Hotel Zindel

2.0 star property

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Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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505 W Grape St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Elite Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Downtown San Diego within a short walk of Balboa Park, Hotel Zindel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Port of San Diego. The 24 rooms at this hotel include coffee makers and LCD TVs.

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Balboa Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 8 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 15 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mona Lisa Italian Foods - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack Little Italy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bolt Brewery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zindel

Hotel Zindel is a smoke-free hotel.
42-inch LCD TVs come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms offer hydromassage showers and hair dryers. Coffee makers and ceiling fans are also standard.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-10:00 AM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Zindel Hotel
Hotel Zindel San Diego
Hotel Zindel Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Zindel?

Hotel Zindel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Zindel?

As of Apr 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Zindel on Apr 29, 2026 start from $104, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do around Hotel Zindel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown San Diego within a short 10-minute walk of Balboa Park and also 18 minutes on foot from Port of San Diego. You'll also find Waterfront Park and San Diego Bay less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Zindel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Hotel Zindel have a casino?

No, Hotel Zindel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Zindel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Zindel good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including a hydromassage showerhead and Hulu in each guestroom and a kitchenette in some.

Does Hotel Zindel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Zindel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Hotel Zindel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Hotel Zindel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Hotel Zindel for a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay.

Does Hotel Zindel have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Zindel?

The closest major airport to Hotel Zindel is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is 2 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 11 mi away (16-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Zindel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Zindel.

Hotel Zindel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 651 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 651 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 651 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 651 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 651 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t cleaned when mention they said I had to ask to get room cleaned asked for refills on body wash and shampoo didn’t get it until i asked again the body wash and shampoo seem sooo cheap had to use half to bottle to even get some suds request towels waited about 20 mins and nothing needed to ask again . Was told parking lot was going to be $21 for a full day that was a lie I paid $50! For 15 hours ! Don’t let them fool you with the parking ! Ended up paying $100 alone in parking . You could hear everyone’s doors opening and closing at all times of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I could barely sleep it was so noisy. You hear every single footstep. My room was not clean. Funky smell
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service
I never stayed there depsite my paid reservation. Their registration form worked poorly and itbnade me not trust them. I went and paid elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Frine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Great clean room . Down fall. 2 restrooms that you share with other rooms. Bad in my case if the keypad battery gives out only 1 restroom at that point
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Felicia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tristen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was right near the front door and near the stairs, so my partner and I were woken up every time someone came in or out of the building. The door to our room does not quite fill out the frame, which does not help the sound, and it let in a lot of light from the hallway. The walls are paper thin, and we could hear the couple in the room next to us fighting all night one night, which had us concerned for their safety and we didn't sleep well. The room does not have great ventilation, so we came back to a very humid room every day if we forgot to run the AC after our showers. Also, while the shower is quite aesthetically pleasing, the lack of a full door meant water splashed everywhere outside of the shower. The bed was quite comfortable, but the pillows were very stiff and the staff did not have softer pillows. Overall, the stay was fine, but there were a lot of small inconveniences that amounted to some stress.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean staff was nice, beds were cozy. However parking was a nightmare our car was side swiped sometime during the night while it was parked directly in front of the hotel. We had to move our car several times during the stay because we couldn’t find overnight parking. The room was located in the dark deep back end of an alley with zero natural light. All the windows were boarded up from the outside so w had no idea of the time of day or night. There wasn’t really anywhere to get fresh air or natural light to enjoy a drink. Overall stay was just ok. We wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was filthy ! The Ac didn’t work we have to leave early because the room was so hot . Terrible
Hole in the wall with exposed wires
Ac did not work and was filthy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dahoon

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The best
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an amazing stay at this hotel! From the moment I checked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming, professional, and attentive. The room was spotless, spacious, and beautifully maintained, with super comfortable bedding that made it easy to relax. The only con was that it was hard to find parking. The hotel does not provide parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazihel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and it’s a cute little place in de heart of little Italy, everything is super close
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not receive registration link for self check in until I called. Room was not clean upon check in (bed not made, garbage in room, used towels on the floor) however, after calling a second time I was quickly upgraded to a bigger room at no charge. Customer service was friendly and efficient. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Leah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was tiny. No toilet or shower. Had to use a communal bathroom. There is not a person at thw front desk after 4pm. Thw codes to the room doors and the front door stopped working multiple times. You cant use the fireplace outside without hotel staff assistance and there isn't anyone there after 4pm. The walls are super thin as well. Great location, decent pricing and cute place but you're basically on your own.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jun, Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room type
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dwight

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025