The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and palm trees under a sunset sky.
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $157
$135 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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1617 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, USS Midway Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Work Desk, Safe, Mini Fridge

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Bayview, Work Desk, Safe, Mini Fridge

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Bayview, Work Desk, Safe, Mini Fridge

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Bay View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Bay View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

A stay at The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection places you in the heart of San Diego, within a 5-minute drive of Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 8 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 15 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Extraordinary Desserts - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Kebab Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frost Me Cafe & Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Maestro Lounge - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection offers 220 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 220 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Ottutto serving guests of The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 2066 square feet (192 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Ottutto - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 45 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Ottutto

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,066 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1969
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 17.36 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 45.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 17.36 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Dextro Best Western Premier Collection
The Dextro Hotel, BW Premier Collection Hotel
The Dextro Hotel, BW Premier Collection San Diego
The Dextro Hotel, BW Premier Collection Hotel San Diego
Four Points by Sheraton San Diego Downtown Little Italy

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1250 out of 1943 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1943 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1943 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1943 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1943 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was conveniently located, well staffed, and very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great and the staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay when I come to San Diego
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and staff helpful. Breakfast buffet was good and the coffee at breakfast was great. Location to Little Italy dining is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and close to the port. A perfect stay before our cruise
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, everything was really nice. I would love to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gloria

The rooms are very spacious the staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

M. Tanay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room not loud beds are comfortable, enjoyed my stay over all
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were really comfortable And the guy at the front dest was really professional and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amir Masoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is conveniently located near Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the rooms are well-maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning and front desk staff were so kind - excellent stay in an excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Considering hotel is right beside the freeway it was quiet both inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great hotel. Great area right by all the recreational areas would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot, good location, walk-able to most things downtown and very close to little Italy. lots of great restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was decent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel for the price (it’s San Diego…). Great situation, friendly staff, spacious room, very good bed… what else ? our stay was perfect. Next time in San Diego we will choose again the Dextro !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026