Aparthotel

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

2.5 star property
Aparthotel near San Diego Zoo in San Diego

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Relax in a serene space with a vibrant mural, cushioned bench, and woven side tables.
Relax in a compact room with a flat-screen TV, bench, and compact kitchenette.
Set amidst lush greenery, this hotel offers a unique blend of urban convenience and natural surroundings.
Two single beds with white linens, flanked by dark headboards, offer a comfortable retreat.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a central desk, greenery, and a cozy seating area.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
819 University Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

King Studio East (Freeway Noise)

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

Double Studio East (Freeway Noise)

  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Queen Studio West

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

Queen Studio East (Freeway Noise)

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

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Hillcrest stay.Your stay at this Hillcrest aparthotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of San Diego Zoo and Old Globe Theater. Balboa Park and Petco Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Petco Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flicks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The New Gossip Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Snooze, an A.M. Eatery - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Aparthotel near San Diego Zoo in San Diego
As a guest of Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel, you'll find laundry facilities and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces.

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

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • 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.
  • Elevator (65 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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 center
  • Near the airport

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
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.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel to the airport?

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel is 4.5 mi (13-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel.

How close is Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel to the beach?

This aparthotel is 7.7 mi (17-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 7.9 mi (15-min drive) from Mission Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel offer free breakfast?

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel have a pool?

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel to downtown San Diego?

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel is 2.2 mi away from San Diego.

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 201 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient to many places and public transportation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very communicative and accompany
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Assata

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay! It was very clean and people at front desk were super friendly. Location is perfect. I recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome budget place to stay in a hip neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good for what it is

The room is small but it worked just great for my husband and I. The shared kitchen was nice to have on our floor but could have used some more cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

AREIGNA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Unprofessional employee

It was going well, had everything we needed, but the last day while getting ready to check out in an hour, someone unlocked our door and opened it. No knock or anything, extremely unprofessional, most likely the residential manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Chae

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
There is constant noisy from the freeway. There is no housekeeping unless you requested the night before. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

AREIGNA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Satisfied Customer

We checked in and out afterhours and the detailed instructions that were provided made the process seamless. The property was cute, clean and quiet. The room was a nice size and again very clean. I will definitely book again when traveling to San Diego in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room is extremely small and parking is an extra $25/day. Parking garage is tiny barely able to get out of car once parked. Location and staff were amazing and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Visited San Diego for a conference over the weekend, and needed an economical place to stay. Uptown Inn suited our needs perfectly for that. We were out of the room for most of the day and mainly needed it to sleep. Also used the shared kitchen which was clean as well. Given our needs, it was 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ece

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Make sure to book the room that is on the other side of the building otherwise road noise will kill you.. Also no heaters in the room, you need to request one if you get cold, and those heaters make noise as well, if you are light sleeper like myself, good luck..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro, El Cajon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice and affordable

Nice and affordable rooms. The staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a nice hotel! Staff and guests were all super kind! It was super easy to check in and out. The room itself was very clean and cute. I would definitely consider staying here again if I come back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time with my partner she enjoy every second of the stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hillcrest location

Perfect spot if you want to stay in the Hillcrest area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great deal Felt a little like a typical urban European hotel. Iykyk
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful surprise. Convenient. Clean and right in Hillcrest. Right off/on to freeway, Safe parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They changed our room upon request which was very helpful! Staff is really friendly and ready to help. The hotel’s location is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel in a lively and safe area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025