.0
    A nice stay in Hillcrest with a great location and lots to do in the neighborhood. Very clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Rooms are tiny as to be expected and I wish parking was included instead of $25 / day.

    Loved the neighborhood, and our room facing west was super quiet and comfortable. Nice shower, good fridge, having a kitchen down the hall was helfpul as well. Very clean!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2025

    8.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small room. A little bigger than a walk in closet

    Location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio East - Freeway Noise
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was very little soundproofing and I could easily hear my upstairs neighbors through the vents. The room was very small but it was fine for a short stay

    The staff were so friendly and helpful and location was great.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    8.0
    My stay here was short wish it was longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio East - Freeway Noise
    • Stayed 3 nights

    What didn't I like! For some strange reason I read where it said parking was free from one or two people comments. That was a lie. Parking was $25 a night on property ( I didn't have a problem paying). I wish they had welcome water bottles in the refrigerator upon arrival. An ironing board and iron would have also been nice inside of the room but I was able to get an iron at the front desk. Overall my stay was great and I would definitely stay here again.

    I liked that the room was cleaned, he neighborhood was quiet even though I was close to the freeway- the noise didn't affect me. The water pressure in the shower was heavy and the WIFI was fast .

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2025

    7.0
    Decent and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is a bit cramped, but honestly for this price I wasn't complaining :)

    The place is clean and the price is good. It's a bit further away from downtown, but it's in a peaceful neighborhood. The carpark is great.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    9.0
    recommended, great location and value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    location, clean room, very friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2025

    8.0
    Great location and value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was small.

    The location and the comfortable beds. The front desk staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio East - Freeway Noise
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise coming out from the window due to closeness to the highway.

    Close to CVS, restaurants etc

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    8.0
    Please use cleaners with no scent
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is good. Close to the airport. I wish they'd use cleaners with no scent. The room had a very strong scent when I entered. I had to open the windows and turn the fans on full blast to try to lessen the smell. Some people like me could have an asthmatic attack with any strong scent.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2025

    8.0
    You can beat the location, some staff were more friendly than others, loved the convenience of parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - West
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, shared kitchen and parking

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    7.0
    Clean and beautiful rooms but noisy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Bed Studio - Freeway Noise
    • Stayed 1 night

    Too noisy rooms (freeway side) due to an orrible installation of the air conditioner on the window. I really don't know why they had a soundproofed windows if the had ruined all of that with the air conditioner.

    Clean rooms and good staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

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