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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

1646 Front Street, San Diego, CA, USA, 92101
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About us

Step into a world of ease, enjoyment and class at the Full Service Courtyard San Diego Downtown Little Italy. Relax in our spacious accommodations with dazzling high-rise harbor and city views. The hotel is conveniently located to San Diego hotspots such as Downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy's authentic shops and high quality restaurants, Old Town, the San Diego Padres' Petco Park, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego Financial and Business district, San Diego Symphony Hall, San Diego Concourse and San Diego Cruise Terminal. We are minutes away from the San Diego International Airport.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandCourtyard
Built1990
Renovated2025
Total meeting space10,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms334
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
10,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,698 sq. ft.
Space (private)
5,800 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
2,520 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
4,200 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
2,520 sq. ft.
63 x 40 sq. ft.
300
230
280
300
180
-
1,360 sq. ft.
40 x 34 sq. ft.
170
120
150
170
99
-
1,160 sq. ft.
40 x 29 sq. ft.
130
100
130
130
81
-
2,698 sq. ft.
71 x 38 sq. ft.
330
240
290
330
189
-
950 sq. ft.
38 x 25 sq. ft.
116
80
100
116
66
-
798 sq. ft.
38 x 21 sq. ft.
98
70
90
98
57
-
950 sq. ft.
38 x 25 sq. ft.
116
80
100
116
66
-
2,059 sq. ft.
71 x 29 sq. ft.
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368 sq. ft.
23 x 16 sq. ft.
10
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10

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
334
Single (1 bed)
132
Double (2 beds)
181
Suites
21
Tax rate
7.75%
Occupancy rate
15.945%

Location

Getting Here

To get to Courtyard San Diego Downtown Little Italy from San Diego Internation Airport, the easiest way is to use a taxi or rideshare service. Both options provide a quick and direct route to Little Italy, covering a distance of about 2 miles. The ride typically takes about 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic, and offers a simple, convenient way to reach the property.
Distance from airport 2 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $40.00/day )
Street parking

Local Attractions

Little Italy

Recreation
3 mins
Seaport Village

Seaport Village

Shopping
3 mi
Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, California. It is located at 849 West Harbor Drive, at the intersection of Harbor Drive and Kettner. It houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet of waterfront property.
849 W Harbor Dr
san diego, CA, US 92101

San Diego Air & Space Museum

2001 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Waterfront Park

1600 Pacific Hwy
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Old Town

Old Town

Historical landmark
5 mi
ld Town is a neighborhood of San Diego, California. It contains 230 acres and is bounded by Interstate 8 on the north, Interstate 5 on the west, Mission Hills on the east and Bankers Hill on the south. It is the oldest settled area in San Diego and is the site of the first European settlement in present-day California. It contains Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and Presidio Park, both of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places
4002 Wallace St
San Diego, CA, US 92110
Cabrillo National Monument

Cabrillo National Monument

Park
5 mi
Cabrillo National Monument is at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula in San Diego, California, United States. It commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542. This event marked the first time a European expedition had set foot on what later became the West Coast of the United States.
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr
san Diego, CA, US 92101

Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum

2215 Pan American E Rd
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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USS Midway Museum

USS Midway Museum

Museum
1 mi
Enjoy a unique and exclusive virtual opportunity to explore America’s favorite aircraft carrier museum’s most popular spaces and exhibits. Listen to the award-winning audio tour, view a naval aircraft gallery and read amazing historical accounts of the USS Midway.
910 N Harbor Dr
san diego, CA, US 92101
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The San Diego Museum of Art

1450 El Prado
San Diego, CA, US 92102
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California Tower

1350 El Prado
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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San Diego Zoo

Park
1 mi
2920 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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PetCo Park

Recreation
1 mi
Padre games and other special events
100 park Blv
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Fleet Science Center

1875 El Prado
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Historic Gaslamp Quarter

Historic Gaslamp Quarter

Recreation
8 blks
A short walk south of the Doubletree Hotel San Diego lies the historic Gaslamp Quarter - a premier shopping, dining and entertainment district. With over 100 restaurants, bars, nightclubs and lounges, along with countless boutiques, art galleries and shops, you'll have plenty of options to choose from when planning a day of shopping or a night out on the town!
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Museum of Us

1350 El Prado
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Balboa Park

Balboa Park

Park
2 mi
Balboa Park, the nation's largest urban cultural park, is home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo. A mere 2 miles from the Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown, the Park has an ever-changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes - all in the beautiful and timeless setting of this must-see San Diego attraction.
1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

San Diego Avenue and, Twiggs St
San Diego, CA, US 92110
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San Diego Natural History Museum

1788 El Prado
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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San Diego Model Railroad Museum

1649 El Prado
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Maritime Museum of San Diego

1492 N Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Desert Park

Zoo Pl
San Diego, CA, US 92104
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San Diego Automotive Museum

2080 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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The New Children’s Museum

200 W Island Ave
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Coronado Ferry Center

1201 1st St
Coronado, CA, US 92118
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Alcázar Garden

1363 El Prado
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

Non-smoking property.

Cancellation Policy

48 Hours

Additional details

Situated in Little Italy, downtown San Diego's friendliest urban neighborhood, Courtyard San Diego Downtown Little Italy offers the most unique and convenient location of any downtown San Diego property. With countless options available for dining, shopping and activities, guests have peace of mind knowing that there are plenty of attractions and activities within easy walking distance. Only 2 miles from San Diego International Airport, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy is extremely accessible by the I-5 Interstate and easy walking distance of the Little Italy/County Center trolley station. Choose comfort. Choose convenience. Choose Courtyard Little Italy!

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Sustainable Practices

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Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

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