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Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

2.5 star property
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Lobby sitting area
Reception
Studio Room, 1 Queen Bed (East - Freeway Facing)
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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819 University Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103
  • Place, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, UC San Diego Health
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬
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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Studio West

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Studio East (Freeway Noise)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Studio East (Freeway Noise)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Studio East (Freeway Noise)

King Studio East (Freeway Noise)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Aparthotel with a 24-hour fitness center, near San Diego Zoo
A 24-hour fitness center, self parking, and laundry facilities are available at this aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Each apartment offers free WiFi, a refrigerator, and a Smart TV with digital channels. Additional amenities include a stovetop, free bottled water, and a shower. Housekeeping is available on request.
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and shared/communal kitchens. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
During your stay at Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel, you'll be within walking distance of San Diego Zoo. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym and laundry facilities. This budget aparthotel has 20 apartments. Free WiFi and a Smart TV are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a Smart TV, a refrigerator, and a stovetop
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 3-minute drive from San Diego Zoo and 5 minutes from Petco Park
As a guest of Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel, you'll find a 24-hour fitness center, laundry facilities, and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Diego aparthotel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (165 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Limited-hour front desk

Location highlights

  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city centre
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 20 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Construction is underway nearby with noise between 7AM to 10AM, Monday through Friday until further notice.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Return the keys
Please return keys to front desk – if you check out before 8am, please feel free to leave your keys in your room.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Uptown Inn
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio Suites
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel San Diego
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel Aparthotel

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 289 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Herbert

Disliked: Amenities
The location is the reason I stayed there. It’s a great location. The room was clean. Unfortunately, the gym isn’t satisfactory. The machine wasn’t working properly and it didn’t feel clean. There was an issue all 3 mornings with the coffee including broken machines or dirty pot or no pods. You really have to include parking because there’s a lot of construction going on nearby and parking spots are limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was helpful. Location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was appropriate forbpur one night stay and needs. Staff were super friendly. Car parks are small.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marrina Kristi, Las Vegas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were courteous and friendly. Please note: Parking is gated and a bit confusing on how to access it. Short drive way up to the gate on the side of the hotel. I missed it several time when driving up. The Key pad is located on the right side of the gate. You would need to get out of your car to open the gate. Entering the parking is narrow so slow down when entering and the parking slot are very narrow. It was difficult to get into my car when another car is parked next to me.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally Located. Shared Kitchen on the floor. Ideal for a simple trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reagan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was very welcoming and check-in/out process was easy! only thing is the walls are pretty thin so you can hear people talking in the hallway
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rabi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoraida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This room was really nice, the restroom was a bit small, but the staff was super friendly. There’s no central ac, but it does get super cold at night with the ac unit in the room. Even though we got a room with highway noise for the view, we hardly heard any noise. The windows were incredible for that. The bed was the best part of this room and the tv had streaming services. Overall, the stay was perfect for where we needed to go as it was literally close to everything we needed to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay. Ended up arriving early and they let us check in. The room had a very good AC and comfortable beds so we had the best sleep while in hot San Diego weather. The staff are so friendly and were very accommodating and quick to action when we needed anything. The rooms do get some noise from the road but they provide ear plugs so it wasn’t an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sariah

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient in a great walkable area of town. Staff was great from check-in to check-out
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Overall, the experience lives up to my expectations and hospitality needs. The staff are courteous and attentive, with the check-in/out process being smooth and efficient. My room was clean, well-appointed, and comfortable. The location was convenient, offering easy access to a myriad of nearby independent or privately owned businesses.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Soheil

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I rarely complain about hotel experiences, but I feel people should be aware of serious safety issues at this property. After midnight of our first night at this hotel, someone was aggressively knocking on doors and shouting names in the middle of the night for hours. It was frightening. We of course tried to call the staff, but there were no staff members available after midnight — they leave at 12 — which meant there was absolutely no one on site to help. We felt stuck and helpless, with no support from the hotel, and ultimately had to call the police ourselves. This isn’t just about comfort or noise — it’s about safety. A hotel’s first and foremost responsibility is to provide a secure environment for its guests, and this place failed to do so. Tomorrow morning we naturally just packed and checked out and moved to a better hotel (we booked this for three nights). Adding to the frustration, management only refunded the nights we didn’t stay, but not the nightmare night we endured. I think it’s obviously unreasonable to expect guests to pay for a night like that. But they didn't seem to care. Also, be aware: you should not expect a normal hotel or even an inn experience here. This is essentially a low-grade room rental, and I totally failed to notice that when booking. If safety, service, or basic hotel standards matter to you, I cannot recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an efficient place to stay if youre traveling for work or planning to spend a fun day out. Decent location, walkable and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean, beds were super comfy but it got warm in the room. Couldn’t figure out how to turn AC on. There was noise from the nearby freeway but they provided earplugs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyes

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness
This was not what we were expecting. We paid for two nights but decided to find a different place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are tiny but clean and very comfortable. It was in a noisy location but manageable .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s very small, very basic, but all you need. If you’re picky/bougie don’t stay here. My room was not sparkly clean, there was hair in the shower and a used contact lens on the floor near the bed (gross). The “closet” had three plastic hangers, the bathroom is a small closet. The mini fridge worked well, as did the window a/c unit. There was no view, the window shades covered all and there was no point in opening them to look at a building. Sure, the bed was comfy, but not anything special, it just wasn’t a bad bed. Four pillows. I did appreciate the vanity mirror with a built in light. The door barely locked, a bit scary for a single woman traveler such as myself but there was no issue. There is a shared kitchen, it looked clean but I didn’t use it. This is basically a deluxe hostel, and you get what you pay for. I also liked that the people at the front desk were all friendly, and they held my luggage for me after checking out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025