Hotel Zindel

2-star hotel Good 505 West Grape Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
Hotel Zindel

About Hotel Zindel

Located in the center of San Diego, a 12-minute walk from Maritime Museum of San Diego, Hotel Zindel provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The property is around a 14-minute walk from San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, 1.1 miles from USS Midway Museum and 2 miles from San Diego Convention Center. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is 3.1 miles away and University of San Diego is 4.9 miles from the hotel. All guest rooms feature a safety deposit box. Balboa Park is 2.2 miles from the hotel, while San Diego Zoo is 2.6 miles away. San Diego International Airport is 1.2 miles from the property.

Amenities

  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

3.4 / 5
Good 64 reviews

The hotel has a great location in Little Italy, but the rooms are dirty and poorly maintained. The staff is not always present or helpful, and the check-in process is often difficult and confusing.

What guests liked
  • Great location in Little Italy
  • Comfortable bed
What could be better
  • Dirty and poorly maintained rooms
  • Unhelpful staff and difficult check-in process
  • Lino Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Jailson Jun 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Location You can hear everything coming from the rooms next door. The air conditioner was broken, there was only one employee working on the property after 4 pm only . The housekeeper never said “hi,” “good morning,” or “how are you?” She would walk right past guests as if they didn’t exist, I did not feel welcome in this place .

  • Palwinder May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Quoc May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    This place very good. I love this ❤️❤️. So clean

  • QUOC May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    This place very good. I love this ❤️❤️. So clean

  • Cat Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Lovely hotel, nicely decorated & clean, only a suspicious mark on the bathroom wall that'd been missed, or would have had full points there Parking. Not a place to go if you are driving as expensive to park or else very challenging to park free

  • Kento Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Great location, comfy, and good amenities. Bathroom was clean and easy. Initially didnt recieve a code to my room, lucky there was staff when I got in (staff not always in premise) but quick to answer chat.

  • Kento Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Great location, comfy, and good amenities. Bathroom was clean and easy. Initially didnt recieve a code to my room, lucky there was staff when I got in (staff not always in premise) but quick to answer chat.

  • Ivan Mar 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Clean room Shared bathroom and no parking won't be returning

  • Ivan Mar 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    Shared bathroom and no parking won't be returning

  • Mauricio Mar 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Staff, location, snacks. The shower had low water pressure. The room was too cold. Don't clean the room every day.

  • annaleen Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Nice ambiance, clean environment, quiet setting a TV

  • Annaleen Jan 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Nice ambiance, clean environment, quiet setting a TV

  • Jamie Jan 2026 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    Proximity to conference The hotel has provided conflicting information that does not match what's on their listing. I booked this hotel for a staff member for a work trip. First, they email you a registration card a few days before check-in that you have to fill out in order to get the key codes to the property and room. I sent this to my coworker to fill out and she noted that during this process, they make you provide your credit card information and that they included a bullet point saying that there is a "daily Amenity Fee of $25 plus tax...which includes access to the Amenity Room, morning breakfast snacks, and in-room coffee maker with complimentary coffee, a billiards table, and a fire pit area for evening gatherings." They emailed me a few hours before check-in with a link to pay an invoice of $121.97. I asked them to clarify what this charge was for and they responded saying, "The additional $121.97 is an amenity fee, it's $25 per night plus tax. It covers high-speed WiFi, access to the amenity room with a pool table and coffee station, and light breakfast snacks." I responded saying that none of this was disclosed upon booking my room nor is it on their listing. They responded and their reasoning for the charge changed, "The amenity fee is a required charge imposed by the City of San Diego on all hospitality businesses...With that said, the charge is valid." Additionally, my coworker reported many issues with the room that were not resolved during her stay. Day 1: Reported that there were fruit flies in room. Was assured the issue would be addressed. Day 2: Returned to room find that it had not been serviced. At that time, there were no towels or hand soap, and the fruit flies were still present. Contacted hotel that afternoon. Day 3: Contacted hotel again. Day 4: Room was finally serviced. The fruit fly issue persisted through the remainder of stay, until departure on Day 5.

  • nick Jan 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    their is a 160$ charge on my caard with no verificiation as to why and no response. I was locked out of my room for an hour with no explination as to why my code stopped working. then my hotel room wouldnt lock

  • Tansu Jan 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Nozomu Nov 2025 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Kendra Nov 2025 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Matthew Sep 2025 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Jeff the front desk mgr Pillows were hard. The mgmt didn’t save my personal belongings from the previous trip the week before.

  • Matthew Sep 2025 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Jeff the front desk mgr Pillows were hard. The mgmt didn’t save my personal belongings from the previous trip the week before.

Frequently asked questions about Hotel Zindel

Does Hotel Zindel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Hotel Zindel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Hotel Zindel offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at Hotel Zindel. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does Hotel Zindel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Hotel Zindel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in San Diego, see business hotels in San Diego.
Does Hotel Zindel have a fitness center?
Hotel Zindel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Hotel Zindel located, and how walkable is the area?
Hotel Zindel is located at 505 West Grape Street, San Diego, CA 92101. With a Walk Score of 98, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Airport 1.4 mi
  • San Diego Convention Center 1.5 mi

House rules

Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available

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