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
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet (300 Mbps)
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
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Mar 15, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
10,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,820 sq. ft.
Space (private)
5,800 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
2,698 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
4,200 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
10,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,820 sq. ft.
Space (private)
5,800 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
2,698 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
4,200 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2,820 sq. ft. - | 168 | 45 | 168 | - | 140 | 90 | - | 48 | |
1,360 sq. ft. - | 80 | 39 | 64 | - | 80 | 45 | - | 40 | |
1,160 sq. ft. - | 88 | 39 | 88 | - | 80 | 48 | - | 48 | |
2,698 sq. ft. - | 240 | 50 | 153 | - | 240 | 135 | - | - | |
950 sq. ft. - | 84 | 15 | 48 | - | 84 | 45 | - | 36 | |
798 sq. ft. - | 84 | 15 | 48 | - | 84 | 45 | - | 36 | |
950 sq. ft. - | 84 | 15 | 48 | - | 84 | 45 | - | 36 | |
1,200 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
368 sq. ft. - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
334
Single (1 bed)
153
Double (2 beds)
181
Suites
21
Tax rate
7.75%
Occupancy rate
15.945%
Total guest rooms
334
Single (1 bed)
153
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
Distance from airport 2 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $40.00/day )
Street parking
Local Attractions
Little Italy Neighborhood
Recreation
3 mins
Discover San Diego’s iconic Little Italy — a haven for food lovers! Home to 90+ restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and The Little Italy Farmer's market (San Diego's best).
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
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
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
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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Petco Park
Recreation
1 mi
Padre games and other special events
100 park Blv
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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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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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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Our mission
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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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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy - Newly Renovated Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy - Newly Renovated and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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Health and Safety
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Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy - Newly Renovated clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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