FOUND HOTEL SAN DIEGO, San Diego – A Smart Stay in the City
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About the Hotel
505 West Grape Street,
San Diego,
California,
United States,
92101,
California
Accommodation Options
Found Hotel San Diego offers twenty-four private rooms and two shared bunk rooms with six beds each. Private rooms include queen or double beds, private bathrooms with showers, kitchenettes with microwaves and mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, in-room safes, and Wi-Fi. Bunk rooms provide individual beds with locker storage for personal belongings.
Dining & Social Spaces
The hotel features six food stations and a full bar showcasing San Diego's diverse dining scene. Free appetizers are available in the living room area, and a complementary continental breakfast is served daily with items from local San Diego spots. Guests have access to communal kitchens equipped with cooking supplies.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Located in Little Italy, the hotel is a mile walk to Balboa Park's 1,200-acre urban cultural park and museums. It's 15 minutes to the beach, a couple blocks to the bay, and within 10 minutes' drive of the San Diego Zoo, Convention Center, and International Airport. The area includes Amici Park, patio cafés, restaurants, and art galleries.
Hotel Services
Services include a guide stand for local recommendations, communal workspaces with high-speed Wi-Fi, guest laundry facilities, and mail delivery. The property has a designated smoking area in the courtyard and offers extended stay packages with discounted parking rates for longer visits.
Sustainability Initiatives
The hotel uses large refillable bathroom bottles with vegan, cruelty-free products instead of single-use plastics. An in-room recycling program is implemented, and energy-efficient lighting reduces environmental impact. The property minimizes paper use through online platforms and digital systems.
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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services
General
Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Dining
Breakfast
Spa & Leisure
Garden area
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Parquet floor
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Location
505 West Grape Street,
San Diego,
California,
United States,
92101,
California
Map view
505 West Grape Street,
San Diego,
California,
United States,
92101,
California
City landmarks
Museum
USS Midway Museum
1.2
mi
Zoo
San Diego Zoo
1.8
mi
Mall
Seaport Village
1.3
mi
Museum
Maritime Museum of San Diego
3300 ft
Landmark
Petco Park
1.4
mi
Museum
San Diego Museum of Man
1.3
mi
Museum
San Diego Air & Space Museum
1.8
mi
Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum
1.3
mi
Museum
The New Children's Museum
1.2
mi
Church
St. Joseph Cathedral
2500 ft
Convention Centre
San Diego Convention Center
1.4
mi
Museum
San Diego Firehouse Museum
3000 ft
Train Station
Santa Fe Depot
3400 ft
Church
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
3000 ft
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art
3200 ft
Mall
Westfield Horton Plaza
1.2
mi
Bridge
Spruce Street Footbridge
4800 ft
Park
Waterfront Park
2500 ft
Landmark
U.S.S. San Diego Memorial
5000 ft
Museum
Fleet Science Center
1.2
mi
Landmark
California Tower
1.3
mi
Market
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
3000 ft
Museum
San Diego Automotive Museum
1.7
mi
Mall
Horton Plaza Park
1.2
mi
Landmark
The Unconditional Surrender
1.3
mi
Nearby
Monument
Little Italy
1300 ft
Square
Piazza Basilone
1000 ft
Park
Amici Park
900 ft
Monument
Influx Cafe Little Italy
900 ft
Gallery
T Short Galleries
300 ft
Restaurants
Bolt Brewery
500 ft
1971 India St
Heartsleeves Coffee
1000 ft
621 W Fir St
Shake Shack
700 ft
2008 India St
Devil's Dozen Donut Shop
900 ft
2001 Kettner Blvd
Caffe Italia
1300 ft
1704 India St
Not Not Tacos
1400 ft
550 W Date St Suite B
Salt and Straw
1500 ft
1670 India St
Lofty Coffee Little Italy
1600 ft
444 W Cedar St
Guest Ratings & Reviews
Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 5 reviews
5.4
5.4/10 based on 893 reviews
Eric
United States,
December
2023
6.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of ups and downs. On the bright side, the location was superb, just a 5-minute walk from all the buzz of Little Italy with its bars and restaurants. On the downside, the room had a terrible musty smell that made me think twice about returning. The nights also turned out to be quite noisy, and the pictures didn't match reality.
Rooms
5.0
The room had a terrible musty, mildewed smell, which would be the main reason not to stay there again. The laptop didn't work well, and it was nothing like the picture. It got really loud at night and wouldn't turn off.
Service
7.0
With the exception of Ashley whom we met on our first night, the staff were VERY welcoming and nice. They did put out some parts of breakfast earlier, but oddly, some days had a full breakfast while others lacked even coffee. Overall, they looked so attractive.
Location
7.0
The location is really good, just a 5-minute walk from Little Italy's bars, restaurants, and Trolley service. Sadly, I didn't realize it's by the freeway, which was a major downside.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was simple but sufficient to start the day. The yogurt from disposable plastic plates was appealing, but the variety was lacking.
Facilities
The facilities were okay and very near to the airport. The hotel was cool and walkable in Little Italy.
Bill
United States,
May
2023
6.4/10
I had a great stay at this hotel. The rooms were comfortable with a nice TV and robes hanging in the closet. However, there were automated messages and inaccurate information that could be bothersome. The location was central to most attractions, but the toilet in the room was very loud throughout the night.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were great with a comfortable bed and nice TV. I loved the robes hanging in the closet for us.
Service
7.0
The service was very friendly and accommodating. The staff were great people, but I did encounter an incident where they rented a bunk to a homeless person.
Location
6.0
The hotel is centrally located to most attractions and just a 5-minute walk from Little Italy's bars, restaurants, and trolley service. However, it is surrounded by highway, railroad, and planes above, making it quite noisy.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were okay with only some cereals, milk, and muffins available. The Wi-Fi signal in the room was poor, but the food was filling and good enough.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel provided basic facilities. It could be improved.
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