The Italian Bed & Breakfast

  • Inn Details

    Our Mini Victorian House was built in the early 1900's and was lovingly restored in 2005. The Italian Bed and Breakfast has 4 beautifully decorated guests rooms, all with private baths. Located in the heart of Little Italy it is easy to walk to the restaurants and shops and the local Farmers Market. We serve a hot breakfast at 9am, and for those leaving early an expanded continental is also available. Sweet treats are always on the buffet along with hot teas and cocoa. Enjoy the afternoon on the scenic veranda which overlooks the city with views to the waterfront. We are conveniently located to the Freeway systems and the airport and downtown San Diego. A fun variety of transportation is available from the trolley, to the Yellow Go cars, electric bikes, pedicabs and Segways....all part of the green transportation.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Chef Mary has cooked for the San Diego Opera, Academy Awards, American Idol, Palm Springs Convention Center and held a spot with the California Culinary Olympics. She offers a delicious variety of breakfast entrees' from eggs to french toast to parfaits. All served in our exhiibition kitchen for you to enjoy. We are happy accomodate special breakfast needs. Dont be surprised if she sends you to the garden for fresh basil or asks you to pass a plate. She is always happy to share a recipe

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Spanish



    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • BABY SHOWERS

    • BRIDAL SHOWERS

    • CLOSENESS TO BEACH AREAS & WATERFRONT

    • FAMILY REUNIONS

    • GIRLS GET-A-WAY

    • HISTORICAL TOURS

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Excellent views

    • Fitness

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • Telephone

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Facility for small meetings

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  • IL VENETIAN

    Maximum Capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $250/$125

    QUEEN PILLOW TOP WITH LUXURY BEDDING, PRIVATE BATH WITH TUB SHOWER, FLOOR LENGTH MIRRORS, IRONING BOARD AND IRON, LUGGAGE RACKS, BATHROBES, BOTTLED WATERS, FLAT SCREEN TV, LARGE BAY WINDOW, PRIVATE ENTRANCE, READING CHAIR, WI-FI. DECORATED TO REFLECT THE STREETS OF VENICE WITH ITS BOLD BLACK AND GOLD TONES, WHIMSICAL VENETIAN HATS AND ART WORK

    TUSCANO

    Maximum Capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $199/$125

    QUEEN MEMORY FOAM BED WITH LUXURY BEDDING, BATH ROBES, FLAT SCREEN TV, TALL WINDOWS, IRONING BOARD AND IRON, LUGGAGE RACKS, BOTTLED WATERS, PRIVATE ENTRANCE, "PRIVATE DETACHED BATHROOM" (THE NICEST BATHROOM IN THE HOUSE WITH MARBLE COUNTER TOPS, TUB SHOWER, PLUSH TOWELS AND ADDITIONAL BATH ROBES. DECORATED TO REFLECT THE TUSCANY AREA IN BROWN AND TEAL TONES, DOWN ALTERNATIVE BLANKETS, PLUSH LAP BLANKETS FOR THE COOL EVENINGS, SITTING CHAIR FOR READING. GENTLE EVENING BREEZES FROM THE WATER FRONT

    FLORENCIA

    Maximum Capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $235/$125

    QUEEN BED WITH LUXURY BEDDING, PRIVATE BATH WITH TUB SHOWER, PRIVATE ENTRANCE, TALL WINDOWS WITH SILK CURTAINS, BATH ROBES, IRONING BOARD/IRON, HAIR DRYER, PLUSH BATH TOWELS. FLAT SCREEN TV. DECORATED TO REFLECT THE WARM TONES OF FLORENCE IN PALE GREENS AND CREAMS. ITALIAN IRON WORK SCULPTURES COMPLIMENT THE WALLS.

    IL ROMANZA

    Maximum Capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $350/$225

    THE SUITE HAS A KING PILLOW TOP BED WITH LUXURY BEDDING AND PILLOWS, FLAT SCREEN T.V., BATH ROBES, DOWN ALTERNATIVE BLANKETS, PLUSH LAP BLANKETS. THERE IS A SITTING ROOM WITH LOVESEAT, COFFEE TABLE, WRITING DESK, PRIVATE BATH WITH TUB SHOWER, BATHROBES, PLUSH TOWELS, GREAT VIEWS, TALL WINDOWS TO ENJOY THE BREEZES FROM THE WATER FRONT, ENTRANCE TO VERANDA. DECORATED IN TONES OF BLUES AND GRAYS MAKES THIS ROOM WARM AND WELCOMING AND PERFECT FOR A ROMANTIC GET-A-WAY OR HONEYMOON OR BRIDAL SUITE.

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3 PM    Check Out: 11 AM

    • Minimum Stay: 3 night stay on Holidays - 2 night stay on some weekends

    • Deposit Amount Required: First nights stay taken by any major credit card, as an advance payment to secure your guest room and dates.The balance with city tax, is due at check in, and can be paid by any major credit card/cash

    • Cancellations: Seven (7) days notice required to receive your deposit

    • Open All Year Round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: You may bring your own beverages-there is a guests refrigera

    • Drinks Available: N

    • Suitable For Children: No

    • Childcare Provided: No


    Discount Type

    • AAA
      Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 2

    • AARP
      Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 2

    • MILITARY ACTIVE AND RETIRED
      Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 1

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9;00 AM

    • Serving Location: Breakfast/dining area


    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    • Fruit


    Signature Dish

    Bread Pudding - Chocolate Brownies
    You may find warm bread pudding made fresh that day or a plate of dark chocolate brownies.


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian


    Recipes

    Appetizer-Snack

    Sauce
    Serves: 0

    Bread Pudding
    Serves: 0
    Prep time: 45-50min

  • Location Type

    • Convention Center

    • Downtown Little Italy

    • Lego Land

    • MCRD Military Base

    • Old Town

    • San Diego Zoo,Sea World,Balboa Park

    • Airport

    • Beachside

    • City

    • Downtown

    • Tropical


    City

    • San Diego

    • Directions to property:
      I-5 North- Exit San Diego Airport/Hawthorn St, Second Light on Columbia Left Turn. Inn on the right. I-5 South- Exit San Diego Aiport/Sassfrass, Keep driving staight, on Grape St. make a Left turn, on State St. left turn, Hawthorn St make a left turn, Columbia make a left turn, inn on the right. I-8 West-163 North, I-5 North, exit San Diego Aiport/Sassfrass, Left on Columbia St., Inn on right. I-15 South-163 North, I-5 North, exit San Diego Aiport/Sassfrass, Left on Columbia St., Inn on right.


    Airport

    • San Diego, CA (SAN-Lindbergh Field) 2 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Head South on Harbor Drive, On Grape St make a Left, Another left on State St., Left on Hawthorn St., Left on Columbia St., Inn on the right. Taxie: From the San Diego Aiport taxie service is avaiable. The approx USD to arrive at the hotel is about $10.


    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • San Diego Wild Animal Park

    • Uss Midway and Coronado

    • Balboa Park

    • Mexico

    • San Diego Seaport Village

    • Seaworld

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

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    Write A Review

    I love this place.

    • Stayed On: 4 / 2012
    • Reviewed On: 4/26/2012

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old


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    I have stayed here several times, and will continue to make it my refuge in San Diego. Mary was a... Read more...


    Beautiful!!!

    • Stayed On: 2 / 2012
    • Reviewed On: 2/24/2012

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Check in time was 3pm but room was not ready until 4pm. The only morning we had breakfast, by time... Read more...


    Nice Relaxing Weekend

    • Stayed On: 2 / 2012
    • Reviewed On: 2/18/2012

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    It was a great weekend for our engagement. Nice and relaxing get away. The walls are little thin... Read more...


    Ashley does a great job!

    • Stayed On: 1 / 2012
    • Reviewed On: 2/6/2012

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    We stayed at the Italian B&B recently and enjoyed our visit. Ashley, the chef, is a lovely... Read more...


    What a great find in Downtown SD!!

    • Stayed On: 12 / 2011
    • Reviewed On: 12/9/2011

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    What a wonderful little spot right in the city. You are one block away from some phenomenal Italian... Read more...


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  • Innkeeper(s)Mary Trimmins
  • EmailContact Innkeeper
  • Phone +1-619-238-1755
    Fax: +1-619-756-7957
  • Address 2054 Columbia St
    San Diego, CA 92101
    USA
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