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The Historic Penn Hotel

2.0 star property
City centre hotel within easy reach of Petco Park

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The Historic Penn Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Also, USS Midway Museum and Balboa Park are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 5th Avenue Station is 5 minutes and Civic Center Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (1)

  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Digital TV service
  • Netflix
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Classic Double Room, Kitchen | Living area

Classic Double Room, Kitchen

  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services

Standard Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, City View

Deluxe Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Double Room, City View

Luxury Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Studio Suite, City View

Deluxe Studio Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Double Room, City View | Living area

Premium Double Room, City View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
511 F St, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Seaport Village - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 31 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 47 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 53 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 17 min drive
  • 5th Avenue Station - 5 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 7 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos El Gordo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Crow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taste & Thirst - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey Girl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Historic Penn Hotel

The Historic Penn Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Also, USS Midway Museum and Balboa Park are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 5th Avenue Station is 5 minutes and Civic Center Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Paper towels

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Service fee: 10 per cent

Policies

This property does not have lifts.

Property Registration Number 5520

Also known as

The Historic Penn Hotel Hotel

The Historic Penn Hotel San Diego

The Historic Penn Hotel Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Historic Penn Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Historic Penn Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Historic Penn Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Historic Penn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Historic Penn Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Petco Park (9-min walk) and San Diego Convention Center (12-min walk), along with Balboa Park (14-min walk) and USS Midway Museum (1.1 mi).

Does The Historic Penn Hotel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a toaster oven, a toaster and cookware.

What's the area around The Historic Penn Hotel like?

The Historic Penn Hotel is in Downtown San Diego, a short 5-minute walk from 5th Avenue Station and 9 minutes' walk from Petco Park.

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Reviews

The Historic Penn Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Historic Penn Hotel - comfortable and spacious!

Very spacious, clean, and comfortable. Very close to everything in the gas lamp and a short walk to the Convention Center and the ballpark. The host was very responsive.
Troy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice apartment. Great location in downtown, lots of space & nicely decorated etc. The master bed was very comfortable so we both slept well.
Craig, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean. Good location.
Ivy, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Beautiful apartment. Well decorated, good space. Wish it had been cleaner. Located in a very noisy street. Wifi never worked. There is no lobby and the entrance to the building is really dirty and smelly. It gives you a bad impression.
Gisela, 8-night trip
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2/10 Poor

I left as soon as I arrived. This is not a real hotel but rather apartments/condos in a historic hotel building. There's no lobby, and the communication with staff was spotty. The entrance was crowded with trash cans and unhoused people. The elevator is extremely dated. The room was clean and updated, but all of the windows were cracked open when I arrived and one window didn't shut. Multiple lightbulbs out. The bed comforter/blanket had a cigarette burn in it. At night, the area is filled with people, music and police sirens. There's a club below it, so you can hear music throughout the entire night.
Brandon, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was right at the heart of downtown where everything is happening. No need to drive. Everything was walking distance. The place itself was great and clean.
Verified

8/10 Very good

The property do not have people attending, you do everythig by messages, you have places to eat arround that you can reach walking. The room is very nice, clean and comfortable
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was a nice and very clean space. Very comfortable and the area is great! Parking is the only issue, but that is out of the control of the hotel. You have to find a close parking garage and they are quite expensive. Maybe the hotel can invest in making a parking lot for their guest?
Rey, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location in Gaslamp District!

It is in a great part of San Diego! I was very confused about it being a hotel and then when I arrived, it clearly was not. Everything was done by email/messenger which was fine. It was very clean inside. It would be great for multiple people. Overall it was a good place to stay for the purpose for which I was there.
Kristen, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

This property is not a hotel really. It is an apartment building on top of a very popular taco stand. The entrance is next to the garbage cans for the taco stand and because activity --it's probably more safe than it feels because the taco stand has security. That being said, the unit itself was fine. It's an older building with an elevator that is truly old school with gates and swinging doors. Age shows throughout but the unit was clean and spacious; bedding was less than desired--pretty cheap linens. During busy & expensive convention season, this worked. The gaslamp district is popping and you can walk to the big Hyatt or Marriott no problem.
Heather, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was very clean. Would be helpful to have additional towels for the guest (face towels and hand towels)
Kristi, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

The room was perfectly nice, although on the second floor my views were of other parts of the building itself and right above the noisy street level and taco place. The entry way/stairs/elevator/hallways were very out of date and worn. Not fun walking through the swarm of flies outside the entryway due to the garbage cans lined up. Room good, getting to and from a little less so.
Todd, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very spacious and walking distance to local bars
Diana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

excellent customer service
Ryan, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

everything is in poor tattered condition. There is no human/ actual person available on-site to help with anything.
Habiba, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We had to book something quickly and found this spot. We didn’t realize it wasn’t a traditional hotel with a lobby and staff to greet you. It was a bit confusing how and where to go. The room was nice. Recently renovated and it was nicely done. Ours was a quick trip but the area around the hotel seems lively.
Brad, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

No complaints at all.
Verified

4/10 Fair

My stay was mixed. There is nobody there for checking in. Check-in was self-service, and it took additional steps to obtain the entry code. The room itself was clean with a comfortable bed, but the entryway area had an unpleasant odor, and parts of the interior looked worn. Noise from nearby nightlife was significant during the evenings, even with the provided earplugs. Some in-room amenities, including the dishwasher and trash can, were not functioning during my visit.
Jonathan, 6-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Horrible
Garrett, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

I didn’t even have the opportunity to stay here because the check in was entirely online and I received minimal information that made it difficult to check in and was also not issued a refund despite.
Nicholas, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

I was trying to contact them all day to get the access, I never got an answer of them… is not a hotel, its just an airbnb without front desk either personal concierge
Daniel, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

The sofa looked like someone vomited on it several times over many years. And it looked like someone tried to beat the door down.
Heather, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Not the safest spot no parking elevators don’t work
Yvette, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Smell on the entrance due to larger garbage bins. Room was not the one shown in pictures while I was booking. Vents in the room are connected with other rooms and my room was smelling full of weed all the time. It is particularly coming from the vent in bathroom.
Azeem, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Dissappointment

Did not get the doors locked, either front door to street or my room door!?
Marko, 5-night trip