Overall the hotel is ok. The bed is comfortable but the hotel isn't anything exciting. Room service is good. I will give 5 stars for the restaurant though. The bartender Humberto was amazing. He knows his drinks and was more than willing to accommodate our drinks. He definitely made the experience. Breakfast is really good!! read more

Stayed here for a 3 night stay. It was walking distance to a lot of shops and little Italy of course! The gym was a great amenity however they could clean it up a bit more. Breakfast was not bad at all. It was included in our stay and we took advantage of it twice. Gas station is right across the way so very convenient. Beds were comfy and bathroom was clean. read more

The Dextro - Breakfast - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

One of the worse hotels I have ever stayed!!! It was dirty , not hand soap in the lobby bathroom. Walking in the room floor was disgustingly dirty , when I showered all the filthy dark gunk came off , ugh !!! Sorry but this hotel is not go !! Stay away read more

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I booked this hotel through Delta, and usually they are pretty good with recommendations. They fell short on this one. The overall appearance just wasn't what I was expecting. Upon arrival I went inside to check on my room to see when it would be available, I arrived just after 1 o'clock, not sure if it was shift change or not, but there was like 4 staff at the desk. I contacted one of the female staff and asked about the rooms and she was not very friendly and just said the hotel was booked the night before and none of the rooms would be available till after 2:30. I decided to wait in my car for a little and was surprised to see some of the homeless people walking through the property. The surrounding area was not the cleanest, but what can you expect for a downtown area. The waiting area was ok, plenty of seating area, but not the most comfortable seats. 2 tv's in the area, but it was a little warm inside for my liking. The room floors were very dirty, I went to take a shower and from the time I took my socks off and walked into the shower there was a good amount of dust and dirt coming off my feet. The location had a gym, but you have to walk outside and over to the pool area to get to it, some basic dumbbells 2 treadmills 2 elliptical machines and a stationary bike. They need some type of cable machine. For the price you pay, you would think parking would be included, but export pay $45 per day. Breakfast was the hi light of my stay, it was good, I had bacon, sausage, cheese omelette with taco meat and some potatoes. I upgraded to a bay view, but a majority of it was looking at the 5 freeway, if I tilted my head to the left I could see the bay. Overall one of my least favorite stays at a hotel. read more

Hotel review: DEXTRO Little Italy, BW premier collection hotel Location: San Diego, CA Rate: 550/2 nights Room: king room, bay view 6.0/10 This supposed premier Hotel in the heart of San Diego, 2.8 miles from Balboa Park and about 3 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN) is not off to a great start. They have no airport shuttle service to or from the hotel which wouldn't be expected from a "standard" hotel. From a premier hotel, the transportation is supposed to be part of the service. The staff were quite nice, pleasant, and overall proficient. However, i found the restaurant pleasant and it's menu artful though the ambiance could definitely be better. The room, though, was inexcusable. From an antique-style heater/AC unit, to exposed wiring along the walls, a bathroom door with no sliding track along the bottom, peeling wallpaper, strange marks along the walls, and zero housekeeping service or room service; the hotel's ambition is there but they let the typical and conventional "low-quality" Best Western mentality influence their interior redesign which is severely lacking. This is not a premium hotel. This is an average hotel masquerading as premium. The exterior and the staff are the only consistent offerings. read more

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Stayed at The Dextro and genuinely enjoyed my experience! From start to finish, everything felt easy and well taken care of. My flight was delayed BIG TIME and I was stuck on the plane, stressed about missing the check-in cutoff. I called the hotel, and they handled everything over the phone with no attitude, no hassle. They checked me in before the cutoff so I could avoid a cancellation or an extra day fee, which I truly appreciated. That level of customer service matters, especially when travel doesn't go as planned. The location is also a huge plus, super close to Little Italy and the Gaslamp District, which made getting around San Diego incredibly convenient. They also had a really nice breakfast every morning, which was a great bonus and made mornings feel relaxed instead of rushed. Overall, this stay felt thoughtful, comfortable, and well-managed. I'd absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting San Diego who wants a smooth, stress-free experience with great service. read more

My experience at this hotel was good but not great. Our room was 7/10 clean because it was dusty and when you turned on the ac there was a weird odor . Parking is $45 . It's right next to Italy and 20-25 min walk to downtown . It is a bit pricey compared to what you can get in other better hotels near the same price . Staff is friendly keep in mind I only stayed a day . read more

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Really enjoyed our stay. The people who work here are truly lovely. Checking in was easy and we had some laughs. The bar was a fun place to end the day. The bartender Humberto was wonderful. The breakfast was really good and Gabby was so helpful. Even the cook came out to make sure we were happy. Older hotel for sure but a wonderful stay. read more

The room is clean, great service. The bartender Humberto is awesome. He went above & beyond to provide great service as a bartender. I highly recommend to visit this bar food is good but the drinks & service of the bartender is great! If you like Mojitos i recommend his personal special made Coconut Mojito! read more

We had a nice stay at the Dextro. The rooms were clean and staff was friendly and helpful. We had called ahead for a crib and on arrival they brought it right up we got in later at night with our baby. We booked through my wife's credit card portal I think and we had breakfast included. Which was nice for a quick bite it is just normal hotel breakfast so definitely wouldn't pay for it if it wasn't included in our rate. I did have to work for half a day from the breakfast area and the two ladies staffing it were awesome bringing drinks and helping everyone out as they came down. Rooms are kinda awkward shaped and sized due to the shape of the hotel. No microwave in the room is whatever but they had none on the premise for use is a big miss for me. My wife enjoyed the pool one day but said it was a bit chilly. The best part about the hotel was the location. We were able to walk to it from the zoo and you're right by little Italy and walked down to the seaport area. Price was right as well. Would stay again if the rate is good because of location more than anything. read more

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The dextro sufficed as a place to sleep for the night. Unfortunately, our television wasn't functional and neither was our phone. Maintenance did their best to try and fix it, but they advised that there was a problem with the system and it could not be resolved. I would only recommend this hotel if it was cheaper than others and you were not gonna stay long in your room. The staff was pleasant at check-in read more

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I was fraudulently charged for pantry items I did not purchase. I was not aware a pantry service even existed, and at check-in I only interacted with a male staff member, never a female, as they later claimed was the one who charged me. When I reported the issue, my concerns were dismissed, and I was told they needed to contact the employee responsible. I have yet to receive any follow-up or resolution. This raises serious concerns about both billing practices and the security of guests' credit card information. Very disappointing and unprofessional experience. UPDATE: I was recently contacted by staff who made up another FALSE statement. They claimed that I arrived with a group and that the group requested I place pantry items in my room. This is entirely untrue. I arrived alone, as my husband and two young children remained in the car. There were no pantry items in my room! These repeated false statements raise serious concerns and warrant a full review of the security footage, as the alleged incident never occurred. Furthermore, when I requested to speak with a manager, I was denied, being told that managers do not work on Sundays, despite weekends being the busiest time for the hotel. This lack of oversight is unacceptable. This experience has been extremely concerning and disappointing. I expect a thorough investigation and prompt resolution of this matter. read more

The Dextro was a great stay for my fiance and I! Let me first highlight the amazing service by Paul at the front desk, who really cared about our stay and helped us many times. Super friendly, give that man a raise! The room itself was quite nice as well, bed very comfy, nice TV and view from our room as well. Bathroom was a bit outdated and we did have trouble flushing at times, but nothing major on that front. Nice pool as well. Location was perfect and right next to Little Italy, and we felt safe in this area as well. We'd stay again and recommend this to anyone! read more

The place was okay. The room was clean and we had a great view. Staff here was friendly & I felt safe. It's about a 5/7 minute walk to Little Italy. Only downside is you have to pay for parking & it's $38 per night. read more

Booked here for a work conference, and I'd say my stay was just okay. I appreciated the renovated feel of the rooms but there were a few cons that affected my experience. First off, the setup of the hotel is a bit strange, it is a tall cylindrical building, and the architecture of the building felt old. There is only valet parking (I think something like $30-50/day), but my work paid for it so I was happy to use it. The inside lobby is quite small due to the architecture, and the ceilings and hallways are shorter than usual. While the building felt old, I appreciated that the rooms looked renovated. There was also ongoing construction/renovation on each floor. I was not able to get restful sleep at all during my 2-night stay. There were a handful of things that contributed to this: uncomfortable pillows, street lights streaming in / curtains not blocking it out, running toilet noise through the night, thin walls where I heard my neighbor snoring. Thankfully the hotel had earplugs so it helped a little on my second night. But also on my second night, the keycard reader on my door stopped working so I had to go to the front desk a few times to figure it out. They had to call a maintenance person to replace the battery. Quite an inconvenience at the end of a long day. There were a few pros, which had brought my rating from 2-stars to 3: - we had a breakfast buffet for my work, and it was pretty good food (though we were promised lunch catering but they canceled on us) - we booked the conference room on the top floor which had a great panoramic view of San Diego - the location is a short walk to Little Italy! (beware of construction around) - rooms are renovated, as mentioned earlier, and clean and spacious - front desk people and valet people were super nice read more

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DO NOT BOOK Checked in - got to the room. Wasn't made up. GROSS - almost tossed my bags on the messy bed. Went downstairs - explained. they put me in another room. Took a shower - was so loud it sounded like a jack hammer running in the bathroom. Sound UP on attached video. Paid for "Very Late Checkout" - went to desk after breakfast at 10:30 to confirm it was paid for and noted - told them I was about to go to the room and needed to sleep before travelling. Went to room - got to sleep - 12:30 pm the maid banging knocking trying the door full force yelling. Called the desk - they didn't care just offered ear plugs??? Parking structure space so tiny prepare for door dings. Sheeesh!!! read more

Overall our stay was good, the rooms are renovated and cleaned well. The area around the building has an overwhelming amount of homelessness but you are also in the center of San Diego- think 10 min to beaches, sea world, 6min to the zoo and balboa park, 15 min to La Jolla, etc. However I do think $38 a day for parking is extreme and we ended up paying $50 total on spot hero for 5 days instead. Walking from the lot 0.3 mi away felt very unsafe. It'd be nice to have continental breakfast included rather than $20 a day. Very minimal amenities. We did have a disturbance at 3am last night when people were shrieking and there was a domestic violence incident (not the hotels fault) but they removed them from the hotel after about an hour. read more

We checked in after midnight and the staff at the desk was nice and welcoming. Room was clean. They have free continental breakfast. Location was good. The bar at night was good for drinks. The only reason I took a star off was due to the expensive parking. $35 dollars a night plus fee is just unnecessary. It's better to find street parking. read more

This hotel isn't bad if your there for like two no more than 3 days. The bar downstairs had good food and drinks . The bartender was really nice although he informed us he was an extra because the usual tender there had an emergency but nonetheless he was nice. The thing that I would say I wouldn't book again is the parking fee which is 35 plus tax a night other than that it's okay read more

It was okay here, if you're looking for somewhere with a comfortable bed this is an affordable option in Little Italy. I would give this a 3/5. Not horrible but not good. The cons: Parking is horrible! The spaces are sooooo damn tight!!!! Omg and the layout is difficult to maneuver. My skinny sister had to park since we could barely open the door to get out no joke we all had to get out and let her park. We had an issue with our toilet and did not realize it until later in the evening when maintenance was already gone for the day. I called the front desk and they let me know that they could send him in the morning but there's nothing that could be done and they were fully booked so we couldn't get another room. It was kind of gross because the toilet wasn't flushing so we had to just keep using it without flushing. The maintenance guy was super sweet though and fixed it for us in the morning. His service was 10000/10 Such a nice guy! read more

The manager on site 3/20/26 was the best! He was so kind and helped us out. I didn't catch his name but he needs some recognition! Our Top of The Dextro King room was amazing. Room 1602 for reference. Only thing I wish is for them to update the shower, other than that it was absolutely amazing. Definitely coming back! read more

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The entire hotel is a circular, including the parking garage. Get your Dramamine handy. The moment we checked the sheets, we were terrified. We did get a room change, but as a hotel, renting a room like this is just beyond disgusting. Affordable and cheap if you're just staying a few nights. Would recommend to check the mattresses, or spend a few more bucks on cleaner places. read more

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The hotel is not even close to what is shown in the pictures. The restaurant is very small, and the property is located across from a gas station near the bridge. The only hotel that I ever heard to offer room service only every 3 days, we stayed 2 nights and no room service and cleaning or changing sheets! And they charge $45 per day for parking, which was never disclosed on the booking site. The neighborhood also does not feel very safe at night. Overall, the hotel was completely misrepresented, and the experience did not match the expectations created by the online photos and description. read more

The staff at The Dextro were friendly and professional so no complaints there. I booked a room under blocked rooms for a wedding party. It was upsetting to arrive and find out the wedding party was spread out from the 3rd floor all the way to the 11th floor! What was the purpose of blocking rooms for a wedding party just for everyone not to be together. The elevators took forever! I was such a hassle to go between floors preparing for the wedding. Once arriving to the room, you can definitely tell they have attempted to update this hotel, but the design is something to be desired. The AC is blocked by a fridge and an armoire. The bathroom doors are frosted so it leaves little to no privacy which is fine depending on who you're sharing a room with. The problem is there is a huge mirror placed across from the bathroom giving full visual of the person in the bathroom if you're laying on the bed. The toilet tissue roll is placed far back on the toilet and when the roll is moved it pops off the holder and flys across the floor. (Happened to several guest on different rooms). The most disappointing/unacceptable part of the stay was how dirty the rooms were. Over the two nights I found several signs that the room was not cleaned good or at all! I found, large clumps of hair under the desk, a sock by the AC and an empty bottle under the bed. There was a brown substance on the wall under the AC, the paint in the tub was peeling and left the tub looking dirty. For the price of the room I would have expected at LEAST for the room to be clean. I would never stay here again. read more

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It's an older hotel, none of the bells and whistles like most Marriotts. The staff are great tho... really friendly. They have water and tea near the check in desk. It's a weird set up as it's only a busy one way st. My Uber was pretty pissed off and confused trying to get me back here and ended up just dropping me off on a random side street which I realized had some stairs and connected to the end of the parking lot. I am Not sure if that is normal traffic on that street or due to ComiCon. The gym and pool is outside across from the lobby entrance and you need a key card for everything: pool entrance, gym entrance, room, and elevator. My friends said this is due to all the homeless downtown. It was a little frustrating but i guess on the plus side it's keeping you safe. This Location has a microwave downstairs and a nice lobby/seating area with a bar and restaurant. A few booths in the back and some table and chairs in the front. This was perfect to do work. What I am noticing about Sheratons is that have old outdated A/C units which are incredibly loud. I literally unplugged mine because I couldn't deal w the noise and it kicking on and off all night. The hotel is a little older and not my preference but the location is PERFECT if you want to be near Little Italy. Literally just two blocks away and you can set on foot to food and dessert adventures. The staff here were amazing so despite my frustration with some things everyone was helpful, nice, friendly, they smiled, and they all said hello whenever you came in. If the hotel amenities or upgrades do not matter, totally book this because the promxity to many restaurants and downtown area is clutch. read more

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Stayed here this past weekend and I loved everything about this hotel. Great location, very comfortable beds, staff were very friendly and efficient . The hotel was within walking distance of little Italy. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back. read more

Stayed here for 5 days. I will never understand why hotels charge their customers for parking. The parking itself was almost $200 on top of the nightly rate. In addition the parking spots on the lower level were so small and tight. The larger spots were limited. Our room was fine. I think they are trying to be a more modern hotel but still gives older vibes. I asked for the sheets to be replaced twice and they just made the beds. I know this because there was a stain on one of the sheets that was still there after I asked for the room to be serviced. Their elevator was agonizing and one of them was out for 2 days out of our stay. The pool was very small and not heated so almost unusable. I would stay here again only due to the location. It was very close to seaworld, the zoo, and the ocean was a walkable distance. The restaurants in little Italy were very accessible as well and all within walking distance. read more

Aria & Litzzy were the best letting me know where to go for food recommendations and near by bars. Making it easy and smooth for letting me get my room. They had a great personality and very open demeanor. The best duo there is, I mean it! read more

This is really a best western motel with a fancy name. The sheets, the bathrooms, walls... it's 100% motel quality. Came home itchy for the week. 10/10 do not recommend. It wasn't even cheap. I'm so confused. read more

Worst experience ever. GM name Korenna doesn't even care to make it right. They charged me for 7 nights parking even though I didn't! I had them giving me a blanket with urine! Do yourself a favor and don't stay there. read more

The Dextro - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

it was mostly clean and had a very comfortable bed, but i got an eye infection from the towels im pretty sure so not the cleanest in the tiny details. clean your hands well read more

I booked this hotel in Feb 26 with bay view. The view was very disappointing because it only contained a small, distant view of bay and the rest of it was a gas station. Bed mattresses were great but heating was not working, so called the front desk but no one answered until 6 am. We couldn't sleep for 2-3 hours with loud noise and cool air. The parking was another problem. People had difficulty finding parking and the parking space was very narrow. We will not go back to this hotel. read more

Matthew the lobby attendant was the most sweetest and helpful guy ever this guy deserves a raise

The hotel was honestly lovely as a whole, but I really need to shout out Julie Sigua the head housekeeper because she absolutely went above and beyond for me in so many ways both during and especially after my stay!!! I accidentally left a fair number of items inside the closet by accident as I was checking out and she spent so much time with me after my stay, even when I was in a different city, to help me figure out how to get all my stuff back and you can really tell that she really cares about what she does and works so hard and I don't think I could've appreciated it more!!! She ended up finding all of my things even when some stuff was a bit more difficult to get access to, and I am just so grateful for her and she completely transformed my entire experience with this!!! THANK YOU JULIE AND THANK YOU DEXTRO HOTEL! read more

I stayed at the Dextro on March 12th in room 504. I found the hotel to be very clean and the rooms comfortable. The views were great of downtown San Diego. The Manager Antonio and staff are top notch. read more

Check-in isn't until 4 pm but I was coming in on a Monday around 2. I called ahead and asked for early check-in and they accepted, hooray!! So grateful! Check-in was a delight, the hostess was super sweet and we chatted for a few and she assisted me with the underground parking. I was excited to stay here for the rooftop bar/$10 breakfast buffet but found out that they dont have either anymore since becoming The Dextro... Breakfast buffet is in the lobby at $20 now... but without the view, we opted to do breakfast elsewhere. The killer for me was that they have zero microwaves. Not in the room, not in the lobby, not even at the bar, do they have a single microwave available for guests to use. Even Motel 6 has a microwave in most rooms, thus the 4 stars! read more

Stay at the dextro last night, worst night ever! having said that what hotel has a speaker outside full blast music next to the room we stayed in. The DEXTRO in San Diego don't stay there if you plan to have a good night sleep. Very frustrating read more

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. I placed our reservation via expedia. Upon check in we were greeted by a friendly security man and the woman at the front desk who helped us check in. The check in area shares a space with the hotel restaurant. It wasn't busy, so out check in was pretty fast. We were issued 1 card for our room. The room was on the 11th floor with a nice view of the city. The room itself was a bit out of shape for what you pay for. For example, the bathroom wall had a few small tears and stains. The chair that was provided was peeling pretty intensely, and the cabinet with the mini fridge was also peeling. I don't mind these things, but for the price that they charge (including an extra $30 charge because we had 3 people in a room) it doesn't really make sense. I was concerned about bugs and other things mentioned in other reviews but our room was bug free and pretty clean. I did a wipe down myself with cleaning wipes and they were very clean. There was just a little dust which is fine. The housekeepers were really sweet and made sure to stock up our room. Another issue I had with this hotel is that the walls are pretty thin. Our neighbors had kids and they were pretty loud on one of the nights and we could hear everything which was annoying. Overall, this hotel is a solid 3/5. Location is pretty good and there are a few bus stops nearby. I don't know that I would stay here again but it's not a bad choice. read more

The Dextro - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

Hands down - totally bummed. I am not a picky or person that makes bad reviews - never told us there was a pool, came in close to 12:30am along with several guest to find no parking, old mattresses - old kitchen items taking up stall space - had over a dozen people behind us all searching for parking up to 2 blocks away, never have I been to a hotel that doesnt offer a blow dryer, 2 days later I had to ask them for toilet paper to arrive 3 hours later, no microwave at all in the entire hotel, ice machine on the 2nd & 14th floor only - bathroom sink was in the room, no closet, this hotel was a total disapointment all the way around. oh lets not forget we got a view of the chevron gas station - I will never go back here ever. read more

This is the best and most comfortable value in the Downtown/Little Italy area. I've stayed multiple times since they completed the remodel of the lobby/dining and bar area. What was already in my opinion a 5 star stay is now even better! The rooms are super comfortable, the location is great, and the staff is always very friendly, courteous and professional. There is no better value/bang-for-your-buck, this is the best place to stay. I have to give a shout-out to Paul and Littzy, they always go above and beyond, thank you for the great stays! read more